Information research skills classes, tours and workshops at Matheson Library
Semester 1, 2012
The Monash University Library information research programme includes
both introductory library orientation sessions and research skills tutorials.
Bookings: online
via my.monash (search for classes using Matheson as
a keyword) or phone 990-55054
If you require training in library resources, please contact librarians
Express library tours
A welcome to the library, designed to give you a physical orientation and head start. Followed by an optional challenge. (approx. 15 minutes)
Orientation Week
Monday 20 February to Friday 25 February |
11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 1pm, and 1.30pm |
Meet in the foyer |
Week 1
Monday 27 February to Friday 2 March |
12.30pm, 1pm, and 1.30pm |
Meet in the foyer |
Week 2
Monday 5 March to Wednesday 7 March |
1pm and 1.30pm |
Meet in the foyer |
Library 101
A more in depth orientation, helping you to find and use Library resources. This will save you time and help to improve your results. Recommend doing Express Library Tour before this session.
| Sessions |
Time |
Venue |
Monday 20 February
Tuesday 21 February
Thursday 23 February |
1pm and 2pm |
Training room 1 |
| Wednesday 22 February |
1pm and 5pm |
Training room 1 |
| Friday 24 February |
1pm |
Training room 1 |
| Monday 27 February to Thursday 1 March |
12noon and 1pm |
Training room 1 |
| Friday 2 March |
12noon |
Training room 1 |
| Wednesday 7 March |
1pm |
Training room 1 |
Sessions of interest for postgraduates
A series of workshops in which we demonstrate resources of particular
interest to postgraduates and give you time for hands on practice. For
all of the following sessions, book
online via my.monash or ring 990-55054.
Introduction to EndNote
Discover how to use EndNote to organise your references and to create bibliographies automatically. Learn how to build an EndNote library manually and by importing references from Library databses. Work with appropiate citation styles for your discipline, and learn how to apply the styles in Word documents. Minimum 6 bookins required for class to run..
Book
online via my.monash or ring 990-55054.
Sessions for Arts / BusEco
(for postgraduates) |
Time |
Venue |
| Wednesday 15 February |
10am to 12noon |
Training room 2 |
| Friday 24 February |
2.30pm to 4.30pm |
Training room 2 |
| Thursday 1 March |
2.30pm to 4.30pm |
Training room 2 |
| Monday 5 march |
10am to 12noon |
Training room 2 |
| Tuesday 13 March |
2.30pm to 4.30pm |
Training room 2 |
Sessions for Education
(for postgraduates) |
Time |
Venue |
| Wednesday 25 January |
11am to 1pm |
Training room 2 |
| Wednesday 29 February |
4pm to 6pm |
Training room 1 |
| Wednesday 7 March |
1pm to 3pm |
Training room 2 |
| Monday 12 March |
11am to 1pm |
Training room 2 |
References for Education postgraduates
Tips for finding and using reference in your university work in the Education Faculty. Includes finding full text; using databases; citing and referencing for assignments.
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
| Wednesday 29 February |
11am to 12.30pm |
Training room 2 |
| Tuesday 6 March |
2.30pm to 4pm |
Training room 2 |
| Wednesday 14 March |
4.30pm to 6pm |
Training room 2 |
Using Microfilm and Microfiche Collections for Research
Search the library's research collections of microfilm and microfiche.
Use the microfilm scanners. Learn to digitise microfilm pages, print
and download images.
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
| Thursday 5 April |
2pm to 4pm |
Training room 1 |
Finding theses in the humanities and social sciences
The library can purchase theses or borrow from other institutions to support your research. Discover how to identigy theses in Australia, Britain and North America via catalogues and databases.
| Date |
Time |
Venue |
| Wednesday 18 April |
11am to 12noon |
Training room 2 |
Academic staff update sessions
For further information on update sessions go to the Library class
booking system via my.monash or contact your Faculty team.
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