You can now install Endnote X6 on your own MAC or PC computer/laptop. Endnote X6 is the version currently held at Unitec. To get your own copy of this, come into any Unitec library and ask at the desk. Staff will download the necessary files onto your flash stick, or you can take CD out on overnight
loan to install it.
During the mid-semester break (on Friday 26th April ) we upgraded our LibrarySearch software (Primo) to
provide better access to mobile users. LibrarySearch now automatically detects the size of
your device's screen and if the size of the screen width is very narrow it will display a mobile view of LibrarySearch that is more suitable for a small screen
size. The mobile view of LibrarySearch is a simpler view with only one search option which searches the catalogue only. This search covers books and ebooks as well as journal titles and other items on our shelves but does not include articles.
To use the full version of LibrarySearch with all its options just turn your device on its side (horizontally) so the size of the screen width is increased. OR if you prefer the simpler mobile view even with a wider screen you can force this by clicking the "Mobile" link in the footer.
Please contact our electronic services team at libadmin@unitec.ac.nz if you have any questions or comments about this change.
IMS system engineers will be carrying out PeopleSoft database maintenance
on Saturday 4th May from 7.00am to 1.00pm. During this period a number of Unitec systems will be unavailable including the following library systems:
1. LibrarySearch login
You will not be able to login to LibrarySearch or Databases Multi-Search. This means that you will not be able to:
Check your library account online to see what you have on loan etc
Renew or request items online
Access your stored searches or lists of favourites
Search multiple databases at once
Alternative options
You can contact the Library by phone or email to get information about your library account or to renew or request items
Text notices will not be able to be sent to your mobile phone during this time, however email notices will still be able to be sent so please check your email if you are expecting a notice from the Library during this time.
We apologise for the inconvenience. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the IMS Help Desk on 8484 or
email imssupport@unitec.ac.nz
Unitec's Research Bank enables anyone in the world to access Unitec research. The Research Bank is an open access repository for Unitec research managed by the Library. Below are some of our recent developments.
Names of authors and supervisors link to staff profiles
We recently added new functionality to link Research Bank authors to the author’s staff profile in the Unitec Staff Directory. For example see this record in Research Bank, if you click 'view profile' next to the authors name you will go to their profile in the Staff Directory. We also have have links to the research supervisor's profiles, for example see supervisor link in this record.
Google Scholar links to Unitec's Research Bank
Research Bank items are discoverable via Google Scholar. For example, see this google scholar search and note the 'researchbank.ac.nz' link to right of the 'Garden city' title in the list of results takes you to the full-text item within Research Bank, while the title links to the entry record. Research Bank items are also able to be
accessed via NZResearch.org and other global Institutional Research Repository (IRR) aggregators such as OpenDOAR and Scirus.
Usage of Research Bank in 2012
Below is an update on the usage of Research Bank in 2012 with comparisons to past years.
Top web browsers
There has been a notable increase in the use of Chrome which now outstrips Firefox! The top 5 web browsers used by Research Bank visitors* in 2012 were:
Internet Explorer - 34%
Chrome - 27%
Firefox - 25%
Safari - 12%
Opera Mini - 0.68%
Visits and downloads
We had 33,465 visits* to the Unitec Research Bank in 2012 (blue line) compared to 24,148 in 2011 (orange line), which is an increase of 30%. Only 19.74% were returning visitors*, which is substantially less than Unitec Library’s other web services. The institutional research repositories (IRR) of AUT, Otago and Waikato University also have a much higher percentage of visitors who are new compared to those who are returning.
As can be seen from the table below, from 2011 to 2012 the number of file downloads almost doubled and page views have also increased substantially. The 3 authors most downloaded were: Jenny Ritchie (20,691), Sven Damm (8,599) and Ken Blaiklock (7,673).
* the information in this report is mainly from statistical data
provided by the Research Bank system. However, some was sourced from Google Analytics and this has been marked with an
asterisk .
** Research Bank is open to the public and is not the same system as ROMS which is an internal system for managing Unitec research outputs. Research Bank staff in the Library and ROMS staff in the Research Office work together to avoid duplication of effort.
An update on developments in the Library and Student Computer Centre over the past 6 months.
Te Noho Kotahitanga and Matauranga Maori
Jade Peterson and Jeanne Reihana from the Library attended the 5am karakia (blessing) for the new Wharekai, Whare Manaaki on 30/11/12 and were kaimahi (workers) for the celebratory breakfast.
Waitakere Campus Library hosted Mereana Taungapeau (Alexander Turnbull Library) who explained how to access Maori music material through the Turnbull archives.
Beautiful posters promote awareness of the five TNK principles in all our Libraries.
Maori subject headings continue to be added to bibliographic
records.
