Want the search power of Google with the authoritative information of a research database? With one search in Literati you’ll find eBbooks and articles from many of Gumberg Library databases, plus Google Books, and public domain images.
Try Literati and tell us what you think:
http://guides.library.duq.edu/literati
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Introducing ebrary
With over 70,000 full-text electronic books, ebrary can be a powerful tool for teachers and researchers alike. The session “Introducing ebrary” will demonstrate how to get the most out of ebrary whether you are using a personal computer, ipad, or personal e-reader.
Presenter: Rob Behary
Thursday, March 15, 11-12
Gumberg Library 408
Presenter: Rob Behary
Thursday, March 15, 11-12
Gumberg Library 408
Friday, March 2, 2012
Google Scholar as a Research Tool
Google Scholar
This session will focus on how to use Google Scholar as a supplement to library research through a demonstration of advanced search features. Participants will learn how to make their searching more precise and how to set up access to Duquesne’s resources through Google Scholar at home. We will also discuss some advantages and disadvantages of using Google Scholar for academic research.
March 22 -- 11 a.m-noon, Room 408
For registration visit: http://guides.library.duq.edu/presentations
This session will focus on how to use Google Scholar as a supplement to library research through a demonstration of advanced search features. Participants will learn how to make their searching more precise and how to set up access to Duquesne’s resources through Google Scholar at home. We will also discuss some advantages and disadvantages of using Google Scholar for academic research.
March 22 -- 11 a.m-noon, Room 408
For registration visit: http://guides.library.duq.edu/presentations
March RefWorks Sessions @ Gumberg
Getting Started with RefWorks
Keep track of your research and create bibliographies with RefWorks, an online bibliographic management tool that is FREE to all Duquesne users. We'll show you how to create an account, create and import references, and generate a bibliography.
March 13 -- Getting Started with RefWorks, 3-4 p.m.
Advanced RefWorks
After attending “Getting Started With RefWorks,” come learn more about additional features, adding in-text citations and footnotes with Write-n-Cite, and how to format a paper and bibliography from within RefWorks.
March 29 -- Advanced RefWorks, 4-5 p.m.
Registration information and the complete list of library presentations can be found at:http://guides.library.duq.edu/presentations. Registration is recommended, but not required.
Keep track of your research and create bibliographies with RefWorks, an online bibliographic management tool that is FREE to all Duquesne users. We'll show you how to create an account, create and import references, and generate a bibliography.
March 13 -- Getting Started with RefWorks, 3-4 p.m.
Advanced RefWorks
After attending “Getting Started With RefWorks,” come learn more about additional features, adding in-text citations and footnotes with Write-n-Cite, and how to format a paper and bibliography from within RefWorks.
March 29 -- Advanced RefWorks, 4-5 p.m.
Registration information and the complete list of library presentations can be found at:http://guides.library.duq.edu/presentations. Registration is recommended, but not required.
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