Did you know? -- How to put money on your TAFECard

If you want to use your TAFECard to pay for computer printing, and photocopying in the Library, or parking fees, you need to use the Autoloader to add value into your TAFECard account before you operate the machines.

It's easy to use the Autoloader, as follows:-

1. swipe your TAFECard
2. insert coins / notes (no change given, but money remains on your card)
3. press Finish button to close your account

Did you know? -- How to print your file in the Library

Our Libraries use our photocopiers as computer printers. You can print in Black & White or in Colour. The charges are the same as for photocopying.

 

Did you know -- Trial of Extended Library Hours

From 1-May-2013, every Wednesday, the Lidcombe Library opening hours will begin at 8:30 a.m.  These extended hours will be on trial during Term 2.  So,  make the most of this opportunity and come to the Library before your class.

Congratulations !!! Award Winners.

Congratulations to Justin Hoffman and Glen Kitchen who won their sections SWSi 2012 sponsored prizes.

Did you know? -- if the item belongs to another library – how to borrow it.

If an item belongs to another TAFE library, you have 2 ways to borrow the item. 

• your TAFECard can be used at any NSW TAFE library, you may just go to that library to borrow the item.
• contact your own Library in person to arrange an Inter-Library Loan.  You will need to fill in the request form.

Did you know? – if the item is on loan -- how to place a Hold

If items are currently on loan, you have 2 ways to Hold / Reserve items that have been borrowed. 

• contact the Library in person
• contact the Library by phone
• 9643 4540 (Lidcombe)
• 9742 0430 (Chullora)

When an item is Held / Reserved, it must be returned to the Library by the due date by the current borrower.  Renewal won't be possible.

Did you know? -- The TAFE Library Catalogue

• contains details of holdings for all TAFE NSW libraries
• can be searched from anywhere on the internet (http://tafecat.tafensw.edu.au/tafecat.html)
• shows you what is on loan and what is available on the shelves
• allows you to create a list of the titles relevant to your studies
• allows you to copy, edit, paste and save the list of titles
• allows you to email search results to your own personal accounts
• allows you to see your borrower record and item due dates through MyAccount
• pick up a brochure at the Library for further details
  

Did you know? -- What happens when a loaned item is overdue.

privileges stopped for all library services

if you contact us within 3 days, we may be able to arrange a renewal

if items are not returned after 1 week a reminder notice will be posted to you

if items are not returned after 2 weeks a final notice will be posted to you

if items are not returned after 3 weeks a Breach of Discipline notice will be posted to you

at this stage a $10 fee applies to each overdue item

and your results / transcripts are withheld until all fees are settled

pick up a brochure at the Library for further details

Did you know? - renewing library loans

You have many ways to renew your loaned items:-

• contact the Library in person
• contact the Library by phone
• 9643 4540 (Lidcombe)
• 9742 0430 (Chullora)


• renew online via the TAFE Catalogue
• please contact the Library for your Library Account PIN number
          (if the items are overdue or reserved, you may not be able to renew them)

Did you know?

• you may borrow 15 items in any format




 
• most items maybe renewed twice
• providing the items are not overdue
• providing the items have not been reserved


• most loans and renewals are for 2 weeks
• please return or renew item / items on or before the due date

Did you know?

If you are a new student, and have not used our Libraries yet, here's some great news:-

• your TAFECard is also your Library card to use at all TAFE Libraries
• your TAFECard can also operate the Library's photocopiers, printers, and campus boomgates
• please notify the Library of the TAFECard's loss, any change of your address, telephone number, or other personal details as soon as possible.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to Term 1.

Our Opening Hours are now Term Time hours again.

Lidcombe:
Mon - Wed  9:00 a.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.
Thur            9:00 a.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.
Fri              9:00 a.m. ~ 4:30 p.m.

Chullora:
Mon - Wed  9:30 a.m. ~ 7:30 p.m.
Thur          10:00 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m. ; 2:00 p.m. ~ 6:00 p.m.
Fri              9:30 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m. ; 1:30 p.m. ~ 4:00 p.m.

Hope to see you all soon.
We look forward to helping you with all your information needs this Term.

