Webwiser – RSS Feeds

February 1st, 2010 Posted by mcarrolo in Be WebWiser | Post a Comment »

Did you know that by using RSS feeds you can bring all the latest updates from your favourite websites to your desktop?

So What does RSS Stand for?…….RSS stands for Really Simple Syndication

You can use a reader (which means going to ONE web page rather than several) and have all the information come to you! There are many readers available such as iGoogle, Google Reader, My Yahoo, Bloglines etc. that can be used for this purpose.

Don’t forget to add the Ultimo Library Blog to your RSS!

If you would like to know more about RSS feeds and how they can be used all explained in plain English view the Youtube video below or click here for further information.

Australia Day January 26th

January 24th, 2010 Posted by mcarrolo in Uncategorized | Post a Comment »

Ultimo TAFE Library will be closed on Australia Day. We will reopen on the 27th of January at 9 am.

Have a great Australia Day

 If you want to know more about this fabulous country of ours you could have  look at

• 994 for history of Australia
• 919.4 for Australian geography
• 391.00994 for Australian fashion in history
• 635.95194 for Australian plants
• 746.920994 for Australian fashion designers
• 578.770994for Australian  marine animals

or if you cant find what you a looking for ; come and ask a library staff member.

Useful Sites

• http://www.australiaday.org.au/experience/
• http://www.australiaday.com.au/
• http://www.australia.gov.au/
• http://www.nla.gov.au/
• http://www.tourism.australia.com/

New books – languages

January 21st, 2010 Posted by mcarrolo in New Books | Post a Comment »

If you learnt a second language, think about the opportunities!

Opportunities that would allow you to get to know many more people and places; opportunities for you to read international newspapers, magazines and books. You could watch other movies and TV programs and access a whole new world on the internet.  You may even get that job you want because of your ability to speak a second language . 

At Ultimo TAFE Library we have boosted our language section with a collection of new books. We have added Indonesian, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Chinese language books. Language books and kits can be found on Level 2 between the dewey numbers 430 and 499.

These items will be on display on Level 2 New book stand. Have a look and feel free to borrow any that you find interesting.

Useful Links

• Livemocha – A site that allows you to learn a language online. There are over 36 languages that you can choose from with over 160 hours of free online lessons. You are able to interact with a global online community and learn from native speakers of the language you are learning whist help other members learn your native language

 

• Learning English is a BBC initiative that has been designed to assist learners of the English language. You are able to complete quizzes, learn about grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. You can also download podcasts of a program called ”6 minute English”  and answer questions in relation to the audio.

“Book covers posted with the express permission of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., a member of the Periplus Publishing Group.” for items listed below
• Compact Indonesian Dictionary
• Indonesian idioms and expressions
• Japanese respect language

Pottery and ceramics – New books

January 18th, 2010 Posted by mcarrolo in New Books | Post a Comment »

At Ultimo TAFE Library we have recently received new books on Pottery and Ceramics as well as books on types of glazing and the art of firing clay objects. See below for a list of the new items.

	Firing		Glazes from natural sources
	David Jones		Brian Sutherland
	738.143/JONE		738.12/SUTH
	Crowood Press		A & C Black London
			www.acblack.com
	Kiln building		Naked clay : ceramics without glaze
	Ian Gregory		Jane Perryman
	738.136/GREG		738.1/PERR
	A & C Black London		A & C Black London
	www.acblack.com		www.acblack.com

but wait…. theres more

FYI….. I came across a website titled Australian decorative pottery of the 1930’s promoting Australian pottery. As quoted by the website – “This is a collection of commercial handmade lead-glazed decorative pottery made in Australia between the world wars. The items in this collection were discovered between 1992 and the present in shops and auctions in Victoria and Tasmania”. Enter their website here to to view a gallery of images. From the gallery, you can view close-ups of the pottery and read a brief history of that manufacturer if you wish.

Welcome Back

January 12th, 2010 Posted by mcarrolo in General Information | Post a Comment »

Welcome.. Aloha….Wilkommen….. Here we are again as we welcome in a brand new year 2010 at Ultimo TAFE Library.  The library would like to extend a big welcome to all  staff and students. Through the library blog we aim to keep you informed about the services we have to offer in our library as well as bring you information about special events being staged around the campus throughout the year.

