Hi All
On 18 May 2007, I responded in Knowledge base to a post by Roger on self-managed teams.
I have had no response to my views particulary on their relevance for Faculty liaison team service delivery .
I would very much appreciate any responses that takes issue with my views as they may have implications for the model of best practice.
Regards
Ian Barton (31/08/2007)
Friday, 31 August 2007
Thursday, 30 August 2007
In-House Librarian, Arts Hobart
The Arts In-House Librarian visits in Hobart had to cease for a while because we lost our room in the Arts building!
After a lot of deliberation, they found us another room and Roger or Kate will be going over to the School of Government Resource Room on Level 5 of Arts each Monday from 12-2pm. This time we are going to advertise a little more widely by putting up posters in strategic locations. Perhaps we will see some undergrads this way as well as PGs and staff.
After a lot of deliberation, they found us another room and Roger or Kate will be going over to the School of Government Resource Room on Level 5 of Arts each Monday from 12-2pm. This time we are going to advertise a little more widely by putting up posters in strategic locations. Perhaps we will see some undergrads this way as well as PGs and staff.
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
RSS
Hi all,
Just a heads up the EBSCO is now RSS-ing all its publications (FT of most interest, obviously). There are some great library journals in this DB, and RSS-ing them means you can get updates easily without having to check the electronic version regularly or trawl through the print copy. Just click on the little orange RSS button and paste the link into bloglines or whatever reader you subscribe to.
Kate
Just a heads up the EBSCO is now RSS-ing all its publications (FT of most interest, obviously). There are some great library journals in this DB, and RSS-ing them means you can get updates easily without having to check the electronic version regularly or trawl through the print copy. Just click on the little orange RSS button and paste the link into bloglines or whatever reader you subscribe to.
Kate
Monday, 13 August 2007
New pages
Hi all,
By now you should be aware that we have exciting new tours and workshops pages, at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/assist/tours_workshops.html (and associated links). I thought this would be a good forum to let me know if there are any problems or issues you have with the pages.
Let me know what you think!
Kate G :o)
By now you should be aware that we have exciting new tours and workshops pages, at:
http://www.utas.edu.au/library/assist/tours_workshops.html (and associated links). I thought this would be a good forum to let me know if there are any problems or issues you have with the pages.
Let me know what you think!
Kate G :o)
Friday, 10 August 2007
EndNote with Windows Vista
Endnote 9 has known incompatibilities with Word 2007. The full story is available from the EN support site.
The crucial problem is the non-appearance of the Word toolbar.
The fix for this is to put these two files (zipped here) into the Word Startup folder (as described in help site).
The real problem is that Windows hides many files by default including the directory you need for this.
You can find out how to unhide Vista files and folders at:
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1269/vista_show_unhide_file_extensions
This is a crucial step in helping Vista users with Endnote.
Note: I have noted some variations with location and arrangement of icons on the Vista Explorer toolbar, but the functions are all there if you look carefully.
The crucial problem is the non-appearance of the Word toolbar.
The fix for this is to put these two files (zipped here) into the Word Startup folder (as described in help site).
The real problem is that Windows hides many files by default including the directory you need for this.
You can find out how to unhide Vista files and folders at:
http://www.tech-recipes.com/rx/1269/vista_show_unhide_file_extensions
This is a crucial step in helping Vista users with Endnote.
Note: I have noted some variations with location and arrangement of icons on the Vista Explorer toolbar, but the functions are all there if you look carefully.
Thursday, 9 August 2007
Using the New UTAS Liaison Librarian Blog
Blog guidelines
Post on any topic of interest to other LLs
You can comment on a post using the comment button at the bottom of the post.
Please put logical topic labels into the label field. If something is particularly applicable to your faculty please make a label like this: ARTS or LAW. Labels are the basic index of the entire archive.
RSS
You can track the blog using an RSS reader like Bloglines (which Kate likes) or GoogleReader (which I use). Just click the link at the very bottom of the blog page and it will lead you through the process.
