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Library News: New ProQuest databases added

The following ProQuest databases are now available through the library website’s Databases page:

  • Biology Database
  • Computing Database
  • Family Health Database
  • Religion Database
  • Science Database
  • US Newsstream

US Newsstream contains the Ithaca Journal.  Here is a direct link to the Ithaca Journal: https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.ithaca.edu/usnews/publication/publications_45737?accountid=11644 

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Welcome Back! Fall 2017

From:     Cathy Michael, Communication and Legal Studies Librarian
Re:          Welcome Back!  Fall 2017

Dear Faculty:

Here are some updates along with some of the usual news:

IMPORTANT: please read

  • LIBRARY SYSTEM CHANGES: This summer the library has been working on replacing Voyager, the system that controls our inventory, ordering, and loans. Our current system will go down this Friday, August 11th.  Our go-live date for Alma, the new system, is August 24th. You may notice some small changes to Argos, the library’s search engine, but for the most part this change will be invisible to users. Be aware that there may be delays in processing and ordering items for the rest of August. Reserves may be processed more slowly than usual as we have to wait to get the new system up and running, and item statuses may not be correct (for example, items that appear to be in the library may in fact be checked out). We hope everything will be back to normal by the beginning of classes, but it is possible there will be some backlogs or other complications, so please bear with us while we complete the switch. If you have any questions about the change, how it might impact you, or have specific questions about ordering or reserves during this time, please email me.
  • ICSM Faculty:  If you are teaching an ICSM course this Fall I’m booking sessions.  Based on feedback from the ICSM workshop in May, all librarians will be teaching a standard program that focuses on library student learning objectives (SLOs) for search strategies.  We can add a second instruction session later in the semester for more in depth searching (open search session, researching for an assignment, etc.) I’ll send those of you on my list a separate email with additional details.

LIBRARY INSTRUCTION
Book a library instruction session for your class. Instruction sessions can be arranged at any time over the course of the semester; they are most effective after students have research topics. I can demonstrate our databases and search techniques and / or have a research session where I’m available to answer specific research questions. The format is flexible and can include a hands-on assignment.  The duration is also flexible — I’ve visited classes  ranging from 15 minutes to 90 minutes. There are two ways to accomplish this: 1) send me an email with the where and when of the class visit along, or 2) fill out the following form: Request for Library Instruction.

Research Guides for Sakai or your course website
Here is a Complete List of the Guides I’ve created.  Consider adding one to your Sakai page.   Contact me if you would like a Research Guide for your class — this can be for a production class.  This can be done even if you do not have class time for a library instruction session.

Given the concern over “fake news”,  take a look at our guide on Evaluating Resources.  You can assign a quizz on this topic to reinforce the lesson to emphasize and develop critical thinking skills.  Evaluating Resources is a part of our Research 101 skills series.

DATABASES:

FY 17-18 BOOKS AND VIDEOS
Our budget dates for spending are:

  • 25% by Sept 1
  • 50% by Nov 1
  • 75% by Feb 1
  • 100% by March 15th

For a list of suggested titles or figures on funds remaining, contact me (note: I had my first introduction to searching funds on the new system today– there may be some delays with that).

New Title List: here is a monthly list of  all new book titles (all subject areas) that is always available on the library homepage.  On the Film tab of the library’s homepage is a link to new Films.

E-RESERVES
The library uses Sakai for E-reserves.   Ben Hogben, Access Services Manager, put together a guide on Course Reserves in Sakai to get you started:  http://www.ithacalibrary.com/sp/subjects/Sakai  You can do it yourself, or, our Access Services Department can assist you.  If you have any questions, contact me or  Shianne (Reserves Coordinator, 2nd shift), Ben (Access Services Manager) or Scott Fish (Multimedia Reserves).  Note that it takes 24 hours for materials placed on Reserves to appear in ARGOS.

Handy links:
Reserves   Use this page to place all types of media on Reserves (audio,  journal articles and book chapters, book or score, and video clips).
Multimedia Request   If you would like to show a library video on a particular date, use this form to book a film for class.

HELP!
Need help? Here are some common Q&As that may assist you. Always feel free to contact me with questions: cmichael@ithaca.edu    I’m in the second cubicle to the right as you enter the library.  My phone number is: 4-1293.  Stop by if you’re in the library.

To check hours online, view this page.

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Cathy: on vacation from July 29th to August 6th

I’m on vacation from July 29th to August 6th.  If you need immediate assistance, please contact the IC Reference desk: http://www.ithacalibrary.com/services/reference.php  Our phone line is currently out-of-order so email is recommended (you can leave a message but the phone is physically gone; Reference has been checking voice mail twice a day).
Here are the library hours: https://library.ithaca.edu/services/hours.php 

Check out a film from our Multimedia Desk, an audio book for your travels, or one of our Popular Reading books.
Hope you’re enjoying your summer!
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Library News: ArtStor has a new look

From our E-Resources Librarian today:

Artstor [a library database that includes over a million visual images] has a new look and new functionality. You find details here.

Artstor offers recorded and live introductions to the site. Each 45 minute live session will demonstrate searching, creating and using Image Groups, sharing and presenting in the Digital Library, and more.

 

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WEDNESDAY: Internet users & the biggest sites on the net are uniting to save #NetNeutrality

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Library News: Gannett Newspapers database dropped; U.S. Newsstream added

We will have access to Gannett Newsstand (ProQuest) through NOVELNY until June 30, 2017.

We will have access to the Ithaca Journal and top newspapers via U.S. Newsstream on the ProQuest platform beginning August 1. You can read more about it here: http://www.proquest.com/products-services/nationalsnews_shtml.html

U.S. Newsstream will be added to the library’s database list starting August 1st.

 

#Tundra50 Tote Bag Auction

I just love the Tundra Books illustrators! What a clever marketing idea.

Talking with Tundra

Tundra Books is turning 50! To celebrate we asked some of our illustrators to decorate the back of our limited edition #Tundra50 tote bags. Now you can own a one-of-kind work of art from your favourite picture book artist!

All proceeds from the auction will be donated to IBBY, a non-profit organization representing a network of people committed to bringing books and children together all over the world. For more information about IBBY please visit www.ibby.org.

This auction will run from Friday, June 23 to Friday, July 28th 2017. Minimum bid is $10 and all bids must be made in $5 increments.

Visit www.Tundra50.com to view the entire collection and to make your bids!

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