27 Mar 2008

Fresh off the shelf


Want to know what’s new in the TAFE libraries – across the state, institute or locally? Try using the online catalogue New items Tab and then filter by institute or college. Utilising this capability plus the Inter library Loans service can dramatically expand the range of resources available for use in classrooms or lesson preparation.

Individual section ‘New title services’ are now being sent out that highlight recently purchased Miller library material. The Library staff are attempting to update our distribution lists to include staff new to the college. If you fall into this category please advise the library to ensure that you receive future notifications.

To provide feedback or further information, please contact the College library on extension 414 or via email at
swsi.millerlibrary@tafensw.edu.au.

3 Mar 2008

TVNews ..a new streaming video database from RMIT


On trial by TAFE NSW libraries across the state
Feedback or further information - please contact the library on extn 414 or
swsi.millerlibrary@tafensw.edu.au

“TVNews indexes Australian television news, current affairs and selected documentaries from the free-to-air networks with links to the digitised video content and/or DVD delivery. All individual stories from a particular broadcast are indexed with a detailed synopsis. TVNews is updated daily, with
stories appearing on an evening news broadcast generally being available for access on your PC desktop (and or subsequently data projector viewed) the next morning.”

Online demo at :
http://www.informit.com.au/informitmediaonlinedemo/
(Note: the other product mentioned in the online demo TV Request in not currently being evaluated)

Free trial until 31st March via the
Login page>select TV News and use search facility to list and play selected videos.