Welcome to all the new Zoology Department undergraduate and postgraduate students!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the library services available to you in Cambridge? Then it's a good idea to take advantage of the Research Skills Programme that is run by the University Library. In particular they offer regular "Orientation Tours" of the University Library lasting 30mins, "QuickStart for Part II" which is a 1 hour orientation and e-resource session for Part II students, as well as "Information skills and e-resources" - 1 hour sessions for everyone, including "Getting the most from web resources", "Finding journal and newspaper articles". There are also "Hands-on practical sessions" on topics such as "How to find things on your reading list". See this website for the full programme http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/Courses/index.html
Is there a book you think that would be useful or the Balfour Library to purchase? You may be pleased to hear that the Balfour Library welcomes book recommendations from its readers, just email the details to me at library@zoo.cam.ac.uk, along with a short reason why it would be useful and how many people it would be of use to.
Can't find the article or book you're looking for in Cambridge? We also offer an Inter-Library Loans service (for a small fee) whereby we can request items from the British Library to be loaned or copied for our readers. Requests are satisfied within 3-5 working days. See our website for more information http://www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/library/ills.html
We look forward to seeing you all in the Balfour Library soon, when you register your University Card with us so you can borrow books, purchase a photocopying card and printing credit, and come on an on-demand tour.
Clair & Jane
