What's new at the University of Sydney Library 
June
In preparation for the closure of the Burkitt-Ford Library, at the end of Semester Two 2009, Library staff have undertaken a review of the print serials in both the Medical and Burkitt-Ford Libraries. The outcome of this review process is to decide the serial titles’ future location. Library staff, in collaboration with their academic colleagues, have developed and applied the following review criteria to each print title to assist in deciding its future location. Criteria and recommendations include:
Library staff have created the following lists of serial tittles for consideration by clients of the Medical and Burkitt-Ford Libraries:
To assist us with the serial review process I encourage you to take the time to review our recommendation on the future locations of the print serial titles. If you feel that our recommended future location is not satisfactory and/or you require clarification please get in touch with Jill Denholm j.denholm@library.usyd.edu.au 9351 5314 or Libby O'Reilly l.oreilly@library.usyd.edu.au 9351 3618. You will find the serial lists on the Library website and print copies in both the Burkitt-Ford and Medical Libraries.
The relocation of the journals will occur in the third week of July and so we need your feedback by 5pm Friday 17th July.
Due to unforseen circumstances Badham library will be closed on Saturday 27th June 2009. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this closure has caused.
A new TIES Grant teaching resource initiative of the University Library making available more than 200 e-scores of works by a selection of leading Australian composers, contemporary and historical, in downloadable PDF format.
(Please note: The full number of participants needed have been reached )HELP us to help you! The University Library is creating a range of multimedia learning tools and is seeking students to assist in the evaluation phase (29/06/09 - 10/07/09 – other dates can also be arranged if necessary). No prerequisites required – we just want your opinions. Each session will take approximately 20-30 mins and there are 5 sessions in total. A Co-op Bookshop voucher will be provided for each session. Privacy: We respect your privacy and the information that you provide will be anonymous and only be used for our testing, not for any other purposes. Please feel free to ask us further questions if you have any concerns. To register your interest, please email the following details to s.tan@library.usyd.edu.au : Surname:
Students from all different backgrounds are required.
For more information, please contact: Back to Top |
May
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Freehills Law LibraryOut of the Dust: Life in Afghanistan This exhibition is a collection of striking photos by Dutch photographer Hans Stakelbeek that document the on-going reconstruction effort in Afghanistan, to which the Netherlands and Australia are jointly contributing. Fisher LibrarySpeaking Volumes - the Three Decker Novel What did people in nineteenth century England really read? Explore the books from the Three Decker Novel Collection and be entertained by historical and sporting fiction, thrilled by adventure and romance and enlightened by novels on social issues. The Heart of Medicine - Portraits by Simon Fieldhouse
This popular exhibition has returned to Fisher Library. The collection of 34 portraits of key Faculty of Medicine staff by Sydney artist Simon Fieldhouse was commenced in conjunction with the Faculty's 150th anniversary celebrations in 2006. Fieldhouse was commissioned to produce a series of 'psychological portraits' and he has generously depicted some of the quirky individualism of these subjects whilst playfully paying homage to the history of medicine.
We are currently experiencing technical problems with the Library web fine payment system. If you have paid your fine/s using the web fine payment system, it may not be reflected on your MyLibrary page. If you are having problems please contact Library staff.
Due to a power interruption, the Health Sciences library is closed on the 25th May 2009.
Due to building works outside Level 2 of the Bosch building, there will be restricted access to the Medical Library on Level 3 of the Bosch building on:
15 May: Library notices for students going to the new student email from 12 May 2009
For two weeks every second year the Library conducts a Client Satisfaction survey which is used to assess your opinions of the quality of services and facilities offered by the University of Sydney Library. The survey's resulting information was used to improve services and facilities. This survey instrument is used by many Australian University Libraries to obtain client feedback. The questionnaire investigates library users' levels of satisfaction with the facilities and equipment on offer, service quality and delivery and the performance of library staff. Users of the University of Sydney Library are given the opportunity to participate in the survey by completing the questionnaire anonymously. This anonymity helps to ensure that your true concerns are identified. You can find the full details at the Client Satisfaction Survey 2008 web page.
