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March 28, 2006

4 Things You Should Know about the Libraries

The Libraries are full of books, but we also offer many other resources and services. Here is a sampling.

4 New Library Services
The following services are now available, or will be very soon.

1. Laptop lending: Need a laptop while you study in the library? Laptops are now available in both Bartle and Science. Read more about laptop lending.
2. Grokker: Grokker, coming soon, is a tool that displays search results topically organized in visual maps. Keep your eyes open for it on the Libraries' home page.
3. Information Commons: Now open in Bartle! Read more about the Commons.
4. 24 Hour Service: Bartle is open from 12 noon Sunday to 8 p.m. Friday. Library hours

4 Websites @ the Libraries
These resources are available only through the library website, not for free on the web.

1. Annual Reviews: Annual Reviews saves you time by synthesizing the vast amount of primary research literature and identifying the principal contributions in your field.
2. Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center: Overviews of social issues, including viewpoint articles, statistics, and primary documents.
3. ProQuest: Over 2,500 journal and newspapers plus information on over 60,000 companies. A great place to start your research.
4. Subject databases: Check out our specialized subject databases in metaLINK.

4 Ways to Get Just About Any Question Answered
We are here to help!

1. Visit us.
2. IM us.
3. Call us.
4. Email us.

Posted by bordeaux at March 28, 2006 11:48 AM