Security
Do not post anything that you are unwilling for someone outside the Library to read: the blog is 'public' in that it can be searched and read by anyone. However, only those enrolled by the moderator can post or make comments.
The moderator can edit or delete posts if you want something changed. What you write can be changed on request if you make an absolute gaffe.
The moderator is currently Roger Carter.
Post on any topic of interest to other LLs
You can comment on a post using the comment button at the bottom of the post.
Please put logical topic labels into the label field. If something is particularly applicable to your faculty please make a label like this: ARTS or LAW. Labels are the basic index of the entire archive.
RSS
You can track the blog using an RSS reader like Bloglines (which Kate likes) or GoogleReader (which I use). Just click the link at the very bottom of the blog page and it will lead you through the process.
Security
Do not post anything that you are unwilling for someone outside the Library to read: the blog is 'public' in that it can be searched and read by anyone. However, only those enrolled by the moderator can post or make comments.
The moderator can edit or delete posts if you want something changed. What you write can be changed on request if you make an absolute gaffe.
The moderator is currently Roger Carter.
Wednesday, 13 June 2007
Austlit Subsets
Hi all,
This is me with my Literature hat on.
I just want to highlight the Austlit Subsets if you are unaware of them.
The latest Austlit news has a link to news about the Australian Children's Literature subset.
Those of you with Education responsibilities should be aware of this.
Also on the left toolbar of this page are links to other subsets, which include "Black words" (relevant to Riawunna), "Responses to Asia" (relevant to Asian studies?), "Australian popular theatre' (relevant to VPA/Music?), "SA women" (rel to Gender Studies?) and other regional subsets like Tasmania, WA and Tropical Aust.
Also you should be aware of the major research project being led by Philip Mead in English to add to the Tasmanian Subset. This has been very successful and large numbers of previously hidden works are now listed in Austlit.
This is me with my Literature hat on.
I just want to highlight the Austlit Subsets if you are unaware of them.
The latest Austlit news has a link to news about the Australian Children's Literature subset.
Those of you with Education responsibilities should be aware of this.
Also on the left toolbar of this page are links to other subsets, which include "Black words" (relevant to Riawunna), "Responses to Asia" (relevant to Asian studies?), "Australian popular theatre' (relevant to VPA/Music?), "SA women" (rel to Gender Studies?) and other regional subsets like Tasmania, WA and Tropical Aust.
Also you should be aware of the major research project being led by Philip Mead in English to add to the Tasmanian Subset. This has been very successful and large numbers of previously hidden works are now listed in Austlit.
Wednesday, 23 May 2007
Arts Hobart -In-House Librarian
This post is to update you on the "In-House Librarian" initiative I started last year and have just re-started.
About this time last year I had the idea of making myself available for consultation at a regular time in the Arts building here in Hobart. The main aim was to increase our visibility with staff and postgrads in particular and to show we were willing to engage with them on their own 'turf'.
I proposed this at an Arts T&LC meeting and it was quite enthusiastically received, so I went ahead and managed to find a room which was vacant each Friday during semester teaching weeks.
The room I got is in a handy position on Level 5 of Arts, very close to the Faculty executive area. Lots of people go past the room.
I commenced the experiment just before the end of Semester 1 2006 and continued during the teaching weeks until the end of Semester 2 2006. I usually managed to get there most Fridays for 2 hours and alternated between mornings and afternoons.
I always email my intention to visit on the day before, inviting staff and students to drop in and stating the time and place. This email is distributed via liaison librarians to school secretaries and thence to Hobart staff and postgrads.
My opinion and user feedback showed that it was much appreciated. I felt it was useful for me and the clients. In addition, I had a number of visitors that we never or rarely see in the Library.
I therefore determined to try again in 2007, but uncertainties with the room availability delayed me. Consequently I have only just started again for 2007 but hope to continue as regularly as possible each Friday. I also hope to get Scott and/or Kate to take a turn occasionally as well if possible (Katrina did one session last year).
