30 June: Burkitt-Ford and Medical Libraries’ Print Serial Review. (Feedback needed by Friday 17th July 2009)

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:

1. Current subscription and high demand print serial titles, from the Burkitt-Ford Library, relocated to the Medical Library.
2. Serial titles available in an e-version but without archival access and/or images of the required standard relocated to Storage.
3. Serial titles that are a duplicate of a title already held in a University Library location (including Storage) will be de-selected.
4. Serial titles that are available in an archival quality digital e-version with required standard images will be de-selected
5. Short serial runs and/or titles with incomplete holdings or needing repair and not relevant to current learning, teaching and research will be de-selected.

Library staff have created the following lists of serial tittles for consideration by clients of the Medical and Burkitt-Ford Libraries:

1. Titles to be relocated from the Burkitt-Ford Library to the Medical Library (89 KB PDF)
2. Titles to be relocated from the Burkitt-Ford Library to Storage (453 KB PDF)
3. Titles from the Burkitt-Ford Library to be de-selected (238 KB PDF)
4. Titles from the Medical Library to be relocated to the Storage Library (227 KB PDF)
5. Titles from the Medical Library to be de-selected (111 KB PDF)

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.

26 June: Badham library closed on Saturday 27 June 2009

Due to unforseen circumstances Badham library will be closed on Saturday 27th June 2009.
The Scitech library and the Fisher libraries will both be open from 9am - 5pm.

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience this closure has caused.

15 June: Australian Composers Online

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.
Click the Limit/Sort Search button at the top of the screen to search for specific composers or works.

Terms & conditions of use.

12 June: Co-op vouchers for your opinions

(Please note: The full number of participants needed have been reached )

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:
First name:
Stage of study (eg. 1st yr, 2nd yr):
Degree status (undergrad, postgrad (coursework), or postgrad (research)):
Is English your Second Language? Yes/No
Are you an international student? Yes/No

Students from all different backgrounds are required.

For more information, please contact:
Southnary Tan
Project Coordinator, iResearch: information skills for life
Library Administration, Level 5
Fisher Library F03
Phone: +61 2 9351 3508
Mobile: 0423 291 289
Fax: +61 2 9351 7765
Email: s.tan@library.usyd.edu.au

29 May: Library Exhibitions

Freehills Law Library

Out of the Dust: Life in Afghanistan
29 May to 26 June

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.
Library Level, Law School Building, Eastern Avenue, Camperdown Campus
Web: Law Library map location and opening hours

Fisher Library

Speaking Volumes - the Three Decker Novel
Until 30 November

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.
Rare Books and Special Collections
Level 2, Fisher Library
Web: Rare Books and Special Collections

The Heart of Medicine - Portraits by Simon Fieldhouse
6 June to 31 July

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.
Level 2 corridor, Fisher Library
Web: Rare Books and Special Collections

28 May: Problems with Library web fine payments

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.

25 May: Health Sciences library closed on 25 May

Due to a power interruption, the Health Sciences library is closed on the 25th May 2009.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

15 May: Access to the Medical Library,  weekends of the 16-17 May, 23-24 May

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:

Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th of May: All day
Saturday 23rd - Sunday 24th of May: All day

On these days, 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.

15 May: Library notices for students going to the new student email from 12 May 2009

14 May: Client Satisfaction Survey 2008 results

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.

7 May: Access to the Medical Library 7-10 May

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
Saturday 9 May: All day
Sunday 10 May: All day

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.

23 April: Medical Library Closed on Sunday 3 May

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 booked

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
Location: Conference Room, Level 3 Fisher Library
Cost: Free
Email: rsvp@library.usyd.edu.au

Rare Books and Special Collections

It's only natural: ecology in Australia
Level 2, Fisher Library
Inspired by illustrations of creatures from new worlds, natural history texts have fired imaginations for hundreds of years. The exhibition It's only natural uses the University of Sydney's Rare Books and Special Collections to track the emergence of ecology as a scientific discipline from its foundations in natural history. Extended opening hours until 30 April: Mon to Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm.

Windeyer Exhibition
Level 2 corridor, Fisher Library
An exhibition of some of the items from the legal collection of W.J.V.Windeyer, a notable graduate of the University and author of several well known legal texts. The collection was recently presented to the University by the members of his family. Visit during the Fisher Library opening hours.

Exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus
Level 3, Fisher Library
Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus is a collection of notes, jottings, designs, engineering projects and draughts, mostly of machines, ballistic devices, and geometrical analyses, spanning the years 1478 to 1519. The codex, compiled originally in the late 16th century, was later partially dispersed, and gathered together again in the 1960s, and in this current form is held at the Biblioteca Ambrosiana in Milan, although many of the original manuscripts are still held in various collections throughout the world.

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 exhibition

Artists in the Library
Level 2 corridor, Fisher Library

Photo: Scott Banner

This exhibition showcases the creativity of some of the artists and photographers working in the Library. Visit during the Fisher Library opening hours.

