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Orientation Week at the Library

The Library will run activities for new students during Orientation Week, 16-20 July 2012.

At the UQ St Lucia Campus:
At the UQ Ipswich Campus:
  • Campus History Tours: Discover the history of this remarkable site from the Sandy Gallop Asylum through to The University of Queensland. Enquire at the UQ Ipswich Library Desk. When: Tuesday 17 July, 9am-5pm.
  • Blackboard Basics and Computing @ UQ Ipswich: Come along to learn about the University's eLearning system Blackboard and the fundamentals of computer use at the Ipswich Campus including wireless access for laptops and mobile devices, printing and copying. When: Tuesday 17 July, 3:30pm-4:00pm.
  • Discover the UQ Library for Bachelor of Health Sciences - Making the Most of the Library (compulsory). The Library is an integral part of your program of study. Meet your specialist Health Science Librarian who will provide you with a few hints for getting started plus a Library tour. When: Tuesday 17 July, 1:00pm-1:30 pm.
At the UQ Gatton Campus:
  • Ask I.T.: Introduction to eLearning (Blackboard): Important information about using the 'Blackboard' Online Learning system as this is a vital part of The University of Queensland's teaching and learning method. When: Thursday 19 July, 1:30pm-2:30pm. Where: Main Lecture Theatre, Building 8178, Room 103.
  • Ask I.T.: Computing @ UQ: Essential overview of the student IT services provided by The University of Queensland and the UQ Library. This session explores my.UQ, personal data storage, download quota, laptop and wireless support and free student IT help and training. When: Thursday 19 July 2:30pm-3:30pm. Where: Main Lecture Theatre, Building 8178, Room 103.
  • Library Tour: Come on a library tour to learn more about how to find your way around the UQ Gatton Library. Discover where you can locate help, information, computers and learning spaces. When: Friday 20 July, 10:30am-10:45am, Where: UQ Gatton Library, Building 8102.
  • Making the most of the Library: An introduction to the library; find out what you can do at the Library and save time locating resources. When: Friday 20 July, 10:45am-11:30am. Where: UQ Gatton Library, Building 8102.
  • Referencing Correctly and Avoiding Plagiarism: topics being covered will include how to reference, what styles of referencing there are, the rules regarding referencing in your discipline. When: Friday 20 July,1:00pm-3:00pm. Where: Management Studies Building 8117, Rooms 117 and 118.