Being the first blog post for  2010. I will cover a few basics that will hopefully assist and familiarise (or refamiliarise  if you are a returning student) yourself with practical information relating to Ultimo TAFE library. 

Currently we are open from 9-5 Monday to Friday only.

When Semester 1 starts 8th of February. The opening times will be as follows.

On a regular basis we hope to bring you interesting websites that we have come across and want to share with you on our Be Webwiser post.

If you know of a website that you think would interest your college colleagues, please send it to us via the “post a comment” tab at the top of the blog entry.

TAFE Catalogue down over holidays

December 22nd, 2009 Posted by asin in General Information | Post a Comment »

The NSW TAFE Library Catalogue will not be available between the 25th December 2009 and the 10th January 2010, due to work being carried out on it.

Webwiser : National Film & Sound Archive

December 21st, 2009 Posted by mcarrolo in Be WebWiser | Post a Comment »

Watch Moving Image Material Online from australianscreen online

The National Film and Sound Archive’s australianscreen online is an interactive web-based resource that provides access to a wide variety of moving image material. It encompasses nearly 1400 Australian feature films, documentaries, advertisements and television programs from the last 110 years.

A diverse selection of titles from the National Archives, dating from the late 1930s to the 1990s, can be viewed on australianscreen online. This selection contains films about nuclear tests, banking and military operations.

You can search via title, type of film i.e. documentary or short film etc. as well as a timeline if you like. Or if thats not your style… then try searching via genre, indigenous content or by decade starting from the 1890’s. Of course this is only a snippet of what you can do with this database.

Check out the above links for specific types of media. You can find out about some amazing facts and view some never before seen footage of Australian media. Then take the Screen trivia quiz and see how much you know about Australian media.

We have at the library a multitude of texts and databases that would work hand in hand with the National Film and Sound Archive’s australianscreen database. It would work for fashion, music, advertising, history…. just  a few areas that we specialise in.

Happy holidays from the IT Team @ Ultimo TAFE Library

December 21st, 2009 Posted by mcarrolo in General Information | Post a Comment »

The IT Team and all staff @ Ultimo TAFE Library would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season.

It is of course.. the season to be jolly. So lots of fun was had by staff at the Ultimo Library Christmas party. As for the IT Team attempt at Karaoke… it might be better if we stick to our day jobs. We scored 23/100.

Merry Christmas and a Happy new year every one

Christmas vacation dates 2009/2010

December 10th, 2009 Posted by mcarrolo in General Information | Post a Comment »

Here are the vacation opening hours for Ultimo College Library

Have a fantastic Christmas and New Year break.To those who are leaving us ; farewell and good luck. For those  of you who will be joining us next year ; we’ll see you in 2010

Please note: Normal opening hours including evenings and Saturdays start from Monday 08/02/2010

Please contact the library on 9217 3317 during opening hours for renewals or drop in or renew online (you can obtain a pin for this option at the loans desk on level 1)

• email: si.ultimolibrary@tafensw.edu.au
• website: www.sit.nsw.edu.au/library

Library etiquette – What does it mean?

December 7th, 2009 Posted by mcarrolo in Hints & tips | Post a Comment »

WHAT WE DONT DO

• Provide cookies, stationery, change for a twenty or milk
• Provide refunds for the vending machine located in the library foyer : see Tim- canteen manager
• Conduct a reference interview like the librarian above
• Wear bow ties and wear lots of beige

WHAT WE DO

• Provide you with access to books, CDs, DVDs, journals and Electronic databases and a whole lot more
• Aim to assist you with  a reference interview designed  to find out what information you are really after
• Empower you with knowledge (via workshops and tours) that will allow you to use the library facilities independently
• Embrace all walks of life and treat staff and students with dignity and respect
• Assist in making the library visit a pleasant experience 

WHAT WE’D LIKE FROM YOU

• Be mindful of others in the library and respect that  many students and staff frequent the space.
• Be aware that some people find mobile phones ringing in the library off putting. Perhaps place mobile phones on silent and take the call to an area where others will not be disturbed
• Be able to come and ask us if you need some assistance … say for example learning how to use the catalogue or use a database.
• Take your belongings with you where ever you go in the library. Thefts have occurred here
• Not eat food in the library. We prefer not to feed the roaches.