Library homepage tutorial online 1
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The document provides an overview of resources available through the library homepage. It describes how to access and borrow materials from the local library as well as other Connecticut state university libraries through CONSULS within a few days. Longer requests, like books from other libraries, can be obtained through interlibrary loan (ILL) and usually articles can be received within 2 days via email while books may take longer. Subject guides and librarians are highlighted as valuable resources to help students find all relevant materials for their research.
Library homepage tutorial online 1
- 1. The Library Homepage Your Gateway to Worldwide Resources
- 3. This is the Library Home Page
- 5. What You’ll Find and Where Find books, e-books, DVDs, etc. Find scholarly articles Find materials listed on Reserve Find Library Guides that list resources for your particular subject or class Find out how to borrow from other libraries, renew books, etc. Find library hours; locate staff members
- 11. The World is Your Library If we don’t have it, no problem. We’ll get it for you. • CONSULS: Connecticut State University Library System - All books within our catalog – called CONSULS - are available to you. Just allow a few days for them to arrive and then pick them up at the library. • ILL: Inter-Library Loan - Books, DVDs, scholarly articles, etc., are also available from a wide range of libraries. While books may take awhile, many scholarly articles can be e-mailed within a day or two.
- 12. RequestingabookthroughConsuls The student found the book she was looking for by using the keyword feature when she searched the CONSULS catalog. The book is not available at WCSU, but is at ECSU. She clicks on the title.
- 17. Set up your ILL account here.
- 19. Quick Review • I can only use the books and materials I can find at WCSU, and no other libraries. • a) True • b) False
- 20. Quick Review • You can borrow materials from other Connecticut state universities, as well as many other libraries. • a) True • b) False
- 21. Quick Review • What is the average time to get a book I request from another state university library through CONSULS? • A.) A few days • B.) About a week • C.) A really long time
- 22. Quick Review • You should allow up to a week; it might take less time. So, PLAN AHEAD. Don’t leave your research until the very last minute! • A.) A few days • B.) About a week • C.) A really long time
- 23. Quick Review • Only professors and librarians can use ILLIAD to borrow books from libraries that are not Connecticut State University libraries. • A) True • B) False
- 24. Quick Review • False. Inter Library Loan is available to everyone. Inter Library Loan is also available at public libraries. • A) True • B) False
- 25. Quick Review • What is the time it takes to get an article through ILLiad? A.) 2 days B.) 2 weeks C.) 1 month D.) It varies, depending on which libraries have copies.
- 26. Quick Review • Articles can usually come within a few days, since they can be e-mailed. A.) 2 days B.) 2 weeks C.) 1 month D.) It varies, depending on which libraries have copies and what you are requesting. For instance, books take longer than articles.
- 27. Quick Review • Where is the best place for me to find all the available resources for my specific class or subject? A.) Individual Library Guides, found under “Subjects & Guides” on the Library Home Page. B.) “Databases by Subject,” found under “Articles & Journals” on the Library Home Page. C.) Asking a Librarian. D.) All of the above.
- 28. Quick Review • All three sources are excellent places for you to start your research. And remember, librarians can be found at the reference desks at both Haas and Young Libraries. They are there to help. All you have to do – is ask. A.) Individual Library Guides, found under “Subjects & Guides” on the Library Home Page. B.) “Databases by Subject,” found under “Articles & Journals” on the Library Home Page. C.) Asking a Librarian. D.) All of the above.
- 29. Additional Resources Quick Guide to Searching CONSULS: http://libguides.wcsu.edu/consuls Finding Items in the Library: http://libguides.wcsu.edu/content.php?pid=115427 About the Libraries: http://libguides.wcsu.edu/about Types of Information Sources: http://libguides.wcsu.edu/content.php?pid=115419