I borrow a laptop from Rodney who was fantastic in ensuring that I was fully set up with complete network connectivity. I can therefore do my own work, access the P and N drive etc when no customers are there. I also take my DEC roving phone with me and it works OK in that location.
My first session for 2007 was last Friday afternoon as I was overwhelmed by what happened. I was able to give detailed advice to two postgrads and had a long multi-topic talk with a very senior academic. Instead of my scheduled 2 hours, I was there for closer to 3! My conclusion was that this is a service which puts the clients at ease and encourages them to just drop in and discuss a issues. It certainly seems to offer a liaison opportunity we have not had before.
Others have mentioned the possibility of doing something similar in other locations. I would encourage you to try it, but get faculty support first and a good location and setup with equipment etc.
Roger
About this time last year I had the idea of making myself available for consultation at a regular time in the Arts building here in Hobart. The main aim was to increase our visibility with staff and postgrads in particular and to show we were willing to engage with them on their own 'turf'.
I proposed this at an Arts T&LC meeting and it was quite enthusiastically received, so I went ahead and managed to find a room which was vacant each Friday during semester teaching weeks.
The room I got is in a handy position on Level 5 of Arts, very close to the Faculty executive area. Lots of people go past the room.
I commenced the experiment just before the end of Semester 1 2006 and continued during the teaching weeks until the end of Semester 2 2006. I usually managed to get there most Fridays for 2 hours and alternated between mornings and afternoons.
I always email my intention to visit on the day before, inviting staff and students to drop in and stating the time and place. This email is distributed via liaison librarians to school secretaries and thence to Hobart staff and postgrads.
My opinion and user feedback showed that it was much appreciated. I felt it was useful for me and the clients. In addition, I had a number of visitors that we never or rarely see in the Library.
I therefore determined to try again in 2007, but uncertainties with the room availability delayed me. Consequently I have only just started again for 2007 but hope to continue as regularly as possible each Friday. I also hope to get Scott and/or Kate to take a turn occasionally as well if possible (Katrina did one session last year).
I borrow a laptop from Rodney who was fantastic in ensuring that I was fully set up with complete network connectivity. I can therefore do my own work, access the P and N drive etc when no customers are there. I also take my DEC roving phone with me and it works OK in that location.
My first session for 2007 was last Friday afternoon as I was overwhelmed by what happened. I was able to give detailed advice to two postgrads and had a long multi-topic talk with a very senior academic. Instead of my scheduled 2 hours, I was there for closer to 3! My conclusion was that this is a service which puts the clients at ease and encourages them to just drop in and discuss a issues. It certainly seems to offer a liaison opportunity we have not had before.
Others have mentioned the possibility of doing something similar in other locations. I would encourage you to try it, but get faculty support first and a good location and setup with equipment etc.
Roger
Tuesday, 15 May 2007
New Serials Solutions Article Linker
Hi all,
have just been having a play around with this. Now, I may be a naive, "newbie" Librarian, but I think it looks great. Much less clunky than Crossearch and with so many more options and functions - and it's "prettier"! First impressions say "yay"!
What does everyone else think?
Kate G
have just been having a play around with this. Now, I may be a naive, "newbie" Librarian, but I think it looks great. Much less clunky than Crossearch and with so many more options and functions - and it's "prettier"! First impressions say "yay"!
What does everyone else think?
Kate G
Thursday, 10 May 2007
an interesting website
Hi All,
I came across the following website: Wordchamp at:
http://www.wordchamp.com
i thought it might be useful for Asian and European languages plus it could be a useful for education too. The site allows users to create their own lessons.
What do people think about about adding to subject guide.
I was thinking of adding a section for useful online resources for Education. Any thoughts?
I came across the following website: Wordchamp at:
http://www.wordchamp.com
i thought it might be useful for Asian and European languages plus it could be a useful for education too. The site allows users to create their own lessons.
What do people think about about adding to subject guide.
I was thinking of adding a section for useful online resources for Education. Any thoughts?
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