tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33949342148221385602024-03-05T09:27:00.377+00:00Library RichardNews, 'how-to's and stuff you might use, from the Learning Support Librarian at Newcastle College.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-69354252356112136672012-12-20T00:00:00.001+00:002012-12-20T00:00:02.105+00:00Farewell...<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">And so, sadly, this is <b>Goodbye</b> from the <b><span style="color: red;">LibraryRichard</span> </b>blog.</span></div>
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<a name='more'></a>My employers are insisting that any Library blog I run is hosted from the confines of their VLE henceforth so, regrettably and with enormous disappointment on my part, I have to retire from editing these pages.<br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;"><b><u>THANK YOU</u></b></span> so very much to anyone who has commented on, shared links from, or read any of my posts over the past 18 months or so.<br />
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I dearly hope that at least someone has found some help from something that I've put up here, and I wish any readers out there all the very best of luck with their research and College work. Hopefully some of you will try and find me on <a href="http://ncgonline.ncl-coll.ac.uk/" target="_blank">NCG Online</a>.<br />
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Allow me to sign off with a crie de coeur...:<br />
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Librarians do more than stamp books and tell you to sush - we are the HUMAN interface to help you find the best texts (be they online or in print), tools and techniques, and get the right information, that you REALLY want for your research. </div>
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And we are under threat - both <a href="https://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=210849821991286385577.00049636af20aee18bb14" target="_blank">nationally</a> and <a href="http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2012/11/10/majority-of-newcastle-libraries-to-be-axed-as-cuts-bite-61634-32203928/" target="_blank">locally</a> - from institutions' budgetary cuts and anonymous, injudicious internet services which some would have you muddle through for yourselves (and even champion as a more efficient, more economical equivalent); but which neither know nor care if you are finding the facts that you actually need.</div>
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Please, use us or lose us. My email address is at the foot of this page.</div>
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Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-63424955695622322672012-12-17T00:00:00.000+00:002013-03-27T21:05:41.851+00:00Newcastle College Library Catalogue<a href="http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; display: inline !important; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;" target="blank"><img border="0" height="100" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvfzb6BxXyTwn3wH1BlgkwELUL0L5Yw3fET6qCgmnXirdE_CIRdDKRxgednliAxancbkxdQu8TiWOMs_C_vxyLVdymgRH_3UFALS81QeSEKR1DALD9rLi7PwLSyahVgqQ3dd0GVS8dp5I/s320/Blogger+button1.gif" width="320" /></a>Our new <a href="http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk/" target="blank">Online Catalogue</a> is now live on the web!<br />
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This means you can now easily <b>Search</b> for, and <b>Reserve</b>, resources from Newcastle College Library via any PC, Smart Phone or internet-enabled device, 24/7.<br />
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And because the new system links directly to your College account, you can also easily <b>Renew </b>library loans, <b>Save </b>searches (eg the recommended books for a particular module on your Reading List) or <b>Share </b>them with others, like never before.<br />
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All you need to do is <a name='more'></a>go to <a href="http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk/" target="blank">http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk/</a>, use the Library Catalogue link in the Library pages of <a href="http://ncgonline.ncl-coll.ac.uk/" target="_blank">NCG Online</a>, or click on the Library Catalogue logo at the foot of this blog.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Logging In</span><br />
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One change from the old system - you <span style="color: red;"><b>MUST</b></span> first <b>log in</b> to the site. <br />
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Your <b>Username</b> is <b>the same as you use to log on to NCG Online</b> (ie 's' + your Student Number); for Returning students the Password is '<b>12345</b>' (unless you have already changed it for yourself); if you are studying at Newcastle College for the first time, leave the Password box blank when you first log on.<br />
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Once you've logged, use the <b>Search Box</b> just like you would use Google...:<br />
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Type in an Author, Title or Subject keyword then click on the green arrow icon. If you want to restrict your search to just e-books, DVDs or journals, for instance; or to just one specific branch; select "Advanced" instead of "Basic" Search from the drop-down menu.<br />
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The <b>Results Page</b> shows you what we have in stock....:<br />
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Click on (or mouse-hover over) any of the blue title hyperlinks for more information about that item.</div>
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This will include the Branch and Classification number, indicating where you can find the item on our shelves; plus whether it's currently on loan, and if so, when it's due to be returned.<br />
