The library provides various contents for first-time users. Make the best use of it!
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Overview of Sophia University Library
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-User's Guide 2024（Online / booklet） NEW |
Guides you through our services and policies. It explains Library collections, There is an online version (Digital book) and a printed version (Booklet). Booklets are on racks in the library. Please take it for free. |
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- Sophia University Central Library Guide（PDF / leaflet） |
It explains Library collections, There is an online version (PDF) and a printed version (Leaflet). Leaflets are on racks in the library. Please take it for free. |
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| - LEARNING COMMONS GUIDE（PDF / leaflet）
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It explains "Leaning Commons" on the south side of the basement of the Central Library. There is an online version (PDF) and a printed version (Leaflet). Leaflets are on racks in the library. Please take it for free. |
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It explains the basic usage of the library. |
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| - Library Facilities: Getting to Know the Library（Youtube） |
It explains the facilities of the library. |
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| - Library Collections: Getting to Know the Library（Youtube） |
It explains the materials held by the library. |
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| - Using My OPAC（Youtube） |
It explains how to use MYOPAC. |
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Search and find materials
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- Information Search Start Book（booklet）
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This is a guidebook developed by the library for students to use library materials for study and research. Booklets are on racks in the library. Please take it for free. |
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It explains how to search materials in the library. |
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It explains how to search Books on OPAC. |
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It explains how to search Journals on OPAC. |
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| It explains how to use e-books and e-journals. | |||
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Access and use e-resources
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It explains how to search materials by databases. This is a guidebook developed to use library materials for study and research. |
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It explains how to search and read articles (using JSTOR, Web of Science). |
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Referencing support |
- Reference Services（Library website) |
Gives you instruction and assistance in using library resources. Reference Desk is located on the first floor of the Central Library. |
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Join Library Workshops |
Offered in face to face during spring and autumn semesters. Check the library website for the workshop schedule. |
Held in the PC room using computer. Registration is required to participate in the workshop. Please apply from Seminar Application on MyOPAC. |
