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JumpStart Search is the latest multi-search product offered at ZSR. Unlike previous so-called “federated search” offerings, JumpStart pre-indexes source materials and returns lightning-fast results. JumpStart Search includes the ZSR online catalog, most major journal publishers and many citation databases, so you may use it to discover new resources. Find JumpStart Search on the library homepage... Continue reading “JumpStart Ignites Your Research” ›
Holding the NOOK Simple Touch The Bridge has new multimedia equipment available for reservation by student groups, faculty and staff. This equipment includes iPads, three sets of polling devices (a.k.a. “clickers”) and two portable speaker system sets, which are perfect for large events. The Bridge now offers two “class sets” of Apple® iPadTM tablets. Faculty... Continue reading “Need Clickers, IPads, E-readers or Speakers?” ›
The Library Lecture Series moves to the new auditorium this fall. Katy Harriger, Professor and chair of Political Science, opened the series on Wednesday, September 14, with a program entitled “The Impact of 9/11 on American Politics”. Other topics for this semester include: An examination of the epic poem Beowulf. The repeal of the “Don’t... Continue reading “Lecture Series Fall Schedule” ›
This fall marks the 20th anniversary of the Wilson Wing. ZSR will celebrate with a week of commemorative activities in October. Enjoy birthday cake in the Atrium on Tuesday, October 11. On Wednesday, October 12, bring your favorite book and model for your very own READ poster. On Friday, October 14 at 3:30 p.m., a... Continue reading “Wilson Wing 20th Anniversary Celebration Week” ›
The library will host workshops this fall on: EndNote for managing research. JumpStart Search, a new research tool. Zotero, a basic, open-source citation manager. Using Google Docs and Google Sites for collaboration. Creating and editing digital video. View these and other events! Additionally, find supporting documentation for Zotero, EndNote and Google, as well as many... Continue reading “Upcoming Technology Workshops” ›
Do you wish your students would turn in well-researched, perfectly cited papers? Then invite a librarian to your class! Library instruction sessions can be as short as a five-minute advertisement for the Personal Research Session service or as long as a multi-day, in-depth, intensive research program. Librarians can explain research strategies and introduce useful reference... Continue reading “Want Better Student Projects? Come in for Library Instruction!” ›
Copyright law, as it applies to and impacts higher education, currently faces increased scrutiny and challenges from multiple directions. As many campuses quieted for the summer months, copyright discussions heated up, fueled by a lawsuit filed by video producers against UCLA, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal’s discouraging verdict on the first sale doctrine, which... Continue reading “Copyright on Trial” ›
Streaming Media The ZSR Library has added access to hundreds of documentary films, counseling instructional videos, and opera productions, for streaming over the Internet to your computer. These video collections also allow you to create playlists and short clips to share with other users or for classroom use. Another streaming video collection, the PBS Video... Continue reading “Database News” ›
On Friday, September 9th, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library hosted a screening of the film “Zombieland” (courtesy of SAF funds) from 7-8:30pm and then three games of Humans V. Zombies from 9-11pm! Thirty students attended the movie, and eighty students attended the first game of Humans V. Zombies. As usual, it was a team effort... Continue reading “Humans V. Zombies @ ZSR!” ›
Last Friday a number of us got together to poke around in Summon with an eye for how to teach it to our students. Here are some of the things we found: Giz and Bobbie have already taught it! They had some practical experiences to share. So far students and professors seem to like it.... Continue reading “Exploring Summon” ›