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To place a <b>Reservation </b>for an item currently on loan, click on the "book and padlock" Reserve Icon on the right.<br />
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You can do this for an individual item by clicking its title hyperlink on the Results Screen, then selecting the Reserve icon on-screen (email or print off details instead if you prefer, by choosing the other icons); or by ticking several titles on the Results Screen, then clicking the Reserve icon beneath the Search Box.<br />
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We will email or txt you as soon as the item becomes available (so please let us know if you change your contact details).<br />
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To extend the loan period on items borrowed from the Library, either click "<strong>Loans</strong>" in the left-hand menu, or go to the <b>Home </b>Screen and double-click "<b>Current Loans</b>" in the <b>My Portal Summary</b> section beneath the Search Box....:<br />
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When the list of items you have out comes on screen, click on the green "<b>Renew</b>" button next to the items you wish to keep for longer.<br />
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<b>Renew all</b> the items by selecting the other green icon at the top, beneath "Loan History".<br />
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You cannot renew items that are <b>overdue </b>or have been <b>reserved </b>by other Library Users.<br />
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You can easily update or amend your Library Account (for instance if you want to change your password, or if you move house, change email address or get a new Mobile Phone number), by clicking "<b>Details</b>" in the left-hand menu.</div>
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A guide with full details of our Online Catalogue's functions and features can be downloaded <a href="http://sdrv.ms/XfLfdj" target="blank">here</a>.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-52825514568919285362012-12-13T00:00:00.000+00:002012-12-14T21:24:48.467+00:00Christmas Library Opening Hours 2012<b><u>Main Library</u></b> <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Tuesday 25th December :</span> <strong><span style="color: red;">CLOSED</span></strong><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Wednesday 26th December :</span> <strong><span style="color: red;">CLOSED</span></strong><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Thursday 3rd January :</span> <strong><span style="color: #274e13;">9.00am - 4.00pm</span></strong><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;">Friday 4th January :</span> <strong><span style="color: #274e13;">9.00am - 4.00pm</span></strong></div>
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Renew items via our online <a href="http://library.ncl-coll.ac.uk/" target="_blank">Library Catalogue</a> (find out how <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/2012/10/renew-online.html" target="_blank">here</a>); by ringing (0191) 200 4020 and leaving a message (including your ID number) on our Answerphone; or by emailing <a href="mailto:libraries@ncl-coll.ac.uk">libraries@ncl-coll.ac.uk</a>.</div>
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-size: large;"><strong>Have a very <span style="color: red;">Merry Christmas</span> and a <span style="color: red;">Happy New Year</span>, from all at Newcastle College Library Services!</strong></span></div>
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Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-13282273509375451742012-12-12T00:00:00.001+00:002012-12-12T00:00:09.007+00:00Harvard Web-CITE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Just in case you need it over the Christmas break, here's the link to our <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/" target="blank"><strong>Harvard Referencing Microsite</strong></a>, which demonstrates how to write <strong>Author-Date Citations</strong> and <strong>Reference List / Bibliography</strong> entries for virtually every sourceyou might use in research. <br />
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The <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/menu.html" target="_blank">Worked Examples</a> include the usual <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/books.html" target="blank">books</a>, <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/journals.html" target="blank">journal articles</a> and <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/websites.html" target="blank">websites</a>; plus more specialist sources such as <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/acts.html" target="blank">Acts of Parliament</a>, <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/bsi.html" target="blank">British Standards</a>, <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/blogs.html" target="blank">Blogs</a>, <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/photographs.html" target="blank">Photographs</a>, <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/leaflets.html" target="blank">Leaflets</a> and more besides.<br />
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There are also downloadable <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/printedguides.html" target="_blank">guides</a>, <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/videos.html" target="_blank">video</a> tutorials and links to Harvard Referencing <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/generators.html" target="_blank">Generators</a> and Citation Management software.<br />
