Recent news from the University Library
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21 Dec 2012
BONUS+ unavailable 22-23 December - due to essential system maintenance -- BONUS+ will be unavailable Saturday 22 - Sunday 23 December, 2012.
Apologies for the inconvenience.
05 Dec 2012
Interlibrary loans & document delivery request forms unavailable December 11-12 --
To allow for an upgrade to the Relais ILL request management system, the interlibrary loans & document delivery request forms will be unavailable for 24 hours from 3pm on Tuesday 11th December. During this time the forms will be off-line and no requests can be made. It is envisaged that they will be available again after 3pm on Wednesday 12th December. Interlibrary loans & document delivery would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
04 Dec 2012
Exhibition: The Loves, Rages and Jealousies of Juno --
The next exhibition on the ground floor of the Baillieu Library displays prints about the Roman goddess Juno. Included are tales of her philandering husband, Jupiter; her forays into the Underworld; and her role in the Trojan War. Meg Sheehan who curated the exhibition as part of her internship with the Baillieu Library Print Collection will give a floor talk on Monday 10 December at 1.00pm to 1.20pm. The exhibition will be on display from 4 December to 31 January 2013.
28 Nov 2012
More Collections on the Move --
More collections are on the move with the Research Collection (B Collection 800 Dewey range) on Level 2 of the ERC to be relocated to the 3rd floor of the Baillieu Library, and the East Asian Collection from the Baillieu Library to relocate over to Level 2 of the ERC beginning on Wednesday 5th December. The move should be completed by Thursday 20th December. The catalogue will be updated daily to reflect the change in location so please check the Library Catalogue when looking for any of this material.
Enquiries Patrick Condron 8344 7842 p.condron@unimelb.edu.au
Collection Relocations http://www.library.unimelb.edu.au/redevelopments/collection_relocation
28 Nov 2012
Libraries closed this weekend on campus -- Due to a security exercise, the Parkville campus will be closed from 11pm Saturday December 1 until 2pm Sunday December 2. During this period, the Libraries on the main campus will be closed.
Extended hours zones will be operating in;
Brownless biomedical LibrarySaturday 7am – 10pm
Sunday 3pm – 12am
Eastern Resource Centre
Saturday 7am – 10pm
Sunday 3pm – 12am
The following libraries will be open:
Giblin Eunson, Barry Street
Sunday 11am - 5pm
Law Library, 185 Pelham St
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm
We apologise for the inconvenience.
27 Nov 2012
Baillieu shop gift ideas -- The University Library has developed a range of quality gift merchandise which is available for staff, students and the broader community. The exclusive limited-edition products use some iconic images from the Library’s diverse collections, for example, a boldly printed silk scarf, hand-stitched and imported from Milan, and decorated tea towels. Other products carry subtle imagery of the Baillieu Library building. These include keep cups, leather notebooks, a luxurious leather messenger bag hand-made by artisans in Florence and much more.
The University Library Baillieu Shop range is available exclusively via the Co-op Bookshop retail outlets at Melbourne University and online at www.library.unimelb.edu.au/shop
Contact: Donna McRostie
Phone: +61 3 8344 6996
The University Library Baillieu Shop range is available exclusively via the Co-op Bookshop retail outlets at Melbourne University and online at www.library.unimelb.edu.au/shop
Contact: Donna McRostie
Phone: +61 3 8344 6996
27 Nov 2012
From 1 January 2013, laptops will no longer be available for loan --
From 1 January 2013, laptops will no longer be available for loan. Additional computers will be provided on Level 1, ERC. Please see staff if you require assistance in locating a computer. The laptop loan program was originally introduced to supplement the student fleet of computes but over the last 3 years the Library has increased the number of desktop computers for student use across all libraries and has therefore decided not replace the laptops .
26 Nov 2012
EndNote Drop-in Clinic -- Using EndNote and have some specific questions?
Come to our EndNote drop-in Clinic to get one-on-one help!
Wednesday, 28 Nov 2012 1:00pm-2:00pm
Baillieu Library, 1st floor eLearning Studio #1
Feel free to bring your own laptop with EndNote already installed, as well as copies of any documents and EndNote libraries you are currently working with. No bookings required. Just turn up.
23 Nov 2012
2012 Library Staff Excellence Awards Winners --
Congratulations to all nominees and award winners announced at a Library Staff Excellence Awards ceremony Wed. 21 November, 2012. These awards acknowledge outstanding achievements and service by Library staff.
Award winners are:
- For Outstanding Contribution to the Library - The Baillieu Library Stocktake Project Team
- For Library Service Excellence - The Law Library Service Desk Team
- Excellence in Engagement - The Education Library Team
- Highly Commended Outstanding Contribution - Jason Benjamin
- Highly Commended Service Excellence - Anna Rutter
19 Nov 2012
Welcome newly enrolled research students --
To help you get started..
Have you seen our New Library Users Guide ? This guide is designed to answer some of the most popular questions we receive and to help you become familiar with the University of Melbourne Library’s services, resources and facilities.
Do you know about our LibGuides? This is a suite of subject and research guides compiled by your friendly librarians showcasing key resources from the University Library's extensive collections.