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Library Information and Digital Literacy: LOCATE & ACCESS INFORMATION

GETTING STARTED WITH THE LIBRARY SERVICES AND RESOURCES.

LOCATE AND ACCESS INFORMATION

THIS UNIT DEMONSTRATE ON HOW TO SEARCH, FIND AND ACCESS INFORMATION SOURCES FROM UNAM LIBRARY COLLECTIONS, AND HOW TO USE INFORMATION WITHIN SOURCES 

Locating and finding relevant information resources

After the search strategy process is completed, start searching to find, locate and access the relevant information sources. 

Locate an access information unit demonstrate on how you can search and access the required information sources from UNAM library physical and digital collection.

UNAM library provide  24/7 access to its digitsl collection of thousands of  ebooks, ejournals, through subscriptions and open access databases. There is no more  challenge of limited copies of books in the library. all UNAM students and staff can access the library anytime and anywhere when connected to the internet.

Getting started:

For print books, ebook, journal articles :ou can follow this link: https://www.unam.edu.na/library

While for E-RESOURCES link: https://www.unam.edu.na/library/e-resources take you to specific ebooks, encyclopaedia and journals articles databases list.

Use information within sources wisely by taking notes, and do not forget to cite, provide reference sources as per your department referencing style

Listen to the library tutorial guides videos provided here: Students and staff should contact library staff for further assistance if need arise. Enjoy.

How to access past examinations papers

ARRANGEMENT OF PRINT BOOKS AT UNAM LIBRARIES

Unam library books are arrange according to call number of a Dewey Decimal Class (DDC) number system. A call number is the address of the book in the library shelve.  Each class of DDC numbers represent specific subjects, making it easier for students and researchers to find the books easily in the library. DDC system group books of the same subject together. 

DDC Ten Main Classes use in all UNAM library 

000 Computer science, information & general works
100 Philosophy & psychology
200 Religion
300 Social sciences
400 Language
500 Science
600 Technology
700 Arts & recreation
800 Literature
900 History & geography

How to access E-books from UNAM online library

Links NUST and IUM Libraries

SEARCHING UNAM LIBRARY CATALOGUE

Tutorial on how to renew print books

How to access UNAM Online library Journal Articles

How access libguides

UNIT QUIZ; TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Test your knowledge for the above contents, with the following quiz .

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