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More resources to help you with Harvard Referencing are available <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/p/harvard-referencing.html" target="blank">here</a>.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-1022732634670898052012-12-11T00:00:00.000+00:002012-12-11T00:00:09.370+00:00Accessing Newcastle College e-Library<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3. After that, you'll have a choice of either <b>e-books</b>, <b>e-journals</b>, or specific resources for particular <b>Subjects </b>or Schools. </div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">You </span><strong><u>MUST</u> </strong><span style="color: black;">have changed your Password from your Date of Birth to access e-Library from home</span></span>.<strong> </strong><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Off-campus students, find out how </span><a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=EB27D9B1B1D4A3E2!188" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: x-small;">.)</span><br />
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A <strong>video walk-through</strong> of these instructions is available <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=MukobwJvXzo" target="_blank">here</a>, or you can download a <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bzji5ATzrLpjckd6UjBsdmdsWms" target="_blank">printer-friendly version</a>. <br />
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Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-85116378903110691042012-12-10T00:00:00.000+00:002012-12-10T00:00:09.216+00:00Topping Up Printer Credits<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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At the start of the term, your Newcastle College Student IT account was pre-loaded with 50 free printing credits, meaning you could print off 50 sides of A4 paper in black and white for free.<br />
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If you haven't already done so, you might be running out by now and if you try and print off your assignment without topping up, your work wont be released from the print queue.<br />
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Topping up is easy - <a name='more'></a>you can either pay at one of the Library counters (at Main Library, Art Library, or PITS), or use the P-Counter Machine beside the IT desk in the Main Library.<br />
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Just log on to it as if you were logging on to NCG Online, insert your coins (this machine does NOT give change!!!), hit the silver "finish" button and wait for the flashing lights to turn red.<br />
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Additional credits cost 2p per page, however don't put too much money on - you get another free <b>50 credits at the start of January</b>, then a further <b>50 credits after the Easter break</b>.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-15469407065668022162012-12-07T00:00:00.000+00:002012-12-09T15:16:37.595+00:00Amazon.co.uk Discount FinderJust in time for Christmas, why not try this <a href="http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/shopping/cheap-amazon-loopholes" target="_blank">Amazon Discount Finder</a>...:<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/" target="_blank">Amazon</a> regularly has bargains of up to 80% off its products, but the bargains take some tracking down as a simple search on the page will take you to the full price option.<br />
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Money Saving expert <a href="http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/" target="_blank">Martin Lewis</a> has created this tool which lets you find and follow bargains for particular products or specific Departments - just choose the minimum price and /or Discount level, pick the free delivery option and hit "Build Discount Page". <br />
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It will even compare prices to see if the item is cheaper elsewhere.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-11395659141169103182012-12-05T00:00:00.000+00:002012-12-05T00:00:05.111+00:00Automatic Harvard Referencing GeneratorTake the drudgery out of Referencing...:<br />
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<a href="http://www.citethisforme.com/" target="blank">Cite This For Me</a> is an online referencing tool like <a href="http://www.neilstoolbox.com/bibliography-creator/index.htm" target="blank">Neil's Toolbox</a>, but this system lets you reference more than one source at once, then download the whole list into Microsoft Word.<br />
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Simply choose which type of text you need to reference (book, journal, website, etc), fill in the online form and the website will do the rest - even organising your Reference List / Bibliography into alphabetical order. <br />
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<a href="http://www.zotero.org/" target="blank">Zotero</a> is a free plug-in for the <a href="http://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/new/" target="blank">Firefox</a> web-browser (a standalone program is also available) which will automatically extract the necessary referencing details for online sources and e-journals then export these to Microsoft Word (or Open Office) for you in Harvard format. <br />
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Adding Author-Date citations and Reference Lists then just becomes a matter of clicking a button!<br />
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The system allows you to import the details for books too, either from the ISBN barcode number on the back cover or simply by finding the title on <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/" target="blank">Amazon</a>; and adding other references manually (such as for print journals) is very easy too. <br />
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You can also organise all your sources by adding folders, tags or notes; whilst the online synch-ing option means that you can access your library of resources and references anywhere with an internet connection. Click <a href="https://www.zotero.org/support/screencast_tutorials" target="blank">here</a> to find out more.<br />
