TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Student Information

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​Libraries provide services and facilities to support TAFE students with their studies.
Borrowing

 

To borrow and use the library, you must be a current TAFE student with a TAFEcard, or a recognised Associate Borrower. Please refer to the Borrow and Renew section of this website for details.

 

Computers and Printing

  • To use computers you must be a current TAFE student with a TAFEcard.
  • Computers offer access to the Internet, online resources, Microsoft Office and Adobe programs, as well as other specialist software.
  • You will need a USB drive or CD to save your work.
  • You will be issued with a username and password at enrolment. Keep a record of this as you will need it to access the Internet and your email on a TAFE campus. Ask your teacher or library staff if you need assistance with your username and password.
  • Wireless access is available in the library. Please ask library staff for details on how to login.
  • Printing is paid for with your TAFEcard. A recharge machine is available in the library to load money onto the TAFEcard. Please bring your own change.

 

Information Resources

Hunter Institute libraries provide a diverse range of resources to support students including books, magazines, DVDs and electronic resources, literacy and ESL collections and fiction.

  • Online databases, eBooks and eJournals are offered via the Hunter Institute library website.
  • Access is restricted to current Hunter Institute students and staff, and OTEN students living in the Hunter Institute region.
  • Logins - some databases enable you to login with your student username and password. Others use database specific logins. Contact your campus library for login information, or use our online form to have passwords emailed to you. You can expect a reply within 24 hours on weekdays.
  • Instruction Guides to databases and library services can be found on the Guides page.
  • Subject Guides (called LibGuides)
  • TAFE NSW Library Network Catalogue (TAFEcat) can be accessed on the library website, or at http://tafecat.tafensw.edu.au/tafecat.html

 

Inter-Library Loans

  • Material held in another TAFE library may be borrowed for you on Inter-Library Loan, provided that it is course-related. There is no charge for this service, but some limitations apply.
  • Request at your local TAFE library, or use the Inter-Library Loan Request Form.
  • Renewing inter-library loans is at the discretion of the lending library, and is limited to one renewal only.

 

Passwords and Logins

Once you enrol in a TAFE NSW course you will be provided with your DEC username and password. You must have this username and password to access the Internet from all campus computers. It is also used to login to access some of the Online Databases available to Hunter Institute TAFE Students.

Your DEC username and password also gives you access to the DEC Student Portal - http://student.det.nsw.edu.au which provides links to:

  • your TAFE email account
  • TAFE student eServices
  • Course information

If you have problems with your DEC username or password, library or campus administration staff can assist you.

 

Reciprocal Borrowing Agreements

  • University of Newcastle - Hunter TAFE students in good standing may apply to join the University of Newcastle Library. Conditions and fees apply. See Library Staff or refer to the Reciprocal Borrowers guide for details.
  • Hunter Institute students and staff are entitled to use their TAFEcard at Ourimbah Campus - a joint venture of Hunter TAFE and the University of Newcastle. Take your TAFEcard and proof of current enrolment on your first visit.

 

Reserve

  • Material in high demand, or class materials provided by teachers, are often placed on Reserve and kept behind the loans desk.
  • These materials are available for restricted loan periods (eg. 2 hour, overnight, 3 or 7 day loan).

 

Rooms and Facilities

  • Depending on their size, most libraries offer a range of study and casual seating, group study rooms and seminar rooms for student and class group use.
  • Most rooms are equipped with TV and DVD equipment. Bookings are usually required - contact your local library for more information.

 

Software Discounts for Students

Students are able to purchase select software at discounted prices direct from Microsoft or from Sigroup. See below for the deals on offer.

Microsoft Offer

 

As a special deal for students Microsoft is offering Office Professional 2010 Academic Edition for only $99.00. (*conditions apply)

Included are the following applications:

  • Access® 2010
  • Excel® 2010
  • OneNote® 2010
  • Outlook® 2010
  • PowerPoint® 2010
  • Publisher 2010
  • Word 2010

Visit http://www.itsnotcheating.com.au for full details or read the information brochure

*NOTE:

  • This offer is available to all currently enrolled TAFE NSW - Hunter Institute students who have a valid TAFE NSW student email address.
  • The $99 payment allows you to download the software only. A CD-ROM copy is available for an additional postage cost.
  • Available for 2 installs for a desktop and mobile device

   

 

 

 

 

 Sigroup Offer

 

Save up to 70% off RRP
www.sigroup.com.au

Student Select is a program which allows Australian students to buy genuine Microsoft and Adobe software at school prices for their own use at home.

Software can be ordered by post, or online. To order online you will need an email address and a valid credit card.
NOTE: One copy per product per student is allowed

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE: When you receive your software in the mail, there will be no box, just a CD in a plastic sleeve. However, it is genuine Microsoft software.

 

 

 

Student Portal

 

The DEC Student Portal - http://student.det.nsw.edu.au provides links to:

 

  • your TAFE "My Email" account
  • TAFE student eServices
  • Course information

Once you enrol in a TAFE NSW course you will be provided with your DEC username and password. This will give you access to the DET Portal from anywhere via the internet.

To access the Internet from campus computers, students and staff must use their DEC Portal username and password.

If you have problems with your DET username or password, library or campus administration staff can assist you.

 

Tours and Training

Library staff deliver a range of training for individuals and groups. Classes are designed to develop information skills and promote effective resource use.

  • Library orientations - introduce Library services, resources, and facilities.
  • Internet Skills - an introduction to search strategies, search engines and directories
  • Information skills - training develops search skills and strategies for tracking down useful resources from print, electronic and online sources.
  • Contact your campus Library staff to discuss your information needs and book training.