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August 31, 2007
Staff Member Introductions
Introduction - Donna Hayward
My official title is Information Studies Librarian, but I'm sometimes known as the SI Librarian. My mission is to spread the word about library services and resources, and help SI students, faculty and staff to use those resources in the most effective and efficient ways.
Some other activities I'm engaged in at any given moment include, management of the Information and Reference Center, coordination of the Internship Program, management of Information Studies and Juvenile Literature collections, and hiring, training and supervision of reference student assistants and ULAs.
Introduction to Josh Morse
Greetings!
I am currently a second year student at SI specializing in HCI. I am also the ULA (University Library Associate) for the KNC (Knowledge Navigation Center). Acronyms aside, my major tasks as a ULA include helping patrons with software questions in the KNC, teaching workshops in the Faculty Exploratory, working at the reference desk, and working on projects like SEGSI.
I've always liked working with both technology and people, and my studies SI and my position at the Grad Library allows me to do both. I have a background in computer science, so I am happy to answer any technical questions. I'm also a Michigan native, so let me know if you need any good spots for a weekend trip. In my spare time, I like to play board games, read, bike, and work on various web design projects.
Introduction to Rafia Mirza
Hi!
I am a second year student at SI specializing in LIS, and I am the Public Services ULA (University Library Associate) at Hatcher Graduate Library. This means I spend a lot of time at the library, mostly at the Information and Reference Center. My background is in the humanities (English, Psychology, American Studies) and my eventual goal is to be an academic librarian/subject specialist. In my spare time I spend way too much time on Facebook, reading, and watching TV/movies. I am also the social coordinator for the student chapter of ALA@SI.
Introduction to Eric Frierson
Hello, SI.
My name is Eric, and I'm a librarian at the Graduate Library. My primary responsibilities there are the management of the Knowledge Navigation Center and the Faculty Exploratory student staff, teaching classes on technology topics, and being the liaison to the Communication Studies department.
I'll be teaching a few tech-related workshops for you as part of the SEGSI support series. While I may not be the SEGSI-est librarian around, I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about SI (I'm a recent alumn), teaching in libraries, or technology.
Introuduction to Joel Adams
Hi! My name is Joel and I am a first year MSI student. Before moving to Ann Arbor, I completed too much graduate work in the humanities at the University of Florida. At the Hatcher, I'm excitedly serving as one of the ULAs for public services. Additionally, I also work with UofM's LGBT Affairs office. I'm a collection junkie and most of my books are finally up on library-thing. My home website is http://www.contog.net. I look forward to meeting and working with you all!
You can email all of us at once by using the SEGSI Staff email.
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August 30, 2007
Buying Microsoft Office
If you don’t have Microsoft Office on your personal computer, you might want to think about purchasing it for your time here at SI. You can get MS Office 2007 for under $50 with your student discount at the Computer Showcase - make sure you bring your student ID! This is an excellent price, as the full version of Microsoft Office usually retails for $500+.
Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise for Windows includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Communicator, Access, Groove, InfoPath, OneNote, and Publisher. It costs $47.17.
Microsoft Office 2004 Professional for Mac OS X includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Entourage, and Virtual PC. It costs $42.45.
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August 26, 2007
Subscribe to the SEGSI Calendar
To subscribe to the SEGSI Google Calendar, just click the button!
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Help using the library - Reference
There are many ways for you to get help using the Library.
ASK US
You can contact us using the University Library's email and chat reference services.
Email: askus@umich.edu
Chat: http://www.lib.umich.edu/askus/askuschat.html
(Ask Us page: http://www.lib.umich.edu/askus/)
Also, feel free to contact Donna Hayward, Information Studies Librarian or Rafia Mirza, Grad Library ULA, via Facebook. Just look for us in your SI class rosters in Facebook or search for us within the Michigan group.
CHAT FROM THIS BLOG
Choose 'Chat with Us!' in the right column on the main blog page and start typing in one of our Meebo windows.
