Information Services & Subject Librarian Services

Staff at the Tai Tokerau Library offer a range of information and instructional services, including

Subject Librarian Services
Research consultations and other services for staff and students are available between 8am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Quick reference
Tours and tutorials
Services for Faculty of Education flexible learning students
Displays and promotions

Bernd Martin

Library and IC Client Service Consultant

Ext 47013

b.martin@auckland.ac.nz

Jennie Pita
Library Assistant
Ext. 47013
j.pita@auckland.ac.nz

Contact Cherie Tautolo

• Research consultations
  Individual consultations to assist with designing search strategies, identifying appropriate databases for a topic; effective access and use of print and electronic resources and guidance in management of citations with Endnote.
• Current awareness
  Assistance with creating automatic updates so you receive regular updates of new citations for on-going research interests
• Course-related tutorials
  Planning and delivery of workshops and tutorials on particular topics to meet the needs of specific groups of students
• Web resources pages
  Assistance with developing pages of links to information sources related to specific courses, including electronic and Internet resources
• Collection management
  We encourage you to recommend purchase of resources for the Library’s collections and we can assist with identifying resources to ensure the collections fully support your teaching and research.
  
  You can recommend a purchase electronically.
  
  
• Course revision and development
  Advice on library and information aspects of developing new or revising existing courses.

If you need in-depth assistance we may ask you to schedule a time for a consultation with a member of staff.

Ask a Librarian - an electronic information service allowing you to make an online request for assistance.

We provide tours and tutorials, particularly at the beginning of semesters but throughout the academic year.

Courses include:

Tours
A tour of the Tai Tokerau Library and overview of services and how to use them.

Catalogue tutorials
In addition to the best methods of searching for resources, the hands-on tutorials cover how to request resources currently in use and access your library record to renew items.

The University of Auckland Library website
An introduction to the University of Auckland Library website which provides access to a wide range of library services, databases, electronic resources and selected internet resources.

Database tutorials
Hands-on instruction in searching databases for articles on specific topics, including designing search strategies, selecting appropriate databases, managing search results and locating articles.

Endnote tutorials
Hands-on instruction in the use of Endnote software to create databases of references or citations and generate bibliographies.

View information about Endnote on The University of Auckland Library website.

View lists of new resources added to the Epsom and Tai Tokerau Libraries.

New periodicals
Latest issues of periodicals are displayed to the left of main door as you enter.

Themed displays
Resources from the collections on topical issues, particular aspects of instruction, particular authors or elements of the school curriculum are displayed. In most instances these resources are available to be borrowed.

Website of the week
Details of websites relating to aspects of the Faculty’s teaching and research are displayed in the library.

Suggestions for displays and promotions are welcomed.