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Library Services for Staff
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| Borrowing |
- All current TAFE NSW staff can borrow using their TAFEcard. Proof of current TAFE employment is required.
- A TAFEcard is available free of charge from the Campus Administration office.
- Reciprocal Borrowing Agreements
- Hunter Institute student and staff in good standing may apply to join the University of Newcastle Library. Conditions and fees apply. Refer to the Reciprocal Borrowers guide for details and relevant application documents, or see Library staff.
- Students and Staff of the University of Newcastle can also join their local TAFE library (conditions and fees apply) Contact your closest TAFE Library for details.
- Hunter Institute students and staff are entitled to use their TAFEcard at Ourimbah Campus - a joint venture of TAFE and the University of Newcastle. Take proof of current employment as a TAFE teacher on your first visit.
- Interstate TAFE staff and students from participating TAFE Libraries can register and borrow in person as part of the TAFE Libraries National Reciprocal Borrowing Scheme (conditions apply).
Refer to the Borrowing section of this website for further information about loan limits and renewals, including online renewals.
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| Information Resources |
- A range of databases are available via our website - including full-text journals, eBooks, and Australian Standards.
These can be accessed both on-site at a TAFE campus, and externally.
Passwords are required for external access. Ask at your library for passwords.
- Closed Reserve - high demand items, or teacher's personal materials can be held behind the Loans Desk for restricted loan periods. See library staff if you wish to place items on Closed Reserve.
- New Resources - Staff are encouraged to recommend books and other resources for purchase, as this helps us to maintain a relevant collection. If you are recommending resources to your students, don't forget to give the campus library a copy of the list. Use the Purchase Request form on our website, or contact library staff.
A list of new resources in the collection may be available on the page for your local campus library. |
| Facilities |
- Computers - staff can use any computer in the library to access TAFE Webmail, the DET Portal, CLAMS or Microsoft Office programs. Contact library staff to book a computer.
Most libraries have computer areas dedicated for class use. If you require access to computers for your class, contact library staff to arrange a booking.
- Photocopying - staff use a PIN number, available from your teaching section
- Printing - printing for staff and students is paid for with a TAFEcard. There is a re-charge machine in the library to load money on the TAFEcard. Ask library staff for details about how to access staff printing without a TAFEcard.
- Rooms and equipment - most libraries offer group study rooms and seminar rooms for student and class use. Rooms usually include TV, DVD equipment and whiteboard. Other equipment such as data projectors, laptop computers, video cameras, portable TV/VCR/DVD/CD players are available for short term loan.
Bookings are required - contact your local TAFE library for information about rooms and equipment available, and booking details. |
| Library Training |
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All libraries offer introductory library tours, and a range of specialised tutorials for you and your classes.
Introductory library tours last about 20 minutes. Please book with library staff.
The initial tour should be followed up with in-depth tutorial sessions, such as catalogue and database training, searching the internet, referencing, plagiarism and bibliographies.
Library staff can customise training to subjects and information sources of your choice.
Please contact your Campus Librarian for details of the Information training available at your campus.
A self-paced Research Skills training module is available on CD-ROM from your local TAFE Library.
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| Microsoft Work at Home Program |
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NSW DET employees (including full time and part time NSW TAFE Teachers) can purchase genuine Microsoft media at drastically reduced prices. For details and order form, go to http://www.sigroup.com.au/teachers.
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| Useful Links |
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Centre for Learning Innovation
A DET NSW site which provides high quality learning resources and leadership in the use of technology in education
www.cli.edu.au |
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Smart Copying
The official guide to copyright issues for Australian schools and TAFE
www.smartcopying.edu.au |
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TAFE NSW Learning Gateway
The Learning Gateway addresses TAFE student and teacher needs by providing access to web-based information and resources relating to the hundreds of vocational areas covered by TAFE NSW courses and programs.
www.lg.tafensw.edu.au |
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