university of huddersfield library & it handbook
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LIBRARY AND IT HANDBOOKfor students based at partner institutions in the UK
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03 Introduction
04 Computing and Library Services at Huddersfield
05 What we provide
05 PortalPlus
06 Virtual enquiry service
06 Electronic information resources
06 Summon
07 UniLearn
07 E-mail
08 Copyright
08 Using other libraries
09 Other student support services
10 Contact details
Contents
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Introduction
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Library and computing services play an important role in Higher Education courses. The library or learning centre at the institution at which you are studying will provide resources for the day to day needs of your course and should be your first port of call. The University offers a number of specialist resources to complement those at your institution, and we encourage you to make use of the facilities and resources provided. This includes access to a wide range of electronically delivered resources.
This guide is intended as an introduction to the library and computing services provided by the University of Huddersfield. In addition, contact information about other student support services provided by the University is included.
For further information see www.hud.ac.uk/library/info-for/studentsatpartnerinstitutionswww.hud.ac.uk/library/info-for/studentsatpartnerinstitutions
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be provided with a campus ID card which functions as your library card. This allows you physical access to the Library and the facility to borrow books etc. If you do not receive a card and would like to borrow materials, you can arrange to collect a card from Student Admissions and Records.
All students registered with the University of Huddersfield are entitled to use the library and computing facilities if they visit Huddersfield. When you register with the University you will be assigned a student number which allows you to use computing facilities and to access the extensive range of electronic information sources both on and off-campus. You may also
Computing and Library Services at Huddersfieldat Huddersfield
More information is available at www.hud.ac.uk/library/info-for/studentsatpartnerinstitutions/visit-uswww.hud.ac.uk/library/info-for/studentsatpartnerinstitutions/visit-us
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PortalPlus is your online ‘one stop shop’ that gives you access to a wealth of resources at the University of Huddersfield.
Log in using your University username which is a ‘U’ followed by the first seven digits of your student number (which you will receive shortly after you have started your course) and your password.
Your password is initially set to your date of birth: two digits for the day, three lower case letters for the month and two digits for the year eg 04sep9504sep95.
You will be asked to type your username and password (date of birth) into a small web based application. You will then be asked to enter a new password. Once you have done this, you will be able to click a button to activate your account.
The new password you choose will then apply for all the online services you use.
You need to change your password immediately by going to https://activate.hud.ac.ukhttps://activate.hud.ac.uk
Through PortalPlus, you will have instant access to:
PortalPlus can be found at http://portalplus.hud.ac.ukhttp://portalplus.hud.ac.uk whether you are on campus or away, and is available round the clock, seven days a week.
PortalPlusPlus
What we provideprovide
// Experienced, friendly staff who are IT and information specialists.
// Access to electronic information sources including databases, e-journals and e-books.
// Flexible access to electronic systems including off-campus services eg e-mail and UniLearn.
// Virtual enquiry service.
// University and world news, and much more...
// UniLearn
// Your Library account
// E-journals and e-resources
// Groups
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As well as your subject team you can use the ‘Ask a Librarian’ service if you need help.
Type your question into the pop-up box athttp://library.hud.ac.ukhttp://library.hud.ac.uk
Virtual enquiry serviceservice
You can find out about the range of electronic resources available to you and get help in using them from our subject guides at http://hud.libguides.comhttp://hud.libguides.com
There is also a full list available through the A-Z list of electronic resources from the front page of Summon http://library.hud.ac.ukhttp://library.hud.ac.uk
Electronic information sourcesinformation sources
To access books, journal articles, newspaper articles and more, you can use Summon, which is available at http://library.hud.ac.ukhttp://library.hud.ac.uk
Help and guidance on using our resources is available through the Library Guides at http://hud.libguides.comhttp://hud.libguides.com
For subject specific information contact your college librarian or your University subject librarian via e-mail [email protected]@hud.ac.uk or our virtual ‘Ask a Librarian’ service via http://library.hud.ac.ukhttp://library.hud.ac.uk
Summon
Log in (when prompted) using your username and password (see PortalPlus section on page 5).
Login detailsLogin details
You do not need to log in to carry out a search, only to access the full text of any resources you may find.
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You have a University e-mail account, which you can access at http://unimail.hud.ac.ukhttp://unimail.hud.ac.uk
Your username and password are the same as for PortalPlus (see page 5).
