Architectus OER

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Architectus provides a recognised Open Educational Resources (known as OERs) for teaching and learning purposes in Architecture and the Built Environment – including digital primary sourced drawings, concept designs, construction plans amongst other valuable digitised resources now available to the wider teaching and learning community under an open Creative Commons licensing model.

The resource is searchable in several ways – by Practice, project/building type, by date or asset category (incorporating the five stage RIBA plan of work).

You can read more about the resource from this blog http://architectus.bcu.ac.uk/blog

Try out the resource for yourself here http://architectus.bcu.ac.uk/practices

Make your own maps

A recent article in the independent talks about the future of map creation and a movement called "open-source mapping". With the advent of smartphones and GPS people are able to create personalised maps adding locations and social layering features.

The following sites have more information/applications to create your own maps:
Mapbox http://www.mapbox.com  
MapTales http://maptal.es/
CartoDB http://cartodb.com
Soundcities http://www.soundcities.com
Google Map Maker http://www.google.co.uk/mapmaker
Waze http://www.waze.com/

You can also use Digimap to create maps and extract ordnance survey data accessible via Library Search Watch this video for a basic introduction:

Summer opening hours

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Summer opening hours

Marylebone Library opening times
24/7 access will commence on September 23rd
Don't forget that you can access library resources 24/7 electronically via Library Search Have a fantastic summer, and please feel free to contact me if you have any queries regarding accessing information and resources.
Monday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm	9am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm	11am - 5pm
Sunday	Closed	Closed

Come for a FREE lunch

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Come along for a FREE lunch and give us your thoughts on Apps and the usefulness of technology for learning

The focus group will be held in the Marylebone Library Training room, food and refreshments will be provided in return for your thoughts and valuable feedback.  Please contact Emma Mires Richards with availability if interested e.miresrichards@westminster.ac.uk

We will be looking to run the focus group towards the end of March.

Semester 2 Drop-in sessions

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Have you ever struggled to get access to an article from home, can't get to the full text?

Losing marks for incorrect referencing?

Trying to find images and film content but don't know where to start?

 

If you find yourself asking any of the above then why not come along to our drop-in sessions where we can help you access and use a wealth of resources to help you succeed and excel in your studies.

 

The sessions are all designed so that you can drop-in between 12pm and 3pm to get answers to your questions and see live demonstrations - you can stay for however little or long you need.  All sessions will take place in the Library Training Room in the North Area, 1st floor.

 

Access articles remotely

Tuesday 19^th Feb 12-3pm

Tuesday 26^th Feb 12-3pm

 

Referencing help with RefWorks

Wednesday 6^th March 12-3pm

Wednesday 13^th March 12-3pm

 

Access images and multimedia

Tuesday 19^th March 12-3pm

Tuesday 26^th March 12-3pm

Get a £20 Amazon voucher with Project DigitISE focus group

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 The University is undertaking some research into students' understanding of and attitudes to digital literacy skills, especially as they relate to employability.

In November 2012 Project DigitISE undertook a survey of students and a summary of findings can be found on the project blog: http://blog.westminster.ac.uk/jisc-employability

Now we are looking for second and third year students to take part in a focus group. We ask for up to two hours of your time and participants will each receive a £20 Amazon voucher. Focus groups take place 4pm to 6pm on

Wednesday 13^th February

Thursday 14^th February

Friday 15^th February

If you are interested in taking part, complete our registration form

Watch out soon for Get the Digital Edge, a day of workshops and seminars on March 21^st to help you improve your technological skills when job seeking.

Welcome back!

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Happy New Year!

Welcome back hope you all had a good Christmas break and are ready to start the Spring term.  We will be running some drop-in sessions in the library at the beginning of this semester aimed at helping you to get the best out of Library Search and its resources - it is also a great opportunity to get to know your Academic Liaison Librarian.

Feel free to come along to any of the sessions or even pre-book here http://bit.ly/X2LEMr

 Meet staff to help you get the most out of your library

Get tips on using resources to save time

Get help finding resources for your assignments

Visit your new library

 Wednesday 16^th Jan 11-3pm

Tuesday 22^nd Jan 11-3pm

Wednesday 30^th Jan 11-3pm

Tuesday 5^th Feb 11-3pm

We will also be advertising some new drop-in sessions for the remainder of semester 2, so please check in the library or this blog for more details coming soon.