Holiday Notice: Interlibrary Loan Requests

NOTICE:  To increase the likelihood of delivery of Interlibrary Loan materials to Duquesne University users prior to holiday closures, please submit requests through ILLiad by Friday, December 14, 2012.  Materials received for Duquesne University users will be posted electronically or available for pick-up at the library until 4:00PM on Friday, December 21, 2012.  Processing of requests received during the holiday break will resume on Thursday, January 3, 2013.  Please contact the Interlibrary Loan Department by telephone at 412-396-5341 or via email at illservice@duq.edu with any questions.  Happy Holidays!

SGA Study Break @ Gumberg Library

Combine study time with great refreshments on Wednesday, December 12, 3 p.m. in the Popular Reading area. Bring a friend! Sponsored by the Student Government Association.

Gumberg Library Entrance Policy

To ensure the priority of service to Duquesne users, and for safety reasons, everyone entering the building must carry photo ID with them at all times. Children entering the building must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Members of the general public are not permitted to enter the building without an appointment.

Coming Soon! 24 hour study for finals @ Gumberg Library

• Gumberg Library will be open continuously from 7 a.m. Monday December 10 through 9 p.m. Tuesday December 18.

• Free snacks at midnight! You’ll find quiet study on the first, second, and third floors.

• Group study areas are on the fourth and fifth floors.

• Always bring your ID—we card for your safety. Card swipe entry required between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. weekdays, and on weekends.

Save the Date! Scholastic Holiday Book Sale

Stop by the PNC Atrium in the Student Union.
Friday, November 30 - Friday, December7

Friday 10-4


Saturday 8-12

Monday – Wednesday 10-6

Thursday 10-8

Friday 10-4


Benefits the Maureen Sulivan Curriculum Center-5th floor Gumberg Library.

Please reply with special book requests by Monday, November 19.

Contact: Danielle at buck@duq.edu or x1858

Elevator Replacement Project Begins October 4

The back elevator in the Gumberg Library is the first of three elevators to be replaced in the library. The project for the one elevator will last 11 weeks. There will be increased noise levels at certain times of the day near the back of the study floors. We ask for patience as we proceed.

RefWorks: Just Your Style

Want to know more about using RefWorks with the preferred citation style for your discipline? Attend a session designed specifically for researchers who use that style. You will learn how to format a paper and bibliography from within RefWorks, and how to add in-text citations and create a bibliography with Write-n-Cite using your preferred style.

All sessions will be held in 408 Gumberg Library. To register contact Lisa Sciulli, sciullie@duq.edu

RefWorks for Chicago Citation Style

Tuesday October 2, 3-4 p.m.

Instructor: Charlotte Myers

RefWorks for APA Citation Style

Thursday October 11, 4-5 p.m.

Instructor: Leslie Lewis

RefWorks for MLA Citation Style

Monday October 29, 4-5 p.m.

Instructor: LaMonica Wiggins

For more information about Gumberg Library presentations, visit our http://guides.library.duq.edu/presentations

Tell us what YOU think about the 4th floor

Gumberg Library a Writing Center Satellite Location

Beginning September 11th, room 402A in the Gumberg Library will be open for Writing Center consulting sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. See the Writing Center's Website for a complete schedule http://www.duq.edu/writing-center/.

Have a Question? Text Us!

Gumberg Library offers free text message reference services. (standard message rates apply)Text us at 66746 and start your question with askduq.Example: askduq What are the library hours on Saturdays?For more ways to Ask A Librarian visit www.duq.edu/library/ask on the library website.

Summer Reading Picks in the Popular Reading Area

Gumberg Library is suggesting some good summer reads, guaranteed to keep you turning the pages. These titles were chosen based on Gumberg Library staff recommendations, or because they were on the New York Times Bestseller List in the last three months, or they are by best-selling authors and have received at least 4 stars from Amazon.com readers.