To receive e-mail from outside the University, you must use your external e-mail address. For students, this is [email protected], for example [email protected]
You can forward your University e-mails to an address of your choice. Follow the instructions on the Computing and Library Services web pages.
Log in with the same username and password as for PortalPlus (see page 5 of this guide).
UniLearn is the University’s virtual learningenvironment. You will be introduced to this byyour tutors if you are required to use it.
You can find UniLearn at https://unilearn.hud.ac.ukhttps://unilearn.hud.ac.uk
UniLearnLearn
uni
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You need to be aware that the law of copyright applies to the photocopying, printing and scanning of any published information that you access for your course.
The following limits are a guideline.
No more than:No more than:
...whichever is the greater....whichever is the greater.
OROR
OROR
OROR
Library Services, together with your college library, will aim to stock the resources that you need for your course. However, there may be materials (eg books and journals) which are not available in these collections, which could be useful for your studies. For information
Copyright
about tools you can use for identifying and accessing materials held in other libraries in the UK, see www.hud.ac.uk/library/info-for/www.hud.ac.uk/library/info-for/studentsatpartnerinstitutions/other-librariesstudentsatpartnerinstitutions/other-libraries
One chapter from a bookOne chapter from a book////
//// One article from a journal or a periodicalOne article from a journal or a periodical
//// One single case report from a law reportOne single case report from a law report
//// 5% of any given work5% of any given work
Using other librariesother libraries
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Other student support servicesstudent support services
Student Services comprises Wellbeing and Disability Services and the Careers and Employability Service. The centre or college where you are studying will have its own support services for students, but in addition, the University offers a wide range of information and guidance for all students through the Student Services website and online facilities.
Student ServicesStudent Services
Most financial matters which relate to students whilst they are studying are dealt with by the partner institution at which they are based. Students should therefore address their enquiries through the appropriate channels at their home institution.
Should a partner institution be unable to act, answer or give advice related to a student’s enquiry then contact should be made with the Student Finance Office at the University of Huddersfield for further information. The e-mail address to contact is [email protected]@hud.ac.uk
Student finance mattersStudent finance matters
Whatever stage you are at during your University studies, the Careers and Employability Service has a website full of information, advice, useful links, free downloads and a section for you to search for graduate employment. Please visit our website www.hud.ac.uk/careerswww.hud.ac.uk/careers for further information.
The Careers and Employability ServiceThe Careers and Employability Service
Wellbeing and Disability Services offers information, e-mail guidance and some online services in the following areas:
For further information visitwww.hud.ac.uk/student-serviceswww.hud.ac.uk/student-services
Wellbeing and Disability ServicesWellbeing and Disability Services
Student wellbeing and welfare support//
Disability support//
Counselling//
Mental health support and guidance//
Support for student parents//
Faith services//
Admissions procedures are normally handled by the appropriate department in the partner institution in which you are studying.
The Admissions and Records Office at Huddersfield keeps central records and is responsible for:
Any requests for letters or other supporting documents are also responsibility of the partner institution at which you are studying.
Enquiries to the University should be addressed to [email protected]@hud.ac.uk
Student Admissions and RecordsStudent Admissions and Records
Ensuring that students are registered on courses with the University (and so have access to computing and library services).
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Issuing student cards//
Recording information about students who suspend or withdraw from their studies.
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The LibrarThe Library, including subject enquiriesy, including subject enquiries01484 473888Tel.
[email protected] 471307Fax.
www.hud.ac.uk/libraryWeb.
Book renewalsBook renewals01484 472045Tel.
Summon and virtual enquiry serviceSummon and virtual enquiry servicehttp://library.hud.ac.ukWeb.
Director of Computing and Library ServicesDirector of Computing and Library Services01484 472039Tel.
IT Support (24hr service)IT Support (24hr service)01484 473737Tel.
Borrower enquiriesBorrower enquiries01484 473830Tel.
This handbook can also be provided in larger print, audio and Braille formats.
Please contact the Computing and Library Disability Support Advisor - 01484 473925.
Useful contactscontacts
14093
QueensgateHuddersfield
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield
HD1 3DH01484 422288Tel.
www.hud.ac.ukWeb.
Sept 2014
University of University of Huddersfield LibraryHuddersfield Library
@hudlib@hudlib