Wednesday, May 3, 2017
Discovery Tool
Discover GALILEO is a way to search content from GALILEO's 300+ databases and collections. With a single search, Discover GALILEO combines the ease and speed of popular internet search engines with the quality and organization of content that only a library can provide. Unlike the popular search engines that provide information inadequate for educational and research purposes, Discover GALILEO allows users to search across a wealth of quality content simultaneously. Discover GALILEO offers many research tools, including a personal research folder that allows users to save, cite, retrieve, and link to content.
D2L + GALILEO
Did you know you can search GALILEO from your Brightspace account? Just login to D2L and the GALILEO icon will be at the top of the page, along with a Discovery Tool search box on the left-hand side!
When you search GALILEO through D2L, you do not need to look up the GALILEO password.
When you search GALILEO through D2L, you do not need to look up the GALILEO password.
Monday, May 1, 2017
Films on Demand
The Films on Demand database consists of 15,500 video titles (77,000 segments) in Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Health, and Science. It also includes a new collection of United Newsreels with an additional 260 titles (1,250 segments).
To help with your research and instructional needs, Films on Demand includes many custom content features, keyword tags, playlist footer links (allowing students to enter code provided by instructor for a specific playlist), customized video introductions, and related source & contextual help icons.
A recent improvement is the ability to link On Demand videos to your D2L online courses.
Ovid Nursing Collection
The Journals @ Ovid Nursing Collection provides full-text access to a select group of highly respected medical and nursing journals.
Content covers a wide range of scientific, medical, and healthcare disciplines including:
- Medicine
- Nursing & Health Professions
- Behavioral Sciences
- Humanities & Technology
Premium resources include:
- More than 6,000 eBooks & many book collections
- Over 1,400 peer-reviewed journals
- Dozens of journal collections
- Over 100 bibliographic and full-text databases
For more information, contact Beth Pye, your personal librarian for Humanities and Nursing & Health Sciences.
LexisNexis Academic
LexisNexis Academic provides thousands of full-text publications including newspapers, magazines, journals, and more from around the globe. These publications yield information from a variety of topics ranging from laws and law cases to general interest news. This database updates hourly to annually (depending on the publication), so it is easy stay current with important information.
LexisNexis Academic also provides the Academic Knowledge Center, which gives links to academic help for specific information and "How-To's" on research skills, writing styles, and indexing.
Personal Librarians
This is a reminder that each of our librarians are assigned to specific subject areas to assist students and faculty members with all of their library needs. Our personal librarians offer library instruction and collection development; and are always willing to help faculty with assignment structure and identifying the best resources for students.
Your Personal Librarians:
Beverly Eskridge - Education
Beth Pye - Humanities, Nursing & Health Sciences
Brenda Rutherford - Biology & Physical Science, History & Political Science
Jim Rickerson - Fine & Performing Arts, Business & Public Service
Dr. Sonya Gaither - Mathematics & Computer Science
All of our personal librarians ask that faculty members send their course syllabi at the beginning of each semester so we may look over assignments and get familiar with what they consist of so we can better prepare for student needs.
Your Personal Librarians:
Beverly Eskridge - Education
Beth Pye - Humanities, Nursing & Health Sciences
Brenda Rutherford - Biology & Physical Science, History & Political Science
Jim Rickerson - Fine & Performing Arts, Business & Public Service
Dr. Sonya Gaither - Mathematics & Computer Science
All of our personal librarians ask that faculty members send their course syllabi at the beginning of each semester so we may look over assignments and get familiar with what they consist of so we can better prepare for student needs.
Student Reminders
Renewals & Recalls
The library staff will be happy to assist students with renewing books. There are 3 options for doing so:
1. Students may bring the book, along with their Gordon State College ID, to the library and our staff will check the book out again in the circulation system.
2. Books can be renewed online either on or off campus.
3. The book self-checkout machine.
After a book has been checked out for 28 days, it may be recalled if another student needs it. The student who currently possesses the book must return it so that it may be checked out by the other student.
Reserve materials are items that professors have placed at the circulation desk and that have specific checkout times. The professor decides how they will circulate in the library. Circulation periods may be one of the following:
1. Two hour in-library use. These cannot leave the library, but photocopies may be made. Overdue fines apply.
2. 48-hour reserve. These items can leave the library and are due back by closing the next day or when class resumes. On Fridays, items are check out until Monday. Overdue fines apply.