Email Donna to get help, or to make an appointment to meet in person for a research consultation.
dhayward@umich.edu
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Library Catalogs
This introduction to library catalogs will include overviews of Mirlyn and WorldCat. During his session we will demonstrate both gerenally effective search strategies and the unique functionality of each interface. In addition to searching the library's holdings, students will be intrduced to methods of identifying and gaining access to materials outside of the University Library collections.
Tuesday, September 11th, 12noon-1pm, with 1-1:30 for discussion
Monday, September 17th, 12noon-1pm, with 1-1:30pm for discussion
These classes will be held in the University Library Instructional Center (ULIC), room 4059 on the 4th floor of the Shapiro Library, right next to the DIAD.
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Scholarly Research
Learn to find peer-revewed articles using library resources. At the completion of the class, you will be able to:
- identify relevant resources using SearchTools,
- use basic database search strategies,
- save and organize relevant citations.
Thursday, September 13th, 12noon-1pm, questions/discussion from 1-1:30pm
Wednesday, September 26th, 12noon-1pm questions/discussion from 1-1:30pm
These classes will be held in the University Library Instructional Center (ULIC), room 4059 on the 4th floor of the Shapiro Library, right next to the DIAD.
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Flow Diagrams with Visio (PC)
You could create a flow diagram with PowerPoint or even MS Paint, but why not save time using specialized diagram software? In this workshop, we will focus on the basics of creating flow diagrams using Microsoft Visio. Shapes, labels, and links will be covered. No previous experience with Visio is necessary. If you prefer to use a Mac, check out the Flow Diagrams with Omnigraffle workshop.
Wednesday October 17th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Friday, October 19th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: DIAD (4th floor of the Shapiro Undergraduate Library)
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Tips and Tricks with Microsoft Word
You'll probably be spending a lot of time this semester writing papers, so why do more than you need to? Cut time spent sitting at your computer toiling away at Microsoft Word with the tips from our workshop!
In this workshop, you'll learn how to use Word features effectively and efficiently, including: creating a basic template, generating tables of contents and figures, using track changes to work on a document with other group members, and more! Participants should have basic experience using MS Word.
Monday, September 24th 12:00-1:30 PM
Wednesday, November 14th 12:00-1:30 PM
Location: DIAD (4th floor Shapiro Undergraduate Library)
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ILL - Getting stuff the library doesn't have
If you find something that you determine is not held by the library, you can submit an ILL request for the item. Interlibrary loan is a service provided by the library that facilitates the borrowing and lending of materials between the University of Michigan and other institutions. ILL will accept requests for books, articles, conference proceedings, dissertations, DVD, etc. To submit an ILL request, go to the following page and click on the 'Make an ILL request" button in the left column. Sign in using your uniqname and password, and then select 'Request a loan' or 'Request a copy'.
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Keeping Current with RSS
Where does Web 2.0 fit into research? For that matter, what in the world is Web 2.0? In this session, we'll cover everything from the basic terminology of Web 2.0 (including Blogs, Wikis, RSS, etc) and then discuss how to use these tools to keep up with current research in your field. This session will provide hands-on instruction in setting up a Bloglines.com account where news and new research in your field finds you.
This session covers:
* Describing aggregators and signing up for a web-based one (Bloglines)
* Describing RSS
* Locating and subscribing to RSS feeds
- news / commercial (CNN.com, ALA blogs)
- blogs (also searching for academic blogs in Google, Technorati, etc.)
- subscribing to database saved searches
- subscribing to Wikipedia edit histories
- identifying if any website has an RSS feed
* Your own RSS feeds: free feeds through blog services
This session DOES NOT cover:
* incorportating feeds into your own web pages
* rss code / rss standards / xml
* making your own RSS feeds from scratch
Tuesday, October 2nd, 12-1pm
Wednesday, October 3rd, 12-1pm
Location: ULIC
These classes will be held in the University Library Instructional Center (ULIC), room 4059 on the 4th floor of the Shapiro Library, right next to the DIAD.