You can find these titles and much more on the new summer reading guide at http://guides.library.duq.edu/summer-reading. On this first page selected bestsellers are highlighted. Click on the "More Titles" tab to see other summer reading suggestions. The library has a much larger collection of popular books which can be searched in DuCat.

Look for a selection of summer reading books on a cart marked “Summer Reading” in the Popular Reading area on the 4th floor of the Gumberg Library. Enjoy!

Scheduled outage for Elsevier's ScienceDirect and Scopus

ScienceDirect, Scopus, Hub, Applications, SciVal, and Journals Consult are expected to be unavailable for approximately 19 hours beginning Saturday, August 25th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. for scheduled maintenance for a new release.

Gumberg Library Main Entrance to Reopen August 13

Renovation of the fourth floor including new carpeting, tile, and service desk will be completed by August 13. Until then library users will enter the building via the McAnulty Street dock door entrance. Duquesne University ID and/or photo ID are required.


We are committed to sustaining our services and access to the library’s collections during summer construction and renovation projects. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.

Contacts:

Circulation Department, 412.396.6130
Library Administration Office, 412.396.6136

To request accommodations for library users with special needs call Mrs. Lisa Sciulli at 412.396.5346.


Updates:

412.396.INFO

www.duq.edu/library

Challenge Exam registration now open 6/7/2012

Those students interested in testing out of UCOR 030 can take the Challenge Exam this summer. Registration is now open. Learn more about the exam and registration by going to
http://guides.library.duq.edu/challenge.

Gumberg Library Temporary Entrance on McAnulty Drive, June 4-August 3

Library users will enter the building via the McAnulty Street dock door entrance while the main entrance and fourth floor are closed for renovation from June 4-August 3. Duquesne University ID and/or photo ID will be required.

Temporary Service Locations

• Circulation and Reference service -- 2nd floor Graduate Study Room

• Public access computers and 1 printer -- 2nd floor open study area

• Photocopier -- 5th floor near front elevators

• Quiet study -- 1st and 3rd floors

• Group study and conversation -- 2nd and 5th floors

• No vending machines will be available.

To request accommodations for library users with special needs call Mrs. Lisa Sciulli at 412.396.5346.

We are committed to sustaining our services and access to the library’s collections during summer construction and renovation projects. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.

Contacts:

Circulation Department, 412.396.6130

Library Administration Office, 412.396.6136

Updates:

412.396.INFO

www.duq.edu/library

Gumberg Library Main Entrance Closed June 4-July 31

The library's main entrance and fourth floor will be closed from June 4 through July 31 due to renovation of the fourth floor. The temporary entrance to the library will be on McAnulty Drive. 

For the latest building access information call 412.396.4636 (INFO) or check the library website www.duq.edu/library.

To request accommodations for library users with special needs call Mrs. Lisa Sciulli at 412.396.5346.

May Information Session: Documenting the Impact of Your Scholarship

Documenting the Impact of Your Scholarship

Date:  Thursday, May 3, 11-12:45 p.m.

Location: Gumberg Library 408

Presenters:

David Nolfi, MLS, AHIP, Health Sciences Librarian

Faculty Discussants:

Dr. Laura M. Crothers, Professor
Director of the School Psychology Program
School of Education
University Promotion & Tenure Committee

Dr. Anne Brannen, Associate Professor
Acting Director of First-Year Writing
McAnulty College of Liberal Arts
University Promotion & Tenure Committee

The workshop’s goal is to help faculty members applying for promotion and tenure to make the case for excellence in scholarship by using tools such as citation analysis, journal metrics, and other methods.  Newer faculty who are just starting to publish can also benefit by using these tools to develop effective publishing strategies.

Following the presentation, participants will have hands-on opportunities to use the tools and begin documenting the impact of their own scholarship.  The workshop will conclude with a discussion about using scholarship data in the promotion and tenure process.

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

Introducing Literati

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

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

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

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.

