Library & Campus Study Spaces, Session 1, 2013

The Library is now a Quiet Study Space to allow students to prepare for Session 1 exams.  If students need a place to talk in groups, they must use the Level 1 Group Study area near the Presentation Practice Pods.

There are a variety of study spaces on campus. This information may be useful for clients who find it difficult to locate a space in the Library, or who wish to study in a different environment:

• E7B indoor courtyard
• C10A Atrium
• E6A foyer area
• W6A
• E8A
• C5C outdoor courtyards
• C5C computer rooms
• Y3A common areas

These areas have power outlets and Wifi access.


Source: Macquarie Marketing Unit, 2012.

Mobile Phone Chargers for students

Mobile phone 'Charge Bars' are located at the following:

Marxine's Cafe  (C10A)
UBar  (C10A)
Crunch Cafe (Macquarie Gym)

They are suitable for 95% of mobile phones.

Access to hot water & new Student Kitchen

Hot water is now available for students in the Atrium (C10A).  A new Student Kitchen is located on the bottom floor and contains:

• Hot water
• Sinks
• Soap
• Paper towels
• Toaster
• Sandwich toaster

There is no hot water available in the Library.

Location of Student IT Help

Student IT Help are currently located in the Atrium, C10A until this Friday 1st March, 10pm.

From Saturday 2nd March, they will return to their normal C5C 244 location.

Study Spaces on Campus

There are a variety of study spaces on campus.  This information may be useful for clients who find it difficult to locate a space in the Library, or who wish to study in a different environment:

• E7B indoor courtyard
• the Atrium
• E6A foyer area
• W6A
• E8A
• C5C outdoor courtyards
• C5C computer rooms
• Y3A common areas

 

All these areas have power outlets and Wifi access.


Source:  Macquarie Marketing Unit

Recycling electronic waste

From the University's Waste Page:
http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/strategy_and_initiatives/sustainability/areas_of_focus/waste/

The new media recycling station located at the entrance to the MUSRA office in C10A (Campus Hub) replaces the previous mobile phone and battery recycling boxes. This media bin is available for use by staff and students. Items that can be recycled through this bin include batteries, mobile phones, audio tapes, hard drives, computer data / magnetic data, DVDs, CDs, USB sticks, memory cards, tapes, video tapes, micro film, computer diskettes, and laser disks.

Additionally, in support of the You Can intiative, you can pick up a mobile phone recycling envelope to recycle your old phones through the post free - it will help fund youth cancer specialist networks and facilities around Australia.


Thanks to Brendan for this information.

The Spot - Campus Hub

From Monday 23 July, Macquarie University’s postal services point “The Spot,” will relocate from Level 0 of the Campus Hub Building (C10A) and integrate into MacShop on Level 1 of the same building, creating a one-stop shop.

All of the following services will be available from MacShop:

• MyBus and MyMulti tickets
• postal and fax services
• stamps and postage
• passport photos
• gift cards, envelopes and wrap
• movie tickets
• ink cartridges
• locker hire
• academic dress hire and sale.

International Student Support Services

Where to send an International Student for visa advice or general support?
At Advocacy and Student Support, Campus Wellbeing
Location: Level 2 Lincoln Building (C8A)
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: iss@mq.edu.au

Staff only: the extension for staff only to contact the service is x6309.

How can Advocacy and Student Support assist International Students?
They can assist with:
- Visa advice ie eCoE applications, reduction in study load, withdrawal etc
- Orientation / transition
- Information workshops
- Academic progression monitoring
- Fee Extensions

Online services:
1. International Student Services webpage: http://www.international.mq.edu.au/default.aspx?pageidentifier=studentservices

2. To make an appointment with an Advocacy Officer (eg: to obtain visa or general support): http://www.international.mq.edu.au/studentservices/miservices
Note: When contacting Advocacy Officers, first ask the student their surname, then select the Officer whose portfolio covers the first letter of that surname. This will save the student from contacting the wrong staff member and having to be re-directed.

3. International student needing Overseas Health Insurance services:
Send the student to the MI Shop, Level 1, E3A (9-5 Monday to Friday).

IT Help Update

Open:
IT Help is open every day, even on public holidays, except Good Friday, Easter Monday and Christmas.
Monday-Friday: 8-8
Weekends: 10-6
Location: C5C, room 244 (Student Central)

Cards
All cards have the same red colour.

The quick way to find out who is who is by the chip. MQ students, staff and SIBT staff/students have the chip and the Mastercard logo on their card.

CME staff/students and Special Borrowers don't have chip or Mastercard.
They have text at the back of the card starting with "This card must be carried at all times...."

Special/Associate borrowers have SB numbers, without exact group category.

IT Help deals with:
MQ OneID passwords
Wireless connection
Issuing new/ lost/ faulty cards - in some instances there is a fee.

IT Help does not deal with:
CME and SIBT passwords
thesis formatting setup on computers
printing and copying (except within the C5C computer lounges)
money transfer from card to card

Their webpage is at: http://informatics.mq.edu.au/help/

Boxes for disposal of used toner cartridges, used batteries etc.

