LibrarySearch replaces catalogue

The traditional Library catalogue has been phased out.

New way to log in

With the new system in place, you can now log in to your Library account (My Account) using your standard RMIT login.

No more typing in long barcodes!

 

Holds now available

Holds and self renew of items can now be done online with LibrarySearch

For searching tips and more information, visit About LibrarySearch

Academics and teachers: more Library options in Blackboard

The Library has developed an easy way to point your students towards the most useful Library tools for your course. This can include direct links to:

• the referencing guide for your School’s preferred style
• the relevant Library subject guide(s) for the area of study
• list of e-reserve readings for the course
• Library EndNote guide
• RMIT Assignment Planner

You can tailor Library content according to each course, and only what you select will appear. To customise your Blackboard shells, you will register as a staff member (once only) and then select the content you require in a short online form.

If you’d also like to include discipline-specific information resources on your Blackboard shells, your Liaison Librarian would be happy to help you set them up.

Browse all the Library’s services for academics and teachers, or start linking Library resources in Blackboard now (login required).

No holds can be placed until Tuesday 14 May

The University Library is implementing new software to manage the whole suite of Library operations.  Unfortunately, this means some disruption to Library services.  For more details on:

• What to expect for 9-13 May 
• What to expect from 14 May

Read the Library Blog “The Blurb” 

Library copies of recommended & prescribed textbooks – new procedures

·         The closure of the RMIT Bookshop means that the details of required titles and the copies will no longer be supplied automatically to the Library.

·         To ensure that your textbooks are in the Library collection by the start of Semester 2, please supply the required details via the Library textbook request form as soon as possible.

·         Numbers of copies are acquired according to a formula (see below).

Note: this form is for library purchases only, and is not used to order copies that students can purchase.

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Number of students	Essential reading or (prescribed) textbooks	Recommended readings	General
1 – 10	1 copy	1 copy	1 copy
10 – 20	2 copies	2 copies	2 copies
20 – 40	2 copies	3 copies	3 copies
40 – 60	3 copies (max)	4 copies	4 copies (max)
60 – 80	3 copies (max)	5 copies	4 copies (max)
80 – 100	3 copies (max)	6 copies	4 copies (max)
100 – 120+	3 copies (max)	7 copies (max)	4 copies (max)

Informit EduTV (RMIT Publishing) on trial until 1st April 2013.

RMIT University Library is currently trialling ‘Informit EduTV’ an online TV streaming resource for Australian tertiary institutions. Informit EduTV makes it easy for staff and students to instantly watch relevant television content and is an invaluable contemporary resource for teaching and learning.

Features of EduTV:

• Instant streaming access to 10,000 programs
• Content includes documentaries, drama, series and more – from broadcast and pay TV
• Archive of programs from 2006 – with up to 80 new programs added weekly
• Accessible via computer, tablet or smartphone
• Easy and advanced searching, with programs classified by subject areas
• Clip creation and sharing functionality
• Option to turn closed captions on and off
• Free study guides
• Programs viewable on iPads and other tablets

The EduTV trial can be accessed from the RMIT Library homepage. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any assistance/support.

The zombies are coming… Library Orientation 2013

As part of Orientation Week 2013, students are encouraged to engage with the Library through the Amazing Race: Zombie Edition.  Students can go into the draw to win one of two iPads whilst getting familiar with resources to support their studies.

Venue: Swanston Library
Location: Building 8, level 5, City Campus
Time: 11-2pm
Date: Thursday 28th February

If students can’t join the race in person, they still have the chance to win an iPad by entering the race online.

Don’t forget your Librarians are also available for tailored Library research sessions.

Need an answer? Why not Ask a Librarian!

Our Ask a Librarian service is available to answer your questions via live chat, sms and email.

Live chat is available Melbourne time

• During semester:
  • Monday to Thursday 9.00 am – 8.00 pm
  • Friday 9.00 am – 6.00 pm
• During semester breaks and the summer holidays:
  • Monday – Friday 9 am till 5 pm

For more info, visit the Ask a Librarian website or watch our YouTube clip.