21 Nov 2007

The latest DVD, video and AV acquisitions











Inside the Carpenter's toolbox : tools of the trade series
DVD 19 mins
694/ INSI

    Inside the Mason's toolbox: tools of the trade series
    DVD
    693.1/INSI

      Ferrous metals : properties and uses
      DVD 24 mins This program is an excellent introduction to the use of Ferrous Metals in the production of manufactured products used in everyday life.
      669.1/FERR

        Non-ferrous metals : properties, processes and uses
        DVD 20 mins Gives a comprehensive introduction to non-ferrous metals and their uses. Includes raw materials, primary production, physical and chemical properties, methods of testing, secondary processing, recycling and more.
        669/NONF

          Primary caregiving : working towards secure attachments in childcare
          [Videorecording . 2001. 18mins includes notes )
          362.712/PRIM

            English pronunciation in use
            Book, CD ROM + 4 audio cassettes
            AV428.34/HANC

              Retail manual handling
              DVD 20 mins + training guide
              363.119381/RETA


              Shelf numbers and summaries etc are also included to help staff in their selection of appropriate resources and lesson preparation.If we do not have the exact item you require, please contact us on extn 414 and we will endeavour to purchase or obtain additional material on Inter library loan.


              20 Nov 2007

              Extra databases and some visual search options


              An additional five full text databases from the provider Ebsco, are now available for use by staff and students in the institute. Access is available across the state via the library web site database page or the library catalogue e resources tab on a 24/7 basis.

              Of particularly interest from a Miller perspective are these products:
              Computer and Applied Sciences Complete - covering the research and development spectrum of the computing and applied sciences disciplines.
              Business Source Premier - providing full text for more than 2,300 journals, including over a 1000 peer-reviewed titles. Covers all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, MIS, POM, accounting, finance and economics.

              As well there are now Visual search options included in the latest range of Ebsco databases - which allow you to search efficiently across broad subjects and have your results returned as a visual map, organised by topic (see image).