Friday, February 27, 2009

Scopus Trial Until March 13th

The Gumberg Library has trial access to Scopus until March 13th. Here is a link to the Scopus trial:

http://tinyurl.com/du-scopus

Send feedback to miller6677@duq.edu.

Monday, February 23, 2009

SciFinder Ends March 9. Register for Web Version now.

D.U. SciFinder Scholar ends March 9. SciFinder Scholar will be available exclusively via the Web version starting March 10, 2009. Register for SciFinder web version now.

Don't Miss the Chance! Tell the Library What You Think. Enter to Win an iPod Touch.

All Duquesne students, faculty, and staff are invited to give input on the library’s collections, services, and spaces using the LibQUAL+(TM) survey.
This international web-based survey has been used by more than 1,000 institutions and enables the Gumberg Library to benchmark results against other libraries. The survey has 38 questions about the library, demographic questions, and a box for open-ended comments and suggestions. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes to complete, and your answers are not linked to your identity.
The survey will be available February 4-27, 2009.
Enter the LibQUAL Survey
Incentives:
The Gumberg Library is offering students who complete the LibQUAL survey the chance to win:
iPod Touch
$50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card
Starbucks Gift Cards (20 @ $10)
Snacks & Munchies Gift Basket
Starbucks Gift Basket
Steelers Fan Gift Basket
Questions?
Send email to libqual@duq.edu or call 412.396.4931.
Additional Information
About LibQUAL
Articles about LibQUAL in Google Scholar

Friday, February 20, 2009

Uncovering Hidden Treasures: Public Domain Resources

Date: Friday March 6, 2009 11 a.m.

Location: 408 Gumberg Library

Presenters: Matthew Boyer (music), Leslie Lewis (images and videos), Sydney Walden (religious studies and philosophy), and Robert Behary (classics)

Description:
The number of public domain resources, made available by libraries, universities, and individuals, is growing exponentially. Ready access to these materials is a boon for scholars, teachers, and students; however, this flood of materials makes it difficult to find the best sources and keep abreast of newly released collections and sites. In this 90 minute workshop, participants will learn how to determine when content is available in the public domain, with special emphasis on music, images, videos, and philosophy, theology, and classics texts. Problems with reliability and age of editions will be examined through selected examples. Finally, participants will learn how to capture/download files for use in Microsoft Office applications, such as Word or PowerPoint.

No registration is necessary. The PowerPoint and handouts will be posted to our First Fridays Archive site at http://www.sites.duq.edu/library/about/aboutFirstFridaysArchive.shtml
This session will not be recorded, but may be repeated on another date if there is sufficient interest.

Friday, February 13, 2009

Plug in @ Gumberg Library

Over 100 new electrical outlets in public study areas on the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th floors of the library. You asked and we answered!

Writing Center @ Gumberg Library

Mondays and Wednesdays evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Gumberg Library 4th floor, Popular Reading Room. make an appointment

SciFinder Now Available Via Web

NOTICE: SciFinder is now available via the Web for Duquesne University users. As of March 9, 2009, Duquesne access to SciFinder Scholar will end. SciFinder will be available exclusively via the Web version starting March 10, 2009. (See instructions for Web access)