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More resources to help you with Harvard Referencing are available <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/p/harvard-referencing.html" target="blank">here</a>.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-55090664177679585812012-12-04T00:00:00.000+00:002013-03-05T10:40:42.418+00:00Free e-Books From Your Local Public LibraryIn addition to using Newcastle College's e-book collections (available from <a href="http://lib.myilibrary.com/ShibbolethLogin.aspx" target="blank">MyiLibrary</a> and <a href="http://site.ebrary.com/lib/nclcol/" target="blank">ebrary</a>), plus <a href="http://books.google.com/" target="blank">Google Books</a>, you can also access electronic and even audio books through local Public Libraries.<br />
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Search the full collection of Newcastle City Libraries' e-book resources by clicking <a href="http://newcastle.lib.overdrive.com/" target="blank">this link</a>. If you want to download anything, you'll need <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/" target="blank">this software</a> for ebooks and <a href="http://www.overdrive.com/software/omc/" target="blank">this</a> for audio books. (Not already a member? Any UK Resident can <a href="https://eforms.newcastle.gov.uk/popup.aspx/RenderForm/?F.Name=JVpTDqdaf2o" target="_blank">join Newcastle City Library</a>).<br />
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Details of how to download the titles on South Tyneside Libraries <a href="http://southtyneside.lib.overdrive.com/4CCE15EE-97C9-495C-ACB2-3E4347E0D547/10/943/en/Default.htm" target="_blank">e-book catalogue</a> are available <a href="http://www.southtyneside.info/article/15788/New-eBooks-service" target="_blank">here</a>. Fill in this <a href="http://www.southtyneside.info/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=2098&p=0" target="_blank">form</a> and return it to any South Tyneside Libraries <a href="http://www.southtyneside.info/article/8840/Find-a-library" target="_blank">branch</a> to join their library.<br />
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Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-24039749321459883012012-12-03T00:00:00.000+00:002013-03-25T11:19:07.661+00:00Renew Your IT Password<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyMo-gXQw6dLRXrF74W41QFTsfNZtoxu53c1Khn4t7QFGXUN_6tN0CVQfzdcefc2G2naqcu5hkTSAiCiX9Dq7Tb-lBNuSwjBUmIXzuA0134HVHuSfsfHRt5-GtMd6dVq3KOFPnF3Gojw/s1600/xp-account-expired.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyMo-gXQw6dLRXrF74W41QFTsfNZtoxu53c1Khn4t7QFGXUN_6tN0CVQfzdcefc2G2naqcu5hkTSAiCiX9Dq7Tb-lBNuSwjBUmIXzuA0134HVHuSfsfHRt5-GtMd6dVq3KOFPnF3Gojw/s320/xp-account-expired.png" width="320" /></a><br />
Remember setting up your College IT / NCG Online password when you started back in September - changing it from your 6-digit Date of Birth to something else? <br />
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You need to update your password every 90 days - a period that is due to <strong>expire </strong>shortly. If you haven't already reset your password by then, you won’t be able to use NCG Online from home to do any College work over the holidays,. <br />
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Alternatively, you can <strong>reset</strong> your IT/NCG Online password off-campus from <a href="https://rsreset.ncl-coll.ac.uk/" target="_blank">this link</a>, or clicking "Reset your Password" at the top right-hand corner of the <a href="http://ncgonline.ncl-coll.ac.uk/" target="_blank">NCG Online</a> login page. (Full details of how to use this facility are available <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0Bzji5ATzrLpjc0ZaWktxTGJ1Y2c" target="_blank">here</a>). <br />
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We can also reset locked (...though not blocked...) accounts at the Main Library IT Desk. <br />
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Finding it hard to get on a PC at Newcastle College?<br />
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Don't forget Newcastle College Library Services' second Drop-in IT suite in SPACE, the hexagonal building at the top of the main Ryehill Campus car park.<br />
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This Computer Centre has over 70 PCs available for use as and when you need them (no need to pre-book) - far more than are available in any of the Learner Zones - plus printing and a range of cut-price stationery to buy. <br />
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Opening hours are 10am - 2pm, Monday to Friday, plus there are also computer facilities, with expert help on-hand from the Brians, at PITS in the Main Library every day from 8:45am into the evening.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-4320134709452431462012-11-28T00:00:00.000+00:002012-12-03T21:48:40.501+00:00Harvard Referencing with Microsoft WordMicrosoft Word 2007 and 2010 both include tools to help you with Referencing - though annoyingly they don't include the Harvard style.<br />
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This Prezi shows you how to access and use these tools, and how to modify the results so they are in the correct format that you need to use at Newcastle College...:<br />
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You can work through the Prezi by clicking the arrow, by chosing the Autoplay option from the More menu at the bottom right, or by exploring/dragging around the presentation canvas yourself with your mouse, like you would on Google Maps.<br />
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A downloadable print version of this guide is available <a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=eb27d9b1b1d4a3e2&resid=EB27D9B1B1D4A3E2!190&parid=EB27D9B1B1D4A3E2!113" target="blank">here</a>.<br />
