From the monthly archives: February 2008
Check whether a footstool or any other object (sleeping student?) is obstructing one of the aisles Press the reset button If that doesn’t help, either IM a Librarian or call the Circulation desk at (919) 660-5870 to let us know which shelf is stuck (we’ll need the call number area). A phone is [...]
In response to student requests, we are adding temporary tables and chairs to provide more seating for study on the first floors of Perkins and Bostock. As midterms are upon us and spring semester starts to rush to its end, we know that demand is at its greatest.
Can’t find a seat in the Carpenter [...]
Documentary films can be a great resource for academic work, and Duke is a great place to find documentaries. The Center for Documentary Studies offers undergraduate classes, workshops, and public programs and events; Lilly Library has an excellent film collection including many documentaries; and Durham is home to the world-famous
I guess you have the Call Number and Title, but now you’re wondering where to go? Given the ongoing construction at Perkins, this is a very common question – and fortunately easy to answer!
* For Perkins/Bostock Libraries:
Most books are located either on Perkins Lower Level 2 or
The Citing Sources pages are some of the most popular on the library web site (Google “citing sources” and you’ll know why!).
If you’re addicted to citing sources, or wondering about the deeper relationships between MLA style and scholarly discourse, come to two lectures featuring David Kellogg, the Director of Advanced Writing in [...]
How do I look for specific books, journals or movies in the catalog?
By libraryhacks On February 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Catalog Tip, Question of the Week, Tips for students
It may sound like a lot of questions rolled into one, but the process for locating resources in various formats is fairly consistent.
* Basic Search:
From the library homepage, type the title into the search box under the catalog tab. Choose “Title begins with” from the drop down menu, and click “Go”. [...]
Introducing Zotero (part 2)
By libraryhacks On February 13, 2008 · Leave a Comment · In Citing Sources, Cool tools, Tips for students
(Since my first post introducing the research tool Zotero, its development continues apace. Several new features have been added, and over 60 institutions, according to the Zotero blog, now recommend Zotero, including MIT and Rice University–both having published their own tutorials on using it.)
Live @ the RefDesk
By Catherine Shreve On February 12, 2008 · 2 Comments · In Duke researchers, Librarians, Life in the library
Today in Perkins we are testing some software for keeping Reference statistics. Why? It’s helpful to plan for staffing–how many questions, from which kinds of patrons, what types of questions (from staplerology to ‘jumpstart my thesis’).
But what I really want to get at is the human element. There is talk of the future irrelevance [...]
Where is the best place to find information on a specific subject?
By libraryhacks On February 7, 2008 · 1 Comment · In Question of the Week, Research Help, Tips for students
There are a number of ways to approach a subject search, and I’d recommend exploring all of these options:
Subject guides: These guides can be found through the library website, and introduce multiple resources which are particularly useful for specific subject areas. They have been created by our own subject librarians, and can [...]
Web of Science is probably the most important database for the sciences, and it’s very powerful for humanities and social sciences as well. Yesterday it debuted a new user interface, so don’t be startled when you see its new GREEN look!
A newer Web of Science feature you should try is the Author [...]
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