Keeping up with Google Scholar: Legal Materials and Patents

Monday March 22, 1-2 p.m.
Gumberg Library 408

Presenters: Kathryn Fowler Instruction Librarian, & Ted Bergfelt, Reference Librarian

Google Scholar is still in beta testing but has recently added the ability to search for and read the full text of opinions from U. S. federal and state district, appellate and supreme courts. Citations to articles in law journals can also be searched. Along with these legal materials, patents can be
searched as well. Come spend an hour reviewing the basics and exporing these new features.

Reservations are recommended but not required. Contact Lisa Sciulli at sciullie@duq.edu or 412.396.5346 to register.

Library Unveils New Self Checkout Unit

On Monday, February 22, at 1 p.m., the library will inveil the new self checkout unit located at the Circulation Desk on the 4th floor. The library will designate the self checkout as the Express Lane. It is fast, easy and checking out materials can be done in three quick steps.

Using the NEW PubMed Effectively

Wednesday Feb. 17, noon -1:30 408 Gumberg Library

Presenters: David Nolfi, Health Sciences Librarian & Ted Bergfelt, Reference Librarian

This hands-on session focuses on effectively using the powerful searching tools in the recently updated PubMed search engine. Any student or faculty member in the health sciences, biology, health care ethics, or any discipline that deals with health matters will benefit from attending. New users will have the opportunity to learn PubMed basics, while experienced users will learn how to construct searches in the new PubMed interface introduced late last fall.

The session will focus on several topics including:

• Creating searches using new search screens
• Interpreting search results using new PubMed filters
• Finding full text articles
• Accessing free electronic books through PubMed
• Using Special Queries to facilitate searching

Did you know? Duquesne Dollars @ Gumberg

Duquesne Dollars grants you the option to load funds on to your DU card. You can load funds at the Gumberg Library. Also, the library vending and copying machines accept Duquesne Dollars.

Gumberg to Go!

Did you know the library can serve you even when the building is closed?

When library staff can’t travel safely to Duquesne, you can still get your questions answered and find much of the information that you need through our online resources.

Try these services

Ask Here PA for immediate answers to your research questions24 x 7 -- This is chat service, so if you have in-depth questions use our email service Ask a Librarian.

Ask a Librarian -- Use this for longer research questions or questions about library issues such as overdues and hours. It may take a day to get an answer especially if the library is closed.

Learn more about what to do when Gumberg Library is closed.

RefWorks @ Gumberg Library During February

Getting Started with RefWorks
February 11
3-4 p.m.
Gumberg Library Room 408

RefWorks for Thesis and Dissertation Writers
February 15
4-5 p.m.
Gumberg Library Room 408