We've been asked a few times lately how to reference images. If your image, diagram or table is from a journal article or book then you should reference the journal article or book and include the page number.
Our Write and Cite guide for the QM Harvard style of referencing tells us on page 20 how to reference online images, diagrams and tables. Details should be set out in the following order and with the punctuation as indicated:
Title of image or a description (in italics).
Year.
online image [in square brackets]
Available at: followed by the internet address
Date accessed. [in square brackets]
LRC at night in colour. 2008. [online image] Available at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/queenmargaretuniversitylibrary/3111106804/in/photostream [Accessed December 12 2012].
Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Tuesday, 11 December 2012
Springer eJournals link
We're pleased to report that the problem with accessing Springer eJournals via our eJournals A-Z list has now been resolved.
Labels:
eJournals,
online access,
springer ejournals
Friday, 7 December 2012
Holiday opening
The Learning Resource Centre will be staffed
as normal until 5pm on Friday 21 December 2012. Normal staffed hours then
resume at 9 am on Thursday 3rd January 2013.
The Learning Resource Centre will remain open throughout the holiday period, 24 hours a day. However, planned maintenance of the building may take place at short notice, which may necessitate the closure of the LRC. If you intend to use the LRC during this period, please phone in advance to check that the LRC is indeed open on 0131 474 0000. Remember that off-campus access to all electronic resources is available at any time through the Remote Desktop service. Check our website for details.
The Learning Resource Centre will remain open throughout the holiday period, 24 hours a day. However, planned maintenance of the building may take place at short notice, which may necessitate the closure of the LRC. If you intend to use the LRC during this period, please phone in advance to check that the LRC is indeed open on 0131 474 0000. Remember that off-campus access to all electronic resources is available at any time through the Remote Desktop service. Check our website for details.
And finally, please remember to renew any
item you may have on loan. If you renew 21-day loans now, they will be
issued until January. Any items which are 7-day loans can be renewed into
January from Saturday 15th December (provided they are not required by other
readers).
May I take this opportunity to wish everyone
a very happy holiday on behalf of all Learning Services staff.
Labels:
2012-13,
Christmas,
opening hours,
staffed hours,
vacation
Thursday, 6 December 2012
Springer eJournals
There has been a problem this week with the
links to Springer eJournals from our AtoZ listing not working. Users are taken
to a “page does not exist” error page.
This is a problem for anyone who, like QMU,
uses the AtoZ service from EBSCO. Both companies have been contacted and we
have been assured that they are working together on a solution. Unfortunately we
don’t have a timescale for the return to normal service but in the meantime
would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Wednesday, 28 November 2012
Barefoot running
Recently this Librarian accepted an invitation from the Podiatry department to attend the 'Natural running - barefoot mechanics and natural sports supplements' lecture by guest speaker Colin McPhail. When I think of barefoot running, I think back to the 1980s and Zola Budd:
Zola Budd racing barefoot. 1984. [online] Available at: http://youtu.be/V_yvbkPaoOU. [Accessed November 20 2012].
I wrongly assumed barefoot running was simply running in bare feet and had no idea how controversial it was going to be! In full Librarian-mode, I noted the references Colin McPhail made to publications and suggested searches to find out more.
The current literature refers to Chris McDougall and his book Born to run: the hidden tribe, the ultra-runners and the greatest race the world has ever seen which takes us back to evolution and minimalist footwear. McPhail recalled reading an article in The Economist that tells us "barefoot running is not new". The article comments on "elite runners wearing thin racing flats" and suggests "...in addition to the obvious muscular development, running barefoot also promotes landing forefoot first, rather than on the heel. This pattern is shared by both elite sprinters and distance runners".
Lee Saxby's website has a section highlighting research on the topic with a forward written by Professor Daniel Lieberman that looks at human evolution, running before the modern running shoe, modern running shoes, heel striking and different foot strikes that is worth a look.
Professor Daniel Lieberman's home page lists 'How humans run barefoot (and why it may be good for you' in his current projects as well as talking about his research with Dennis Bramble and colleagues on long distance endurance running.
Searches in databases such as CINAHL, ProQuest Central and SCOPUS on key authors such as the aforementioned Lieberman, Bramble and McDougall will be fruitful. Also, try using varying combinations of keywords:
"foot strike patterns"
heel striking OR forefront striking
"barefoot adaptations"
Watching McPhail demonstrate different landing techniques in the lecture was entertaining for this Librarian who describes her running technique as basic with putting one foot in front of the other and a stubborn will to keep going! At the lively Q & A session at the end of the lecture, the convener concluded that barefoot running is one option of many that might not be suitable for all for everyone but is an interesting topic.