I have not been able to find any location at present on campus for disposal of used batteries and mobile phones.

The Spot (Campus Hub) has a box to collected used toner cartridges.

There are no boxes in the Library for the collection of used batteries, mobiles or toner cartridges handed in by clients.

Note for Library MFD used toners: the box for these specific cartridges is in the Dock Foyer, next to the Returns Room door.

Nearest public phone to the Library

1. Go to the Campus Hub. There is one public phone in the entrance on the west side of the building (entrance closest to the old library).

Note that there are no public phones available within the Library.
Please use your judgement in making the service zone desk phones available to a client. Refer to your Service Coordinator if unsure.

Next Read

A reminder that the second hand bookshop on Campus, Next Read is located on Level 0 of the Campus Hub Building C10A (this level is below ground level and is accessed by stairs next to the Coop Bookshop or to the left on entering the Campus Hub from the West Entrance (these are inside the building).

The Next Read website can be found here: http://www.campuslife.mq.edu.au/shopping/next-read

The Spot, Post Office, Campus Lost Property, Second Hand Bookstore and Medical Service

Next Read second hand bookstore is located on:
Level O in C10A - Campus Hub Building U@MQ.
Next to the Asian supermarket.
Useful link: http://www.mq.edu.au/on_campus/food_and_shopping/shopping/

Medical Service: The Campus Medical Service is available at:
Suite 305, Level 3
Macquarie University Clinic
2 Technology Place
Macquarie University NSW 2109
Useful link: http://students.mq.edu.au/campus_life/wellbeing/medical_service/

The Spot/Post Office services will be located from 23 July 2012 in the MacShop, Campus Hub, Level 1.

C5C Forum (formally C5C T2)

C5C has two lecture theatres. Following renovations in 2011, the theatre closest to Student IT Help (room 244), on the eastern side of C5C, is now known as C5C Forum. Entrance is on ground level and entryways are black with 'Forum' signage.

The lecture theatre on the western side is still known as C5C T1. The entrance opens directly onto the courtyard.

MGSM

MGSM - the Macquarie Graduate School of Management - homepage is at: https://students.mgsm.edu.au/

Unit Guides and other course information for the current term are available at: https://students.mgsm.edu.au/sydney-students/study/unit-guides/

Textbook lists for MGSM units can be found at https://students.mgsm.edu.au/sydney-students/study/textbooks/

The North Ryde Campus Reception extension is x7800

Map of Macquarie University and Surrounds

Bing Map of Macquarie University lands and surroundings:

http://www.multimap.com/maps/?loc=%5bobject%20Object%5d&qs=Macquarie%20University%20,%202109&countryCode=AU&mapData=&zoomFactor=16&lat=-33.77132&lon=151.1085&qs_2=Macquarie%20University%20,%202109&countryCode_2=AU&lat_2=-33.77132&lon_2=151.1085&displayName_2=Macquarie%20University%20,%202109#map=-33.77132,151.1085164&loc=AU:-33.99434:150.88757:14Macquarie%20University%20,%202109MACQUARIE%20FIELDS%20NSW

Does not need installation as does google earth. Note spelling of MacQuarie (yet has Macquarie Fields). Useful for directing clients to the University and Library if needed.

Information located by Caroline Dumapit

Learning and Teaching Centre

The Learning and Teaching Centre http://staff.mq.edu.au/about_mq/offices_and_units/ltc/ supports the university faculties and departments to build capacity towards scholarly and innovative learning and teaching practice.

To access LTC content please go to the staff web site and look under the Teaching menu.

Pharmacy information

Pharmacies are available at the Macquarie University Hospital or Macquarie Centre.

Macquarie University Hospital Pharmacy provides a comprehensive pharmacy service to both hospital patients and visitors. Fully PBS licenced and can dispense all prescriptions for patients, staff and visitors. An extensive range of pharmacy items in store plus a wide array of gifts, flowers, newspapers, magazines, cards and wrapping. Tailor made gift hampers are available and they have a florist on call to personalise arrangements if required.

Location
Ground Floor
Macquarie University Hospital
3 Technology Pl
Macquarie University, NSW 2109

Contact
Shop: 9812 3913
Dispensary: 9812 3911
Email: pharmacy@muh.org.au

This message was sent by Mark Fowler, General Manager, Retail (Campus Experience), and approved by Deidre Anderson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students and Registrar).

Borrowing audio visual equipment

The Library does not lend Audio Visual equipment to students/staff.

The Learning and Teaching Centre will lend equipment, but only to staff.
Students must request that their lecturer/tutor book the equipment and give the students written permission to collect it. The written permission must include the staff member's name and staff number.

Refer all queries to the Learning and Teaching Centre:
contact number is x7571
location: W6B 233
The webpage is http://staff.mq.edu.au/teaching/learning_technologies/av_services/

Australian History Museum

The Australian History Museum collection covers a wide range of areas relating to Australia's social history, with particular focus on the themes: Indigenous Australia, Women, War & Society and Migration.

Location: Ground floor W6A
URL: http://www.austhistmuseum.mq.edu.au/