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Library Services for Graduate Students

Library Services for Graduate Students . University Libraries @ Virginia Tech September 2012 . Image Attribution http:// www.flickr.com/photos/33989134@N05/6878755381/in/photostream (accessed 9/1/12) . 1. Access Services 2. VTechWorks 3. Instruction Services/Subject Librarians

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Library Services for Graduate Students

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  1. Library Services for Graduate Students University Libraries @ Virginia Tech September 2012 Image Attribution http://www.flickr.com/photos/33989134@N05/6878755381/in/photostream (accessed 9/1/12)

  2. 1. Access Services 2. VTechWorks 3. Instruction Services/Subject Librarians 4. Information for Grads link 5. Bibliographic Managers 6. GRAD 5124 Course 7. PORT 8. Reference Desks/Instruction Rooms 9. Writing Center/Language Resource Center 10. Special Collections Image Attribution: Google Images 9/1/12

  3. Access Services http://www.lib.vt.edu/circ-reserve/access-services-links.pdf Charla Lancaster charla70@vt.edu

  4. VTechWorks http://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/ Nathan Hall nfhall@vt.edu

  5. Instruction Services Tracy M. Hall tracy72@vt.edu

  6. Classrooms (2) used predominantly for library instruction sessions • How to reserve classrooms http://www.lib.vt.edu/forms/reserve.html • Library Tours (include ipad tour) (or personal guide tour) • Subject Librarian Collaboration http://www.lib.vt.edu/instruct/clprg.html • Information For Link (Library home page) http://www.lib.vt.edu/info/grad.html

  7. Bibliographic Managers • Rebecca Miller millerrk@vt.edu • Dave Beagle beagle@vt.edu • Tracy M. Hall tracy72@vt.edu

  8. Free & Easy Options Zotero: http://www.zotero.org/ Open source and open access (free) Compatible with Firefox, Chrome, and Safari Offers a web-based component (cloud storage) Collaborative Offers word processor plug-ins Mendeley: http://www.mendeley.com/ Open access (free) Also offers a “social network” for researchers Offers a web-based component (cloud storage) Collaborative Offers word processor plug-ins

  9. Zotero

  10. Mendeley

  11. ENDNOTE • Often called the Cadillac of bibliographic managers • Expensive off the shelf (around $250.00)but free to you as a VT student (through network software distribution) • Link and support available: http://www.lib.vt.edu/endnote/index.html • Available cross-platform (Mac or PC) • Software has a steep learning curve • Software has the most functionality of all managers (i.e., the best for large papers like a thesis or dissertation)

  12. ENDNOTE LIBRARY • 3 ways to import references • Over 4500 reference styles to choose from • Can remotely search databases to pull in references • Can create unlimited number of libraries • Can use the “group” function to organize references

  13. Use Cite While You Write to automatically create in-text citations and bibliographies • When you install EndNote, the program will install an MS Word plug-in • Zotero and Mendeley each offer a similar function

  14. GRAD 5124 Library Research Skills Graduate Course http://www.lib.vt.edu/instruct/grad5124.html https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5hTNHu1S37qfpaJ Lesley Moyo moyo@vt.edu Tracy M. Hall tracy72@vt.edu

  15. Q&A Image Attribution: http://laughingmeme.org/2008/06/16/sierra-nevadas-in-the-rear-view-mirror/ 9/1/12

  16. NEWMAN LIBRARY TOUR Breakout • PORT: Digital Research Lab • Instruction Classrooms (2 total) • SciTech & BHSS Reference Desk (2 total) • Writing Center • Language Resource Center/Rosetta Stone Lab • Special Collections

  17. Port consultants can assist you with: -Scholarly publishing tools -Data analysis and visualization tools -Data sharing and management -Data management plans -Data preservation strategies -E-science projects

  18. Library Classrooms • TORGERSEN 3310 • Newman 207 • Primarily used for library instruction sessions • Form to reserve library classroom room http://www.lib.vt.edu/forms/reserve.html • Often training sessions will be held in these rooms

  19. Reference Desks • Science Technology (SciTech) Location 4th floor • Business Humanities & Social Science (BHSS) Location 2nd floor

  20. Writing Centerhttp://www.lib.vt.edu/about/writing/ Open to all students and faculty at ALL levels Sessions by appointment are preferred Help with Brainstorming, Organization, Writing from Research Located on 2nd floor of Newman Library

  21. Language Resource Center • http://www.lib.vt.edu/about/languagerc.html • Rosetta Stone Lab/Newman Library 2nd floor • Hokie Passport for access • Over 23 languages available

  22. Special Collections • http://spec.lib.vt.edu/ • Collection Highlights include: • American Civil War • Appalachian Collection • International • Archive of Women in Architecture

  23. Tracy M. Hall Instructional Services Librarian tracy72@vt.edu 540-231-3067

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