Systems Alert: Public Book Scanner Currently Unavailable

The library's scanner on the 4th floor is temporarily unavailable. Service is expected to be restored by February 21st.

Copyright for Instructors: Opportunities & Considerations

Basic understanding of copyright is essential for both online and classroom instructors. This 90 minute workshop will introduce Duquesne’s copyright policy and fair use guidelines.

Learn:
• How copyright applies to you as a teacher and researcher.
• How to access the University’s Copyright Policy and Fair Use Checklist
• Practical tips—for posting course material and for obtaining material for teaching and scholarship
• How to get answers to your copyright questions

Date: Friday February 24 noon-1 p.m.
Location: 408 Gumberg Library
Presenters: Sara Grozanick, ETD Coordinator; Diana Sasso, Director, Information Services; John Euliano, Resource Sharing Librarian; Alyson Youngblood, Reserves Specialist

Research the Bible with Oxford Biblical Studies Online

This 60 minute workshop will be presented for members of the Duquesne community interested in learning more about the books of the Bible, their historical contexts and meaning. Oxford Biblical Studies Online (OBSO) is a powerful tool to help students, and others with an interest, to more fully understand the Bible. This database contains five translations of the Bible published by Oxford, and study notes from six popular study Bibles. It also provides access to two concordances, a dozen well-respected works of biblical reference, and over 1,000 searchable images.

Through hands-on practice, you will learn:

• How to use the basic Bible verse look up tool
• How to display a study Bible text and its study notes side by side, and how to switch between study Bibles
• How find articles from authoritative reference works on important words, concepts and people mentioned in the biblical text.
• How to search for images, access the timelines and other special features

Date: Friday February 17 from noon till 1 p.m.
Location: 408 Gumberg Library
Presenter: Ted Bergfelt, MLS, Reference and Instruction Librarian

Gumberg Survey-Chance to Win Prizes

Gumberg Library…Let us know how we’re doing!
Tell us what you think of Gumberg Library. Take the online LibQual+ Lite survey between February 6 and February 29, 2012. It should take approximately 5 minutes. Complete the LibQUAL survey and you will be eligible to enter a drawing to win one of several prizes including an iPad2. Your responses will be anonymous and confidential.

The survey is available at: http://guides.library.duq.edu/libqual

Water Shut Down, January 31, 7-9 a.m.

There will be a water shut down for Gumberg Library on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. This is necessary for repairs to the 1st floor water fountain.

February 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.

Tuesday, February 7, 3-4 p.m. (408 Gumberg)
Tuesday, February 14, 4-5 p.m. (408 Gumberg)

Advanced RefWorks
After attending “Getting Started With RefWorks,” come to 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.

Thursday, February 23, 5-6 p.m. (408 Gumberg)

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.

DuqNet Wireless Outage 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. January 24

Duquesne's wireless network DuqNet will be unavailable from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. January 24, 2012 for planned maintenance.

Reminder- Gumberg Library Swipe Access Hours

Duquesne ID holders must swipe to access the building on weekends and on weekdays from 7-8 a.m. and 5 p.m. till closing. Anyone who has a problem with their ID can call the Circulation Desk at 412.396.6130 for assistance.

Students may bring guests with them to the library, however, anyone not affiliated with Duquesne must show photo ID and register at the Circulation Desk to enter.

The doors will be unlocked during posted weekday business hours from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m. Staff will monitor the doors at all times. Members of the general public will not be admitted unless they have an appointment.

Anyone entering may be asked to show ID at any time. Anyone who does not comply with a staff member’s request will be required to leave.

Alumni can apply for special alumni library cards at the Circulation Desk but they must also show a photo ID.

Systems Alert: Library Digital Collection Intermittent Interruptions

Over the course of the next week, the library's digital collections including the Electronic Theses and Dissertations, Pittsburgh Catholic and Duquesne Duke will be unavailable for brief periods as the searching software is improved.