cw library general induction

Library Induction : 

Library Induction Phillip Barlow p.barlow@imperial.ac.uk Imperial College London Chelsea and Westminster Medical Library

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Hi

What you’ll achieve today : 

What you’ll achieve today The Library Library Resources How to find books and journals How to access e-resources

Medical Library Information : 

Medical Library Information Location Lower Ground Floor – Lift Bank B Membership Registration forms: 1st form – Fill in first page, section D and sign 2nd form – Fill in first page and sign Bring both forms and trust ID card to the library

Imperial College Libraries : 

There are five main Imperial College Libraries Charing Cross Hammersmith Royal Brompton St Mary’s South Kensington Campus By joining the library at Chelsea, you have full access to all the others Imperial College Libraries

Imperial College Libraries : 

Imperial College Libraries You are entitled to full membership by being employed by one of the following trusts: Brent PCT Imperial Healthcare Central & NW London Mental Health Kensington & Chelsea PCT Chelsea & Westminster Royal Brompton & Harefield Ealing PCT West London Mental Health Hammersmith & Fulham PCT Westminster PCT You are entitled to reference access if you work for one of the following: Ealing Hospital Hillingdon PCT Royal Marsden Harrow PCT Hounslow PCT West Middlesex Hillingdon Hospitals NW London Hospitals Brent Social Services Ealing Social Services Harrow Social Services Hammersmith & Fulham Social Services Hillingdon Social Services Hounslow Social Services Kensington & Chelsea Social Services Westminster Social Services

Rules and Regulations : 

Rules and Regulations That’s Grand Ah Now, Don’t Push It Right, you’re taking the piss Borrowing books – you can borrow up to your loan allowance, and you can’t borrow Reference books Food and Drink – only bottles with screw tops are permitted. Nothing else will be allowed Noise – respect other library users by keeping noise levels down

Library Opening Hours : 

Library Opening Hours Term Time Monday-Thursday 0900-2100 Friday 0900-2000 Saturday 0900-1700 Opening hours vary during the summer vacation These hours are due to change in early 2011 Oooo, those are extensive hours Cool. So when can I come along and see this fabulous place then?

What you have access to : 

Excellent, very good. Now can we get onto the important part. Like what these good people can access. What you have access to Books Journals E-Resources

Books and Journals : 

Books and Journals Books 10 standard loan books can be borrowed for a period of three weeks 3 short loan books can be borrowed for a period of seven days All books can be renewed up to ten times (if not reserved by other library users) Journals Reference access to print journals – cannot be borrowed Users can obtain a photocopy card

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So how do I go about finding these books and journals?

Book Classification : 

Book Classification Spine Label Books in the library are divided into subjects Subjects are then each given a ‘classification’ Enables books to be located easily on the library shelves. National Library of Medicine classification – Alphanumeric system WS: Paediatrics 366: Paediatric Therapeutics CLI: Individual identification of book

Searching the Catalogue : 

Searching the Catalogue

Searching the catalogue - books : 

Searching the catalogue - books

Searching the catalogue - journals : 

Searching the catalogue - journals

Electronic Journals : 

Electronic Journals Many journals now available electronically Length of back issues varies Possible to get pre-published articles Several thousand titles Available via PCs in the library

Searching the catalogue – e-journals : 

Searching the catalogue – e-journals

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But I can’t access the full text!!!

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Full text usually goes back to the mid 1990s – if it’s before this, you most likely won’t be able to access it We may not have a subscription to the journal electronically – always check the catalogue You can only access Imperial College subscriptions on a computer in the library

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Alright then. What if all your super resources have failed me and you haven’t got what I need. Well!? Inter-Library Loans are free All NHS staff are permitted a total of five ILLs per year If you need more, contact the library Secure Electronic Delivery Documents from the British Library can be sent direct to your PC desktop by registering for the Secure Electronic Delivery service For more information, check the library website Well that’s pretty good

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BUT WHAT IF I DON’T HAVE A LIST OF REFERENCES!!!???

Online resources : 

Online resources Search engines – no restrictions Google, Yahoo Subject gateways – evaluated information NHS Evidence, Intute Blogs – online diary/journal updated often Wikis – Website allowing users to add and edit content collectively Wikipedia

Online resources – Advantages and Disadvantages : 

Online resources – Advantages and Disadvantages Advantages Instant Information from a simple search Current information Disadvantages May not be of appropriate quality Often funded by advertising Uncertain authenticity

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“In this book you will see that all cancers are alike. They are all caused by a parasite. A single parasite! ... And if you kill this parasite, the cancer stops immediately. http://curezone.com/clark/cancer.asp “Salt deficiency: the cause of all serious diseases… synonymous with birth defects, organ failure, decay, diseases, premature aging” http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/salt.htm

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Just because it’s on the web doesn’t mean it’s accurate!!

NHS Evidence : 

NHS Evidence Provide comprehensive access to information in health and social care via a web-based portal Identify evidence reflecting best practice in particular topic areas to inform a range of user groups Databases E-Journals Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Guidelines NHS Evidence works along the same principle as Google

Intute : 

Find quality internet resources for free Assessed and reviewed by subject specialists Intute

Web links : 

Web links http://www.imperial.ac.uk/library http://www.intute.ac.uk http://www.evidence.nhs.uk

Summary : 

Summary The Library Library Resources How to find books and journals How to access e-resources

Now it’s your turn : 

Now it’s your turn Treasure Hunt – using the library catalogue, answer a set of questions about the library’s books and journals Research Task – using the resources you’ve seen, answer one (or both) of the questions Don’t go thinking you HAVE to do this – it’s optional you understand. OPTIONAL!!

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Does anyone have any questions?

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Yes I could go for a frozen treat right about now. But no sprinkles. And for every sprinkle I find, I shall kill you Thank You