This library letter was brought to you by Jayne Evans, Faculty librarian for Education and HPSC - she can sometimes be found at the Library Pop up at Birley demonstrating key subject or other interesting resources. Her latest favourite is "Britain on Film" through the BFI Player, where you can search by location in the U.K. to see historic clips of how your city, town or village looked years ago.
Today, we are celebrating the Helpdesk, your first stop for help with library services.
Here are 10 Handy Helpdesk Hints from Library Staff:
Mona: Have a chat with us about the Library Plan so you know where to study and where to find books
Jon: Don't forget about online renewal
David: You can reset your Library Pin in your My Library Account
Nic G: Put books one by one into the returns machine
Claire S: Make sure you have your Library Card
Cath: You can top up your print credit online using a credit card or your Metcard
Carly: Familiarise yourself with your library account because it links all your library material together.
Jess: Check the shelves if you need a book. That way you don't have to wait 24 hours for a reservation
Cain: If you have any questions, phonecalls or emails to send to helpdesk staff, catch us before 4.30pm on Friday 23rd December. The Helpdesk reopens at 8.45 am on Tuesday 3rd January
Gopal: Any MMU student can use any IT zone on Campus
This Library Alphabet Letter was brought to you by coffee enthusiast and Graduate Trainee, Danielle Davies, who supports the Art & Design team and is a member of Help Desk team D.
Remember that your local public library may stock some of the books and journals that you need and offer inter-library loan services, computing facilities and internet access.
Manchester Central Library offers a vast collection of books and other amazing facilities and resources:
The Media Lounge has the latest digital technology including iMacs, PCs and creative software such as Adobe Creative Suite
The Henry Watson Music Library is an outstanding facility where you can access a massive collection of printed music and books on music. You can also: compose your own music using our computer, DJ on our mixing desk, use their collection of instruments to learn to play the piano or the drums, strum a tune on the guitar or jam with your friends - all for free!
The British Film Institute Archive offers over 2,000 complete films and TV programmes, including more than 100 depicting life in Manchester and the north west - simply log on at a viewing station! The BFI archive is free for everyone to enjoy.