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12 Nov 2012
Need some EndNote X5 Training? --
EndNote Basics
- Mac: Thursday 29 November, 10:00am-12:00pm
- Windows: Tuesday 27 November, 10:00am-12:00pm
Venue: Baillieu Library, Parkville Campus
These 2 hour sessions include 90 min. introductory presentations covering EndNote X5 basics:
- navigating the program
- groups
- exporting records from databases
- attaching full-text articles
- working with MS Word
Presentations are followed by optional 30 min Q and A sessions.
Bookings essential via: http://www.library.unimelb.edu.au/services/classes
Open to all staff and graduate students. No charge.
09 Nov 2012
Mining companies, communities and their histories seminar Thursday 29 November 2012 --
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the North Lyell Disaster, the University of Melbourne Archives is presenting a seminar:
Mining Companies, Communities and their Histories
Thursday 29 November 2012 4-6pm at the Baillieu Library
Featuring: Professor Geoffrey Blainey, Professorial Fellow Andrew Reeves and Richard Knight.
Bookings by Friday 23 November at http://go.unimelb.edu.au/ev9
Enquiries to archives@archives.unimelb.edu.au or (03) 8344 6848
Access to the full report of the Royal Commission on the North Lyell Mining Disaster
online: http://repository.unimelb.edu.au/10187/15818
06 Nov 2012
Baillieu and Research Collection Book Move: 900 to 999 --
The books in the call number range 900 to 999 are being transferred from level 2 of the Baillieu Library and the Research Collection (B collection) from the ERC to the Baillieu Library basement. This move will occur from November 5th to December 7th. During this transition period books will be roughly arranged in two sequences in each shelving bay in the Baillieu Library basement. The library will be progressively interfiling the two collections over the next few weeks and apologises for the inconvenience this may cause Library patrons during this time.
23 Oct 2012
Open Access Week 2012 - info and assistance for researchers --
Open Access Week is being celebrated by libraries and other organisations worldwide 22-28 October 2012.
The term 'Open Access' refers to making scholarly literature and research data freely available to anyone who might wish to use it.
Open Access is seen by many as a tool for increasing research impact and promoting community engagement with universities. Some people fear its effect on the academic publishing industry, whilst others believe Open Access can help protect academic freedoms from restrictive copyright regimes and onerous contractual arrangements around funding grants.
Academic staff and research students at the University of Melbourne have access to a range of services and tools relating to Open Access publishing:
- Browse the Open Access journals published by the University of Melbourne.
- Services, news and advice on Open Access for University of Melbourne researchers.
- The University of Melbourne ePrints Repository (UMER) provides Open Access to Academic Staff Works, Theses, the Graeme Clark Collection and Professional Staff Works.
Local events for Open Access Week 2012:
- The University Library hosted a staff forum on Open Access on Thursday 18 October 2012.
- The librarians' association VALA will hold an Open Access seminar at the University of Melbourne on Wednesday 24 October 2012 - non-members are welcome and entry is free.
- The Deakin University Library will host an Open Access symposium on Thursday 25 October 2012.
More information about Open Access:
- International Open Access Week activities and resources.
- Open Access is a hot topic for news, analysis and comment at The Conversation.
- Search the international Directory of Open Access Journals to find a publication in your field of interest.
19 Oct 2012
EndNote Drop-in Clinic --
Using EndNote and have some questions? Come to an EndNote drop-in clinic to get one-on-one help! 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.
http://cat.lib.unimelb.edu.au:80/record=g1000147~S30
Please Note: No bookings required. Just turn up. This clinic is not a training session for beginners.
Beginners should view EndNote online tutorials on YouTube (Thomson Reuters)- access via this link: http://www.library.unimelb.edu.au/services/help_yourself/online_tutorials
Wednesday, 24 Oct 2012 1:00pm-2:00pm Baillieu Library, PBLC eLearning Studio #1
Wednesday, 28 Nov 2012 1:00pm-2:00pm Baillieu Library, PBLC eLearning Studio #1
16 Oct 2012
Publishing strategically (UpSkills) --
This session is aimed at RHD students who intend to publish their research findings. The session introduces key tools to help you identify and evaluate your publishing options. Topics covered include: identifying peer-reviewed journals in your research field; journal ranking and analysis tools; open-access publishing and choosing conferences.
Date: Wednesday, 17 Oct 2012 10:30am-12:00pm
Location: Dulcie Hollyock Room, Baillieu Library
Registration is open to research higher degree students: http://cat.lib.unimelb.edu.au:80/record=g1000081~S30
11 Oct 2012
Subject Experience Surveys opening Monday -- The Subject Experience Survey will be open from October 15th to November 4th for most Semester 2 subjects.
Subject Experience Surveys open on Monday 15th October for most standard Semester 2 subjects and will remain open until Sunday 4th November. Students will be notified when the survey opens for each subject, and a link inside their LMS homepage will inform them that they have surveys to complete. Surveying details have been provided to staff by Faculty SES Representatives. Promotion of the surveys by teaching staff will assist in obtaining a high response rate. Materials to help with survey promotion and names of Faculty SES Representatives are available on the SES website http://www.feedback.unimelb.edu.au/SES/.
02 Oct 2012
Publishing Strategically in the Sciences and Engineering --
This presentation will explore the importance of publishing, building a track record and career development. It will examine the broader issues relating to publishing in the current climate and publishing options that are available. Key tools to search for peer-reviewed articles/journals will be identified and the importance of publication metrics for individual researchers will be covered. Issues relating to manuscript preparation and submission such as working with coauthors and collaborators will also be examined.
Presented by Professor Evan Bieske who is a physical chemist specialising in the spectroscopy of molecular ions and clusters. Since 1995 he has served on the Content Selection and Advisory Board for Scopus and from 2010 has been Subject Chair for Chemistry, Physics and Material Sciences).
Bookings essential. http://cat.lib.unimelb.edu.au/record=g1000191~S30
Date: Thursday 18 October 2012 2.15-3.15.PM. (afternoon tea will be available from 2:00 PM)
Venue: Baillieu Library, Dulcie Hollyock Room
Target audience: research students and early career researchers.
Note: A Publishing Strategically (multi- disciplinary) presentation will be held Wednesday, 17 Oct 2012 10:30am-12:00pm
25 Sep 2012
EndNote Drop-in Clinic --
Using EndNote and have some questions? No bookings required. Just turn up.
Wednesday, 26 Sep 2012 1:00pm-2:00pm, Baillieu Library, PBLC eLearning Studio #1
Using EndNote and have some questions? Come to an EndNote drop-in clinic to get one-on-one help! 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.
Wednesday, 26 Sep 2012 1:00pm-2:00pm, Baillieu Library, PBLC eLearning Studio #1
http://cat.lib.unimelb.edu.au/record=g1000147
21 Sep 2012
Collections Relocations Update --
The University Library will relocate some of its collections during the next two months. Items from the Baillieu journals and book collection are being moved to the Library store, Eastern Resource Centre (ERC) and Biomedical Library. A consultation process will take place over the next few weeks regarding The East Asian collection transferring to Level 2 of the ERC.
The remaining Research (B) collection in the ERC is being moved to the Baillieu and other discipline libraries. Some disruption may be expected in collection areas of the Baillieu Library, ERC and Biomedical Library during this time. For more information:
http://www.library.unimelb.edu.au/redevelopments/collection_relocation.
Enquiries: Patrick Condron 8344 7842.