ENQUIRY BASED LEARNING

UCD is currently involved in several student centered approaches to teaching and learning. These include

- Enquiry- Based Learning,

- Problem-Based Learning

- Large Class Projects.

What is Enquiry-Based Learning?
Within an enquiry-based learning environment, learning is centred on the student and driven by enquiry. Students work in small groups, with a member of staff as group facilitator. They are presented with a scenairo which acts as a starting point and generates questions and issues

The library has launched a Webpage examining these approaches and also how the Library can support PBL.

Need More Information?
Library Support
For enquires on how the Library can support PBL, contact
Lorna Dodd
Tel: 716 7074
Email: lorna.dodd@ucd.ie

UCD Support
Further information and support in introducing and developing EBL is available from UCD Centre for Teaching and Learning

ESO - European Sources Online

Dear All,

ESO - European Sources Online

Please note that we have a new resource for European Information which can be accessed from the list of databases and the European Information subject portal. Cardiff University have produced a database that makes navigating the European Union EUROPA site much easier. ESO is an online database that provides information on the institutions and activities of the European Union, the countries, regions and other international organisation in Europe, the issues of importance to European citizens and stake holders.

It also includes access to research organisations and institutions. Included are books, journal articles and newspapers with a European slant.

At present, it is only available on campus.

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS FOR RESEARCHERS

Workshop: “UCD as Gateway : to other libraries and collections”

This workshop will look at practical issues in accessing material not held by UCD libraries, which will help in the effective use of library services and in planning study trips.

Topics will include :

· Accessing other libraries.
· Locating material holdings
· Inter Library Loan services
· Secure Electronic Delivery (SED) document delivery

The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.

Presenter: Avril Patterson, UCD Library

Venue: Information Skills Room, Health Sciences Library, Belfield (Building no. 16 on campus map, www.ucd.ie/maps/)

Date: Thursday 6th March, 2008

Time: 2.30 – 4.00pm

Booking: www.ucd.ie/library/researchbooking/

Further information: Contact Avril Patterson, UCD Library,
(avril.patterson@ucd.ie ; 01-7167512)


This Workshop is one of a series being run by the Library to support researchers. All Workshops include hands-on practice. Full details of Workshops are available at www.ucd.ie/library/research

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS FOR RESEARCHERS

Workshop: “UCD as Gateway : to other libraries and collections”

This workshop will look at practical issues in accessing material not held by UCD libraries, which will help in the effective use of library services and in planning study trips.

Topics will include :

· Accessing other libraries.
· Locating material holdings
· Inter Library Loan services
· Secure Electronic Delivery (SED) document delivery

The presentation will be followed by a Q & A session.

Presenter: Avril Patterson, UCD Library
Venue: Information Skills Room, Health Sciences Library, Belfield (Building no. 16 on campus map, www.ucd.ie/maps/)
Date: Thursday 6th March, 2008
Time: 2.30 – 4.00pm
Booking: www.ucd.ie/library/researchbooking/

Further information: Contact Avril Patterson, UCD Library,
(avril.patterson@ucd.ie ; 01-7167512)


This Workshop is one of a series being run by the Library to support researchers. All Workshops include hands-on practice. Full details of Workshops are available at www.ucd.ie/library/research

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS FOR RESEARCHERS

Workshop: Finding Images: a workshop for art historians and architects on image resources both within and outside of UCD Library

Topics to be covered will include:

· Using various search engines to locate images: Google, Ask, Picsearch, Turboscout
· Using various image collections: Flickr:Creative Commons, Wikimedia
· Using gateways & portals: Intute, Infomine
· Freely-available resources in art history and architecture,
e.g. Visual Arts Data Service (VADS), Buildings of Ireland, Russian Visual Arts…..
· New developments: the National Digital Learning Resource (www.ndlr.ie),
visual search engines (e.g. Idee Multicolour Search Lab )
· Subscription-based services in UCD Library with a specific look at ARTstor….
this is a collection of over 550,000 digital images covering architecture, painting, photography, sculpture, the decorative arts and design, as well as archaeological
and anthropological objects. In addition to searching and browsing,
users can create, save & share groups of images, develop presentations, etc.


Presenters: Julia Barrett (UCD Library);
Carla Briggs, School of Art History & Cultural Policy and Samantha Martin-McAuliffe, School of Architecture, Landscape & Civil Engineering who will both be sharing their experiences of using ARTstor
Venue: Information Skills Room, Health Sciences Library, Belfield (Building no. 16 on campus map, www.ucd.ie/maps/)
Date: Thursday 28th February
Time: 2.30 – 4.00pm
Booking: www.ucd.ie/library/researchbooking/

Further information: Contact Julia Barrett, UCD Library, (Julia.barrett@ucd.ie; 01-716 2741)

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS FOR RESEARCHERS

Workshop: Finding Images: a workshop for art historians and architects on image resources both within and outside of UCD Library

Topics to be covered will include:

· Using various search engines to locate images: Google, Ask, Picsearch, Turboscout
· Using various image collections: Flickr:Creative Commons, Wikimedia
· Using gateways & portals: Intute, Infomine
· Freely-available resources in art history and architecture,
e.g. Visual Arts Data Service (VADS), Buildings of Ireland, Russian Visual Arts…..
· New developments: the National Digital Learning Resource
visual search engines (e.g. Idee Multicolour Search Lab )
· Subscription-based services in UCD Library with a specific look at ARTstor….
this is a collection of over 550,000 digital images covering architecture, painting, photography, sculpture, the decorative arts and design, as well as archaeological
and anthropological objects. In addition to searching and browsing,
users can create, save & share groups of images, develop presentations, etc.

Presenters: Julia Barrett (UCD Library);
Carla Briggs, School of Art History & Cultural Policy and Samantha Martin-McAuliffe, School of Architecture, Landscape & Civil Engineering who will both be sharing their experiences of using ARTstor
Venue: Information Skills Room, Health Sciences Library, Belfield (Building no. 16 on campus map, www.ucd.ie/maps/)
Date: Thursday 28th February
Time: 2.30 – 4.00pm
Booking: www.ucd.ie/library/researchbooking/
Further information: Contact Julia Barrett, UCD Library, (Julia.barrett@ucd.ie; 01-716 2741)

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS FOR RESEARCHERS

Workshop: Electronic Newspapers

This workshop will explore the range of online newspaper services to which the Library subscribes.

These resources range from newspaper article databases such as LexisNexis (News & Business) to digital newspaper collections like The Irish Newspaper Archives.

Following live demonstrations, workshop participants will have an opportunity for some hands-on practice in using these resources.

Presenter: Anne Conway, UCD Library
Venue: Information Skills Room, Health Sciences Library, Belfield (Building no. 16 on campus map, www.ucd.ie/maps/)
Date: Thursday 21st February
Time: 2.30 – 4.00pm
Booking: www.ucd.ie/library/researchbooking/
Further information: Contact Anne Conway, UCD Library, (Anne.Conway@ucd.ie; 01-716 7513)

This Workshop is one of a series being run by the Library to support researchers. All Workshops include hands-on practice. Full details of Workshops are available at www.ucd.ie/library/research