Introduction to Library & Learning Center

1. Introduction to Library & Learning Center Patricia Fisher Summer Quarter 2013

2. Multiple choice: which of these stresses you out? • Studying for a test • Writing a research paper • APA Citation Style anything • Math • Writing good notes that I can use later • Figuring out a study schedule • All of the above

3. What we do: • Tutoring • Certified & professional tutors • On campus & online • Math help 24/7 • Writing Assistance • Paper Review (within 24 hours) • Grammar support tools • Brainstorming & outline development • Learning Skills Consultations • Identify your strengths & weaknesses • Create plans for academic success • Identify tools & resources • Get motivated – be confident

4. What we do: • Citation Assistance • References page citations • In-text citations • Paper & presentation formatting • Using NoodleTools • Research Paper Assistance • Topic & thesis development • Source Integration • Outline & paragraph development • Using External Sources • Search techniques • Identifying quality resources • Using databases • Accessing articles, books, videos

5. What we do (together): • Live Webinars (by track): • Resources • Learning Skills • APA • Writing/Research • Students Helping Students • On-Demand help • FAQ database (Answers) • Guides • Chat, Text & Email Support

6. How do you access our stuff? (Our Stuff*) *We have a ton of stuff.

7. Student Portal (portal.rasmussen.edu) Library Resources Grammarly Typing Master Online Tutoring

8. Your Online Course (resources tab) If your courses are in ANGEL: If your courses are in ENGAGE:

9. Important Questions: • I get it, you have a ton of stuff. What stuff should I be using? • How do I find help if I need assistance with this stuff? • If I leave for Japan on Tuesday at 8am and arrive 5 hours ahead, and leave on Wednesday and am now 10 hours behind, did I technically experience time travel?

10. Director’s Picks: Great Stuff • Webinar Series • Tutoring • Answers • Guides • NoodleTools • Grammarly

11. Webinar Series • Congratulations! You are already using it. • Attend live or watch an archive. • Most webinars are 30-45 minutes long. • View the calendar, archives, and/or register for a webinar here: http://guides.rasmussen.edu/llcwebinarseries On a mobile device? Try http://rasmussen.libcal.com/webinarseries

12. Tutoring • Access ALL tutoring services through the Online Tutoring Platform • Select your School (i.e., Business) and your Subject (i.e., Accounting I) • Then, choose either: • Get Live Help • Schedule an Appointment • Schedule to connect with: • Certified Rasmussen student tutors • Available throughout the week in all programs • Coming Soon: Scheduling will have its own tab!

13. Answers http://rasmussen.libanswers.com • Mobile Friendly • Search our database of 897 (and growing) FAQs • By keyword • By topic • Many answers included embedded videos, links, and printable handouts

14. Guides http://guides.rasmussen.edu • Program, School, and Topic-specific guides • Most include: • How-to videos • LLC-approved links • Recommended databases & books • Printable handouts • Mobile Friendly • The APA guide is awesome. • http://guides.rasmussen.edu/apa • Bookmark it. Now.

15. NoodleTools • Create citations in APA editorial style • Learn how to insert in-text citations in your paper • Keep notes & create your outline • Generate annotations

16. Grammarly http://www.grammarly.com/edu/students/ • Grammar & Plagiarism checker • Paste in a paper for a 120+ - point check • Review and correct mistakes, then copy back into Microsoft Word There is an add-in for Microsoft Office 2010! http://www.grammarly.com/office-plugin/

17. How do you find us? • Answers: http://rasmussen.libanswers.com • Live Chat: Student Portal, Answers, Discovery database search and Guides • Text us: 952-314-3920 • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RasLLC Please like us. Because we like you, too.

18. Questions? Comments? • Ask now OR • Text us @ 952-314-3920 Thank you for attending/viewing!