3. Seven day checkout. These items may leave the library and are due back in seven days. Overdue fines apply.
*Note that changes will be made after we go live with the new GILFind
Our library's Information Literacy and Instructional Program supports the instructional mission of the Library and the College to create information literate students.
GSC offers a wide variety of learning opportunities. Instruction is available in many ways that can be found at the bottom of the library instruction page.
One of the most effective methods of instruction is through our Personal Librarian Program. By setting up an appointment with the librarian assigned to each specific subject, students will receive one-on-one instruction. The librarian will help students identify the best resources for their research and guide them through the process.
Do not expect the librarians to do the work for you, they are here to guide you. "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime."
The new GIL-Find training sessions are 1-hour per session. You may pick the date/time that best fits your schedule. You will only need to attend once unless you would like a refresher. More training will be offered in June and August.
Our new system, GILFind@Gordon State, will GO LIVE on May 26, 2017!
The library staff will be happy to assist students with renewing books. There are 3 options for doing so:
1. Students may bring the book, along with their Gordon State College ID, to the library and our staff will check the book out again in the circulation system.
2. Books can be renewed online either on or off campus.
3. The book self-checkout machine.
After a book has been checked out for 28 days, it may be recalled if another student needs it. The student who currently possesses the book must return it so that it may be checked out by the other student.
Reserve materials are items that professors have placed at the circulation desk and that have specific checkout times. The professor decides how they will circulate in the library. Circulation periods may be one of the following:
1. Two hour in-library use. These cannot leave the library, but photocopies may be made. Overdue fines apply.
2. 48-hour reserve. These items can leave the library and are due back by closing the next day or when class resumes. On Fridays, items are check out until Monday. Overdue fines apply.
3. Seven day checkout. These items may leave the library and are due back in seven days. Overdue fines apply.
*Note that changes will be made after we go live with the new GILFind
Our library's Information Literacy and Instructional Program supports the instructional mission of the Library and the College to create information literate students.
GSC offers a wide variety of learning opportunities. Instruction is available in many ways that can be found at the bottom of the library instruction page.
One of the most effective methods of instruction is through our Personal Librarian Program. By setting up an appointment with the librarian assigned to each specific subject, students will receive one-on-one instruction. The librarian will help students identify the best resources for their research and guide them through the process.
Do not expect the librarians to do the work for you, they are here to guide you. "Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish and he will eat for a lifetime."
The new GIL-Find training sessions are 1-hour per session. You may pick the date/time that best fits your schedule. You will only need to attend once unless you would like a refresher. More training will be offered in June and August.
Our new system, GILFind@Gordon State, will GO LIVE on May 26, 2017!
WHAT: new GILFind (library catalog) student training
DAY: Monday & Tuesday
DATE: June 12 &13
TIME: 11a-noon & 2-3p
LOCATION: Library Classroom 226
Faculty Newsletter
Your faculty newsletter brings you information on upcoming events and changes in the library, as well as other useful information. Following this blog will keep you up-to-date with the latest happenings in the library to better understand the resources available to you. Being more informed about the library and its resources will make it easier for you to receive any assistance you may need and to help guide student research.
A recent item of importance is our library catalog system transition to Alma. Our blog will keep you updated and informed of the changes that are to come in a timely manner. Other important information, such as the book request process, is posted here. Knowing how to request books is important to keep your department current with library materials to ensure the accuracy of assignments and research.
Like our Facebook page to view posts helpful for research, such as specific GALILEO databases, and other information about the library. Instagram is a fun way to keep up with the library by viewing pictures of recent events involving the library and its staff.
A recent item of importance is our library catalog system transition to Alma. Our blog will keep you updated and informed of the changes that are to come in a timely manner. Other important information, such as the book request process, is posted here. Knowing how to request books is important to keep your department current with library materials to ensure the accuracy of assignments and research.
Like our Facebook page to view posts helpful for research, such as specific GALILEO databases, and other information about the library. Instagram is a fun way to keep up with the library by viewing pictures of recent events involving the library and its staff.
Course Reserve Materials & Alma Training Dates
With the end of Spring semester approaching, and Summer/Fall semesters beginning, here are a couple of important reminders for faculty members to help with instruction and research.
