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.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
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.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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
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
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
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