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Guide for new users of the library

Library 101: a guide to getting started with the library

STUDENT IT HELP

IT support is available from the IT Help Desk and the Library.

IT Help Desk online: Student Job Log

Phone: 9286 9465
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (excluding public holidays)

Locations:
Box Hill: Building B4,.101
City/CAE: C1.410
Lilydale Lakeside: L3.G05

They can help with:

  • general IT enquiries
  • student email accounts
  • log in problems
  • Wi-Fi connections

Library help

Library staff are available to assist with:

  • logging onto library computers
  • printing
  • photocopying and scanning
  • adding credit to your student card
  • logging onto the wireless network
  • accessing library databases

PRINTING & COPYING

Printing, copying and scanning is free.  Credit is automatically added to your student account.  Please contact Library staff if you need more credit.

Services available at each Library.

  • Black and white printing
  • Black and white photocopying
  • Colour printing
  • Colour photocopying
  • Auto-feed tray (simplifies copying multiple page documents through the photocopier)
  • A4 and A3 sizes
  • Single and double sided options

You can also:

  • scan to USB or email 
  • print from your own device  - choose the printing option under StudentHub

 

COPYRIGHT

What print material and images can students copy for study purposes?

You may copy for your study:
• one chapter of a book, or 10% of the pages (10% of the words if the work is in electronic form)
• one article from a journal or newspaper (more if the articles are for the same assignment, or are on the same subject matter in a special edition)
• 15 pages from an anthology (for example: a collection of short stories)
• all of an artistic work, for example: a diagram or photo including images off the internet (when not available for separate purchase)
• 10% of a sheet music piece or play

Remember to always reference your material.

COMPUTERS & WI-FI

PCs

Student PCs are available at all libraries.

You can use the Library computers for access to the Internet (including email) and course-related software.

There are two iMacs in the Nelson study area.

Log on to Library PCs with your SrudentWeb login.

Please note: The student computers do not automatically save copies of your work. Make sure you save your work regularly.
 

Wi-Fi

Wireless internet access is available for your laptops, phones, and other devices.

Information about connecting is available at the Library,or can be found on the WiFi page on StudentWeb.