Archive of news for 2012
January 2012
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Bytes Cafe holiday opening hoursThe Auchmuty and Huxley Library Cafes are open the following hours during the vacation
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SuperSearch temporarily unavailableWe are in the process of implementing a new way to search across multiple databases, but unfortunately there has been a delay in getting it set up.
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February 2012
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New Database Trial – Dentistry & Oral Sciences SourceNew Database Trial – Dentistry & Oral Sciences Source
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Ourimbah Library ExtensionA new state-of-the-art extension is open at the Ourimbah Library with more seating, pcs, laptop and lounge areas, printing and scanners available twenty-four hours a day.
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March 2012
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Installation of benches in Auchmuty Learning LoungeBenches will be installed in the Auchmuty Learning Lounge on Friday morning, 2nd March.
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Database access problemsWe are currently experiencing intermittent problems with access to our electronic resources from off campus.
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Three new database trialsWe have three more databases on trial - Education in Video, Filmakers Library Online and Academic Video Online VAST
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New Issue of Popular Entertainment now publishedVolume 3, Issue 1, 2012 of Popular Entertainment Studies is now published.
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Network Outage Multiple Buildings - 28/3/2012IT Services are currently investigating a network outage affecting the majority of buildings on Callaghan Campus
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Five new database trialsWe have five new database trials - Artfilms Digital, Classical Scores Library, Volumes 1 and 2, Classical Music in Video, World Scientific Journals and World Scientific eBooks.
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April 2012
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Nine new database trialsWe have nine new databases trials available from: Alexander Street Press; Sage; CABI; Bureau van Dijk and Thomson Reuters
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Change to Group Study Room BookingsOur New Group Study Room Booking System begins on April 30.
Easy online bookings: no keys, no fuss!There will be a short change-over period to the new system. Please contact the Loans Desk for room bookings between April 20 and April 29
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Two new database trialsWe have two new databases on trial: Factiva (from Proquest) & Image Quest (from Britannica)
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New Group Study Booking SystemTry our new Group Study Booking System. No Keys, no fuss.
Book a study room or booth at http://www.newcastle.edu.au/library/bookings
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May 2012
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Two new database trialsWe have two new database trials: National Building Service & Women and Social Movements, International - 1840 to present
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Extended weekend Library hours during examsThe Auchmuty and the Ourimbah Libraries will have extended weekend hours for three weeks before and during the exam period.
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New trial databaseWomen and Social Movements in the United States, 1600 to 2000 (Alexander Street Press)
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June 2012
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Two new trial databasesTwo new trial databases from Alexander Street Press and Academic Rights Press
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Mid Year Recess Library HoursCheck the Library Website for changes to Library and Information Commons opening hours during the mid year recess.
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Two new trial databasesThe Library is trialling two new databases - ArtStor and History
Vault.
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July 2012
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Library SurveyTell us what you think of the Library for a free coffee and the chance to win an iPad.
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September 2012
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Six new Database TrialsSix new Database Trials
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Database Downtime - Proquest - 30th September 2012Database Downtime - ProQuest - 30th September 2012
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New Database TrialNew Database Trial
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October 2012
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Open Access Week 22nd - 28th October 2012Open Access Week 22nd - 28th October 2012
Win an iPad!
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Extended Weekend Library HoursExtended weekend Library hours at the Auchmuty and Ourimbah Libraries during the exam period.
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November 2012
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Congratulations to our award winning Library staff!Congratulations to the Ourimbah Library Team on winning the Vice Chancellor's Award for Excellence, and to Amanda Valent for inclusion in a Vice Chancellor's Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
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Get It unavailable 20th-21st November, 2012Get It unavailable 20th-21st November, 2012
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Get it downtime extendedGet it will remain unavailable until approximately midday on 22nd November.
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December 2012
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IT Systems Maintenance - 8th December 2012It Systems Maintenance - Saturday - 8th December 2012
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Learning Lounge (Auchmuty Library) closed 12-14 DecemberThe Learning Lounge (Auchmuty Library) will be closed for electrical maintenance from Wednesday 12th - until and including Friday 14th December.
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BONUS+ Christmas Closure PeriodBONUS+ Christmas Closure Period 2012-2013
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IT outage 22-23 DecemberLibrary systems including the catalogue and database access will be unavailable during the period from 6:00am Saturday 22 December to 9:00 pm Sunday 23 December.
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