Due to demolition and paving works outside Level 2 of the Bosch building, there will be restricted access to the Medical Library on Level 3 from: Thursday 7 to Friday 8 May: 5.15pm-8.15pm only During these times access to the Medical Library will be through the Blackburn building. Follow the signs from the main entrance of Blackburn up to level 4, then across the pedestrian bridge to Level 3 of the Bosch building. Back to Top |
April
Due to major electrical work the Medical Library will be closed on Sunday 3 May. The Medical Library will re-open on Monday 4 May. Reserve items can be borrowed after 3pm on Saturday 2 May and returned before 9am on Monday 4 May. The after-hours return chute will be accessible on Sunday 3 May. Books can be renewed online via MyLibrary We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
19 April - Please note: This event is now fully bookedPoems Old and New: Les Murray and Judith Beveridge21 April 2009 This is the second year that Les Murray has held a poetry reading in Fisher Library since he was appointed as a visiting Professor to the University of Sydney in 2008. This year he will be joined by Judith Beveridge, poet, editor and teacher of poetry writing at the University of Sydney. It is wonderful to have two such fine poets contributing to the cultural life of the University. Les Murray will read from his collection of poetry - something old and something new. Judith Beveridge will read from her forthcoming collection and also some of her older poems. Time: 2:00pm |
March
20 March: Library exhibitions Rare Books and Special CollectionsIt's only natural: ecology in Australia Windeyer Exhibition Exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus This exhibition comprises illustrations from a limited edition facsimile of the codex which was published in 12 volumes by Giunti-Barbera, Firenze in 1973. It was acquired by Fisher Library in 1974 and is held in Rare Books and Special Collections (RB 5473.1 Folio). Visit during the Fisher Library opening hours. Staff exhibitionArtists in the Library
Access to the Medical Library via the Bosch building stairs is available as per normal. If you are a disabled student and require access to Library resources on Saturday please contact the Medical Library on 9351 2413. |
February
The library's website facelift makes it better aligned with the university’s look and feel and global identity.
Due to continuing building works the new Law Library will now open on Monday 16 February 2009 at 9.00am. The collections are now located in the new library and we can provide access to law materials, by request, from Monday 9 February until Friday 13 February from 10am to 4pm. Please contact the Law Library on 9351 0360 to arrange for the delivery of the items to the Fisher Library. We apologise for the inconvenience and look forward to welcoming you to the University of Sydney Freehills Law Library. |
January 2009
| 27 January: Camden Library Reopening Tuesday, 27th January 2009 The Camden Library will reopen at 9 am on Tuesday, 27th January. Please enter and exit using the rear entrance. The construction work to improve accessibility is continuing so please watch your step.
22 January: Medical Library Closure Friday 30th of January 3pm - 5pm Due to an upgrade of the main Electrical Switchboard in the Medical Library, the Library will be closed from 3pm on Friday 30 January 2009 and will re-open at 9am on Monday 2nd February. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact staff at the Burkitt-Ford Library on 9351 4364 if you require assistance or resources
22 January: The Web fine payments service is currently down. We apologise for any inconvenience This service is currently unavailable. Fines can be paid in person at the Loan Enquiries Desk, Level 3, Fisher Library or the Cumberland Campus during office hours. You can pay with credit card, debit card and EFTPOS, Monitor photocopy card, cheque or money order. No cash payments will be accepted. Cash value can be encoded in the photocopying room at Level 2, Fisher Library, using a photocopy card or most other types of magnetic stripe card, e.g. Medicare card. Cumberland Campus Fines can be paid in person at the Cumberland campus: Cashiers, 1st Floor, Administration Building, Faculty of Health Sciences or POS debit through Monitor photocopy card at the Health Sciences Library. We apologise for the inconvenience.
14 January: Camden Library Closure for Building Works
8 January: Law library moving to new location and temporary closure announcement |
December 2008
15 December: Medical Book of the Month
12 December to 15 February: Genji - The world of the Shining Prince |
November 2008
| 28 November: New audio resource from the ABC
Amp (Australian Music Presented) is an online collection of audio resources drawn from the ABC's vast archive of music recordings. It is produced by Stephen Adams, Australian Music Unit, ABC Classic FM. Through the efforts of this Unit, increasing numbers of recordings, both old and new, will be made available. The first release includes works by composers on the academic staff of the Arts/Music Unit at the University of Sydney: Professor Anne Boyd and Matthew Hindson.
25 November: The photography of Professor John Smith 1855-80
21 November: Music Library (Seymour Centre) closing after business on Friday 12 Dec 2008 The majority of the collection is going to Fisher Library so as to be available for Arts/Music students.
4 November: Free 12 months membership for new graduates To take advantage of these services library membership is required. Students completing their studies in semester two 2008 and all future graduates are entitled to 12 months of alumni Library membership at no cost. To take advantage of this free membership you need to apply for your membership within the first year after you have completed your studies. Second year and older alumni enjoy Library membership at the reduced rate of $80 (incl. GST) per year. Information on how to obtain membership is here.
1 November: Catch up on the latest Library news in the current issue of Discover |


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