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Biology Image Library Trial

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

We have trial access to the Biology Image Library until 20th March. If we receive positive feedback the library will consider subscribing to this resource.

To access the Biology Image Library > search the Library Catalogue for the title “Biology Image Library”

The Biology Image Library is an online collection of images, movies, illustrations and animations across biology and biomedicine, for use in education and research. The subjects covered are:

Development Biology
Histology & Pathology
Immunology
Microbiology & Parasitology
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Neuroscience
Plant Biology

You can download as much material as you want for non-commercial purposes, such as for use in lectures or seminars. For more details, see our user’s agreement. Some images in the library are in the public domain and you are free to use this material as you wish. In other cases, the Biology Image Library may be able to sell you commercial use rights to an image or direct you to the copyright holder to obtain these rights. Please contact the Library for more information.

Please send feedback to: s.curlewis@library.uq.edu.au

EndNote Training

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Find out how to set up your own EndNote library, how to import records after searching databases or the library catalogue and use EndNote to write papers and bibliographies.

EndNote is a bibliographic software most suited for research and postgraduate academic output.

Gatton Library holds EndNote training immediately following its RAPID sessions. It is important you attend all the EndNote sessions in the order indicated to gain the most from the training.

Gatton EndNote Times

EndNote 1: 29th February, 2008 — 11am-1pm eZone 1
EndNote 2: 7th March, 2008 –12md-1pm eZone 1
EndNote 3: 14th March, 2008 — 12md-1pm eZone 1

Book online to attend (Booking to attend RAPID 1, 2, 3 will include a booking for the EndNote sessions).

Researchers & Postgraduates Information Discovery

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Postgraduate students are encouraged to come to RAPID (Researchers & Postgraduates Information Discovery) sessions in the Library. RAPID is a flexibly delivered information skills course developed by the UQ Library for postgraduates and researchers. More details about RAPID.

Gatton RAPID Sessions

RAPID 1: 29th February 2008 - 10am eZone 1
RAPID 2: 7th March 2008 - 10am eZone 1
RAPID 3: 14th March 2008 - 10am eZone 1

Library staff recommend you attend all three RAPID sessions as they are designed to develop your information seeking skills in a structured format.

Book online for these classes.

Save Time Searching

Friday, February 1st, 2008

Are you looking to develop your research skills? The Library is holding a variety of training sessions that will assist students to become familiar with finding information for their assignments. All students are welcome to attend these sessions.

Learn how to Save Time Searching at one of the following sessions:

    Getting started in the Library

      Thursday 28 February 2008 11am - 12md

    Finding information for your assignments

      Thursday 6 March 2008 11am - 12md

    Effective Internet searching

      Thursday 13 March 2008 11am - 12md

There is no need to book for these sessions. Just drop into eZone 1 on the lower level of the Gatton Library.

Welcome from Gatton Library Staff

Friday, February 1st, 2008

Gatton Library staff would like to welcome all new and returning students in 2008. We look forward to getting to know each of you during your course of study. Please drop into the Library and meet us. If you are studying externally you can contact us by email, phone or fax.

While studying at Gatton Campus the Library staff can assist you with finding information for your assignments and research, as well as providing access to information both in print and online. We provide both a postal and email service for delivery of requested articles and books.

Details for contacting the Gatton Library can be found on the Internet.