September 19, 2007
Looking for libraries other then the Grad?
Here is a page with links to the webpages of all University Library system libraries and major independent libraries affiliated with the University of Michigan. Take a look at http://www.lib.umich.edu/libinfo/alphalist.html
For a list of smaller, independent departmental libraries and resource centers on the U-M Ann Arbor campus take a look at http://www.lib.umich.edu/libinfo/indilibs.html
Now that you have found a library you want to visit, how will you find it? Take a look at this page.
Posted by rmirza at 12:47 AM | Comments (0)
September 17, 2007
E-Reserves
Some faculty members put materials on E-Reserves. Unfortunately these are not found in Mirlyn. To look for materials on e-reserves, take a look at the following page:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/reserves/ures/lists/1/fa2007/index.php
Posted by dlhodge at 12:05 PM | Comments (1)
August 26, 2007
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
Posted by dlhodge at 11:40 PM | Comments (0)
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'.
Posted by dlhodge at 02:01 PM | Comments (0)
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/
Posted by dlhodge at 09:12 AM | Comments (0)
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
Posted by dlhodge at 03:21 AM | Comments (0)