Introduction to the Library for geographers
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The Durham University Library consists of several libraries across campus including the main Bill Bryson Library and specialized libraries for business and the Queen's campus. It offers long opening hours, borrowing and study facilities, as well as research support from liaison librarians and access to electronic resources like e-books, journals, and databases. New students can get oriented through library tours, guides, and signage to help them find resources for their subjects, including relevant books, journals, and other materials for geography located across multiple levels.
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Introduction to the Library for geographers
- 1. Durham University Library Library Introduction October 2014
- 2. The University Library • Bill Bryson Library (Main Library) • Leazes Road Library • Palace Green Research Library – Exhibitions, Archives and Special Collections • Business School Library • Queen’s Campus Library
- 4. Essential Library sites • Library web pages • Library catalogue and Discover
- 5. What do we offer? • Long opening hours • Borrowing & returning • Enquiry services • PCs, printing, scanning, photocopying • Laptop loans • Study facilities (individual and group) • Liaison librarian for each department • CIS Helpdesk etc
- 6. Electronic Resources Linked from your subject pages or access from the catalogue • E-books • Full-text e-journals and databases • Indexing databases • Newspaper archives • Data sources • Full-text reference material • Internet gateways etc …
- 7. Getting you started … • Book a tour • Come and visit (don’t forget your campus card!) • Human Geography books on level 4 • Physical Geography on Level 3 • Print journals on Level 1 • Library web pages • Subject pages for each department • Pick up a guide Library Guide to Geography