Gumberg Library September Programs

To register for any of the presentations please contact Lisa Sciulli sciullie@duq.edu 412.396.5346

17 -- Discover Literati: A New Tool for Teaching, 4-5 p.m. 408 Gumberg

Uncover the secrets of Literati and unlock its potential for your students! This introductory session is tailored for those who teach, tutor or remain insatiably curious. Literati by CREDO presents as a modern and credible alternative to Wikipedia. Supported by excellent reference content, e-books, and topic pages, Literati is a great tool for any user and can be especially helpful for those students studying topics in English or Literature.

Presenter: Emily Cantin (Gumberg Library)

23 -- RefWorks for APA Citation Style, 4-5 p.m. 408 Gumberg

Want to know more about using APA Citation Style in RefWorks? Attend this RefWorks session designed specifically for researchers who use APA Style. We will briefly review RefWorks basics (how to create an account as well as how to create and import references), then demonstrate some advanced features. You will learn how to format a bibliography from within RefWorks, and how to customize your account using APA Style.

Presenter: Jessica Smith (Gumberg Library)

24 -- RefWorks for MLA Citation Style, 4-5 p.m. 408 Gumberg

RefWorks for MLA Style

Want to know more about using MLA Citation Style in RefWorks? Attend this RefWorks session designed specifically for researchers who use MLA Style. We will briefly review RefWorks basics (how to create an account as well as how to create and import references), then demonstrate some advanced features. You will learn how to format a bibliography from within RefWorks, and how to customize your account using MLA Style.

Presenter: Charlotte Myers (Gumberg Library)

26 -- SciFinder Chemistry Database Training, 1-2:30 p.m. 401 Rangos

SciFinder enables you to identify the latest, most relevant chemical research. More than 33 million chemical substances may be searched by chemical name, chemical structure, CAS Registry Numbers, and formula.  SciFinder Mobile allows researchers to use smartphones to access CAS databases. SciFinder Mobile is not restricted by IP address and there are no special apps to download. You will learn about these features and more.

Presenters: Allison Brungard (Gumberg Library) & Peter Blasi (Chemical Abstracts Services)

11 Days of Peace Collaboration

Join Spiritan Campus Ministry and Gumberg Library in supporting the 11 Days of Peace. On Thursday, September 19 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. there will be an opportunity for peace pledge signing in the Popular Reading area on the 4^th floor of the Gumberg Library. On the same day, at noon, a group of Duquesne International Students will discuss their countries and cultures in an informal setting. All are welcome. Light refreshments.

For more information about the 11 Days of Peace visit the guide:
http://guides.library.duq.edu/peace

Gumberg Library Writing Center Satellite Location

The Writing Center’s satellite location in 402A Gumberg Library will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.

See the Writing Center’s website http://www.duq.edu/writing-center/ for more information.

Discover Literati: A New Tool for Teaching

Uncover the secrets of Literati and unlock its potential for your students! This introductory session is tailored for those who teach, tutor or remain insatiably curious. Literati by CREDO presents as a modern and credible alternative to Wikipedia. Supported by excellent reference content, e-books, and topic pages, Literati is a great tool for any user and can be especially helpful for those students studying topics in English or Literature.

Presenter: Emily Cantin, MLS

Tuesday, September 17, 4-5 p.m. 

Workshop will be held in 408 Gumberg Library. Please RSVP to Lisa Sciulli at sciullie@duq.edu  

Need Help With Your Research? Ask A Librarian!

·         Our Ask A Librarian options are available at: http://ask.library.duq.edu/

• ·         NEW! - Duquesne chat is available when the Reference Desk is staffed.
• ·         Text us at a NEW number: 412.265.3599
• ·         Email us at a NEW email address: ask@duq.libanswers.com
• ·         24/7 online chat with an academic reference librarian via Ask Here PA

Gumberg for Graduate Students September 10

Graduate students are invited to join us for friendly conversion in an informal setting.  Drop-in any time during this session:

When: Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5-6 pm

Where: Graduate Study Room,  2nd Floor Library

This is a great opportunity to meet with other graduate students. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Pizza will be served! All you need to bring is your questions.

Sign-up online or contact Allison Brungard at 412.396.5345 or brungard@duq.edu

Visit guides.library.duq.edu/gradstudents for more information.

DSM-5 Now Available at Gumberg!

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) is now available through Gumberg Library.

DSM-5 is a key resource used by health professionals, mental health professionals, and others to diagnose and classify mental disorders. DSM-5 is the first update to the manual in more than 10 years. It has been the subject of many news stories as well as discussion in scientific publishing.

Whether you need it for research and clinical practice or you just want to learn more about DSM-5, you can access it via Gumberg Library's subscription to Psychiatry Online.