1999 Medicine Handbook - Student learning resources

Student learning resources

Computers
Libraries
Language and Learning Services Unit

Computers

Several laboratories are equipped with computers for student use. All students now have the right to obtain a Novell network account which will allow them access to IBM-style PCs around the campus. This facility gives students access to electronic mail (email) for easy communication with fellow students and staff. Students wishing to register for an account will need to report to the Computer Centre with their student ID card and obtain a copy of Computer Centre regulations from the reception counter before attempting to access the network computers.

Libraries

There are five major branch libraries of the Monash University Library which support the teaching and research activities of nursing in the university. Online public access catalogues (OPACs) provide information concerning the materials held in the library, and a local area network (LAN) and stand-alone computers provide access to numerous CD-ROM databases. Library tutorials are provided for all first-year students to familiarise them with the library, and provide instruction in the organisation and retrieval of scientific information. The tutorials include a CD-ROM component.

Language and Learning Services Unit

Staff of the Language and Learning Services Unit are available to assist students with problems concerning the use of English in their courses. Help can be provided for the following areas: written and oral expression; notetaking from lectures and texts; approaches to study. Individual or small group tutorials are available to all students - undergraduate and postgraduate; native and non-native speakers of English. Special courses and workshops can also be conducted on request from academic staff.
Information is also available on the Language and Learning Services Unit homepage at http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/