Zola Budd racing barefoot. 1984. [online] Available at: http://youtu.be/V_yvbkPaoOU. [Accessed November 20 2012].
I wrongly assumed barefoot running was simply running in bare feet and had no idea how controversial it was going to be! In full Librarian-mode, I noted the references Colin McPhail made to publications and suggested searches to find out more.
The current literature refers to Chris McDougall and his book Born to run: the hidden tribe, the ultra-runners and the greatest race the world has ever seen which takes us back to evolution and minimalist footwear. McPhail recalled reading an article in The Economist that tells us "barefoot running is not new". The article comments on "elite runners wearing thin racing flats" and suggests "...in addition to the obvious muscular development, running barefoot also promotes landing forefoot first, rather than on the heel. This pattern is shared by both elite sprinters and distance runners".
Lee Saxby's website has a section highlighting research on the topic with a forward written by Professor Daniel Lieberman that looks at human evolution, running before the modern running shoe, modern running shoes, heel striking and different foot strikes that is worth a look.
Professor Daniel Lieberman's home page lists 'How humans run barefoot (and why it may be good for you' in his current projects as well as talking about his research with Dennis Bramble and colleagues on long distance endurance running.
Searches in databases such as CINAHL, ProQuest Central and SCOPUS on key authors such as the aforementioned Lieberman, Bramble and McDougall will be fruitful. Also, try using varying combinations of keywords:
"foot strike patterns"
heel striking OR forefront striking
"barefoot adaptations"
Watching McPhail demonstrate different landing techniques in the lecture was entertaining for this Librarian who describes her running technique as basic with putting one foot in front of the other and a stubborn will to keep going! At the lively Q & A session at the end of the lecture, the convener concluded that barefoot running is one option of many that might not be suitable for all for everyone but is an interesting topic.
Labels:
barefoot running,
guest speakers,
podiatry
Thursday, 22 November 2012
Student Survey
Did you
study an HNC or an HND at a Scottish college and start a degree at QMU in
September 2012? If so, we would like to hear from you. Go to http:///www.hnstudents.org.uk and answer the questions,
this will take no more than 10 to 15 minutes of your time and you can enter a
prize draw for 15 Amazon vouchers worth £20 each.
Tuesday, 20 November 2012
How to reference computer software and apps
Following the QM Harvard style and logically listing the who, when, what and where of referencing, to reference an app or computer software requires the elements below in the following order and with the punctuation as indicated:
Author.
Date.
Title of software/program. (in italics)
Version number.
Material type [in square brackets]
Place of publication: (if available)
Publisher. (if available)
Available at: followed by the Internet address
Date accessed. [in square brackets]
Examples:
eFusion. 2010. Voice Recorder HD. Version 6.1.1. [app] Available at: http://eapps.pro/app/voice-recorder-hd-full-featured-iphone-ipad-recorder [Accessed November 20 2012].
Boersma, P. and Weenik, D. 2012. Praat: Doing phonetics by computers. Version 5.3.32. [computer software] Amsterdam: University of Amsterdam. Available at: http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/ [Accessed November 20 2012].
Author.
Date.
Title of software/program. (in italics)
Version number.
Material type [in square brackets]
Place of publication: (if available)
Publisher. (if available)
Available at: followed by the Internet address
Date accessed. [in square brackets]
Examples:
eFusion. 2010. Voice Recorder HD. Version 6.1.1. [app] Available at: http://eapps.pro/app/voice-recorder-hd-full-featured-iphone-ipad-recorder [Accessed November 20 2012].
Boersma, P. and Weenik, D. 2012. Praat: Doing phonetics by computers. Version 5.3.32. [computer software] Amsterdam: University of Amsterdam. Available at: http://www.fon.hum.uva.nl/praat/ [Accessed November 20 2012].
Labels:
app,
computer software,
how to,
QMHarvard,
referencing
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Access the Library on your smartphone or mobile device!
Have you been using Library
Anywhere our mobile-enabled catalogue lately? We have been adding some
additional services to it in the last month or so.
Now you can access mobile friendly ebooks, ejournals and
databases.
Remember you can also renew your books using Library Anywhere!
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
Design our new Hub logo and win £100 of Amazon vouchers!
