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Welcome to the Taylor Institution Library!

http://solo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/

SOLO: the library catalogue

Key features

Use your Single Sign On to sign in to SOLO in the top right-hand corner of the screen. This allows you to use all the functions of SOLO, including renewing your books and placing requests.

What’s on your reading list and how to find it

Books

Author(s) or editor(s)

Place of publication and publisher Book title

• Edition. Make sure you read the specified edition!

Publication date

Using SOLO to find books

Search using the book title. It’s sometimes useful to add the author’s surname too. Don’t enter the edition number here though Limit your search to your favourite library or to online only Printed book – click “Find & Request” to see which libraries hold the book and to find the shelfmark E-book – click “view online” to connect to the e-book

Book chapters

Chapter author(s)

Place of publication: publisher and pages numbers of chapter Chapter title

Publication date

Book editor and title

Using SOLO to find book chapters

Search using book title (you may also include the book editor). Do NOT search using chapter title or chapter author

Chapter author(s)

Chapter title Book editor & title

Location of the book Call number or shelfmark

The majority of books on your reading list for Western European languages will be in the Teaching Collection. Look out for the location Taylor Institution Library Teaching Collection Books. There are two main classification schemes in use in the Teaching Collection, so make a careful note of the Shelfmark / Call Number. Look out for shelfmark guides and layout plans in the library, or ask for help at the desk.

Shelfmarks and Locations in the Taylorian

Undergraduate Books for Modern Greek are kept in Room 10B, accessed via the Teaching

• Collection. Look out for the location Greek Reading Room (Room 10B) on SOLO.

Slavonic Undergraduate Books are kept in the North Basement, look out for the location Taylor Institution Library Basement Slavonic Undergraduate on SOLO. As with books in Western European languages, there are two classification schemes for Modern Greek and Slavonic undergraduate books: Library of Congress and an older classification system. Please ask for help at the desk if you’re not sure where to find your books!

Greek Shelfmarks Slavonic Shelfmarks

Old classification Old classification Library of Congress ‘LC’ Library of Congress ‘LC’

Journals

• Regular publications

(e.g. weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual)

• Made of articles by different

authors

• Examine specific topics in

detail

• Report on the most up to

date research and ideas

• “Peer reviewed” – articles

are selected by experts

• Many journals are available

as e-journals

Journal articles

Understanding journal references

Article author Article title Journal title Volume and Issue number Page numbers Publication date

Where to search for journals

SOLO “Oxford Collections” covers Oxford’s print and electronic journals SOLO “Articles and More” covers a very large selection of e-journal articles but not print journals. Although most journals are available online there are still some which are only available in print

Search SOLO “Articles & More” by article title and/or author Search SOLO “Oxford Collections” by journal title (not article title or author)

Alternatively…..

Search “Articles & More” by article title and/or author. Searching by article title is usually most effective

Searching using “Articles & More”

Articles -viewing your results

Online article – available from any device

Reading the article

Click on the link to connect to the article Clicking “View online” opens the “Find it @ Oxford” window listing one or databases that include the article.

Searching using “Oxford Collections”

Search SOLO “Oxford Collections” by journal title (not article title or author)

Viewing different versions of a journal

Printed journal E-journal with few restrictions – can be used from any computer/device Restricted E-journal – Bodleian Libraries’ computers only

Reading the article

Check the date coverage beneath each database and choose the database which covers the date of the article on your reading list Clicking “View online” opens the “Find it @ Oxford” window listing one or databases that include the journal.

Finding a printed journal article

The date coverage is given above the list of volumes Click “Find & Request” to see which libraries have the print journal

Requesting items from the Closed Stack (Stored Offsite)

If the volume/issue that you need is Stored Offsite you will need to order it to be delivered to the library. Click ‘Hold’ to place your request.

Choose the reading room from the drop-down list. Press the ‘Hold’ button to complete your request.

Placing a hold on a book on loan to another reader

Books on loan to other readers will have a due date in the Type/Status field Press Hold to make your reservation and follow the steps as for Closed Stack material. You’ll receive an email when the book is ready to collect at the Issue Desk.

Renewing your books

To see the books you have on loan and their due dates, go to My Account in the top right-hand corner of SOLO. Here you can renew your books online and keep track of the dates – handy for avoiding fines! You can also use My Account to keep track of any requests for Closed Stack material, or book reservations you’ve made.

Library Computers

Quick Search

• No login required
• Great for quick catalogue searches
• Restricted websites and no office software

Reader PC

• Office software + some specialist academic tools
• Log on with your Bodleian Libraries username and

password

– Username: Barcode number – Default password: your date

• f birth in the format 01DEC2000

– Change your password asap @ https://register.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/

• Do not save documents to Library computers – they are

regularly wiped. Instead save to USB.

WiFi

Bodleian Libraries

• Log on using “Bodleian Libraries”

username & password Eduroam (used across the University)

• Saves your login details so that you connect

automatically – no need to log on each time!

• To use it, you will need to set up a ‘remote access

(Eduroam/VPN)’ username and password

• Instructions on setting up a username and configuring

your device on “Library Assistant for Oxford Freshers” @ http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/assistant/computers

PCAS: Print, Copy & Scan

• Library copiers: print, photocopy and scan
• Log in with your Bodleian Libraries account

– Username: Barcode number – Password: Your date of birth in the format 01DEC2000 – Change your password @ https://register.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/

• Prices @ www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/pcas
• Add credit @ https://bodleian.pcounterwebpay.com/
• More info including swipe card access @ Library Assistant

for Oxford Freshers http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/assistant

• Help @ pcas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk

Help!

You can find the Live Help box on the front page of SOLO, just underneath the search box. Please don’t hesitate to ask for help from library staff – we’re here to help you find things! If you’re away from the library and you need help with using SOLO

• r finding electronic resources, try using one of our online services instead.

Library Assistant

All your library info…on the go!

• Which libraries to use by subject
• Understanding reading lists
• Finding, borrowing & renewing
• Ordering from the closed stacks
• Library wifi and passwords,
• Photocopying, printing & scanning

www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/assistant

Disabled readers/ Readers with SpLDs

• If you have a disability or a Specific Learning

Difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), you may be able to register for additional library support such as extended loans

• Please contact the Disability Librarian for further

information

• Tel. 01865 283861

Disability.librarian@bodleian.ox.ac.uk http://libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/disabled-readers http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/using/disability

Want to learn more?

Get in touch with your subject librarian!

Take a look at the Modern Languages LibGuide for more information on finding and using relevant resources for your studies.

http://ox.libguides.com/modern-languages

Time for the treasure hunt!

Return your completed slips to the Issue Desk and collect your treat! Please leave the books in place

• n the shelf. Work

in pairs if you prefer.