UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans Organizatio

Curtis, Scott

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Introduction to Effective Use of Library ServicesScott Curtis, UMKC Miller Nichols LibraryBrought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationTonight’s Goals● That you know how to begin finding resources in three different need scenarios.● That you know your rights to access resources extend beyond our library’s collections - and that the library supports and facilitates this.● That you know that I am your librarian, and that assisting you in making effective use of UMKC Libraries is my job.Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationThree “Need” Scenarios● “I need a couple of articles for this course paper. It is not in my major area. I just need some sources!”● “I know the paper/book/resource I need. How do I find it?”● “I’m doing a research project in my major. I need to find a topic, research what’s been done, and write a proposal. Where do I start?”Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationFirst Scenario = RooSearchRooSearch is like Google for UMKC Libraries.It is the search box in the middle of the UMKC Libraries homepage.Type a few terms in the box and click the “RooSearch” button.Let’s try it out right now.Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationSecond Scenario = Catalog or DatabaseYour choice depends on the type of resource.Examples:● Book? Start with Library Catalog● Movie/Recording/Music Score? Library Catalog again● Journal article - title and/or author? Choose Databases● Journal article - specific issue and page number? Check Journal FinderLet’s try out a few of these examples now.Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationThird Scenario = Subject DatabasesSubject databases: ● can give you results of extremely high relevance to your search.● have powerful tools for both surveying a topic and refining searches● have a learning curve in order to use effectively● vary in interface from database to databaseIndividualized assistance from a librarian can improve your results and make you a better independent searcher.Let’s look at a couple.Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationArrgh, I found this great article, and UMKC doesn’t have it!We will get it for you!UMKC Libraries has interlibrary loan services (ILL in librarian-speak) to obtain almost any book, conference paper, or article you need. ILL is relatively painless, fast (24-72 hour turnaround on article requests, 7-10 days on books), and FREE for your use.If you were not a student, paywall access can cost upwards of $50-75 per ARTICLE for research.Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationHow easy is ILL@UMKC?1. Use the Find It @ UMKC link to see if we have the article…Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationHow easy is ILL@UMKC?Log on with your single sign-on.Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationHow easy is ILL@UMKC?The ILL program fills in your request, click “Submit” at bottom of the page!Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationWho’s Your Librarian?I am the liaison librarian for UMKC student veterans. I am your librarian.You also have a number of subject librarians at UMKC Libraries that you can consult. These librarians can provide specialized assistance.You can access a librarian for assistance in a large number of ways. Choose a contact method that works best for you!Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans OrganizationQuestions?Here’s my e-mail contact form.Scott Curtis, LibrarianUMKC Libraries, Public ServicesMiller Nichols Library, Rm 122 J816-235-1508Brought to you by UMKC Libraries and the UMKC Student Veterans Organization

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