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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Referencing software workshops for Postgraduates and Staff


Endnote referencing software

Endnote software allows you to manage your references and format them in particular styles, e.g. APA, MLA.
Endnote X7 is available on campus computers, and you can borrow the disk from the library to load it onto your own computer or laptop.
This session will introduce you to the basics of using Endnote so you can store and manage your references to enter citations and create bibliographies in your work.
Students should have a working knowledge of APA or the referencing style of their subject before undertaking this workshop.

Times:
Monday 15 June, Mt Albert Library Training Room, 1pm to 2:30pm
Wednesday 17 June, Waitakere campus,  Room: 510-2029, 10am to 11.30am.
Registration:


Zotero referencing software

This session will introduce you to the basics of using Zotero to store and cite your references.
Zotero is free software that allows you to easily collect references from webpages, library catalogues or article databases.  
Zotero sits in your web browser, but it is based in the cloud, so you can view your reference library from any internet-connected computer. 
It is easy to use to form citations and bibliographies in styles such as APA and Chicago.
Students should have a working knowledge of APA or the referencing style of their subject before undertaking this workshop.

Times:
Thursday 11 June, Mt Albert Library Training Room, 10am to 11.30am
Tuesday 16 June, Waitakere campus, Room: 510:2029, 10am to 11.30am.
Registration:

Thursday, April 16, 2015

Problem with online forms

We are currently experiencing a problem with receiving Library forms filled in online.  This has occurred since midday Wednesday 15 April.

If you need to complete an online library form, please send your request directly to the following email addresses.

Distance students: distance@unitec.ac.nz

Interloans: interloans@unitec.ac.nz

Course reading lists and other general inquires:  library@unitec.ac.nz

If you have sent a form in the last 2 days, please send an email to the appropriate email address above to ask for confirmation of its receipt.


We apologize for the inconvenience.



Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Is your preferred email address up to date?

Email is the preferred method of communication by the Library to Unitec Students. We email an account summary every month to the email address you ticked as 'preferred' in your MyUnitec Self-service record. Some students are missing out because their email address is wrong. To update your email address please follow these steps:
  1. Go to MyUnitec portal
  2. Login using the LOGIN button on top right
  3. select 'Student Self Service' on the left menu
  4. scroll down to ‘Personal Information’ and click the ‘Campus Email’ link.
  5. Check the email addresses listed are correct and tick the one you wish us to use
Please contact AskIMS if you have any questions.

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Anzac weekend hours: 25 - 27 April

Over Anzac weekend the Unitec libraries will be open at times different from their regular hours. Check the details below or see the library hours page.


Anzac Day
Saturday
25 April 

SUNDAY
26 April
MONDAY
27 April
 
Main Hub Library
(Mt Albert)
Closed 9am - 4.30pm  9am - 4.30pm
The Hub Commons
(Mt Albert)
Closed 9am - 4.30pm 9am - 4.30pm
Building 1 Library
(Mt Albert)
Closed Closed Closed
Waitakere Library
(Henderson)
Closed 10am - 4pm Closed
Waitakere Te Puna Ora
(Henderson)
Closed Closed Closed
Northern Campus Library
(Albany)
Closed Closed Closed

Monday, March 30, 2015

Easter hours at Unitec libraries 2015

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.


Good  
Friday
 3 April 
Easter 
Saturday
4 April
Easter
Sunday
 5 April 
Easter
Monday
6 April
Easter
Tuesday
7 April
Main Library
Mt Albert
Closed 9am - 4.30pm Closed  Closed   9am - 4.30pm 
The Hub Closed 9am - 4.30pm Closed Closed  9am - 4.30pm
Building 1
Library
Closed 9am - 4.30pm Closed Closed Closed
Waitakere
Library
Closed  10am - 4.00pm  Closed Closed 8am - 8pm
North Shore
Library and
Learning Centre
Closed