How Do I…Achieve Academic Success in SMU?

We know you used the library in your university. But in this 1-hour hands-on training, you will learn how to use SMU PYXIS, our digital library to find and locate scholarly information resources. Professional librarians will guide you how to locate materials in our eCourse Reserves and eJournal collections and search for Articles – critical skills you will need while at SMU. By the end of this training, you will get a head-start in your studies as local students have already been trained in this.

This workshop is COMPULSORY for ALL INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE students.
Attend any ONE of the limited number of sessions listed below.
Maximum class size is 20. 

Dates   & Times	Venue	Registration Details
Mon, 4th Jan Wed, 6th Jan Fri, 8th Jan  11 am – 12 pm 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm 2 pm – 3pm 5.30 – 6.30 pm   [For International Exchange Students Only]	Library Training Room, Li Ka Shing Library, Level 5	1. Register Online here:  http://library.smu.edu.sg/calendar/default.asp 2. Use your SMU ID and Password ONLY to register to ensure an email confirmation. 3. Training places are limited; please do not change/cancel your confirmed session. 4. Take note of your time slot and training venue. Please be punctual. If no show within 5 mins of start of training, your place will be given to someone else. 5. For enquiries, email: libtraining@smu.edu.sg

How Do I…Get to Know the Library, its Services and Facilities? [Library Tour for ALL New Students]

Learn more about the library’s facilities and services. This is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all newly matriculated students (including International, Local and International Exchange).

Date:  17 – 20 Aug 2009

Time: 12 pm & 1 pm

Venue:  Level 2, Library Entrance

Register at the Library Training Calendar now!

How Do I…Use SMU PYXIS, our Digital Library for Doing Research? (for ALL NEW students who have not attended library trainings)

In this hands-on training session you will learn to navigate SMU PYXIS, our Digital Library which is different from your previous library system. You will learn how to find course readings assigned by your professor, search for e-journals and retrieve articles using online databases. Loan privileges and other services offered by the library for your benefit will also be covered.  You will discover scholarly resources in the library other than Google that you will need to use for your research projects and assignments while at SMU. These skills will allow you to be competitive with the local students who have already been trained to use our resources.

We will offer additional courses in your subject areas in September. 

This workshop is COMPULSORY for ALL NEW students [local, international and exchange] who have not attended library trainings in the earlier 2 rounds of matriculation trainings. 

Date:  17 Aug – 20 Aug 2009

Time: 

12 – 1 pm

1 – 2 pm

2 – 3 pm

3 – 4 pm

4 – 5 pm

5 – 6 pm

Register now at the Library Training Calendar!

How Do I… Use SMU PYXIS to cope with my first term? (For International Matriculation Only)

In this 1-hour hands-on training, students will learn how to find and locate information in the Li Ka Shing Library . Professional librarians will guide you how to search the library catalogue, eJournals and selected databases to do research for your assignments and projects – critical skills you will need while at SMU. By the end of this training, you will get a head-start in your studies and discover other useful resources in addition to Google!

This workshop is COMPULSORY for ALL new students.  Attend any ONE of the limited number of sessions listed below.  Maximum class size is 25.

Dates:  28 – 30 Jul 2009

Venues:  Library Training Room & Special Use Room at the Li Ka Shing Library, Level 5

Register here:
http://library.smu.edu.sg/calendar/default.asp

Take note of your time slot and training venue. Please be punctual. If you are not present within 5 mins of start of training, your place will be given to someone else.

Note: School of Law (SOL) students please register for any one of your dedicated time slots.

How Do I… Use SMU PYXIS to cope with my first term? (For Local Matriculation Students Only)

In this 1-hour hands-on training, students will learn how to find and locate information in the Li Ka Shing Library . Professional librarians will guide you how to search the library catalogue, eJournals and selected databases to do research for your assignments and projects – critical skills you will need while at SMU. By the end of this training, you will get a head-start in your studies and discover other useful resources in addition to Google!

This workshop is COMPULSORY for ALL new students.  Attend any ONE of the limited number of sessions listed below.  Maximum class size is 25. 

Dates:  30 Jun, 1 Jul & 2 Jul 2009

Venues:  Library Training Room & Special Use Room at the Li Ka Shing Library, Level 5

Register here:
http://library.smu.edu.sg/calendar/default.asp

Take note of your time slot and training venue. Please be punctual. If you are not present within 5 mins of start of training, your place will be given to someone else.

Note: School of Law (SOL) students please register for any one of your dedicated time slots.