Staff Services at Ultimo College Library

Information coaching and search service

Information specialists are available to assist you in locating information relevant to your subject area. We also provide a specialist information request service.

Teacher liaison

You choose resources and have a say in what services you need in the library. A teacher liaison librarian is available for your subject area. Please contact the Information Desk on 9217 3317 for details.

Educational Alert Service Information (EASI)

Educational Alert Service Information (EASI) is a weekly newsletter with all the latest educational news affecting TAFE from both local and international sources.

To subscribe to this service and receive EASI in pdf, send an email to sarah.wilson (AT) tafensw.edu.au. You can also view EASI on the Sydney Institute Intranet (SydNet).

Wireless lounge

The wireless lounge gives teachers an option to be able to work away from their desk and to collaborate with fellow staff in a relaxed atmosphere. The wireless lounge is located in room DG40 on the ground level of the library (LearnSpace). The lounge can be used by staff for accessing the Internet and Intranet using a wireless enabled laptop or personal digital assistant. For further information please contact Library staff.

Seminar rooms (staff bookings only)

Library seminar rooms may be reserved in advance by Sydney Institute staff. Telephone (02) 9217 3317 or go to the Information Desk on Level 1 to make a booking.

Equipment	DG.45	DG.52*	DG.53	DG.60	D1.14	D1.18	D2.14	D2.29
DVD Player			Yes				Yes	Yes
Overhead Projector	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Whiteboard		Yes			Yes	Yes
Electronic Whiteboard	Yes			Yes			Yes	Yes
Slide Projector						Yes		Yes
TV/Video Player			Yes	Yes			Yes	Yes
Video Camera			Yes				Yes	Yes
Seating	35	16	50	25	20	15	35	35

*DG52: Ultimo College Library has a room with 15 computers connected to the Internet, which is available for teaching and learning support. Teachers may make bookings for the current week (short notice bookings) by phoning 9217-3356.

Equipment loan service

The Equipment Loan Service is a collection of laptop computers, litepros and information resource kits which include hardware and software for the development of web 2.0 resources. This equipment is available for loan from Ultimo College Library for all Ultimo staff. The equipment is to be used for work related purposes on and off campus.

Equipment available from ID1 – for staff use only

4 x Data/Video Projectors (Litepro)
4 x Laptop Computers
4 x Extension cords
4 x Powerboards

Laptop Software

Microsoft Windows XP
Microsoft Office 2003 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0
Real Player 10
Norton Anti-Virus
Internet Explorer 6.0

Battery Recharge

When using the laptop it is recommended that the main power be used rather than the battery as the battery may not be charged.
To use battery power the battery requires recharging to approximately 3 hours.

Network

Campus network enable.
If you use this laptop off campus or as a standalone (i.e. not connected to the College Network), you will need to create a user profile at Ultimo College. This is done by logging on to the Network in the usual way – Use you User id and current password.

Eligible Users

All current staff of Ultimo College for work related purposes.
Equipment is not for loan to students.
Staff need to present their TAFEcard or blue Staff Library card at Information Desk on Level one.

Loan Period

All equipment available for 24 hour loan. Please pickup 30 minutes prior to use, and return directly after use.
Overnight loans will be considered on a case by case basis.
If equipment is borrowed for more than 24 hours, then It has to be approved by a senior Librarian, or the librarian on ID1.
If equipment is kept overnight, then the borrower is responsible for securing the item/s.
Equipment borrowed overnight needs to be returned by 10 am the following day.
Only one booking per piece or a set of equipment can be made per day.
Any additional equipment can be borrowed (for example a powerboard)

Reservations

Telephone 9217 3317(ID1) to make an equipment reservation.
Reservations can be made 4 weeks in advance.

Hours

Equipment is available for loan and return during library opening hours (Mon – Thu 9:00 am – 8:30 pm; Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; Sat 12:00 am – 4:00 pm)
The last available time for equipment pick up is 30 minutes prior to library closure. If the borrower can’t get it back before the library closes, it is their responsibility to secure it overnight and return it the next day.

Note: If the equipment is lost or damaged the Customer Services Librarian and the IT Services Librarian will be referring to the TAFE NSW Gazette No. 93.18.G2 "Policy – Equipment – Use of"

Specialist workshops for staff

Hidden web workshops: Find authoritative information from the Internet not easily found via popular search engines.
Online database workshops: Learn the best strategies to get the most out of our extensive collection of full text electronic subscription databases.
Copyright Basics workshops: These workshops are designed to give teaching staff an introduction to the basics of copyright and intellectual property. These workshops are run in conjunction with Sydney Institute Learning and Innovation.