News @ UNB Libraries

Improve Your Libraries & Win an iPad

Leanne Wells — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:10:09 +0000

You can help us to improve library services at UNB and St. Thomas University!

The libraries on our Fredericton and Saint John campuses are in the process of measuring the effectiveness of their services to the university community.

The LibQUAL+™ survey, which runs March 8 through March 28, is part of a worldwide effort led by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and is designed to collect opinions on the range of services and resources offered to library patrons. As an additional incentive, participants who complete the online survey will be eligible to enter an optional draw to win one of the following:

* Grand Prize: One Apple iPad™ (16GB, Wi-Fi)
* Second Prize: One $100 University Bookstore Gift Certificate
* Third Prize: One $75 University Bookstore Gift Certificate

For more details or to take the survey, please click the following link: http://www.lib.unb.ca/libqual/

Dictionary of Literary Biography Now Online

Leanne Wells — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:41 +0000

UNB Libraries is pleased to announce that online access is now available to the complete version of the Dictionary of Literary Biography (DLB Online).

The DLB Online “provides more than 16,000 biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world’s most influential literary figures from all eras and genres.”

To access this new resource on UNB Libraries’ homepage, place your mouse over Resources/Collections >> select Reference Materials and type DLB into the title search box. You can also type DLB online into the Quest catalogue and click on the Electronic link for access.

Take the DLB for test-drive…we know you’re going to LOVE it!

Intro. to Film Collection Workshop

Leanne Wells — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:58:04 +0000

The language of film speaks to us on many levels. Evocative, engaging, visceral, film brings to life worlds of experience that other media can merely suggest. As such, documentary and feature films, in whole or in part, can play vital roles in teaching and research across all disciplines.

Come along to a session that will offer you an introduction to UNB Libraries’ film collection and the issues attending the use of film for research and instruction. The session is scheduled for Thursday, Feb 25, from 2:30 – 3:20pm.

To register, please go to: http://www.unb.ca/ctd/

Scope Out Scopus – Feb. 23

Leanne Wells — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:13:42 +0000

Scopus is one of our best general purpose resources for searching for publications relating to Science, Technology and Medicine, and there is increasing coverage of social sciences too!

Sign up for a session on Tuesday, Feb. 23 and learn how to search Scopus and to refine your results to get to the articles you need. The session runs from 10:00 am – 11:20 am.

RefWorks Sessions – Book Now!

Leanne Wells — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:51:47 +0000

Introductory RefWorks tutorials will be offered in Harriet Irving Library’s Learning Lab on the following dates:

* Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
* Monday, Feb. 22, 9:30am – 11:30am

RefWorks is a tool for tracking the literature used in your research and assignments. Tutorials explain how to create and manage an account, import citations from research databases, and use the product to add references to your papers in the citation style of your choice.

Please sign up at: http://www.lib.unb.ca/research/CoolTools.html

Googleosophy Workshop – Feb. 16

Leanne Wells — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:19:22 +0000

Want to find out how Google thinks, uses fuzzy logic, and other shortcuts? Register for “Googleosophy,” a library workshop, on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 10:00 -10:50am at: http://unb.ca/ctd/

The session will take place in Harriet Irving Library’s Seminar Room (Room 109).

Intro. to Psychology Resources

Leanne Wells — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:44:12 +0000

Need to find out which online Psychology resources are available at the library? Sign up for an introductory 50 minute session that will focus on key resources and how to use them more effectively. Sessions are available on:

* Thurs, Feb 11: 10:00 – 10:50am
* Mon, Feb 15: 2:30 – 3:20pm

Iranian Film Series – Thursday Evenings

Leanne Wells — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:24:16 +0000

UNB Libraries along with the Departments of English and Culture & Language Studies invite students, staff and faculty to an Iranian film series on Thursday evenings.

Screenings will take place in the Milham Room (Room 100) in the Harriet Irving Library. Showtime is 6:00 PM. Admission is free.

The schedule will feature films by contemporary Iranian directors on the following dates:

February 4 – The May Lady
February 11 – TBA
February 18 – TBA
February 25 – TBA

Need Help Finding Journal Articles?

Leanne Wells — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:32:53 +0000

Confused about how to find journal articles in our libraries? UNB Libraries will be holding “Finding Journal Articles” workshops on the following dates:

* Mon, Feb 8: 2:30 – 4:00pm
* Thurs, Feb 18: 3:30 – 4:50pm
* Wed, Feb 24: 2:30 – 4:00pm

From choosing which library database is right for your research paper, to understanding why “peer-reviewed” articles are so important, to getting articles delivered right to your desktop (or laptop), these sessions will help you find your path to research success.

Are You Mobile? We want to hear from you!

Lesley Balcom — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:53:57 +0000

UNB Libraries is developing a version of its website designed specifically for web-capable cell phones, smartphones, and other mobile handheld devices. We need your help!

Students at UNB and STU are invited to participate in a brief survey of mobile device use. Tell us about how you use your mobile device at university and what library resources and services you’d find most useful on the mobile web!

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey now at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BD57C7N

Thank you for your help with this important project.