The Freshman Track is a series of video tutorials that present, in a didactic and accessible way, relevant information about academic life and about the main products and services offered by Unicamp’s libraries.
Season one
UNICAMP Libraries
Immerse yourself in the fascinating journey of Unicamp’s libraries. Discover our history from its origins to the consolidation of the current Unicamp Library System (SBU), through the historical milestones of this journey. This episode is an informative journey about the evolution and importance of the library system over the years at Unicamp.
Let’s start by exploring three amazing libraries at Unicamp! Get to know our multidisciplinary libraries – the Central Library Cesar Lattes (BCCL), the Library of Rare Works (BORA), and the Library of the Faculty of Applied Sciences (FCA). Oh, and also get to know the Unicamp Community Library (BIBCOM). These are just the first stops on a fascinating journey through the university’s 30 libraries, where each one holds a world of knowledge and innovation on its shelves.
Ready to explore the universe of libraries in the exact and technological areas at UNICAMP? In this episode, dive into the information of the libraries in the exact sciences areas – the Library of the Institute of Physics (IFGW), the Library of the Institute of Geosciences (IG), the Library of the Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science (IMECC), and the Library of the Institute of Chemistry (BIQ) and then discover the fascinating libraries in the technology areas – the Library of the Engineering and Architecture Area (BAE), the Library of Food Engineering (FEA), the Library of the Biomedical Engineering Center (CEB), and the Library of the Faculty of Technology (FT). Oh, and also get to know the libraries of the Campinas Technical College (CTC) and the Limeira Technical College (CTL).
In this episode, dive into the bibliographic richness of thirteen distinct libraries. The libraries in the areas of arts and humanities – the Library of the Faculty of Education (FE), the Library of the Institute of Arts (IA), the Library of the Institute of Economics (IE), the Library of the Institute of Language Studies (IEL), the Library of the Institute of Philosophy and Human Sciences (IFCH), in addition to the libraries of the centers and study nuclei – the Center for Integration, Documentation and Cultural Diffusion (CIDDIC), the Center for Logic, Epistemology and the History of Science (CLE), the Memory Center of Unicamp (CMU), the Center for Creativity Development (NUDECRI), the Gender Studies Center (PAGU), the Center for Public Policy Studies (NEPP), the Population Studies Center (NEPO) and the Center for Environmental Studies and Research (NEPAM). And to finish our journey through the incredible libraries of Unicamp, explore the world of Biomedical Sciences – the Library of the Faculty of Medicine (FCM), the Library of the Faculty of Physical Education (FEF), the Library of the Institute of Biology (IB), and the Library of the Faculty of Dentistry (FOP).
Season two
Exploring products and services
Now that you are familiar with all the Unicamp libraries, let’s discover how to search for books in the collection of the 30 libraries that make up the SBU. Get to know the Acervus Catalog!
Finding a book, among thousands, on the library shelves might seem challenging at first, but don’t worry! In this video, you will learn how to do it easily and quickly, as well as understand the organization of materials on the library shelves. You’ll be surprised!
In previous episodes, you learned how to search for and locate books in the libraries. Now, you will know what’s necessary to borrow the books! Take note of the tips and don’t get lost!
Some libraries at Unicamp also offer a super quick and easy borrowing option: self-service borrowing. In this episode, you will learn how to use technology to make your life easier!
Season three
Mysteries of the Academic World
In this season, we will help unveil some mysteries of the academic world, starting with research! Discover how to use the information sources available in libraries and make the most out of resources like databases!
As an undergraduate student, you will now also produce academic papers! In this episode, you will learn about the various types and formats of papers used at the University.
In this episode, we will explore the world of ABNT (Brazilian Association of Technical Standards) in a way that goes beyond academic papers and connects with the reality of production in Brazil. We will show how these standards are important not only for your papers but also to ensure the quality of the products and services you encounter. In addition, we’ll give you a helpful hand: we’ll reveal the main standards you’ll need for your academic papers and teach you how to easily access them through the SBU portal. So, get ready to dive into the world of ABNT with us and understand how it can be your ally in this university journey.
In this episode, we will talk about the eduroam network, a global mobility initiative developed for the academic community that allows you to browse securely both on campus and anywhere in the world. And the best part? Connecting is easy! Just use your institutional credentials, and the Unicamp Computing Center (CCUEC) provides a series of tutorials on the website to help you, regardless of your device’s operating system. Then, we’ll take a look at VPN, which keeps you securely connected to the university’s network even off-campus. It’s like creating a protected communication tunnel between your computer and Unicamp’s servers. Setting it up is simple, and once done, you’ll have access to all the university’s resources from wherever you are, whether traveling, at your parents’ house, or anywhere else.