2019 Printer in Residence Program: Barbara Campbell

The University of Sydney Library is delighted to welcome Barbara Campbell as the 2019 Printer in Residence!

Image: ‘Well there you are’ by Barbara Campbell, 2015

With an extensive creative practice spanning printmaking, performance, bookmaking and concept-driven enquiry, Barbara Campbell will take up residency in the Piscator Press workshop during Semester 2.

Her project ‘A Bird is in the Library’ brings together her passion for print techniques, haiku, libraries, and birds. It anticipates engagement with library users in an imaginative journey via letterpress and the architecture of the library and its systems.

Barbara will also hold two interactive open studios and a book launch exhibition at the end of the residency, see details below.

Image: Wendy Murray during the 2018 Printer in Residence by Sarah Lorien

Read more about the residency program on the Library website or you can follow the Library on social media: FacebookInstagram or Twitter for updates. 

You can also see Barbara’s work online on her Instagram account.

Open Studios

Drop in at our Open Studio sessions to see Barbara Barbara at work and the Piscator Press in action. 

Dates: 

Between 2-4pm Wednesday 11th September, please register here

Between 2-4pm Wednesday 25th September, please register here

Book Exhibition Launch

Please join us the launch of Barbara’s book and to hear the artist speak about the residency, using the Piscator Press and all things letterpress!

Date: Thursday 17th October
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Press room and foyer area, Level 1, Fisher Library.

Please register here

Four ways to use the Library to improve your results this Semester

We’ve designed a bunch of (free!) workshops and events to help you get the most out of Uni. Here’s how to cruise through semester 2:

1. Develop a study routine

 The temptation to binge watch a Netflix series, clean your room or scroll through Facebook when studying at home can often be too hard to deal with. Not to worry…we have the solution: Eliminate distractions & sign up for our ‘Focus and Study’ sessions.

These sessions use the Pomodoro technique and are all about short bursts of intense productivity. By committing to 2 hours every week of study away from your usual study spot at home, your study productivity will increase & your uni results are bound to improve!

Focus & Study Sessions

When: Every Wednesday during semester, 1-3pm

Where: Fisher Library Digital Scholarship Studio, level 5

Are you a postgraduate student? Join ‘Focus & Study’ every Wednesday & Saturday 1-3pm at the Quarter Event Space

No need to register for sessions – just drop in.

2. Make the most of everything the Library has to offer by learning ‘How to Library’

 Countless books and online resources, printing, study rooms, computers and expert staff ready to answer all of your questions – the Library has it all!

‘How to Library’ will give you an intro to everything you need to know to get started and harness the power of the Library.

How to Library Sessions

Bring with you: Your own device e.g. iPad, laptop, phone (this is optional)

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2-3pm

Where: Fisher Library Training room (210)

Prefer to do the class in Mandarin? 我们还提供中英双语解说,请查看我们的网站选择合适您的时间!

Check the schedule

No need to register, just drop in!

3. Break with Coffee & Croissants

Navigating uni can be difficult, but our Peer Learning Advisors (PLAs) are here to help.

Our PLAs are fellow students (just like you) and they are always available to chat- armed with all the uni know-how, with anything from assignment troubles to where to food on a budget.

Come along to meet & chat with our PLAs over coffee & croissants.

Coffee & Croissants: Chat with our PLAs

Bosch Commons: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month, 12-1pm

Are you a postgrad student? Attend coffee & croissants at the Quarter: 1st & 3rd Thursday of every month, 12-1pm

No need to register, just drop in for a friendly chat (and croissants of course!).

4. Upskill with the newest tech and get creative with your assignments!

Every semester ThinkSpace has an ongoing packed schedule of awesome workshops you can get involved in- to upskill your creative technology abilities & improve the standard of your assignments.

Need to create a video? Drop in to our One-Button recording studio sessions to learn how to create professional standard videos with the press of a button.

And it doesn’t stop there! Learn skills in soldering, 3D printing, research data management, virtual reality, CNC carving and so much more!

Check out the schedule and register on our website.  

How the Library can help you to master your information literacy skills

This year, the Library is offering two fully online courses developed for students to master the foundational skills in information literacy. Learn how to research like a pro – know what resources are reliable and go beyond Google for the best possible results. Both courses available are zero credit points.

The two courses include:

Fact or Fake News 

Not all information is created equal. In this course, you will learn what information is best suited for your needs. Learn how to detect bias and how to determine authority, accuracy and intended audience. You will investigate all the different ways information can be created and in turn question how to identify reliable and suitable sources. 

Access the Fact or Fake News course via the OLE canvas site.

Going beyond Google 

Sometimes Google is not enough. In this course you will develop the ability to apply universal search techniques across scholarly, government and commercial websites to become a more flexible and efficient searcher. Learn how to identify common search features on a range of websites and use them to quickly find specific sorts of information. 

Access the ‘Going beyond Google’ course via the OLE canvas site.

New Library Services Platform Drop-in Sessions

With the New Library Services Platform now live, drop in sessions are available for interested staff and students to see the new Library Search portal and ask questions.

There is no need to book – Just drop-in on the time and location specified below:

DateTimeLocationEvent link
24/01/20191pm – 2pmFisher Library –R210https://usyd.libcal.com/event/4846092
31/01/201912pm-1pmFisher LIbrary –R213https://usyd.libcal.com/event/4870831
06/02/201910am-11amConservatorium Libraryhttps://usyd.libcal.com/event/4870832
13/02/201911am-12pmHealth Sciences Libraryhttps://usyd.libcal.com/event/4870833
19/02/201910am-11amFisher Library– R210https://usyd.libcal.com/event/4870834
27/02/201910am-11amFisher LIbrary – R210https://usyd.libcal.com/event/4870835
05/03/201910am-11amConservatorium Libraryhttps://usyd.libcal.com/event/4870836
12/03/201910am-11amConservatorium Libraryhttps://usyd.libcal.com/event/4870837
21/03/201910am-11amFisher Library – R210https://usyd.libcal.com/event/4870838
26/03/201910am-11amFisher Library – R210https://usyd.libcal.com/event/4870839

For more information on the new Library Services Platform click here or to chat live to Library staff click here