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More resources to help you with Referencing are available on our <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/p/harvard-referencing.html" target="blank">Harvard Referencing</a> pages of this blog.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-13096488357426087912012-11-27T00:00:00.000+00:002013-10-21T10:21:09.460+01:00Redirecting Your College Emails to Your Home Email AddressA few weeks back, I posted about the <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/2012/10/free-newcastle-college-email-accounts.html" target="blank">free College email accounts</a> that you can get as a student at Newcastle College. <br />
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If you already have another email address (eg with Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc), its easy to have these College emails automatically redirected to your existing personal account. </div>
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Fill in your <b>usual Username </b>('s'+ Student ID number) and your <b>College password</b> (the same one that you use for Blackboard), then select "<b>Student</b>" from the FQDN drop-down box. Within 5 seconds you should be live on the 'net.<br />
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To get involved with <a href="http://www.ncl-coll.ac.uk/main/about-us/students%E2%80%99-union.aspx" target="_blank">Newcastle College Student Union</a>, visit their offices near the First Floor Refectory in Parsons Building; contact <a href="mailto:alicia.clovis@ncl-coll.ac.uk">alicia.clovis@ncl-coll.ac.uk</a>; follow <a href="http://twitter.com/NclCollSU" target="_blank">@NclCollSU</a> on Twitter; or find them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NewcastleCollegeSU" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-17484342567836252632012-11-21T00:00:00.000+00:002012-11-21T00:00:00.847+00:00Referencing RevisitedFurther to the earlier posting about <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/2012/11/harvard-referencing.html" target="_blank">Harvard Referencing</a>, here's a Slideshare presentation with some worked examples (and appalling puns - sorry!) covering some of the more advanced rules and peculiarities of the referencing Standard that we use at Newcastle College...:<br />
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More resources to help you with Harvard Referencing are available <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/p/harvard-referencing.html" target="blank">here</a>.</div>
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-16089352846332144622012-11-20T00:00:00.000+00:002012-11-20T21:42:30.343+00:00Research Using Open Access Academic Resources<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In the past, students had to rely on Academic Journals for the latest research and scholastic information, however advances in digital technologies (and a backlash against the rising costs levied by journal publishers) mean that there is now an alternative.<a name='more'></a><br /><br />
Increasingly, the latest research is now being published in Open Access Repositories instead. Hosted by respected academic institutions (eg Universities), these offer the same high standard of peer-reviewed research, but are freely available to anyone with internet access.<br />
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Other Open Access sources which are well worth exploring include <a href="http://oaister.worldcat.org/" target="_blank">OAIster</a>, <a href="http://core.kmi.open.ac.uk/search" target="_blank">CORE</a> and the <a href="http://www.doaj.org/" target="_blank">Directory of Open Access Journals</a>; and to learn more about the Open Access model, click <a href="http://www.phdcomics.com/comics.php" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-8649169242986160082012-11-19T00:00:00.000+00:002012-11-24T10:05:36.079+00:00Dissertations Archive<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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To help students get some sense of the style, structure and standard necessary for their own Extended Project work, we are putting together an archive of previous students' Dissertations in the <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/2012/11/HE-study-space.html" target="_blank">HE Study Room</a> at Newcastle College Main Library.<br />
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So far we have examples of amongst the best work submitted for last year's Level 4, 5 and 6 Music, Sport Science, Child Care, Performing Arts and Engineering courses, with more promised from lectures across the College.<br />
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If we don't yet have your subject, then feel free to nag your Tutor to send their copies over to the library, or you might try <a href="http://oaister.worldcat.org/" target="_blank">this Search Engine</a> of other Institutional Repositories - type in your topic, then select "Thesis/Dissertation" from the Format menu on the left.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-48266894201043428722012-11-15T00:00:00.000+00:002012-11-17T20:52:38.048+00:00Donate Unwanted Books For Children In Need<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Newcastle College's Learning Support Service are collecting new and used children’s and young adult books to donate to local charities the <a href="http://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk/hospitals/transforming_transforming-the-royal-victoria-infirmary_the-great-north-childrens-hospital.aspx" target="_blank">Great North Children's Hospital</a> and Metro Radio's <a href="http://www.metroradio.co.uk/charity/" target="_blank">Cash4Kids</a> appeal. <br />
