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Library and Information Service to launch new website 31 January
2012
The SU Library and
Information Service will be launching their new website the 31st of
January 2012. The redesigned library website has a user-centric
approach with a commitment to the growing and changing needs of
users.
It offers:
- New technology: the website is built on Microsoft SharePoint 2010
WCMS.
- New look and feel with a cleaner, uncluttered approach to improve
the user experience.
- Streamlined searching: searching across all library collections is
an integral and major part
of the new website with the new SUNSearch discovery to delivery search
functionality.
- Navigation: more intuitive navigation putting information and
searching at your fingertips.
- Mobile functionality: a mobile equivalent of core library services
is offered at
http://m.library.sun.ac.za.
The new site will be available at the current library address which
is http://library.sun.ac.za.
Library catalogue unavailable 15 November
Due to system
problems, the Library catalogue is not available for searching
today, 15 November. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
For the interim, please try the Library and Information Service's
new discovery portal, SUNSearch, at
http://library.sun.ac.za/SUNSearch to search across the
library's resources.
Vacancy available at the Library and Information Service
The
following vacancy is currently available at the Library and
Information Service:
Director:
Client Services & Human Resources Administration
Closing date: 17 November 2011
Library
2.011 Worldwide Conference, 2-4 November
More
than 3,500 information professionals from 149 countries have signed
up to join the global conversation on the current and future state
of libraries at the
Library 2.011 Worldwide Virtual Conference beginning 2 November.
Keynote speakers include:
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Dr. Sandra Hirsh (USA)
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Dr. Lennart Bjoerneborn (Denmark)
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Dr. Michael Stephens (USA)
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Dr. Christine Bruce (Australia)
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Ms. Ellen Tise (South Africa)
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Mr. Stephen Abram (USA)
The
full schedule is posted on the conference website at
http://www.library20.com/page/sessions-and-schedule.
The
conference will be held entirely online and is free to attend. For
more information, please visit:
http://www.library20.com
Vacancies available at the JS Gericke Library
The following vacancies are currently available at the JS Gericke
Library:
Librarian 1:
Acquisitions Division
Closing date: 19 October 2011
Junior
Librarian: Information Services Division
Closing date: 19 October 2011
Temporary Administrative Officer B1. Information Technology Division
Closing date: 17 October 2011
Vacancy available at the Theology Library
The
following vacancy is currently available at the Theology Library:
Faculty
Librarian: Theology Library
Closing date: 19 October 2011
Stellenbosch
University funds open access
Professor Warnich: Department of Genetics, Stellenbosch University
Earlier this year Stellenbosch University Library
and Information Service created an Open Access Fund to support
Stellenbosch University researchers publishing in open access
journals.
The Open Access Fund entails:
-
Subsidising author fees for publishing in open
access journals
- Institutional memberships with Open Access publishers such as
BioMed Central (BMC) and Public Library of Science (PLoS).
Institutional membership endorses open access publishing and allows
for the subsidising of author fees of Stellenbosch University
researchers publishing in these journals.
- Subsidising author fees for publishing in regular journals where
an additional fee is required to allow open access to an author's
published article.
The Library is pleased to announce that the first
open access article has been funded and published under the auspices
of the new Fund. The article, entitled "Pharmacogenomic Research in
South Africa: Lessons Learned and Future Opportunities in the
Rainbow Nation", has been published in Current Pharmacogenomics
and Personalized Medicine, Volume 9 (3), September 2011:
pp.191-207. In an editorial report this article by Louise Warnich
and co-authors is described as "a lead expert review article that
examines how best to approach new genomics biotechnologies in a
manner that carefully considers the public health needs and extant
disease burden in South Africa". Strategic directions that future
personalised medicine research should take in South Africa are also
evaluated.
Louise Warnich
is a professor in the Department of Genetics and
Vice Dean of the Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch
University. Her team's research is focused on determining the
genetic profiles of specifically African and South African
populations in order to facilitate both choice and dosage of drugs.
The article may be accessed via
Stellenbosch University's open access SUNScholar repository at (http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/16352).
It may also be accessed via Bentham's website
http://www.benthamdirect.org/pages/b_viewarticle.php?articleID=3169965,
or on the Ingenta Connect platform
http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/ben/cppm/2011/00000009/00000003/art00007
In order to apply for funding assistance from the
Open Access Fund or to obtain more information please contact:
Renee Reagon
Director: Technical Services and Electronic Resources Management
Email:
rreagon@sun.ac.za
Tel: 021 808 4877
JS Gericke Library, Rm 1004
Research Commons Social Hour with Prof Yusef Waghid
Invitation
to the Research Commons Social Hour
Friday 23 Sept 2011
Prof Yusef Waghid: “Inspiring new researchers and building
capacity”
The Library and Information Service is pleased to
announce that the first Research Commons
Social Hour, aimed at masters and doctoral students and
researchers, will take place on Friday 23 September 2011 from 16:15
to 17:15 in the Research Commons, JS Gericke Library.
