RU Libraries

Presentation for new MLIS students on how to use RU Libraries online features.

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Rutgers University
Libraries
MLIS Technology Workshop
Module B
Spring 2012
presents…
Updated on 01/14/12 by Darlene Davis

2. Workshop Objectives
•Introduce RU Libraries and their locations.
•Demonstrate important features of RU
Libraries website.
•Introduce tools that will help you efficiently
and effectively locate and retrieve physical
and/or digital library resources.
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3. Say NO to Information
Overload!
•We are providing you with a lot of
information today.
•Don’t be overwhelmed!! 
•Remember, you can access this
presentation at any time from our website
.
•Librarians LOVE to help! Don’t be afraid
to ask fellow students for info.
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4. Library Help:
Searchpath
•S TOP information
overload!
•Click the pic to go
there now!
•Access Searchpath
remotely (at your
leisure) for a very
helpful tutorial.
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5. Do You Speak
“ Library” ?
•Welcome to the wonderful world of library
science!
•We don’t have a secret handshake, but we
do have our own “language”.
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6. Library Lingo
•OPAC = Online Public Access Catalog
•RUL = Rutgers University Libraries
•For more library lingo, click here.
•Then, test your knowledge with some
Library Science Jeopardy!
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7. Where is the Closest
Library?
•Archibald S. Alexander Library (affectionately known
as “Alex”)
•It’s right next door! (between the SC&I Building and
the College Ave. Parking Deck)
•Alex was built in 1956 and is the oldest and largest
of the RU Libraries.
•A café, The Scarlet Latte, was added in 2011.
•Watch LISSA listserv for tour info (and be sure to
sign up)!
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Click here
to read a description
of the Alexander
Library collection.

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10. What about Other RU
Libraries?
•As a Rutgers student, you are eligible to
use other campus libraries.
•Some classes may require visits to other
campus libraries.
•You may live near another campus and
find it convenient to use that library.
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11. VALE NJ
•Rutgers is a member of VALE (Virtual
Academic Library Environment) NJ, which
means that you may be eligible to borrow
materials from another college campus
near you.
•For more information, including a list of
participating institutions, click here.
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The URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
for the RU Libraries Website is
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu.
The website provides information
about all the libraries affiliated with
the University.

13. Why can’ t I just
Google it?
•The Rutgers Library Catalog connects you
with resources available at Rutgers or
through ILL (Inter-Library Lending)
consortia
•Library website provides access to online
indexes and databases not available via
Google
•Materials for some classes may be on
Electronic Reserve
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14. Campus Computer
Access
•Type the URL into your browser:
http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/
•You can also click the pic below:
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15. Get your Library Card!
•Your library card = your RU student ID
•Before you borrow materials, you will need
to register the barcode number on the
back of your ID card. PIN numbers are no
longer issued.
•Let’s do that now! (You can also stop by
the Alex circulation desk during
operating hours).
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T h e s e R U
lib r a r ie s h a v e
t h e ir o w n
c a t a lo g s .
L im it s e a r c h b y
L ib r a r y.
C h a n g e s e a r c h
c r it e r ia .
In p u t s e a r c h
t e r m ( s ) .

17. Library Catalog
Search Practice
•Title search: Seeking Meaning
•Author search: Kay Cassell
•Subject search: student’s choice!
•Advanced search (let’s take a look)
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18. Library Catalog: Tips
and Tricks
•Repeat title search: Seeking Meaning
Mark record and e-mail to yourself (or to a
group partner)
Use subject heading hyperlinks to find more
information on topics of interest
Compare Book Delivery/Recall function with
Book Special Request function
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19. Library Catalog :
Circulating Materials
•Graduate students can borrow circulating
materials for the whole semester! For full
details, click here.
•Remember the Book Delivery/Recall?
Recall notices will be sent to your RU
student directory e-mail listing (make sure you
are checking that e-mail!!)
You will have 14 days to return a recalled
book.
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20. Fines for Overdue
Recall Items
•The fine for a recalled item that is not
returned within 14 days is $ 5.00/day
up to $ 50.00.
•Failure to return a recalled item on time
will result in suspension of your borrowing
privileges.
•Click here for more information about
library fines.
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21. Research Resources
•Let’s explore the subject guides…
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22. You try: Library
Catalog Search
•Periodical search: Library Journal
•Use the “Advanced Search” and the
“match on” … exact content…
•You can find journals by title in IRIS, but
you cannot search for articles by title
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25. How Do I Find an
Article?
•Start with Indexes and Databases;
choose a periodical index that covers
your subject of interest.
•Get help from the library!
•Don’t forget, you can always
Ask a Librarian.
•Also, check out the FAQs and the
How Do I's on the library website.
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26. Databases differ!
•Not all databases provide access to full text of
articles.
•Find American Libraries in “Library Literature and
Information Science.” Select any article and see
what is available.
•Find American Libraries in “Academic Search
Premier.” Select the same article and compare
with LLIS results.
•Review How Do I Get My Article?
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27. Searchlight
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S e a r c h lig h t c a n h e lp yo u g e t s ta r te d !
L e t’ s lo o k fo r a n a r tic le w ith th e w o r d
“ G o o g liz e r s ” in th e title .

28. Remember…
•Searchlight only searches the databases listed
(see previous slide).
•To search other databases, use the links in
Indexes and Databases (select by subject or
alphabetically).
•You can mark and e-mail search results to
yourself so you don’t have to recreate
searches.
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29. RefWorks
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RefWorks is
great! Let’s
explore …
Click here to
get to the
RefWorks
tutorial.

30. RU Libraries Toolbar
•Check out this cutting edge RU tool!
Click the pic to explore…
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31. My Account
You will need to register your barcode and get
your library PIN before you can access “My
Account”.
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32. Restricted Access
•Certain Electronic Resources have
licenses that restrict access to current
students, faculty, and staff:
On site (LOCAL)
Off site (REMOTE)
•Access is usually limited to a certain
number of users at one time. If you have
trouble getting into a database, try again
at a later time.
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33. Local / Remote
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34. Local / Remote
•Campus computers are local.
•If you connect your laptop on campus
using the RU wireless network, your
computer will be local.
•If you access the library website from
your home computer or other off-campus
location, you will be connecting remotely.
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35. What you will see at
home:
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36. The login screen:
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37. A successful login:
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38. Remote Connection
Tips
•Connection times out after extended
inactivity; just re-enter your NetID and
password.
•Occasionally gets “confused” if results are
opened in too many new windows; try to
open in one window.
•See “How Do I Connect from Off-Campus
?”
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39. Other Services at
Alex
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40. Graduate Reading Room
•On the 3
rd
floor of Alex.
•You’ll need your ID to get in.
•PCs and Networked Printers available.
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41. If you still can’ t find
it…
•Search the library Website
•Check the library Site Index
•The library and its friendly librarians want
to help you! Please don’t hesitate to ask
for help when you need it. (Hint: They
love helping library students).
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42. Electronic Reserves
•Some professors will put items on
electronic reserve. You can view these
on campus computers or via your remote
connection.
•Click the pic to see how it’s done.
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43. Last Chance…
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44. You’ re Ready!
•Thank you for coming today. We hope
this has been helpful.
•If you need help, go to the RU ASIS&T
website to review these presentations. It
also has lots of other useful information for
later in the semester.
•Congratulations and good luck!
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45. Credits
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Creator: Monica A. Smith
Updaters:
• Jennifer Crovatto
• Mallary Saltzman
• Allie Graham
• Gabrielle M. Casieri
• Suchitra Kamath
• Darlene Davis
• Jacqueline Wolcott (notes)