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Library Services for
Graduate Students
University Libraries @ Virginia TechSeptember 2012
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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
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Access Services
Charla Lancaster [email protected]
http://www.lib.vt.edu/circ-reserve/access-services-links.pdf
o Classrooms (2) used predominantly for library instruction sessions
o How to reserve classrooms http://www.lib.vt.edu/forms/reserve.html
o Library Tours (include ipad tour) (or personal guide tour)
o Subject Librarian Collaboration http://www.lib.vt.edu/instruct/clprg.html
o Information For Link (Library home page)
http://www.lib.vt.edu/info/grad.html
Bibliographic Managers
Rebecca Miller [email protected]
Dave Beagle [email protected]
Tracy M. Hall [email protected]
Zotero: http://www.zotero.org/Open source and open access (free)Compatible with Firefox, Chrome, and SafariOffers a web-based component (cloud storage)CollaborativeOffers word processor plug-ins
Mendeley: http://www.mendeley.com/Open access (free)Also offers a “social network” for researchersOffers a web-based component (cloud storage)CollaborativeOffers word processor plug-ins
Free & Easy Options
Zotero
Mendeley
o Often called the Cadillac of bibliographic managerso Expensive off the shelf (around $250.00)but free to you as
a VT student (through network software distribution)
o Link and support available: http://www.lib.vt.edu/endnote/index.html
o Available cross-platform (Mac or PC)
o Software has a steep learning curve
o Software has the most functionality of all managers (i.e., the best for large papers like a thesis or dissertation)
ENDNOTE
o 3 ways to import referenceso Over 4500 reference styles to choose from o Can remotely search databases to pull in referenceso Can create unlimited number of librarieso Can use the “group” function to organize references
ENDNOTE LIBRARY
o When you install EndNote, the program will install an MS Word plug-in
o Zotero and Mendeley each offer a similar function
Use Cite While You Write to automatically create in-text citations and bibliographies
GRAD 5124 Library Research Skills Graduate Course
Lesley Moyo [email protected] Tracy M. Hall [email protected]
http://www.lib.vt.edu/instruct/grad5124.html
https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_5hTNHu1S37qfpaJ
Q&A
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NEWMAN LIBRARY TOURBreakout
o PORT: Digital Research Lab
o Instruction Classrooms (2 total)
o SciTech & BHSS Reference Desk (2 total)
o Writing Center
o Language Resource Center/Rosetta Stone Lab
o Special Collections
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
Library Classrooms o TORGERSEN 3310
o Newman 207
o Primarily used for library instruction sessions
o Form to reserve library classroom room http://www.lib.vt.edu/forms/reserve.html
o Often training sessions will be held in these rooms
Reference Desks
O
o Science Technology
(SciTech) Location 4th floor
o Business Humanities & Social Science
(BHSS) Location 2nd floor
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
Language Resource Center
o http://www.lib.vt.edu/about/languagerc.html
o Rosetta Stone Lab/Newman Library 2nd floor
o Hokie Passport for access
o Over 23 languages available
Special Collections o http://spec.lib.vt.edu/
o Collection Highlights include: o American Civil War o Appalachian Collection o International o Archive of Women in Architecture
Tracy M. Hall
Instructional Services Librarian
540-231-3067