In honour of this first Social Hour, Prof
Yusef Waghid will share his experiences
and approach to inspiring and nurturing the next generation of
researchers. Prof Waghid, Dean of the Faculty of Education and
Professor of Philosophy of Education was recently honoured with the
NRF Special Recognition Award for “Champion of Research Capacity
Development at South African Higher Education Institutions” for
2011.
The Research Social Hour is an
initiative of the Library and Information Service aimed at creating
and fostering a community of researchers and an opportunity where
emerging researchers can engage in dialogue, find inspiration,
exchange ideas, support each other and socialise.
When: 23 September
2011
Where:
Research Commons, JS Gericke Library
Time: 16:15 – 17:15
RSVP: Click
here to make a booking before Thursday 22 September 2011
(Due
to limited space, attendees will unfortunately be limited to 30
persons)
Refreshments will be served.
Book sale: JS Gericke Library
It is time once again for the library's annual book sale. Books from
a wide range of subjects will be on sale from R5-00 (cash only).
Date: From Monday, 5 September 2011
Venue: JS Gericke Library, lower level
Please contact Niel Hendriksz, 021 808 4401 or
nh@sun.ac.za, for further
information or queries.
Library
induction for new researchers and academic staff
Are you new at Stellenbosch
University and need assistance with finding information relevant to
your research? The Library induction session for new researchers and
new academic staff is designed to provide practical help to those
starting with research. All new lecturers and new researchers are
welcome to attend this session.
Outcomes
Depending on your needs, an introduction to the library will have
the following outcomes:
- Knowledge of where to publish your research
- How to order books
- An understanding of the physical outlay of the Library and its
collections
- Knowledge of Library hours, membership, facilities and access
rules
- Knowledge of the Library services (lending, short loan,
interlending and information services)
- An understanding of the way in which the Library homepage should
be utilised best
- Plagiarism and copyright information customised for Stellenbosch
Date & time: Monday, 5 September 2011, 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110905_Researchers_Induction.htm
Powerpoint:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/Happening/News/Nuwe%20dosente%20en%20navorsers.pdf
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Interruption of power supply, Saturday 2 July
The Municipality is
compelled to do necessary repairs and upgrading on the electrical
network which will result in an interruption of the power supply on
Saturday 2 July 2011 from 07h00-13h00. The main electrical power
supply to the JS Gericke Library will be interrupted as well as the
provisioning of library services during library hours from
10h00-13h00.
Library induction for
postgraduate students
Are you new at Stellenbosch
University and need assistance with finding information relevant to
your research? The Library induction session for postgraduates is
designed to provide practical help to those starting their
postgraduate work.
Date & time:
Monday, 12 September 2011, 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110912_PG_Induction.htm
Powerpoint:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/afr/Happening/News/Nagraads.pdf
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Bibliographic data management with
Refworks
for beginners
Are you struggling with managing the
referencing of your research? Refworks is a referencing software
tool, freely available to all Stellenbosch University students and
staff which allows you to create a bibliography as you move along
with your research. It automatically captures relevant referencing
information in all electronic sources you consult and inserts
references to those sources into your text in the referencing style
of your choice. For non-electronic sources, it does the same once
you have entered the details of a particular source into a template.
Outcomes
You will be able to effectively use Refworks to create in-text
referencing and a bibliography in the style of your choice.
Date & time: Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110914_Refworks.htm
Powerpoint:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/Learning_Commons/SUNRefWorks.pdf
Enquiries:
Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Bibliographic data management with Refworks
Advanced
Do you have a Refworks account and know how to compile a
bibliography? Then you are ready for an advanced training session on
Refworks.
Refworks is a referencing software tool, freely available to all
Stellenbosch University students, and allowing you to create a
bibliography as you move along with your research. It automatically
captures relevant referencing information in all electronic sources
you consult and inserts references to those sources into your text
in the referencing style of your choice. Participants in these
sessions will gain insight into the management, storing and sharing
of all types of information and will learn how to work offline
Date & time:
Wednesday, 14 September 2011, 14h00-15h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110914_Refworks_advanced.htm
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Improve Your Search Strategy for postgraduate
students, researchers and staff
This session will focus on the various generic search
strategies: the "quick and dirty" or "easy" searches; the "building
blocks" approach; etc.
