LIBRARY SERVICES FOR STAFF

North Coast Institute Library & Information Services provides access to resources, services and facilities to support educational delivery regardless of delivery mode, and other TAFE NSW business. Library resource materials are available in a wide range of formats including print based, audiovisual and electronic resources.

North Coast Institute has campus libraries at...

If you are at Ballina, Trenayr, Macksville or Wauchope campuses, click on your campus name to get contact details for the library service which supports your campus. Teachers involved in offshore delivery can email nci.lib@tafensw.edu.au with any library support requests.

North Coast Institute staff may also borrow from other TAFE NSW libraries (more than 100 throughout the state).

The Library and Information service aims to support all NCI staff, with a particular emphasis on teachers and educational researchers.

FOR TEACHERS

PREPARING YOUR TEACHING PROGRAMME

Don't overlook the value of library resources when preparing your teaching programme. Others have covered the topic before you and there may be excellent resources available via the library network, or under the Electronic Resources section of this website. Resources which use alternative media (eg video/DVD or computer-based learning) may be especially valuable in maintaining student interest and getting over the point effectively. Requests for additional resources are always welcome. If you are recommending resources to your students, don't forget to give the campus library a copy of the list.

ENRICHING YOUR DELIVERY

Consider a library class session to allow students to research topics themselves. Excellent resources are available both in print form and on the Internet. Students "learn by doing", and tend to remember information they find out for themselves. If notified in advance, librarians can give the class an overview of the resources available in the topic area. The Web Links section of this website provides website recommendations for study areas, and lists on more specific topics can be compiled on request.

IMPROVING STUDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH SKILLS

This website has materials which can help students to improve their study and research skills. Campus library staff can also give introductory research skills training to your students.

Time spent in the library or learner support centre will help your students develop and practice research skills, whether they use online materials independently, or with the help of librarians and tutorial support staff.

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ALL STAFF

INFORMATION FLOW TO ASSIST YOUR WORK PERFORMANCE

Library resources cover a wide range of topics. Check the library catalogue for relevant items. If you require current awareness in particular fields to assist you in your field, why not inquire what the library service can make available?

SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Material in NCI campus libraries and resources accessed via this website may help you achieve your professional development goals.

AVAILABILITY OF AUDIOVISUAL/COMPUTING EQUIPMENT

Usually the library is the campus hub for audiovisual equipment, and laptop computers may also be available for loan to staff for TAFE educational or business purposes.

EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND CURRENT AWARENESS

If you are conducting educational research or wish to keep up to date with educational developments, librarians will gladly assist you with identifying suitable sources and constructing search strategies. Hard copy of documents such as periodical articles can be obtained for you.

A number of online sources (both free and subscription) are available to NCI staff and students. Click here for details.