Thursday, June 18, 2015

Head-Start Tips for New Students

Anonymous Thursday, June 18, 2015 No comments :
University of Alberta Libraries are among the best in North America. We have stuff that you can’t just get on the internet and that’s a huge advantage for your studies. But, it also means learning new skills and techniques. We won’t pretend it’s easy or quick but, after all, you’re coming to University for the challenges, right?
You will get full access through your CCID (for electronic material) and ONEcard (for hard-copies) sometime in August but here are a few things you can do anytime.

Explore our website!
  • Be sure AskUs if you have a question, big or small. It might be a lifesaver (or at least a mark-saver) later on.
  • If you really want access to something that requires a “CCID” - come to a library and ask for a temporary one.  

  • Everyone is welcome.
  • Find good study spaces.
  • Get used to asking questions from our friendly and knowledgeable staff.
  • Browse our shelves for inspiring books, newspapers, videos, music, and so much more.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Participate in Libraries Usability Testing and Focus Groups

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University of Alberta Libraries has launched beta versions of its new website and search tool, which will be fully implemented in the next academic year.  In an effort to ensure these new search tools meet the distinct needs of our diverse user community, we invite you to participate in upcoming usability testing and focus groups.  
Undergraduate & Graduate Students
  • Register for a 30-45 minute one-to-one meeting with one of our usability testers between Thursday, June 25th, and Friday, July 10th
  • Participants will be asked to complete a set of tasks using the Libraries' website and search tool
  • Date and time will be confirmed with you via email
Graduate Students
  • Register for this focus group to provide input regarding your search starting points, needs, and questions
  • Date & Time:  Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 10am-Noon
  • Location:  Cameron Library, Room 4-02
  • Registration will be limited to 15 participants
  • Refreshments will be provided
Faculty
  • Register for a focus group to hear feedback on search tools from the Ithaka Faculty Survey, and provide input regarding your search starting points, needs, and questions
  • Dates & Times:  Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 1-3pm and Thursday, July 9, 2015, 10am-Noon
  • Location:  Cameron Library, Room 4-02
  • Registration will be limited to 15 participants
  • Refreshments will be provided

The Libraries new beta website and search tool is accessible now.  Take a look!



Thursday, June 11, 2015

LGBT+ Book Month @ Rutherford Library

Anonymous Thursday, June 11, 2015 , , No comments :
Inspired by the American Library Association’s first annual GLBT Book Month, and coinciding with Edmonton Pride, Rutherford Library has launched LGBT+ Book Month!  The library is hosting physical and online exhibits and displays to highlight relevant library and campus collections that represent a diverse range of LGBT+ voices, perspectives, and experiences.     

Borrow items from our circulating display in Rutherford North, which contains a rotating collection of literary and non-fiction works.

View the Institute of Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS)’s fantastic exhibit in Rutherford South foyer, which showcases the diversity within contemporary LGBT* publishing. All iSMSS resources will be available to borrow following the exhibit from their lending library in Education North.

Visit our e-books display on our Pinterest “eShelf”. We also invite you to join us on Facebook to discuss books and share upcoming Pride events around the city!

Find more book lists and recommendations:


Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Publication and Research(er) Metrics in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Anonymous Tuesday, June 02, 2015 , , , No comments :
The University of Alberta Libraries, in partnership with the Office of the Vice-President's (Research) University of Alberta Grant Assist Program, will be offering a series of sessions and workshops on Publication and Research(er) Metrics in the Humanities and Social Sciences throughout the month of June to Arts faculty and graduate students.

The following workshops will be offered:

Overview of Publication and Research(er) Metrics in the Humanities and Social Sciences
June 9, 2015, 10:30am – 12pm
Rutherford South 2-03

Google Scholar for Metrics
June 12, 2015, 12 - 12:50pm
Rutherford South 2-03

Social Science Research Network (SSRN)
June 15, 2015, 12 - 12:50pm
Rutherford South 2-03

Web of Science and Scopus
June 19, 2015, 12 - 12:50pm
Rutherford South 2-03

Mendeley
June 24, 2015, 12 - 12:50pm
Rutherford South 2-03

Academia.edu and ResearchGate: Sharing, Monitoring, and Following Research
June 26, 2015,12 - 12:50pm
Rutherford South 2-03

For more information, and to register go to: http://bit.ly/MetricsHSS.

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