Outcomes
Attendees will learn to analyse search topics and to structure these
into search approaches to be executed online.
Date & time:
Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110913%20Search%20strategy.htm
Powerpoint:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/Learning_Commons/Improve%20your%20search%20strategy%20demo.htm
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Library brings you: EBSCOhost iPhone application
The new EBSCOhost iPhone app is free, offers the convenience and
rich functionality that enables users to:
- Choose which databases to search
- Limit results to full text or peer reviewed
- Sort by relevance or date
- Retrieve full text results in HTML and/or PDF formats
- Save results for offline access at a later date
- Email results to self or others
To get started, simply click on the EBSCOhost iPhone/iPod Touch
Application link at the bottom of the EBSCOhost web page at
http://library.sun.ac.za/connect/ebscohost and follow the
instructions.
Learn more about EBSCOhost Mobile and the new iPhone app here:
http://www.ebscohost.com.ez.sun.ac.za/academic/mobile-access.
For more information, please contact Paulette Talliard at tel. 021
808 9046 or email: plt@sun.ac.za.
Bibliographic data management with Refworks
for beginners
Are you struggling with managing the
referencing of your research? Refworks is a referencing software
tool, freely available to all Stellenbosch University students and
staff which allows you to create a bibliography as you move along
with your research. It automatically captures relevant referencing
information in all electronic sources you consult and inserts
references to those sources into your text in the referencing style
of your choice. For non-electronic sources, it does the same once
you have entered the details of a particular source into a template.
Date & time: Monday, 9 May, 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
Enquiries:
Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Breadbin (Freedom Toaster) installed in Learning
Commons, JS Gericke Library
A Breadbin alias Freedom Toaster has been installed in the Learning
Commons, JS Gericke Library, as a trial. "Breadbin
Interactive specialises in the provision of creative turn-key solutions for the
distribution of digital content through customised touch screen
kiosks. Breadbin Interactive is home to the Freedom Toaster."
Current content includes software, open education content, music,
videos, e-books and fun stuff. Download your favourite freeware (CutePDF,
Adobe Reader), games, distro's, Ted Talks, Gutenberg books from the
newly-installed Breadbin alias Toaster.
More about...
For further content suggestions and for enquiries, contact
Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or
e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Elsevier's Reaxys database training (Reaxys is a
successor of the Crossfire Beilstein and Gmelin database)
Elsevier's Reaxys database is the
successor of the Crossfire Beilstein and Gmelin database. Reaxys is
an intuitive, user-friendly, web-based platform to search in
Beilstein, Gmelin and The Patent Chemistry Database (PCD) for
experimentally validated data on organic, organometallic and
inorganic chemistry. Reaxys enables you to search by structure,
reaction, text and property data. A new unique feature includes a
synthesis planner and is of great importance and relevance to
especially synthetic chemists and drug researchers.
Videos:
http://www.info.reaxys.com/training-center
Date & time:
Monday, 9 May 2011, 14h00-16h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110509_Reaxys.htm
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Bibliographic data management with Refworks
Advanced
Do you have a Refworks account and know how to compile a
bibliography? Then you are ready for an advanced training session on
Refworks.
Refworks is a referencing software tool, freely available to all
Stellenbosch University students, and allowing you to create a
bibliography as you move along with your research. It automatically
captures relevant referencing information in all electronic sources
you consult and inserts references to those sources into your text
in the referencing style of your choice. Participants in these
sessions will gain insight into the management, storing and sharing
of all types of information and will learn how to work offline
Date & time:
Tuesday, 10 May 2011, 09h00-10h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110510_Refworks
advanced.htm
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Winner of the Sony eBook reader announced
Tharine Stoumann, a third-year medical student, was announced as the
winner of the Sony PRS-600 eBook reader at an Elsevier lecture in
the JS Gericke Library on 12 April 2011. Miss Stoumann entered the
Library’s competition to win a Sony eBook reader at the Health
Sciences Library, Tygerberg Campus. The competition was presented
with the purpose of introducing clients to a selection of eBook
titles available via the Science Direct platform. The prize was
sponsored by Elsevier Publishers. Congratulations, Tharine!
Bibliographic data management with Refworks
for Beginners
Are you struggling with managing the
referencing of your research? Refworks is a referencing software
tool, freely available to all Stellenbosch University students and
staff which allows you to create a bibliography as you move along
with your research. It automatically captures relevant referencing
information in all electronic sources you consult and inserts
references to those sources into your text in the referencing style
of your choice. For non-electronic sources, it does the same once
you have entered the details of a particular source into a template.
