The session starts with finding out what colleagues already know about the LCC library, followed by a scavenger hunt with these themes:
- Navigation of the Library Web Site
- Search Strategies
- Electronic Resources
- Mel.org and ILL Services
In addition to the Library Scavenger Hunt handout, a list is provided with colleagues' contact information in the library. There is a catch, though! A few topics are provided to find out who to call for a certain purpose, such as student instruction and the catalog.
During and following the inservice, please comment to this post about questions, highlights, and suggestions for future collaboration between our offices.
8 comments:
Melissa L. and Ruth H. asked me about wireless: Is it available in the library?
The answer is Yes! From what I know, all of main campus is wireless.
Anyone know otherwise?
Was there info someone learned that was not on the Scavenger Hunt list?
Did you know that the LCC library uses the same cataloging system as the Library of Congress. Those familiar with the Dewey Decimal system would note that it doesn't incorporate new medias well, lumping them all together somewhere in the 005's or miscellaneous. Although the LoC system may seem confusing at first, it allows much more flexibility than the classic Dewey Decimal System.
From Matt T's comment, I found some links about the Dewey Decimal system (first made in 1876!) and the Library of Congress.
My mind works better with the topics (Lib. of Cong.) than numbers!
If you go to:
http://www.netlibrary.com
you can:
1) Download audiobooks to listen to.
2) View online eBooks.
The eBooks are especially cool. Besides having the complete text online, in the sidebar to the left is an option to use an online dictionary. That way you can look up words in the text you're reading with out having to open a separate window.
I'm looking for the place to get stuff for MP3s... any help?
1) Goto www.netlibrary.com
2) On the right is a box that says "In our collection"
3) click below eAudiobooks to browse by subject
4) Search and click on the title of your choice
5) It looks like you have three options about quality.
I haven't tried beyond step 5 but that should get you to where you need to be.
If anyone is interested in getting more in depth instructions on how to actually get ebooks onto your computer and then onto an MP3 player there are excellent step by step instructions available at the Multimedia desk in the library. Anyone can get these instructions--you don't have to check out an MP3 player to get them.
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