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Power User
Power User Action #1
Know Your Subject Librarian
Know Your Subject Librarian
http://www.library.kent.edu/about/subject-librarians
Power User Action #2
Check and Update your Power
User Passport
Your Power User Passport
 Flashline Credentials
 VPN Installation
 Flashcard
 Photo ID
 Email Account
 Bookmark key resources:
database pages,
subject librarians,
interlibrary loan
 Research Manager Integration
 Your Endless Intelligence
& Patience
Research Managers
Power User Action #3
Exploit your Discovery Ecosystem
Exploit your Discovery Ecosystem
• Discover@ Kent State
• KentLINK
• OhioLINK
• SearchOhio
• Database Content
• InterlibraryLoan
• Open Source / Web Content
Exploit your Discovery Ecosystem
*** Online Request from Other Locations
*** Delivery times from 1 business day - week
*** Free Delivery to Offices and Dorms
Power User Action #4
Know How to Find Known Items
Book or Article?
Library
Catalog
Journal
Finder
• 100s of databases
• 100s of journals
• Online and Print
• Free E-Delivery
• Interlibrary Loan
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A Special Note on
Ebooks
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Power User Action #5
Familiarize Yourself
with Library Spaces
 Open 24 x 5
 Schedulable Study Rooms
 Presentation Practice
 Quiet and Group Study Spaces
 3D printing
 Flexible spaces (Fab Fourth)
 Active space (Walk Station, Exercise Bike)
 Convenience (Charging Stations, Microwaves,
Vending, Storage Lockers)
Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces
Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces
Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces
Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces
Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces
Power User Action #6
Use the Library to Teach
As Well as to Learn
Use the Library to Teach
As Well as to Learn
 Reserves / E-Reserves
 Copyright Services
 Library Instruction
 Meet with a Librarian
 Library Spaces / Classrooms
 Special Collections & Archives /
Primary Sources
Power User Action #7
Orient Yourself to the Libraries’
Website
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What Are the Traits of a
Power User?
Power User Trait # 1 – Start Early
Power User Trait # 2 – Be Patient
Power User Trait # 3 – Never Give Up
Power User Trait # 4 – Ask Questions
Power User Trait # 5 –
Love Your Subject Librarian
Cash Preferred, but Candy Accepted
Questions?

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