Regards from,
The Lidcombe Library Team

Summer 2012-2013 Vacation Library Services

Library Services during the Summer vacation break:

Please refer to previous blog post for Opening Hours at Lidcombe and Chullora during the Summer vacation break.

Due dates for return of all borrowed items:

Students - by Friday 30th November 2012.

Staff - by Friday 7th December 2012.

Stocktake will commence on Monday 10th December 2012.

Blog posts will recommence in February 2013.

Enjoy your vacation break.
Best wishes for a Happy Christmas and New Year from the Library team.

Summer vacation opening hours at LID and CHU Libraries

ProQuest Computing

ProQuest Computing is the premium resource for those who need access to comprehensive coverage of computer topics. The database includes around 450 titles, with over 350 available in full text.  It covers the subjects including:-

• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Computer Security
• Database Design
• Software Development
• Web Commerce: LANs
• WANs
• Intranets
• Internet

To start searching the ProQuest Computing database now go to TAFE Catalogue (http://tafecat.tafensw.edu.au/tafecat.html) and search for "proquest computing" or go to SWSi Library website (www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library), click on  

find it listed in the Database (List (A-Z) section.

ProQuest Telecommunications

ProQuest Telecommunications is an essential resource for anyone researching the industry or its technology.  The database includes over 140 titles, with more than 115 available in full text.  Search more than 600,000 records, dating back to the early 1990's.  The database covers the subjects including:-

• Telecommunications
• Computer applications
• Data communication
• Data transmission systems
• Electronic data processing
• Information science
• Information theory
• Radio
• Tellevision
• Wireless communications

To start searching the ProQuest Telecommunications database now go to TAFE Catalogue (http://tafecat.tafensw.edu.au/tafecat.html) and search for "proquest telecommunications" or go to SWSi Library website (www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library), click on  

find it listed in the Database (List (A-Z) section.

TVNews

TVNews is a database that lets you search and retrieve news stories and related current affairs programs from the free-to-air networks -- ABC, ABC2, SBS, TEN, 9 and 7, with links to the digitised video content. Includes detailed synopsis with broadcasts and updated daily.

To start searching the TVNews database now go to TAFE Catalogue (http://tafecat.tafensw.edu.au/tafecat.html) and search for "TVNews" or go to SWSi Library website (www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library), click on

find it listed in the Specialist databases section.

Popular topics include current affair, political and government, business and finance, lifestyle, news and crime, sport, environment, health, science and nature, IT and technology.

National Construction Code Series

The National Construction Code (NCC) provides a nationally accepted and uniform set of technical requirements for all areas of building, from design to construction.

The NCC includes the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and Plumbing Code of Australia (PCA) and is referred to as the building regulation in all States and Territories.

The NCC is divided into three volumes:

• Volume 1 – Building Code of Australia (BCA) (Class 2 to 9 buildings)
• Volume 2 – Building Code of Australia (BCA) (Class 1 and 10 buildings)
• Volume 3 – Plumbing Code of Australia

Your Library has subscribed for online access to full text of NCC through the NCC Online database. SWSi's staff and students have immediate access the NCC in the college or at home through the following link.

• on SWSi Library website www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library, click on

If you don't know this year's User ID and password for the SWSi Library eResources page, please call the Library on 96434540 at Lidcombe and 97420430 at Chullora.

Australian Standards

Your Library has subscribed for online access to full text of Australian Standards through the Standards Online Premium database.  SWSi's staff and students have immediate access to any of Australian Standards  in the college or at home through the following link.

• on SWSi’s Library website www.swsi.tafensw.edu.au/library, click on

If you don't know this year's User ID and password for the SWSi Library eResources page, please call the Library on 96434540 at Lidcombe and 97420430 at Chullora.

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to Term 4.

Our Opening Hours are now Term Time hours again.

Lidcombe:
Mon-Wed  9am-8pm
Thur  9am-7pm
Fri  9am-4.30pm

Chullora:
Mon-Wed  9.30am-7.30pm
Thur  10am-1pm; 2pm-6pm
Fri  9.30am-1pm; 1.30pm-4pm

Hope to see you all soon.
We look forward to helping you with all your information needs this Term.

Regards from,
The Lidcombe Library Team