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- Location:
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom, PO1 2ST
- Phone:
- (023) 92843249
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- Do You Need Help With Your Referencing? 15 April 08:47
Welcome to the University Library
Welcome to the University of Portsmouth Library's Facebook fan page.
You can use the links on this page to access the library catalogue, subject directory and many other useful resources.
To renew your library books, simply click on the library catalogue link on the right-hand side of this page.
We are also happy to receive feedback and comments and will also do our best to answer any questions posted. However, we would advise users that the best place to find answers is through the library website at www.port.ac.uk/library or to contact the library directly.
If you have any comments feel free to email us at totd@port.ac.uk
Jargon Buster
What do all those "library words" mean?
Every branch of knowledge has its own special vocabulary or jargon and in the Library you may come across some words from the subjects of librarianship and publishing that are unfamiliar to you. Each month we will attempt to demystify a piece of Library jargon.
This Month:
Catalogue
Computer program that enables you to check which books and journals are in stock at the library and where they are kept (also known as location). Each floor in the University Library has some computers with just the catalogue loaded on them. The catalogue is also available off-campus via our website
Library Audio Tour
Welcome to the mp3 Tour of the University of Portsmouth Library
If you’d like to experience a tour of the Library in your own time and at your own pace, then try this audio tour of the Library which lasts about ten minutes plus any walking time.
For more information and to download the tour onto your iPod, mp3 or PDA visit our website. You can also print out a script of the tour.
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Hanzi Smatter
Wednesday, October 07, 2009 6:30:43 PM |
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| This site, which has been around for several years, is dedicated to the misuse of Chinese characters in western culture. Most of the examples are in the form of tattoos, the owners of which are ignorant of what has actually been put on their arm, leg, neck etc. http://www.hanzismatter.com/ [Thanks to LB for this suggestion] [...] | ||
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Food advertising v reality
Tuesday, October 06, 2009 7:46:06 PM |
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| How often have you felt that the food you have been served when eating out doesn’t quite live up to the photo shown on the advertising? Here are some fine examples of dreadful food presentation. http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/gallery/2009/sep/22/food-advertising-v-reality?picture=353131463 | ||
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Sixty Symbols
Monday, October 05, 2009 7:44:43 PM |
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| This collection of sixty videos from the University of Nottingham hopes to unravel some of the mysteries behind all those funny letters and squiggles used by scientists. Some of the symbols have been made up, but they link to interesting topics in the fields of physics and astronomy. Try the Theramin, for example. A further sixty [...] | ||
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Augmented reality
Friday, October 02, 2009 5:30:33 PM |
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| And in a neat seque through geographical information and iphone apps, this might of interest to those for whom reality is not enough and augmenting it is the way to go: http://www.tuttlesvc.org/2009/07/augmented-reality-available-now-wo.html | ||
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Panoramascope
Thursday, October 01, 2009 5:30:25 PM |
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| iphone apps could probably be a TOTD strand, but here’s one that draws on topographical data to illustrate the terrain at your location: http://www.appstorehq.com/panoramascope-iphone-21777/app Presumably more interesting if you’re in a mountain range. (Thanks to the two Js who’ve sent in ‘Things’ for this week). | ||
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Library Workshops
The Next Library Workshop is ...
Harvard APA Referencing Drop-In Clinic
Don’t lose marks for poor referencing! A walk-in session to get answers for your specific APA referencing questions. Open to all!
Library meetings Room
11 Nov 09 13:00-14:00
12 Nov 09 17:30-19:00
Journal Articles: the Basics
What is a journal? Why do I need to use them? Will they help me get better marks? Get out of the maze! Come & discover the answers!
Library Seminar Room 2
11 Nov 09 13:00-14:00
12 Nov 09 17:30-18:30
These free sessions will help you with all aspects of studying and using the library for research. There are workshops on using journals, search engines, how to reference sources and using the Internet effectively.
Check the website to find one to suit you.
Online Resources
FAQs
This Month's Frequently Asked Question is:
I am a new student - where do I start?
Well, welcome to the University of Portsmouth! Your department will give you details on your Library Induction where you will meet your Faculty Librarian and learn all about the different services we offer.
If you take a look at this webpage you will find links to the Library's Audio Tour, our Fresher's Fayre Competition and other interesting things:
