The library contribution to the new student induction process

1. A Brief Introductionto theDBS Library Induction Presentation September 2010

2. High Library Usage = Higher Marks

3. IT’S YOUR LIBRARY! Research Support & Education Access to Resources PCs, Printing & Photocopying Facilities Study Zone

5. Extensive Law collection

7. Open 4 evenings per week until 10pm all year!

9. 24 hour access

11. Postgrads- up to 10 items at a time.Books can be renewed up to 12 times. Different Lending Periods... 2 Weeks| 1 Week | 3 Days | Reference Only Our Commitment: 1 core-text per 10 Students!

14. The Library Onlinehttp://library.dbs.ie Many of the Library services and resources are available online via the Library website...

15. How to find Materials in the Library The Library Catalogue - ‘Heritage’

16. The Catalogue Record Where is the item located in the Library? At which Library is the item located? All copies on Loan? Reserve a Copy for Yourself!! Is the item currently in the Library or on loan? How long can you borrow the item for? Standard Loan = 2 Weeks

18. Renew

20. Good Research Practice Important Tip! Students who use a Range of Library Resources get HIGHER MARKS! Everything You Need is In the Library! Books Journals & Databases Available via the website – 24 hours a day Log-In: Student No. & Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) Journals Databases

22. Essay writing

23. Referencing

24. Avoiding Plagiarism

25. much, much, more...It is very important to learn how to use information ethically in your studies – thereby Avoiding Plagiarism! Check out the Research Skills section of the website

27. Phone(01) 4177572 (AS) | (01) 4178745 (DS)

28. Emaillibrary@dbs.ie