A collection of workshops, classes and tours to get you started with studying and working on assignments.
Orientation
During the official UTS Orientation period, Library workshops can be booked online through UTS Orientation. The Library's Orientation program will then continue for the first two weeks of semester and you can join us in the foyer of the Library at 1pm each day for your introduction to the Library. This 1 hour session includes a Library tour and introduction to Library resources and services.
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Library Tour
This 30 minute Library tour will help you locate key resources and service points in the Library. Find out about: borrowing books, internet access, free wifi, printing and copying, research help and catching up on the latest news in many languages. Tours begin at the entrance to the City Campus Library, and the Enquiries and Loans Desk at Kuring-gai Campus Library.
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Introduction to Library Research
This 1 hour, hands-on workshop will introduce you to using databases to find journal articles. You will learn how to: use the Library Catalogue, find a database for your faculty, find articles on your topic, evaluate the information you find and access study guides for more help.
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Collaborative Tools
This hands on workshop will help you learn how to use Diigo and Google docs to make collaborating on projects easier and faster. We will cover how to bookmark and share resources using Diigo groups and lists and how to collaboratively edit documents in Google docs.
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Finding Images
This 1 hour, hands-on workshop will introduce you to finding images and video for your presentations and assignments. We will cover how to: find images and video on the web and in databases, reuse them legally, and reference correctly.
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Google Skills 1
Please ensure you have a Gmail or Google account prior to the class, as you will need to login. This 1 hour workshop will demonstrate: searching smarter in Google, Google Scholar, Google Books and using Google Docs to share documents with others.
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Google Skills 2
Please ensure you have a Gmail or Google account prior to the class as you will need to login. This 1 hour workshop will introduce the use of RSS feeds to support your study and research. The beauty of RSS is that it takes the work out of keeping up to date by delivering content to you in a flexible way. Rather than visit your favourite blogs and websites individually, learn how to utilise their feeds to bring updated information to you. This is a hands-on class using Google Reader and iGoogle.
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Mobile Searching
It's time to go mobile! This 30 minute power workshop will help you connect to the UTS free wifi network and learn to search for books and journal articles on your mobile device. Please come 10 minutes early if you don't know how to connect to the UTS wifi network.
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Advanced Database Searching
This class covers key strategies to maximise relevant results from databases and developing a comprehensive search strategy for your topic - eg. when undertaking a literature review. It builds on the Introduction to Library Research class.
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Finding statistical data (Social Sciences)
This class will introduce a number of key statistical websites and other resources to use when sourcing social science statistics. It will include both Australian and international sources eg: Australian Bureau of Statistics, SourceOECD, World Bank and the United Nations.
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Improve your English Skills
Come learn about all the great resources UTS Library offers for improving your English language skills. This hands-on workshop is aimed at students that want to:
- Prepare for IELTS
- Work in health organisations
- Improve their business communication
- Prepare for the job-seeking process
- Improve their vocabulary, grammar and writing
- Improve their study skills including critical thinking
We offer many online programs that you can access anytime, anywhere; some will even track your progress so you can see how far you've come! Learn more about these English Language resources.
中文培训讲座 - Classes in Chinese
资料检索技能讲座
你在为查找文献资料烦恼吗？你想了解怎样迅速查找不同类型的文献资料吗？
资料检索技能讲座将向你介绍不同的图书馆及网络检索工具以及一些检索技巧，使你能够有效地查到你所需要的文献资料。
合理引用文献资料
为什么要合理引用参考文献资料和建立参考文献目录？什么是Harvard(UTS)文献格式？怎样引用不同类型的参考文献资料？
30分钟的中文讲座会为你解答这些问题。欢迎大家带着问题来参加讲座。我们可以现场讨论解答你的问题。
认识和利用 RefWorks 或者 EndNote
你是不是觉得做完作业后准备参考文献目录既费时又费力，还担心其准确性？
参考文献管理工具RefWorks或者EndNote能帮助你轻松地建立完美的参考文献目录。RefWorks 或者 EndNote中文讲座能帮助你迅速掌握使用这种软件的技能。
