Visual Arts - Information Skills Classes at Sydney College of the Arts Library
Classes Available
- Introduction to the SCA Library
- Researching the Visual Arts
- Researching Art Images
- Art Index - New version
- Endnote for Visual Arts
Register Online for all classes here
Introduction to the SCA Library
This practical class is designed for visual arts students to learn how to locate books, journals and information about using the library. It also includes a physical tour. This class is particularly useful for 1st year or undergraduate students.
Extra classes will be scheduled if needed.
| Day & Date | Time | Location |
| To be Advised | TBA | SCA Library |
| To be Advised | TBA | SCA Library |
Researching the Visual Arts
This session provides information on how to get started with research for visual arts topics. It includes:
- Identifying the concepts, ideas and themes that make up your topic
- Selecting and searching appropriate databases to find information on your topic
- Evaluating web resources for your topic
| Day & Date | Time | Location |
| To be Advised | TBA | SCA Library |
| To be Advised | TBA | SCA Library |
Extra classes can be scheduled.
No time for a class?
Ask a Librarian to make an Appointment for a Research Consultation at SCA Library.
Researching Art Images
This practical class is designed for visual arts students to learn how to find and manage images using databases such as ARTstor. Analysing images will also be discussed.
| Day & Date | Time | Location |
| To be Advised | TBA | SCA Library |
Extra classes can be scheduled.
No time for a class?
Ask a Librarian to make an Appointment for a Research Consultation at SCA Library.
Art Index - New version
Art Index has changed! Art Index is a core index for finding articles and image reproductions in visual arts journals. Learn how to use the new version and some of its basic features with this practical lunch time drop-in session.
| Day & Date | Time | Location |
| To be Advised | TBA | SCA Library |
| To be Advised | TBA | SCA Library |
| To be Advised | TBA | SCA Library |
No scheduled classes available?
Ask a Librarian to make an Appointment for a Research Consultation at SCA Library.
EndNote for Visual Arts
EndNote is a program that allows you to organise references, format citations and build bibliographies. We offer two basic sessions designed for beginners (60 mins each class).
EndNote 1.
- Introduction to EndNote
- Setting up a library and creating references
- Importing references into EndNote
- Inserting images into EndNote
EndNote 2.
- Using EndNote with WORD
- Formatting footnotes using EndNote
- Creating bibliographies using EndNote
| Day & Date | Time | Location |
| EN 1. - Wednesday 2 December | 11:00 - 12:00 noon | SCA Library |
| EN 2. - Wednesday 2 December | 12:30 - 1:30pm | SCA Library |
| EN 1. - | TBA | SCA Library |
| EN 2. - | TBA | SCA Library |
Please Register online for BOTH classes separately.
EndNote Support Links
- USyd Library: EndNote Library Guide & Tutorials
- EndNote website: EndNote X2 Basics video:
- EndNote website: Getting Started using EndNote X2 for PC & MAC
- EndNote website: EndNote and MAC Word Processor Compatibility
- EndNote website FAQs: EndNote on a MAC with Word
- Chicago referencing style: Chicago Manual of Style Online
- Ask a Librarian to make an Appointment for an EndNote Consultation at SCA Library
Register Online for all classes here
Contact SCA Library for more information on classes or to request extra classes:
Chris Van Eijk
SCA Faculty Liaison Librarian
Phone: (02) 935 11037
Fax: (02) 935 11043
Jen Hayes
College Librarian
Phone: (02) 935 11038
Fax: (02) 935 11043
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