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If you've any books that you want to pass on to sick and needy young people, please drop them off at Newcastle College Main Library.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-82503663022430044152012-11-14T00:00:00.000+00:002012-11-22T20:40:57.898+00:00Harvard Referencing Website<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's a quick link to our <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/" target="blank">Harvard Referencing Microsite</a>, a web resource to show you how to construct <strong>Author-Date Citations</strong> and <strong>Reference List / Bibliography</strong> entries for virtually every source that you might use in your research. <br />
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There are also downloadable <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/printedguides.html" target="_blank">guides</a>, <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/videos.html" target="_blank">video</a> tutorials and links to Harvard Referencing <a href="http://www.harvardwebcite.site11.com/generators.html" target="_blank">Generators</a> and Citation Management software.<br />
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More resources to help you with Harvard Referencing are available <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/p/harvard-referencing.html" target="blank">here</a>.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-34080305767353150762012-11-13T00:00:00.000+00:002012-11-15T20:18:39.153+00:00Writing your Research Proposal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you have to write a Dissertation or Extended Project this year, you may be asked to submit a Research Proposal. This is a justification for your work (ie proving why it is worth doing), a work-plan and evidence of your ability to plan and carry out the study.<br />
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<li>Your <b>Title </b>(so far – this could change later).</li>
<li>The overall <b>Aims </b>for your project – what you mean to do, why it is necessary.</li>
<li>A short <b>Literature Review</b> – some indicative sources, show there is relevant information out there.</li>
<li>Your <b>Methodology </b>– which approach you will use and why; how you will carry out your research and why you chose this method; with whom? When? Where? </li>
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<li><b>Ethical </b>considerations (eg confidentiality, consent, data protection).</li>
<li>Potential <b>outcomes </b>– summarise what you hope will emerge from your work (eg “a guide to good practice…”, “detailed insight into…” etc) <u>NB don’t second guess the results</u>.</li>
<li>A <b>Timeline </b>or Gantt Chart outlining your plan for carrying out the work.</li>
<li>A <b>Reference List</b> / Bibliography.</li>
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Further information and guidance for writing extended projects is available in the "Dissertations" folder <a href="https://skydrive.live.com/redir.aspx?cid=eb27d9b1b1d4a3e2&resid=EB27D9B1B1D4A3E2!121&parid=EB27D9B1B1D4A3E2!103" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-45114108854777071182012-11-12T00:00:00.000+00:002012-12-10T08:03:23.898+00:00Accessing E-Resources at Newcastle CollegeHere's a quick video recap of how to access <strong>e-books</strong>, <strong>e-journals</strong> and other electronic research resources through Newcastle College's <a href="http://ncgonline.ncl-coll.ac.uk/" target="_blank">NCG Online</a> VLE.<br />
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If you have any queries about the e-resources, please contact us at <a href="mailto:atlibraries@ncl-coll.ac.uk" target="_blank">libraries@ncl-coll.ac.uk</a> or ring (0191) 200 4018.</div>
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Congratulations if you've got your assignment finished! Now you just need to get it handed in...<br />
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Did you know that we offer a binding service at both the Main Library and Art Library?<br />
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Our prices vary according to the thickness of your work, ranging from 50p up to £3.50 for large projects and Dissertations (much cheaper than <a href="http://www.ryman.co.uk/Services/Printing-Service/#c4" target="_blank">Rymans'</a> are charging in <a href="http://www.ryman.co.uk/store-finder/branches/branch/?storeid=4240" target="_blank">Eldon Square</a>). This includes the spiral comb, a choice of card back covers and a glossy, transparent front page for your work.<br />
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Binding is done "while-you-wait" and available all day, though please bear in mind that it gets very busy on Assignment Submission dates, so don't leave it too close to the deadline!<br />
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You could also ask about thermal binding at PITS IT Desk, and don't forget we offer a full range of <a href="http://libraryrichard.blogspot.com/2012/10/stationery.html" target="_blank">Stationery</a> for sale at the Library too.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394934214822138560.post-59223894316123674462012-11-08T00:00:00.001+00:002012-11-08T00:00:01.913+00:00HE Study SpaceNeed somewhere quiet to work at Newcastle College?<br />
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Don't forget there is a <strong>Silent Study Area</strong> upstairs in the Main Library, open to everyone. The staircase is near the Fiction section to the left of the Library Counter, if you were looking out towards the college piazza.<br />
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Additionally, there is the <strong>HE Study Space</strong> - a dedicated room for students on <strong>Level 4+ courses</strong> (though, off the record, we don't make a fuss if more mature FE students want to work in there too), complete with Wifi access, study carrels, group work tables and exemplar dissertations from former students.<br />
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You can find this room through the green doors to the right of the Main Entrance, near the magazine stands.Richardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03295128330399128645noreply@blogger.com0