About Us
The Library Resource Centre provides information, resources and services to students and staff of Great Southern TAFE in support of the educational programs offered by the College.
The Library also supports the professional development requirements of College staff.
The general public is welcome to use the Library’s collection for reference purposes.
Opening hours
The Library is open throughout the year, with the exception of the Christmas/New Year College shut-down period, and public holidays.
Opening hours are as follows:
Term: Monday – Friday: 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Vacation: Monday – Friday: 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Services for Students
Contacts
Great Southern TAFE Library :
Telephone: 98928860
Email: lrc@gstafe.wa.edu.au
Librarians:
Stephanie Lindesay
Telephone: 98928861
Email: Stephanie.Lindesay@gstafe.wa.edu.au
Barbara Watson
Telephone: 98928861
Email: Barbara.Watson@gstafe.wa.edu.au
Library Technicians:
Paul Metcalfe
Telephone: 98928863
Email: Paul.Metcalfe@gstafe.wa.edu.au
Services for Students
Online catalogue
The Online Public Access Catalogue allows fast electronic searching of resources held at Great Southern TAFE, as well as of those resources held in all other TAFE colleges in Western Australia.
The catalogue can be accessed via the Internet at http://voyager.gstafe.wa.edu.au
Resources
An extensive collection of learning resources is available for loan, including books, journals, newspapers, videos and DVD’s, kits, maps, art prints, audio CD’s and computer software.
Most resources are held in the Library Resource Centre of the Albany campus, but collections are also located in the following departments of this campus:
Art, Adult Literacy, Aboriginal Studies, Child Care, Human Services, Foreign Languages, Nursing, and Trades.
Collections also exist at the college’s three main regional centres – Katanning, Mt Barker and Denmark.
Resources held in all of the above locations are included in the Library’s on-line catalogue.
A/V equipment
Still cameras, video cameras and audio recorders and CD players can be borrowed, subject to lecturer authorisation.
Online journals
General OneFile is a database of over 6000 full-text journals accessible via the Internet, or, for students with a Library card, via the Internet.
Interlibrary loans
Books, journal articles, and audio-visual resources can be obtained from libraries and other relevant organisations throughout Australia.
Reciprocal borrowing rights
Great Southern TAFE students are entitled to borrow resources from other TAFE college libraries in Western Australia, and from Murdoch and Edith Cowan University libraries.
Students wishing to borrow directly from these libraries need to obtain a reciprocal borrower’s card from the GSTAFE Library. This card, together with the student’s enrolment form, must be presented before borrowing rights are accorded.
Loans
Students are entitled to borrow a total of 6 items at any one time. Most resources can be borrowed for a period of 3 weeks; a different loan period applies to resources which are in high demand.
Items on loan may be renewed once, either over the phone, on-line via the Library catalogue, or at the Library.
Reservations
Students can reserve items on loan either directly by accessing the online catalogue, or by asking a member of the Library staff to place a hold on the required item. Students are contacted when the resource becomes available.
Computer facilities
Pentium computers with CD-ROM drives and a range of software including Windows XP and Office 2003 are available for student use. The computers provide access to the Internet, on-line databases and email. Printers and scanners are also available.
Photocopying
A photocopier is available for student use at 10c per A4 copy. The copier is coin-operated, and a change machine is also available.
Study facilities
Study carrels, discussion tables and lounge chairs are all available at the Library.
The sound-proofed Group Study Room is also available for use by students, particularly for group discussions or for the use of Audio-visual resources. DVD and video players are available in this room.
Height-adjustable desks are available at the catalogues, computers, private study tables, and in the Computer Laboratory.
Zoomtext print enlarging software is available.
How to enroll
All students enrolled at Great Southern TAFE are eligible to join the Library Resource Centre.
Students must bring their enrolment form endorsed with the fee receipt to the Issue Desk at the Library where they will be issued with a Library card. This card will allow students remote access to General OneFile. It will also allow students to renew, and to place reservations on, resources on loan.
Services for Staff
Online catalogue
The Online Public Access Catalogue allows fast electronic searching of resources held at Great Southern TAFE, as well as of those resources held in all other TAFE colleges in Western Australia.
The catalogue can be accessed from staff computers with a LAN connection, as well as via the Internet at http://voyager.gstafe.wa.edu.au
Resources
An extensive collection of learning resources is available for loan, including books, journals,
newspapers, videos and DVD’s, kits, maps, art prints, audio CD’s and computer software.
Most resources are held in the Library Resource Centre of the Albany campus, but collections are also located in the following departments of this campus:
Art, Adult Literacy, Aboriginal Studies, Child Care, Human Services, Foreign Languages, Nursing, and Trades.
Collections also exist at the college’s three main regional centres – Katanning, Mt Barker and Denmark.
Resources held in all of the above locations are included in the Library’s on-line catalogue.
A/V equipment
The following equipment items are available for loan to staff:
- still cameras, video cameras and audio recorders and CD players; lecturers can also authorize use of these items by their students;
- overhead projectors, data projector, video and DVD players.
