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LIBRARY HELP & INFO SKILLING: FIRST YEAR STUDENTS 

The opening of the academic year in January is marked by an intense period of library instructions and information literacy trainings. The purpose is to equip learners with information literacy skills to find information as needed and analyse it critically. Individuals, who are information literate will be able to assume greater control over their learning and decision making in every stage of life.

2010 Sciences training schedules at APK! 

The following information literacy trainings are provided in the APK Library:

Library Orientation: Library Tour (APK)

UJ Sciences students have a organised tour in the Library, during January orientation.

The Sciences Subject Librarian, Pavlinka Kovatcheva (pkovatcheva@uj.ac.za, tel: 011 559-2621) presents an overview of the library by taking the learners on a TOUR of the Library (13 January 2010, from 11:30 - 13:00h).

The Library facilities and collections are introduced:

• Information Point Desk - general library help from dedicated librarians;
• Lending Desk - taking out/returning books; reserve collection books; study collection books;
• Level 1, Right side - Internet computers; Databases computers, Reference books (dictionaries, encyclopedias), Subject librarians location; Information Point/Roving desk, Study area
• Level 1, Left side - NEW Library Training room (SSIT) from February 2010
• Level 2, Left side - Sciences books per shelf code
• Level 2, Right side - Periodicals Collections (journals, annuals, etc.)
• Photocopies & Printers - They are available on Level 1, Level 2 & Level 5. 

General Library orientation (APK)

During the University orientation, a time is allocated for Library instruction. First year students are shown a CD about the library on APK Campus. Students will learn about the library facilities, services, products and support.

Additional information about the Library will be provided. 

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Library Training: Sigh-up Sessions (APK)

Don't know how to find books & journals in the library catalog? Repeatedly losing points on assignments, because you don't know how to retrieve academic information? Don't know how to reference your citations? To help you do your best, the library offers FREE trainings.

Sign-up sessions involve learners registering to take classes on how to use the library and its resources. The sessions include training on:

• How to find information
• Full-text databases (searching for academic journal articles)
• Intranet and evaluating information from the web
• UJ Library Catalogue (how to search for print books & journals)

Once you get started with your studies in February, come and attend one or more training sessions in  the library. The sign-up sessions booking lists are displayed in the Library foyer.

P.S.: Ensure that the training class will not clash with your course classes. Keep your appointments!

The Training venue is in the APK Library, Level 1

Ask either the Security or the Library staff for assistance. The Info skilling Librarian usually wait for the booked students in the Library Foyer.

Info Skilling Librarian:

Linda Mbonambi, Level 1 (next to the Internet computers)

E-mail: Infoskilling@uj.ac.za, Tel: 011 559-2317 

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General Librarians: Individual Help (APK)

If you need help with general queries about the library and its resources, contact the General Librarians at APK Campus (Information Point Desk) in person or by phone (011 559-2171). The desk is located in the foyer at the entrance of the Library. 

The following questions can be answered:

• General information on the University & UJ Library;
• General information queries (e.g. searches for books, journals or other information)
• Help in how to use the Library Catalogue; Electronic Databases; Printing, etc.

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Sciences Subject Librarian: Individual & Group Training (APK)

The Sciences subject librarian can provide individual or group training for 1st year students.

Individual Help

Contact your Sciences librarian if you need subject specific information to complete a project or if you want to learn more about how to: 

• Get started with your assignment;
• Which are your subject specific journals and how to locate them;
• How to search for specific database to retrieve articles;
• How to acknowledge in your assignment all used books, Internet web pages and articles;
• Any other skills you need to become an independent library user;

P.S.: It is advisable to make an appointment beforehand!

Group Training Sessions

Usually the subject librarian and the lecturers, arrange time slots for students during their practicals to have library group training sessions.

The trainings are adapted to the need of the students. Have a look at the current trainings offered at APK, by the Sciences Librarian.

Virtual Learning Environment (EduLink through Student Portal)

The subject librarian with the collaboration of the lecturers can arrange subject specific support to you: Either through EduLink or specifically prepared websites. You can have direct access to library instructions from your Student Portal. Read more...

Sciences Librarian @ APK Pavlinka is responsible for the 11 Faculty of Science Departments: Applied Mathematics; Academy of Information Technology; Biochemistry; Botany & Plant Biotechnology; Chemistry; Geography, Environmental Management and Energy; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Statistics & Zoology
Need Help?            Contact: Pavlinka Kovatcheva,  Sciences Librarian, APK, Level 1, E-mail: pkovatcheva@uj.ac.za; Tel.:     011 559 2621             Daily: 8.00 - 16.30h  Website: http://ujsciencelibrarian.pbworks.com/	Consultation Hours for Researchers & Academics Subject Related queries;   Help with Research Proposals & Research How to search for Literature Review How to find relevant academic information Databases Training & Use of Library Resources How to get Published and MORE.... You can come and see me during working hours  Make an appointment  if possible E-mail me for help or any query you have
Virtual Sciences Librarian LinkedIn: Pavlinka Kovatcheva Facebook: UJ Sciences Librarian Hot Alert Follow me on UJLibScience Twitter Selected articles on Delicious (Tags) UJ Sciences Library News (blog)  UJ Sciences Librarian Research News (blog) UJ Librarians News (blog) MindOmo (Mind Map, Sciences Resources) Mind42 (Mind Map, APK Library, Sciences) Flickr Skype (pavlinka163)	Consultation Hours for Undergraduates  Subject Related queries; Help with Assignments (groups or individually) Databases Training & Use of Library Resources Help through the Sciences Portal & EduLink  Monday:   10.30 - 12.00h     14.00 - 16.00h  Tuesday:   10.30 - 12.00h     14.00 - 16.00h Thursday: 10.30 - 12.00h     14.00 - 16.00h      You can CHAT to me in real time by using MEEBO, Instant Messaging widget available on this portal (right-top) during working hours.  Chat to me!

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Ask-a-Librarian (Online service)

The Library provides a web-based reference service to registered students and staff of the University.  Submit your query by completing our Online Question Form. Please fill out this form as completely as possible to ensure a helpful response from our reference librarians.

For more information go to Ask-a-Librarian!

For firs time users, read the First Time User Guide. 

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Sciences Librarian Portal