Hub@QMU is Queen Margaret University’s new virtual learning
environment, which is based on the Blackboard Learn 9.1 platform.
We are looking for a vibrant,
modern logo for Hub@QMU as the branding for the new VLE. The logo should try
and reflect:
- The idea of the virtual learning environment as a hub
- QMU as a 21st century institution
Size: 850 x 120 pixels
The Hub logo competition is open to matriculated QMU
undergraduate and postgraduate students only
The closing date for entries is Friday 2nd
November 2012 at 12pm.
All submissions will be reviewed by a panel and the winner
will be announced on Friday 9th November.
Labels:
competition,
hub,
logo,
VLE
Monday, 15 October 2012
Postgraduate Lab Terminal Replacement Schedule
On Friday
26th October Information Services will be replacing terminals in the
Postgraduate Lab within the Learning Resource Centre. Room 1126 has been booked
from 13:00 – 21:00 to ensure Postgraduates have a study space while this work is
being completed. Disruption during this time will be kept to a
minimum.
The new
terminals have:
- Faster boot time
- Improved USB
- Improved audio and video
- Auto shutdown on Log off
- Lower power consumption
Further
information is available on “Guide to using Wyse C10le Terminals” and “Guide to accessing USB on Wyse C10le Terminals” via the Thin Client Intranet site.
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Blackwells Bookshop
If you need to buy some textbooks don't forget to check out Blackwells Bookshop who are temporarily housed in the LRC for a few weeks beside the bridge area.
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Giving Voice
Since graduating this
summer, a few QMU Speech and Language Therapy graduates have worked together to create a video to promote Giving
Voice, to raise awareness of all forms of communication and emphasise the value of
Speech and Language Therapy.
Here it is...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMvvkEwdX_Y
Here it is...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMvvkEwdX_Y
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Hub@QMU
QMU's new virtual learning environment is called Hub@QMU. This will replace WebCT from September 2012. It is accessible from http://hub.qmu.ac.uk.
There will be generic inductions to the Hub for students starting on Monday 10th September. Please contact hub@qmu.ac.uk for further information.
There will be generic inductions to the Hub for students starting on Monday 10th September. Please contact hub@qmu.ac.uk for further information.
Thursday, 2 August 2012
New Items Link
Interested to know about the LRC's new resources? Then check out our New Items link on the Library Catalogue which is updated weekly. Just click on the following and take a look:
http://millennium.qmu.ac.uk/ftlist
http://millennium.qmu.ac.uk/ftlist
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
LRC Open Access Terminal Replacement
82 new Wyse C1OIe terminals including keyboards and mice have been installed in the LRC's Open Access Area. The new terminal will bring faster boot time, improved USB, improved audio and video, auto shutdown on Logoff and lower power consumption.
Thursday, 14 June 2012
Eduroamers take note...
Eduroam is a world wide
service that enables staff and students to obtain internet access on campus
and when visiting other participating institutions with their own
laptop/smartphone. For information on how to set up a laptop and details on
coverage within the UK and elsewhere then go to our QMU internet page: http://www.qmu.ac.uk/it/eduroam/default.htm.
Current users of Eduroam
should note that they must put @qmu.ac.uk after their username. This suffix is
vital when using Eduroam and the use of this suffix will be enforced from June
the 15th.
Labels:
eduroam,
off campus access
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
General Resources Page
A new General Resources Page has been added to the LRC's Subject Resources List.
Click on the link to find out more:
http://erc.qmu.ac.uk/db/subject.php?catId=72
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
New Laptop Plug-In Points
Wednesday, 16 May 2012
E-Books
Did you know that you can search for electronic as well as print books on the Library Catalogue?There are currently in excess of 80,000 ebooks available to LRC users. You can either search for ebooks in the usual way by Author/Title/Keyword, or by using a combination of Search Term and Material Type using the Advanced Search option (see link below)
http://millennium.qmu.ac.uk/search/X#
http://millennium.qmu.ac.uk/search/X#
Monday, 30 April 2012
New MFDs
New Konica
Minolta Multi-functional devices (MFD) will be installed at the end of May
replacing the current HP devices on campus.
The LRC will
be hosting an information session about the new MFDs in Food for Thought on Wednesday
2nd May between 12:00pm – 2:00pm . The session will be used to promote the
new MFDs whilst showing you how to perform basic functions (e.g. print, copy
and scan).