Date & time: Monday, 11 April, 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
Enquiries:
Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Improve Your Search Strategy for
postgraduate students, researchers and staff
This session will focus on the various generic search
strategies: the "quick and dirty" or "easy" searches; the "building
blocks" approach; etc.
Date & time:
29 March 2011, 11h00-13h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
Powerpoint:
News/Search strategy workshop 2011updated.pdf
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Library induction for
postgraduate students
Are you new at Stellenbosch
University and need assistance with finding information relevant to
your research? The Library induction session for postgraduates is
designed to provide practical help to those starting their
postgraduate work.
Date & time:
28 March 2011, 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
Powerpoint:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/afr/Happening/News/Nagraads.pdf
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
National
Library Week celebrated at SU, 22-25 March 2011
Annually, National Library Week presents an opportunity to celebrate
the role of the Library in society and especially on campus.
We therefore invite you to attend a few special events during this
week.
Read in your language @ your Library: Exhibition, JS Gericke
Library
The exhibition celebrates the theme of Library
Week 2011, i.e. Read in your language @ your Library.
The lack of a reading culture is of great
concern and greater awareness should be raised.
While reading is high on the agenda from various
sectors, the Library Week theme speaks to this
issue, stresses the importance of mother tongue
instruction while at the same time promotes the
use of libraries.
Fines exemption
An exemption of fines will be conceded for all late returns
during the week of 16-21 March 2009. (Previously incurred fines not
included).
LIBRARY TRAINING:
Library induction for new researchers and academic staff
Are you new at Stellenbosch
University and need assistance with finding information relevant to
your research? The Library induction session for new researchers and
new academic staff is designed to provide practical help to those
starting with research. All new lecturers and new researchers are
welcome to attend this session.
Presenter: Elbie van Wyk, Library and Information Service
Date: Tuesday, 22 March 2011
Time: 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-Classroom, JS Gericke Library
Click here
for powerpoint
Learn to evaluate research output with ISI Web of Knowledge
Citation Reports
The purpose of this workshop is
to enable academics to perform a citation analysis in ISI Web of
Science in order to evaluate research output. Identification of
journals appropriate for publication of papers will also be
discussed.
Presenter: Philip Purnell, ISI Web of Knowledge representative
Date: Thursday, 24 March 2011
Time: 08h30-14h00
Venue: Stellenbosch, STIAS
Eskom donates the complete Power Series to the
Engineering and Forestry Library
The Eskom Power Series is a
collection of world class reference books, a reputable and trusted
source of technical information and practical experience. They
are compiled by local and international specialists in the power
engineering field and the series continues to evolve as the industry
grows and the demand for energy increases.
Bibliographic data management with Refworks
for beginners
Are you struggling with managing the
referencing of your research? Refworks is a referencing software
tool, freely available to all Stellenbosch University students and
staff which allows you to create a bibliography as you move along
with your research. It automatically captures relevant referencing
information in all electronic sources you consult and inserts
references to those sources into your text in the referencing style
of your choice. For non-electronic sources, it does the same once
you have entered the details of a particular source into a template.
Date & time: Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
Enquiries:
Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Bibliographic data management with Refworks
Advanced
Do you have a Refworks account and know how to compile a
bibliography? Then you are ready for an advanced training session on
Refworks.
Refworks is a referencing software tool, freely available to all
Stellenbosch University students, and allowing you to create a
bibliography as you move along with your research. It automatically
captures relevant referencing information in all electronic sources
you consult and inserts references to those sources into your text
in the referencing style of your choice. Participants in these
sessions will gain insight into the management, storing and sharing
of all types of information and will learn how to work offline
Date & time:
Wednesday, 30 March 2011, 14h00-15h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Learning
Commons closed during official
opening 16 February, 16h00-19h00
Please be advised
that the Learning Commons will be closed on 16 February from
16h00-19h00 due to the official opening event. We apologise
for any inconvenience.
Management: SU Library and Information Service
Interlibrary loans pricing
International
Interlibrary Loan suppliers add a varying copyright fee to their
base tariff for all article requests. Therefore the Interlibrary
Loans sections of the SU Library and Information Service will quote
the final price before any orders will be placed. The price for an
international book loan will stay the same at R450.00. Local
interlibrary loans prices will also remain the same, i.e. 40c per
page and books free.
Vacancy available at the JS Gericke Library
The following vacancy is currently available at the JS Gericke
Library:
Electronic Resources Librarian
Closing date has been extended to 28 February 2011
Vacancy available at the Health Sciences Library
The following vacancy is currently available at the Health Sciences
Library:
Clerical assistant
Closing date: 15 February 2011
Library induction for
postgraduate students
Are you new at Stellenbosch
University and need assistance with finding information relevant to
your research? The Library induction session for postgraduates is
designed to provide practical help to those starting their
postgraduate work.
