- Visual Arts - Information Skills Classes at Sydney College of the Arts Library
Classes Available
- Introduction to the SCA Library
- Researching the Visual Arts
- Endnote for Visual Arts
- Lunchtime Drop-In sessions
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.
No time for a class? See our Introduction to the SCA Library
| Day & Date | Time | Location |
| 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 |
Extra classes can be scheduled.
No time for a class? Try the Library's Research Plan Checklist.
Or, 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 2. - Thursday 11th Sept | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | SCA Library |
| EN 1. - Wednesday 1st Oct | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | SCA Library |
| EN 2. - Thursday 2nd Oct | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | SCA Library |
| EN 1. - Wednesday 15th Oct | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | SCA Library |
| EN 2. - Wednesday 22nd Oct | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | SCA Library |
Extra classes can be scheduled.
EndNote Support Links
- Library EndNote Tutorial
- Library EndNote Handout (Fisher Library)
- SCA Library Chicago 15th A Citation Style guide
- EndNote FAQ web pages for using EndNote on a MAC with Word
- EndNote web pages for EndNote and MAC Word Processor Compatibility
- Ask a Librarian to make an Appointment for an EndNote Consultation at SCA Library
Lunchtime Drop-In sessions
These are practical drop-in sessions during lunchtimes designed for all visual arts students at all levels to learn how to use the Library's information resources.
Finding Journal Articles using Art Index, ArtBibliographies Modern and Design & Applied Arts Index
| Day & Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday 27th August - Class Cancelled | TBA | SCA Library |
Finding Art Images
| Day & Date | Time | Location |
| Wednesday 10th Sept | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | SCA Library |
You can also browse Art Image Collections as a starting point for finding visual art images.
No time for a class? Ask a Librarian to make an Appointment for a Research Consultation at SCA Library.
Contact SCA Library to book classes or to request extra classes:
Jen Hayes
College Librarian
Phone: (02) 935 11038
Fax: (02) 935 11043
Chris Van Eijk
SCA Faculty Liaison Librarian
Phone: (02) 935 11037
Fax: (02) 935 11043
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