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The Library at Troy An Introduction

The Library at Troy An Introduction. For the Lally School and the Economics Department Fall 2008. Your Subject Librarian in Troy. Colette Holmes E-Mail: holmec@rpi.edu Voice Mail: 518-276-8331 Office: Main Floor, Folsom Library In library: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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The Library at Troy An Introduction

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  1. The Library at TroyAn Introduction For the Lally School and the Economics Department Fall 2008

  2. Your Subject Librarian in Troy • Colette Holmes • E-Mail: holmec@rpi.edu • Voice Mail: 518-276-8331 • Office: Main Floor, Folsom Library • In library: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM • Also available by appointment.

  3. Rensselaer Libraries • Troy, NY Campus - Folsom Library • Architecture Library • Hartford, CT Campus - Cole Library

  4. RensSearch Home Page

  5. RensSearch Home Page • Library home page for Troy campus. • Portal to library collections and services at Troy. • Avaialble on- and off-campus. • Access RensSearch.

  6. Libraries’ Online Catalog • Location information for books, journals, government documents, videos, microforms, and other materials. • Includes links for electronic materials. • Access the library catalog.

  7. Licensed Databases & Services • Many RPI faculty, students, and staff use outside Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as RoadRunner. • Licensed databases and services require user authentication for outside ISP access.

  8. Library Passwords • Available to current RPI faculty, students, and staff. • Required for access to licensed library materials via an outside ISP. • Service specific. • Learn more about library passwords.

  9. Business & Economics Databases • Both licensed and public domain. • Variety of information: • Trade publications & newspapers. • Scholarly journals. • Market & industry reports. • Company background & financials.

  10. Business & Economic Databases • Variety of information (continued): • Statistical sources. • Country information. • Access Business & Economics Databases.

  11. SFX – Find the Full Text • Hundreds of article databases. • Full text may not be in database that you’re searching. • SFX will direct you to other databases or services such as interlibrary loan. • Look for:

  12. A to Z Electronic Journals List • Lists links to all of our electronic journals. • Lacks print journal information. • Searchable database. • Access A to Z E-Journals List.

  13. Subject Research Guides • Web pages for topics such as industry and company information. • Includes call numbers for library items in print, as well as links to web resources. • Access Subject Guides.

  14. If the Library Doesn’t Own an Item • ConnectNY - Mostly books within 2 - 4 business days. • ILLIAD (Interlibrary Loan) - Various materials within 6 - 8 calendar days.

  15. Course Web Pages • Librarian and professor collaboration. • Include licensed and public domain web sources; Call numbers for print materials. • Access course web pages • Lally School • Economics Department

  16. Class Reserves • Instructors place materials on library class reserves. • Some materials password restricted. • Independent service apart from WebCT. • Access Class Reserves.

  17. Help Guides • Mostly topic specific such as searching trade literature or industry reports. • A few resource or database specific guides are provided. • Access help guides.

  18. Important Library URLs View a list of important library RensSearch links for management, business, and economics students.

  19. Your Library in Troy • Colette Holmes • E-Mail: holmec@rpi.edu • Office: Main Floor, Folsom Library • Voice Mail: 518-276-8331 • In library: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM • Also available by appointment.

  20. An Introduction to the Library at Troy For the Lally School and the Economics Department Fall 2008 THE END

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