Date & time:
15 March 2011, 10h00-12h00
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110315
Search strategy.htm
Powerpoint:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/afr/Happening/News/Nagraads.pdf
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
New food and beverage policy for the JS Gericke
Library
During a recent Senior Management meeting the food and
beverage policy was taken into reconsideration. The new policy
is:
Enquiries / contact person: Delene Pretorius, tel. 808-4382, e-mail:
dp2@sun.ac.za.
The Special Collections division in the JS Gericke Library requires the services of a student assistant for 2011
Working hours: 12 hours per working week (Mo.-Fr. 8:00-16:30), arranged according to the availability of the successful candidate.
Duties:
• General administrative duties
• Sorting and physical maintenance of document collections
Requirements:
• Accuracy
• Computer skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Communication skills in both English and Afrikaans
Recommendations:
Interest in and knowledge of South African History and Afrikaans literature.
At post-graduate level in a suitable course of study with little regular class attendance.
Commencement: 1 March 2011
Closing date for applications: 11 February 2011
Enquiries: Ms Mimi Seyffert at (021) 808 4887 or e-mail:
mseyf@sun.ac.za
Please send a complete Curriculum Vitae with cover letter to Ms MC Seyffert, Special Collections, JS Gericke Library. Applications can be handed in at the Special Collections Division, room 1065, in the JS Gericke Library or e-mailed to mseyf@sun.ac.za or faxed to (021) 808 3723.
New students, come and
participate in library orientation on 25 and 26 January and win a
prize!
A photo competition is being
held for new students who participate in the Library Orientation
Programme on 25 and 26 January.
During Library Orientation,
photos will be taken of students and posted on the library website
at www.sun.ac.za/library. Lucky students will randomly be encircled
on the photos. These students then stand a chance to win a prize in
a lucky draw. Prizes include, amongst others, a R1500-00 Somerset
Mall voucher as well as R500 cash sponsored by Wonderland Costumes
(Stellenbosch). The lucky draw will take place on 9 February 2011 at
13:00 in the JS Gericke Library.
Remember to let us know if
you are one of the lucky (encircled) students by sending Lucia
Schoombee an e-mail at
lcs1@sun.ac.za with your name and contact details.
The orientation programme
includes a tour of the JS Gericke Library and a short introduction
to the library catalogue and website. Students will also be
provided with an overview of the Library’s services. Special
attention will be given to the Learning Commons, a brand new and
contemporary learning space which opens its doors to students on 31
January for the first time.
Click here for the faculty
schedule for library orientation:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/afr/Happening/News/2011Faculty_timetable.pdf
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk,
tel.: 808-4399 or e-mail: ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Library training sessions presented
for postgraduate students, researchers and academic staff on Monday
24 January 2011
On 24 January 2011 the Library and
Information Service will present three sessions aimed at equipping
postgraduate students with necessary skills and information to
support their research activities and to use the Library and its
resources optimally. Interested persons may attend all three
sessions or alternatively attend individual sessions. The sessions
are:
Library induction for
postgraduate students
Are you new at Stellenbosch
University and need assistance with finding information relevant to
your research? The Library induction session for postgraduates is
designed to provide practical help to those starting their
postgraduate work.
Date & time: Monday, 24 January 2011, 08:30-10:30
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110124_PG_Induction.htm
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Improving your search
strategy
This session will focus on the
various generic search strategies: the "quick and dirty" or "easy"
searches; the "building blocks" approach; etc. Attendees will learn
to analyse search topics and to structure these into search
approaches to be executed online.
Date & time: Monday, 24 January 2011, 10:30-12:30
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110124_PG_Search.htm
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
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Bibliographic data
management with Refworks for Beginners
Are you struggling with managing the
referencing of your research? Refworks is a referencing software
tool, freely available to all Stellenbosch University students and
staff which allows you to create a bibliography as you move along
with your research. It automatically captures relevant referencing
information in all electronic sources you consult and inserts
references to those sources into your text in the referencing style
of your choice. For non-electronic sources, it does the same once
you have entered the details of a particular source into a template.
Date & time: Monday, 24 January 2011, 13:45-15:45
Venue: E-classroom, Learning Commons (JS Gericke Library)
Fee: Free
Booking:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/help/Training_Forms/20110124_Refworks.htm
Enquiries: Elbie van Wyk, tel.: 021 8084399 or e-mail:
ejvw@sun.ac.za.
Please visit our web site for more
information:
http://www.lib.sun.ac.za/Library/eng/Research_Commons/Events_and_workshops.html.
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