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Creating Citations and Bibliographies with EndNote 10
Doing research or preparing a dissertation? Using EndNote can make your life easier! We'll cover the basics of creating and managing a personal bibliographic database, including importing citations from online resources and generating formatted bibliographies. In addition, you'll also learn more about EndNote's Cite While You Write feature for editing citations as you work (adding page numbers, deleting an author from the citation itself, etc.).
Offered as part of the Faculty Exploratory Workshop Series. The FE is located on the 2nd floor of the Graduate Library next to the reference desk. To register for FE workshops, go to:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/exploratory/ and select "Workshops & Registration" in the left column.
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Making posters with PowerPoint and Adobe Illustrator
Conference posters can be a big challenge - arranging the layout is often more difficult than creating the content! This workshop will look at common issues in poster creation such as sizing text, adding images and charts, and printing in large formats. We'll explore options in PowerPoint and Illustrator to make great posters that print well.
Offered as part of the Faculty Exploratory Workshop Series. The FE is located on the 2nd floor of the Graduate Library next to the reference desk. To register for FE workshops, go to:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/exploratory/ and select "Workshops & Registration" in the left column.
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Mockups at Mach Speed: Prototyping with Omnigraffle
Omnigraffle (diagramming software for the Mac) has a wide variety of uses - including network diagrams, flowcharts, mind mapping, entity relationships & UML state charts, IA charts, wireframing, and more complex GUI designs. This class will include instruction on the basics for creating simple diagrams, advanced techniques using Master Canvases, and an overview on how to use scripts and actions to create interactive mockups.
The beginner class, Flow Diagrams with Omnigraffle, (October 17th) will focus on basic diagrams of the type you will be building for SI501. This is the advanced class and is designed for students who are very comfortable with technology and have some computer background.
Wednesday, September 26th, 12:00-1:00pm
Location: DIAD
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KNC Knowledge Navigation Center
The Knowledge Navigation Center (KNC) is your center for learning about technology. They provide one-on-one consultation over the phone, in person, or over e-mail on a variety of technology issues.
Location: 2nd floor of the Graduate Library, right next to the reference desk.
Hours: Check website - http://www.lib.umich.edu/knc/
Need help making a web page? Need to make a presentation poster? Need to learn how to use Refworks or Endnote? The KNC staff specialize in helping you with all of these technology needs. The lab is also equipped with specialty scanners, including high-speed text scanners, a large format scanner, and a slide scanner.
The KNC is operated by the University Library and is free of charge and open to anyone. You can drop in for assistance, or you can call ahead to make an appointment.
For more information, including hours, take a look at their website at: http://www.lib.umich.edu/knc/
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Search the catalog from your browser via a toolbar
Install the browser extension LibX and search Mirlyn via your Firefox toolbar.
http://lib.umich.edu/betas/libx/index.html
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August 25, 2007
UM Library Research Tools in Beta
Like to experiment? Think you might want to search the catalog while you update your Facebook status? Add the Facebook Mirlyn Search widget. Want to be able to check library hours at a glance while updating your "Where I've been" map? Add the Library Hours widget. Think it would be great to search for scholarly articles from your browser? Install the LibX Firefox extension.
Go to the following page for a list of beta tools created by the library.
http://www.lib.umich.edu/labs/index.html
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August 24, 2007
Drop-in Research Sessions
Drop by with your assignments and let us help you with your research. In addition to helping you to identify relevant resources, and use the catalog and databases, we offer personalized help focusing your topic and organizing your research process.
Friday, September 28th, 11am-1pm
Monday, October 1st, 3pm-5pm
Thursday, October 25th, 11am-1pm
Drop-in sessions will be held in the University Library Instructional Center (ULIC), room 4059 on the 4th floor of the Shapiro Library, right next to the DIAD.
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Chat with Josh and Donna
Note that it may take up to 30 seconds for online availability to register correctly
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