As part of
this installation we will be introducing the option to print in colour. To help
promote the new MFDs and raise awareness, we are inviting you to drop in to
the information session where we will demo the new device and print out a
piece of your work for free - limited to maximum of 10 pages. So bring along
your USB stick and see the quality of the printout and the speed of the
devices.
For further
information and user guides please visit the Printing Intranet Site.
Labels:
colour printing,
MFD,
photocopying,
printing,
scanning,
training
Friday, 30 March 2012
QR code for Room Bookings
For a few years now QM students have been able to book one of our six group study rooms or one of our six individual study carrels online. One of the most frequently asked questions we get asked at the Service Desk here in the LRC is "where can I book a group study room?"
The link to the online booking system is on the Library Services home page - look to the left hand side and you'll see "Room Bookings". Once logged in, you can book a group study room or individual study carrel for an hour or all day, up to three weeks in advance. You can also log in and see if the room you are in is free for the next hour, the rest of the day or the same time next week.
To make things easier, we've created a QR code for Room Bookings online. If you've got a QR code reader on your smartphone, scan the QR code and it will take you to the Room Bookings web page where you are prompted to log in.
The link to the online booking system is on the Library Services home page - look to the left hand side and you'll see "Room Bookings". Once logged in, you can book a group study room or individual study carrel for an hour or all day, up to three weeks in advance. You can also log in and see if the room you are in is free for the next hour, the rest of the day or the same time next week.
To make things easier, we've created a QR code for Room Bookings online. If you've got a QR code reader on your smartphone, scan the QR code and it will take you to the Room Bookings web page where you are prompted to log in.
Labels:
online,
QR codes,
room bookings
Friday, 16 March 2012
Trial of eTextbooks from Elsevier
For the next six weeks, the LRC is offering trial access to 125 eTextbooks in the health subjects area from the publisher Elsevier to our students and staff.
The library catalogue contains records with links to the full-text for all of the books. They are also available from the Elsevier website.
Seamless access is available on campus whilst off campus access requires the user to login via Shibboleth using their institutional/network username and password.
As always, feedback is very much appreciated. Please email either Barbara Houston or contact your Liaison Librarian.
The library catalogue contains records with links to the full-text for all of the books. They are also available from the Elsevier website.
Seamless access is available on campus whilst off campus access requires the user to login via Shibboleth using their institutional/network username and password.
As always, feedback is very much appreciated. Please email either Barbara Houston or contact your Liaison Librarian.
Labels:
2011-12,
ebooks,
health sciences,
trial access
Friday, 10 February 2012
Journal display in the library catalogue update
We're happy to report that the library catalogue problem has now been fixed and normal service is resumed.
Journal problems in the library catalogue
We're experiencing a problem with our library management system this morning. It is having a knock-on effect in the library catalogue. You'll still be able to search for a print journal, but only the title information will be displayed, nothing more. This means, you won't be able to see what holdings (years and volumes) we have.
Our eJournals A-Z page is managed by a different system and is unaffected.
Please be assured, we are working on resolving this situation as soon as possible.
Our eJournals A-Z page is managed by a different system and is unaffected.
Please be assured, we are working on resolving this situation as soon as possible.
Friday, 13 January 2012
eduroam companion app for iOS
Our colleagues in Information Services have been made aware of an eduroam
companion app for iOS, developed by JANET, which can be used by iPhone and iPad
users to locate their nearest eduroam point. Using this application while
travelling should help you locate any local eduroam instances which can then be
used to connect to the internet using your QMU username and password. For
details and an iTunes link to download the app visit:
As always eduroam should be configured and tested here at QMU before travelling. For instructions and more information click here.
As always eduroam should be configured and tested here at QMU before travelling. For instructions and more information click here.
Labels:
app,
eduroam,
internet connection,
iPad,
iPhone,
off campus access
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Cambridge University Press eBooks trial
We're currently
taking part in trial providing access to e-books published by Cambridge
University Press (CUP). The trial has been made available by the Scottish Higher
Education Digital Library (SHEDL) of which QMU is a member.
The trial will last 6 months and includes all current e-book titles from CUP and titles published during the trial period. The books are listed the library catalogue and are accessible on campus or via the Remote Desktop service.
As always any feedback on the trial can be made to Barbara Houston or your Liaison Librarian.
The trial will last 6 months and includes all current e-book titles from CUP and titles published during the trial period. The books are listed the library catalogue and are accessible on campus or via the Remote Desktop service.
As always any feedback on the trial can be made to Barbara Houston or your Liaison Librarian.
Labels:
ebooks,
trial databases
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