Of Books, Bytes and Buildings
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under Dean's Update
Welcome to the fall semester! We in the Ronald Williams Library have been busy over the summer on a number of initiatives highlighted in this issue. We have added several new electronic resources, received grants to strengthen our print collections, and have been engaged extensively with the campus in planning for NEIUport, a new internet portal to be launched in January of 2007.
NEIUport - Be Connected, Be Informed, Be Yourself
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under New Resources
Do you want to have access to YOUR NEIU info and services at your fingertips? Over the summer months, NEIU began preparations for the launch of NEIUport, a university-wide internet portal. Portal, from the Latin word portale which means “city gate,” is the newest technology buzzword at Northeastern. An internet portal provides a way for people to access information and services that are targeted specifically for them.
InfoLit: New Information Literacy Tutorial Teaches Students How to Select and Evaluate Information
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under Instruction, New Resources
The Library provides access to a variety of materials in a variety of formats. The process of accessing and evaluating information is increasingly complex given the plethora of information available. As the introduction to the Information Literacy tutorial states: “Information is available from many sources and in many formats, such as printed text, television, videos, library databases, web sites, and more. To be ‘information literate’ you need to know why, when, and how to use all of these tools and how to think critically about the information they provide.”
The Information Literacy tutorial adapted by Michael Weinberg is now available online. It includes an explanation of the types of resources available, where to find them and how to select the best resources for research. A follow-up assessment/quiz is available to upload to Blackboard courses or to distribute in print format.
For more information about InfoLit please contact: Nancy Sarah Murillo, Information Literacy Coordinator x4454, n-murillo1@neiu.edu .
Celebrate NEIU Faculty Authors
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under Events
Please join us for the third annual Author’s Reception, honoring NEIU faculty members who have been published in the past year. The reception will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, from 3-5 PM in the Alumni Hall.
Library Testimonials
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under Testimonials
Here is one of our latest library testimonials. Look for them in the Independent and posted around campus. Would YOU like to do a testimonial for the library? Call Jo Mortland at x4460.
Annenberg Media Streaming Videos Now Available
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under New Resources
The Library has recently added 1481 streaming video programs produced by Annenberg Media to its collections. These programs, which can be viewed on demand, are designed to advance excellent teaching in disciplines taught in America’s K-12 schools by helping teachers increase their subject expertise and improve their teaching methods. Many programs
Saskia Image Collection Available
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under New Resources
As a member of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), the Ronald Williams Library now has access to a major collection of digital art images through CARLI’s new digital library. CARLI has purchased the Saskia digital image archive from Scholars Resource containing 30,000 digital images of paintings, sculpture and architecture, including images from many important collections: the
Got Questions? AskAway Can Provide the Answers 24/7
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under New Resources
Beginning in early October, 24/7 reference chat service will be available to NEIU students, faculty & staff. Librarians from NEIU are participating in a 24/7 reference service called AskAway, a new statewide cooperative reference service of Illinois libraries and beyond. AskAway can help you get a reliable answer from a professional librarian—anytime, day
New Books - Highlighted and Available
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under New Resources
In response to comments and suggestions from library patrons, the Ronald Williams Library will begin to highlight new books added to the collection. Books recently added to the Library’s reference and general collections will be shelved in a “New Book Area” located on the first floor of the Library, across from the Reference Desk. The new books include books
Library Electronic Resources for 2007
November 20th, 2006 Filed Under New Resources
ABI-Inform
Academic Search Elite
Ageline
America History & Life
American National Biography
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