Library news 2008

Rich sense of community captured
A time capsule was settled in its place in Peninsula Library in a small ceremony attended by campus and library staff.>> full story

Pharmacy Library opens in a festive atmosphere
On Monday 1 December the refurbished CL Butchers Pharmacy Library was formally opened by Professor Peter Stewart, the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy. >> full story

Library catalogue upgraded
During the period 18-21 November 2008 the Library catalogue was upgraded. >> full story

Importance of data management highlighted
More than 60 attendees from the faculties, the Monash eResearch Centre, ITS, the Library and other areas of the University attended a recent data management seminar. >> full story

Art in the library presents different views of the body
A total of eleven artworks from the Monash University Collection are on display at the Pharmacy Library, all by highly regarded contemporary artists from Australia.>> full story

Are you after a TV news report from earlier this year?
The database TVNews provides Monash staff and students online access through the Library to full video of all news and current affairs broadcast on Australian free to air television. The video is usually available within two days of broadcast. >> full story

Leading the way in information research skills
Leading the development of innovative ways of delivering training in information research skills is newly appointed Information Literacy Librarian Lyn Torres. >> full story

Exam preparation hours for students
The Library opens its doors for longer in the lead up to the exams to give students plenty of time for study. >> full story

Southerly busters Australian literature exhibition
A Rare Books exhibition of Australian literature entitled “Southerly busters” is currently being displayed by Monash University Library at the Clayton campus. >> full story

Access library help how and when you want it
The Library has a number of help options available to suit the needs and preferences of its users.
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Online users lead the way in electronic book trial
From late October 2007 until April this year, the Library was running a trial where control over purchasing of electronic books was placed in the hands of Monash students and staff.
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Electronic resources leader at the forefront
The Library has appointed a new Manager, Electronic Resources, to oversee provision of electronic services to library users.
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Pharmacy Library reopens in style
The refurbished library provides a better, more convenient facility for users and is almost double the size it was formerly. It occupies the majority of the ground floor of the Manning Building.
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New manager for Matheson Library
Clare Carlsson has been appointed to head the Sir Louis Matheson Library.
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Data management an expanded focus for University
Supporting research staff and students in the management of their data has been given a boost with the appointment of a data management coordinator based in the Library.
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Italian connection celebrated at launch
A large crowd was present at Readings Bookshop in Carlton on July 30 for the launch by Professor Ian Donaldson of Australians in Italy, a new publication for the Monash University ePress.
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Pharmacy Library to move back to permanent home
The Pharmacy Library is relocating to its refurbished home in the Manning Building on August 14 and 15, 2008.
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More options and benefits for alumni library members
The Library has introduced recent changes to library memberships as part of its commitment to improve services for Monash alumni throughout the world.
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Peninsula Library welcomes new manager
A new manager has been appointed to Peninsula Library at the Peninsula campus.
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Get a head start this semester
The Library offers classes and workshops beginning in week 1 and running throughout Semester 2 to support your studies and improve your skills development.
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Library working with vendors on technical changes
Some users of electronic books, journals and databases may be experiencing problems getting access to these resources due to technical changes at Monash. The Library is working with electronic resource vendors to implement these changes.
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Gippsland Library print journal collection weeding
Monash University Library recently received funding from the University's Learning Spaces Taskforce to develop a Flexible Learning Space on the upper floor of the Gippsland Library. This has led to review of part of the Gippsland Library print journal collection.
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Access Library resources via Google Scholar
Monash students and staff can now use Google Scholar to access electronic resources to which the Library subscribes, as a result of the Library’s Resource Discovery Framework project.
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Library embraces the need to evolve
Significant change took place in the Library in 2007, as described in the Library Annual Report.
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Census data seminar for Gippsland
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) conducted a free Information session hosted by Gippsland Library that demonstrated through the use of case studies how to make effective use of ABS data.
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More exam preparation hours at Peninsula
Evening hours at Peninsula Library have been extended in the lead up to the Semester One exams.  This extension, a trial, is in response to feedback from library users about exam preparation requirements
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Fifty books from fifty years: celebrating a half century of collecting
The Library is presenting a special exhibition as part of Monash University’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Fifty academics and researchers were asked to select a book which has particular significance to them from the Rare Books Collection. The result is an amazing variety of items, many of which are on display for the first time.
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Building progresses at Pharmacy Library
Building works at the C L Butchers Pharmacy Library in Parkville are well under way, with walls and electrical services currently being installed.
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Library rates well in MEQ07
The Library’s results in the Monash Experience Questionnaire for 2007 are very positive and have been improving since 2003.
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Feeling frantic? Tips for finding and using information
The Library is here to help any student who is feeling uncertain now that assignments and tutorial questions are due for completion.
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Learning skills manager appointed
Leanne McCann has been appointed to lead the learning skills service offered through the Library.
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Law research guide published by new manager
A Practical Guide to Legal Research, published by the Lawbook Co. in 2008, is jointly written by Monash's Kay Tucker with Sue Milne, Law Librarian at the University of Adelaide.
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Early Monash display at Matheson Library
An exhibition of material relating to early Monash is on display on the ground floor of Sir Louis Matheson Library, Clayton campus.
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Online chat service expanded to meet demand
The Library offers a virtual information desk where you can get real-time help without having to visit a library branch.
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Just one hour now can save you a lot of time later
Learn how to search the library's resources well and  locate the items you need, so that you are ready to tackle essays and assignments.
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Library update for returning students 2008
Welcome back and best wishes from the Library for a successful year. Keep up-to-date with changes in Library resources and services
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Changes to holds
From 2008, holds will not be processed if items are already on shelf at the chosen pickup location.
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Improvements in library facilities
Improvements to facilities for students at several branches in response to issues raised by the Library Users Survey 2007.
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Welcome new students for 2008!
What you need to know about the library; the basics and what to do first in order to access collections and services.
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