Te Noho Kotahitanga posters at the Main Library
Innovation in Teaching and Learning
New Information Literacy framework and rubric Information literacy (knowing how to deal with information in all its forms) is a vital academic literacy, a central part of the Living Curriculum and key to success in the workplace. Our new framework and information literacy rubric enables lecturers to easilymap the information skills their students already have and develop a plan with their liaison librarian.
Making spaces for informal learning
We removed the
tall tables outside the Student Computer Centre in the hub and created a
small "wireless lounge" from "found furniture". This has been well used
by students for conversation and informal learning and we hope to
create more of these spaces.
Promoting Unitec's research talent
New functionality in Unitec's Research Bank now links the names of research authors and supervisors to their staff profile in the Unitec Staff Directory.From 2011 to 2012 the number of file downloads from Unitec's Research Bankalmost doubled and page views have also increased substantially. The most downloaded authors were: Jenny Ritchie (20,691), Sven Damm (8,599) and Ken Blaiklock (7,673). More details.
YouTube Unitec Library joined YouTube on 15 July 2009. We have had 15,511 views since inception. In 2012 usage almost doubled with a total of 7,809 views recorded compared to 4,163 views in 2011. We have uploaded 47 videos. Here is an example of one:
Our top 10 videos for the past year:
We have been converting our Flash based tutorials into YouTube versions
so they are more portable and accessible via a larger range of devices.
Enhancing the student experience
More roving support
In addition to our student rovers at the Main Library we now have a rover at the Northern Campus Library and Learning Commons.
Website improvements
We redesigned our website homepage in response to user surveys and testing. We have also made the site more accessible via mobile devices.
Quiet study area
In the Library Client Survey and Student Satisfaction Survey students mentioned they could not find a quiet place to study. As a first response to this we have more clearly defined
the quiet and silent study areas within the Main Library with bright branded signage.We have also moved some shelves to create more quiet study areas Supporting student success (by going outside the Library)
As part of the 'first
six weeks' project, a team of librarians maintained a presence in the
Hub to promote the Library's 'Live help' online chat service, the
Facebook page and library services in general. As a result of that
our Facebook and Live help are buzzing.
We regularly 'take
the Library' to Maia and Pacific Centre, and make similar visits to
international students and BBUS students. This is all about embedding
ourselves into the student journey.
Librarians have been collaborating with lecturers to
teach students about such things as: creating a search strategy,
evaluating what they find
on the internet and how to be academically honest.
LIANZA
'Ipukarea' Conference in Palmerston North (25/11/12) - Adrian Jenkins
gave a 'lightning session' presentation on his Masters
research into the value of verbal praise and recognition.
AASWWE 2012 Symposium Celebrating
Diversity in Adelaide (27/11/12) - Lydia and Te Pora gave an oral
presentation about navigating the challenges to inclusivity.
Improving access to resources
We enhanced access to the Pasifika material in the collection by
retrospectively adding a local heading, 'Pasifika', to this material.
In the past 6 months another 77 print journal subscriptions
were moved from print to online. This continues the move to
electronic resources, giving greater access and flexibility for study
for students and staff.
Being an excellent business
Records Management
The Library has improved its records management in line with Unitec policy and NZ law. We are now aware of which records we must retain and how to document records disposal. Last year we reduced our top tier of folders on the staff file server (H drive) from 101 to 6. We are happy to share our record management learnings with others.
Defibrillator in Main Library
Health and Safety
Our newest wall ornaments in both the Main Library and B1 Library are heartsaver defibrillators which can 'bring people back to life' in the event of a heart attack. Many staff have attended training.Waitakere Joint Library also has a defibrillatoron level 1.
Professional Development
We held a 'Summer Festival of Professional Development' in December to stay up-to-date and equip us to better support our customers. Session topics ranged from 'MS Office' and 'APA Referencing' insights to the 'Creative Commons' and 'Google's filter bubble'.
Communication and knowledge sharing
Library staff presented a number of sessions at Unitec symposiums and kick-offs including: Opening the Door to Open Access, Free your conscience: Finding and using images legally, Meet me in the Cloud (about Google Hangouts & Skype) and Weaving the web and the weft: Starting the research journey (a collaboration with Dr Jo Howse).
Over the Easter break the Unitec libraries will be open at times different from their regular hours. Check the details below or see the library hours page.
Turnitin is an online tool that you use to check your assignments for originality. Your teacher may ask you to use Turnitin with a class enrolment ID. To do this you must first
get the class enrolment ID and password from your teacher, and thencreate a Turnitin account.
If you do not have a class enrolment ID and password from your teacher or you do have specific class access but wish to check a draft before final is submitted you can use the Library's draft dropbox on Turnitin to check your work
prior to submission as follows:
1. Contact the Library (libinfo@unitec.ac.nz) and get the Library class ID and password,
2. Create an account at www.turnitin.com, or if you have an account with Turnitin already, enrol in the 'Draft Dropbox' class.
