The University of Sydney - Library News 

There have been some technical issues with the recent switch to the new printing and photocopying facility at our different libraries. We apologise for any inconvenience this could cause as we work to resolve the issues. In the meantime, if you experience any problems please talk with Library staff at the Information desk at your library.

We are switching to a new system for ordering items from storage and during the transition some delays are expected in requesting items. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you experience problems with your request, please contact your Faculty Liaison Librarian for help.

The recent publication of Patrick White’s novel The Hanging Garden was made possible by the work of University of Sydney researchers who transcribed the work from manuscript in the National Library of Australia. Professors Margaret Harris and Elizabeth Webby, together with research assistant Jennifer Moore, will talk about their Australian Research Council project on the Patrick White manuscripts acquired by the NLA in 2006, demonstrating ways in which this material freshly illuminates White’s career.

Event details

When: Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Time: 6pm – 7.30pm
Where: Foyer (level 2), Eastern Avenue, Sydney Law School, Camperdown Campus
Cost: Free event but registration required (see below)
RSVP: library.rsvp@sydney.edu.au
or phone 9114 0866.

The new office, reading rooms and staff workroom are on Level 1, Fisher North, on the left hand side of the central corridor.

Contact details are the same:
T 935 12992
F 935 17765
E rarebook.library@sydney.edu.au

To simplify printing and photocopying at University libraries, all visitors will now use ‘printing and photocopying payment’ (PPP) cards, which can be purchased and topped-up at any library.

PPP cards cost $4, and include $3 of pre-loaded credit.

Printing and photocopying methods in ICT Access Labs and Learning Hubs, and at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music are unchanged.

The pre-paid functionality on Student Campus Cards can still be used for other purchases on campus, but not for printing and photocopying at University libraries.

For more information, visit the Library’s Printing and Photocopying web-page.

Rare Books Library closed Friday 4 May and it will reopen in its new home on Level 1, Monday 7 May.

The 2 hour collection is relocating to Level 3 of the Old Undergraduate Library on Thursday 26^th April and Friday 27^th April.
Material will be available by contacting a staff member initially at the 2 hour desk and after that has closed, by contacting a staff member at the Loans/Enquiries desk in the foyer for the next few weeks. Facilities to view DVD’s will be relocated as will the computers in this area.

Please ask at the Information Desk or the Loan/Enquiries desk in the foyer if you require assistance.

All University Libraries will be closed:
Good Friday, 6 April to Easter Monday, 9 April 2012
Opening hours: http://sydney.edu.au/library/about/openhrs.html