Newcastle Campus provides education in diverse subject areas - business, welfare, information technology, general and basic education, engineering and construction trades.
These areas are well represented in the Library's collection, which houses approximately 43,000 volumes and 2200 videos and DVD's. Over 30 electronic databases are also available.
Professional library staff are available to assist students in the use of the library and it's resources; as well as deliver Information Literacy programs to teach research skills.
AV Equipment
Quality laptops and data projectors can be borrowed by staff from the library. A range of equipment is also available for in library usage - including DVD and video players; computers; electronic whiteboards; and Smartboards.
Closed Reserve
Material which is in heavy demand, or class materials provided by teachers, are often placed in Closed Reserve. This is a special collection located on the ground floor behind the Information Desk. Material is usually limited to 2 hour use or overnight use only. Please contact staff at the Information Desk if you would like to place material on Closed Reserve.
Computers
Teachers can book small group areas including computers carrying Microsoft Office and the Internet. These areas hold 6,8, or 12 computers and are ideal for classes wishing to utilise all library resources in the one environment. Bookings can be made up to four weeks ahead. Please contact the staff at the Information Desk (x7725) if you would like to make a booking.
Current Awareness
The following is a list of all serials that Newcastle Library currently receives. If you would like to be informed of new issues as they arrive for any of the following, please email Gaileen Edser, Newcastle's Serial Technician. Gaileen.Edser@tafe.nsw.edu.au
Click here to see the Newcastle Library Serials List.
Inter Library Loans and Online Forms
Staff and students who require material not held by Newcastle Library can request items held in the TAFE library network by filling out an ILL form. Two items can be requested at the one time and most items arrive within 7 to 10 working days. Ask at the Information Desk for further information or simply fill in an online ILL request form. You will need your TAFEcard to do this. Other services such as placing holds on items which are currently on loan can also be done via Online Forms. Click here for all available Online Forms.
Information Literacy Sessions
A wide range of information sessions and tutorials can be organised for yourself and/or your classes. Sessions may cover basic library introductions; databse overviews; specialist database subjects - e.g. statistics, referencing and any other areas you specify for which we can customise our resources. Click here for a full description of the sessions available.
Library Liaison
Newcastle Campus Library has a Library Liaison Service available to provide support to teachers and faculties. Contact your designated Liaison Librarian:
To discuss resource requirements for your courses
For regular updates on library services and products
For tutorials in your office, or in the library on any online resources useful to your teaching.
Liaison Librarians - Please contact the Liaison Librarian below who looks after your subject area
Contact Lisa Hodge on 7717 for Health and Community Services
| Aged Care |
Fitness |
Pathology |
| Biological Sciences |
Massage |
Sports Medicine |
| Dental |
Nursing |
Welfare |
Contact Carolyn Harding on 7569 for Sciences and Access & General Education
| Aboriginal Studies |
Humanities |
Sciences |
| Access & General Education (HSC, TPC, CGVE, CEEW) |
Languages |
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Contact Sue Reid on 7720 for Business and IT
| Accounting |
Human Resources |
Marketing |
| Business |
Information Technology |
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| Business Administration |
Management |
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Contact Jan Darcy on 7722 for Trades and Arts
| Architecture |
Fashion |
Rigging |
| Building & Construction |
Marine |
Theatre |
| Design |
Music & Sound |
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| Engineering |
Painting & Decorating |
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Room Bookings
The library has six rooms available in a range of configurations. All rooms have network and phone points available. Rooms can be booked up to four weeks ahead. Please ring x7725 or self-book while in the library.
| Room Name |
Seating Maximum |
Equipment |
| Study Rooms 1-2 (Ground Floor) |
20 |
Smartboard
Videoconferencing
Overhead projector
Video & DVD players |
| Study Room 3 (Ground Floor) |
12 |
Whiteboard on wall
Overhead projector
Video & DVD player |
| Study Room 4 (Ground Floor) |
12 |
Whiteboard on wall
Overhead projector
Video & DVD player |
| S.1.04 (First Floor) Conference Room |
30 |
Whiteboard on wall
Electronic whiteboard
Overhead projector
Video & DVD player |
| S.1.05 (First Floor) Open Learning Centre |
15-20 |
12 Computers
Printer
Group study table
Study carrels
Whiteboard on wall |
| S.1.06A (First Floor) Conference Room |
25 |
Smartboard
Overhead projector
DVD & Video player
Whiteboard on wall |
Smart Boards / Video Conferencing
Room S.1.06A and Room 1/2 in the Library incorporate Smartboard technology. Library staff are able to get you started with the many facets of Smartboards - please ring x7725 to organise an introduction to this technology.
Room 1/2 also has video conferencing equipment available. Please phone x7725 to make a video conference booking. Library staff are available to assist with staff setting up their video conference.
Support Programs
The Library is happy to introduce staff individually and in small groups to the many library resources and facilities. We are happy to mentor you as you increase your awareness of, and usage of library services.