Each semester the Library conducts a wide range of activities aimed at introducing students to the most effective ways of using the resources and services of the Library. This diverse program includes library tours, instructional classes in the use of the library s catalogue, training sessions for CD ROM and online databases, and tutorials in research techniques for specific subject areas and disciplines. Subject-based instructional classes can be provided by arrangement and after consultation with teaching staff. Individual instructional sessions for postgraduate students can be arranged by appointment. The Library's online catalogue is accessible to users through public terminals located throughout the Library.
All current indexes are available through the Web catalogue.
The Library provides access to over 100 indexing and abstracting databases, including several online services which contain large full-text database sets. These are available on self-booking workstations throughout the Library, and in some instances are accessible remotely to Macquarie University staff and students through either the World Wide Web or via Telnet connections. Computing Liaison Officers in individual Schools and Centres can provide access details. JournalSearch JournalSearch is the index to all current print and online journals subscribed to by Macquarie University Library. It is available via the Library's web site.