9 March: O-Week prize winners

  
Cyd Marian Quintans (left) and Yin Cao were happy to receive their iPod Nano prize.

Drew Ridikas also won an iPod Nano, and winners of the $20 iTune vouchers were Ann Bettis, Tara McCarthy, Sally Wajon, Robert Reid, Emily Tubb and Ben Nguyen.

5 March: No access to Medical Library from Blackburn building Saturday 7th March 2009

Due to construction work there will be no access to the Medical Library on Level 3 of the Bosch building from Level 4 of the Blackburn Building this Saturday the 7th March.

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.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

25-27 February: The Library welcomes new and returning students!

Celebrate O-Week and enter our online quiz for a chance to win one of three 8GB iPod Nanos.



Answer our quick quiz and be in the running to win an iPod Nano and don't forget to visit the Library O-Week stall on 25 and 26 February for more chances to win a prize. We are located on Eastern Avenue close to Fisher Library - stall number 256.

Enter the quiz here
Entries close daily at midnight 25-27 February. The competition is open to University of Sydney students only.

Good luck and enjoy the year ahead!

20 February: The University of Sydney Library website has received a facelift

The library's website facelift makes it better aligned with the university’s look and feel and global identity.
In addition to the facelift and after consultation with the sites visitors, we have revamped the Front Page to improve access to many of our services.

11 February: New Law Library - opening postponed to Monday 16 February 2009

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.

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. 

The after-hours book return chute will not be accessible until further notice.   Books can be renewed online via MyLibrary or returned to the Camden Library during the opening hours of 9 - 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Please contact the Camden Library staff on 935 11627 or Karen Black on 0401 670 597 if you require further information or assistance.  

Thankyou for your support and patience during this time.   

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
Due to building works to improve access to Camden Library, the Library will be closed from 5.00pm on Wednesday 14 January 2009 and will re-open on Tuesday 27th January.  We apologise for the late notice and for any inconvenience this may cause.

The after-hours book return chute will not be accessible during this time.   Books can be renewed online via MyLibrary or returned to the Camden Properties Office (C05) between 9am-4.30pm.

Please contact staff at the Badham Library on 935 18168 or after Monday 19th January Karen Black on 0401 670 597 if you require assistance or resources.

8 January: Law library moving to new location and temporary closure announcement
The Law library is in the process of moving to its new location at Camperdown campus, therefore, it will be closing at 6pm Friday 23 January (loans and returns ceasing 5:45pm) and re-opening 9am Monday 9 February. These dates may change as the move progresses.

15 December: Medical Book of the Month
Rare Books and Special Collections, Level 2, Fisher Library


Nicolaes Tulp (1593-1674)
Observationes Medicae (1716)

Tulp was a Dutch physician who discovered the ileo-caecal valve and who wrote extensively about his medical experience and philosophy of medical practice. His most important book, Observationes Medicae, gives minute descriptions of 231 cases of diseases and death, many considered unusual such as migraine, beri-beri and the metabolic syndrome.

Visit the Rare Books and Special Collections website

12 December to 15 February: Genji - The world of the Shining Prince
Art Gallery of NSW


Muromachi Genji kocho no maki 1864, Artist: Utagawa Kunisada

12 volumes of rare Japanese books from the Library's East Asian Collection are on display in the Art Gallery of New South Wales as part of the exhibition Genji - The world of the Shining Prince to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the famous Japanese romance novel The Tale of Genji. Written in the early 11th century by a lady of court, Murasaki Shikibu, the story tells the life and loves of a prince known by his family name as "The Shining Genji".

The books from the Library's collection were produced from 1832 to 1864 in Japan in traditional string-bound format. They feature illustrations drawn by artists such as Utagawa Kunisada, Ichiyusai Kuniyoshi and Ichiyosai Toyokuni. Woodblock prints, paintings, screens, ukiyo-e prints and manga comics also feature in the exhibition.

Visit the Art Gallery of NSW website for more information
http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/current/genji

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.
The planned expansion of the collection will embrace more genres and rare works which have so far been difficult or near-impossible to access. As such, one of the key strengths of amp will be the inclusion of composers and musicians whose works have been poorly represented on commercial discs. This will create an invaluable resource.

26 November: It's only natural: ecology in Australia
Rare Books and Special Collections, Level 2, Fisher Library. Until 30 April 2009.



Inspired by illustrations of creatures from new worlds, natural history texts have fired imaginations for hundreds of years. The exhibition It's only natural uses the University of Sydney's Rare Books and Special Collections to track the emergence of ecology as a scientific discipline from its foundations in natural history.

25 November: The photography of Professor John Smith 1855-80
Level 2, Fisher Library. Until 28 February 2009



Smith was Foundation Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in 1856. He was also an early Australian photographer and one of his lasting memorials to the University is an extensive collection of historic photographs of the University and Sydney surrounds. This exhibition shows his broad reaching interest in photographic technique and subject and beautifully document Smith's view of mid 19th century social life, architecture and our colonial landscape.

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