Online journals
General OneFile is a database of over 6000 full-text journals accessible via the Intranet, or, for staff and students with a Library card, via the Internet.
Interlibrary loans
Books, journal articles, and audio-visual resources can be obtained from libraries and other relevant organisations throughout Australia. Loans from some agencies may incur charges.
Loans
There is no restriction on the number of staff loans. However, limits will be applied if the number of loans requested is likely to disadvantage other college students and staff.
Most resources can be borrowed for a period of 3 weeks; a different loan period applies to resources which are in high demand.
Items on loan may be renewed once, either over the phone, on-line via the Library catalogue, or at the Library.
Reservations
Items on loan can be reserved either directly by accessing the online catalogue, or by asking a member of the Library staff to place a hold on the required item. Staff are contacted when the resource becomes available.
Computer facilities
Pentium computers with CD-ROM drives and a range of software including Windows XP and Office 2003 are available for student use. The computers provide access to the Internet, on-line databases and email. Printers and scanners are also available.
In addition to the above, a Computer Laboratory is available to lecturers requiring a classroom with computer facilities. This room has 17 computers with Internet connection, printer, scanner, a multi-media projector, and seating for up to 20 students.
Bookings for this facility can be made by contacting Library staff.
Photocopying
A photocopier is available for student use at 10c per A4 copy. The copier is coin-operated, and a change machine is also available.
Staff can by-pass the coin-operation method by requesting a key at the Issue Counter. Copies made are recorded in a photocopying record book and charged to the relevant department.
Use of the photocopier is primarily for students. Staff can make small amounts of photocopying on this machine, but multiple copies are to be done on departmental copiers, or through the college copying service.
Lecturers can authorize the use of the copier key by students. Authorisation slips are available in all college departments, or at the Library. Copies must be recorded and will be charged to the relevant department.
Closed Reserve
Lecturers can request that specific resources be placed on Closed Reserve for their students.
Journal articles and lecturers’ personal resources can be placed in this separate Collection. Selected books, videos and DVD’s which are in high demand can also be given a restricted loan status.
Bibliographies
Lists of selected library resources in any given subject area can be prepared for distribution to students at a lecturer’s request.
Bookmarks
Bookmarks are available for distribution to students. These list GSTAFE Library’s shelf locations by Dewey number, journals subscribed to, and a selection of relevant web addresses, for any given subject.
Journal circulation service
The most recent copy of journals purchased by the Library in support of educational programs is made available to staff before being placed in the library. A list of journals available for circulation can be obtained from the Library. Staff can only request circulation of journals relevant to their professional area.
This service is also available to regional staff.
Audio-visual services
Under a special scheme with Screenrights, the College can legally record any TV or radio broadcasts required in support of teaching programs. Staff can subscribe to the weekly online Enhance TV service to receive a complete program of forthcoming transmissions. This service
also provides online study guides. For information about this service contact the Library Technician on 98928860.
Staff can also engage the services of Library Technician Lauchlan Gillett on 98928864
for:
- DVD production
- Digital photography
- Audio-visual support and equipment maintenance
Information literacy programs
Library orientations for students are conducted at the beginning of each semester. These comprise:
- Library tours
- instruction in the use of the online catalogue – WebVoyage
- Internet classes at varying levels
- instruction in the use of the journal online database – InfoTrac OneFile
Self-paced instruction sheets are also available.
Library staff are also available to conduct personal sessions for staff in the use of the above.
Study and classroom facilities
Study carrels, discussion tables and lounge chairs are all available in the open public area of the Library.
The sound-proofed Group Study Room is available for use by students, particularly for group discussions or for the use of Audio-visual resources. DVD and video players are available in this room.
The Group Study Room is also regularly booked throughout the year by staff for their classes. Only lecturers requiring the regular use of library resources and facilities are eligible to book this room as a classroom.
Similarly, the Computer Laboratory (refer Computer facilities above) is also available for class bookings.
Height-adjustable desks are available at the catalogues, computers, private study tables, and in the Computer Laboratory.
Collection development and maintenance
The Library Resource Centre has a budget allocation for every broad subject area taught at the college. Lecturers are urged to participate in the selection of learning resources for their particular subject areas. Other staff are also encouraged to contribute to the selection of resources relevant to their professional information needs.
It is College policy that all resources purchased with departmental funds for location and use in departments must be sent to the Library for cataloguing and addition to the online catalogue.
This process prevents unnecessary duplication of resources, facilitates resource sharing, and assists proper resource management.
Regional assistance
Regional staff are encouraged to visit the Library Resource Centre to discuss their information and resource requirements. Personal demonstration of and assistance with the use of online facilities can also be arranged. Staff are encouraged to attend the special Library information sessions held in the regions.
Copyright
Special copyright provisions apply to educational institutions. The College operates under licenses from CAL> and Screenrights. For information and advice concerning copyright please contact Library staff.
Information on copyright is also available on the web from the Australian Copyright Council at http://www.copyright.org.au |