How can the Library use Mendeley to support its users?

This presentation will cover:• How the Library can use

Mendeley to support its users• Some of the features of

Mendeley• How Library support can be

provided to staff/students interested in Mendeley

• The benefits to the Library

So what is Mendeley?

• Reference manager• PDF organizer• Social network• A ‘crowdsource library’

Why use a reference manager?

• Store and organise the references for your research

• Automatically format citations, reference lists and bibliographies

• The Library already provides support for EndNote Web

Reasons to use reference managers

Advantages of Mendeley• Not just a reference manager• It is free to download and use• Works with Windows, Mac and

Linux• Can be used in conjunction with

other systems• Can sync between multiple

computers• Can be used on smartphones and

tablets

How can the Library promote Mendeley?

Support

• Dedicated webpages (as currently with EndNote)

• Dedicated Twitter account• Printed material • Targeting possible pilot

departments

Additional Support

• Regularly updated blog• Encourage comments• Links on blog to Twitter feed• Workshops at key points in the

academic year

Training

Training

• Important to train library staff first• Trouble shooting guides• Video and written tutorials (.pdfs)• Webinars• ASLs asked to advise on tailoring

support for departments

Video Tutorials

• Mendeley already provides a wide selection

• Target Library produced content• Case studies and tutorials for

specific disciplines• Help increase engagement with

Mendeley and the Library

Why should the Library support Mendeley?

Mendeley and Web 2.0

• Social networking• Mobile apps available for iPad,

iPhone and Android.• Emphasis on collaboration• Free software• Progressive technology

This presentation is available on Slideshare

Mendeley website http://www.mendeley.com/

Mendeley video tutorials http://www.mendeley.com/videos-tutorials/

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Presentation by Suzanne Atkins