Did you know that faculty members are able to place materials on reserve at the beginning of each semester?
course reserve materials:
Any materials may be placed on reserve in accordance with fair use and copyright guidelines. Tips for placing items on reserve:
Another ongoing, important reminder..
Our new system, GILFind@Gordon State, will GO LIVE on May 26, 2017, just in time for the start of Summer School on May 31, 2017!
Did you know that faculty members are able to place materials on reserve at the beginning of each semester?
course reserve materials:
Any materials may be placed on reserve in accordance with fair use and copyright guidelines. Tips for placing items on reserve:
- Use the Course Reserves Request Form to notify the library of items to be placed on reserve.
- Request materials before the beginning of each semester.
- Notify the librarians of items to be placed on reserve before announcing that the item is available for student use.
- Allow 48 hours for reserve items to be cataloged & processed and available for student use.
- Advise students that they must have their Gordon State College ID to use reserve materials.
- Students may use the self-serve ScannX machines to scan documents to their smart phone, flash drive, or email account at no charge.
Another ongoing, important reminder..
Our new system, GILFind@Gordon State, will GO LIVE on May 26, 2017, just in time for the start of Summer School on May 31, 2017!
Student Training Dates/Times
Location: Library Classroom 226
Monday, June 12, 11a – noon &
2-3p
Tuesday, June 13, 11a- noon &
2-3p
Faculty/Staff Training Dates/Times
Location: Library Classroom 227
Wednesday, June 14, 11a – noon, 2-3p
Faculty Reminders
Renewals & Recalls
Faculty may borrow up to 60 items at a time using their Gordon State College faculty ID. All regular circulating books are due at the end of spring semester. There are a few options for renewing books.
1. Faculty members can bring the book into the library with their Gordon State ID and the library staff can check the book out again in the circulation system.
2. Books can be renewed online either on or off campus. (Library staff will be happy to show how this is done).
3. The book self-checkout machine.
Faculty may check a book out for the entire academic year, however after they have had it for one year and they renew it for the next year, the book may be recalled if someone else needs it.
Reserve Materials
Any materials may be placed on reserve in accordance with fair use and copyright guidelines.
Faculty may use the Course Reserves Request Form to place items on reserve. Click here for more tips for placing items on reserve.
Faculty wanting to place items on reserve are encouraged to provide those materials to the library staff no later than two weeks after the start of each semester. Please allow up to 72 hours for each item to be processed and placed on reserve before they are made available to students.
Note that materials on reserve are returned to the circulating collection or to the appropriate faculty member at the end of each semester. Please notify the Circulation Librarian if you wish materials to remain on reserve or have questions.
Library Instruction & Personal Librarian Program
Requests may be made online to Beth Pye or Dr. Sonya Gaither via email or phone.
Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance; please allow up to 72 hours for scheduling and confirmation. If confirmation has not been received, please contact either Beth Pye or Dr. Gaither.
All members of the library faculty participate in various forms of subject-specific instruction via our Personal Librarian Program. You will be able to request a consultation appointment with your personal librarian; (s)he will help with your research needs.
After instruction has been conducted, faculty will be asked to provide feedback regarding the instruction received.
GIL-Find Favorites & Training Dates
Anyone who has saved any searches or title results as Favorites in their current library account will lose that information when we switch to Alma. They will need to print that information then re-create and save Favorites in their new library account using the new catalog, when it becomes available.
Faculty will be able to save and print their Favorites items from their current account until May 25, 2017. When Alma goes live on May 26, 2017, you will be able to (re)create and save Favorites in your new library account.
*More information on how to save and/or re-create Favorites will be forthcoming.
Faculty may borrow up to 60 items at a time using their Gordon State College faculty ID. All regular circulating books are due at the end of spring semester. There are a few options for renewing books.
1. Faculty members can bring the book into the library with their Gordon State ID and the library staff can check the book out again in the circulation system.
2. Books can be renewed online either on or off campus. (Library staff will be happy to show how this is done).
3. The book self-checkout machine.
Faculty may check a book out for the entire academic year, however after they have had it for one year and they renew it for the next year, the book may be recalled if someone else needs it.
Reserve Materials
Any materials may be placed on reserve in accordance with fair use and copyright guidelines.
Faculty may use the Course Reserves Request Form to place items on reserve. Click here for more tips for placing items on reserve.
Faculty wanting to place items on reserve are encouraged to provide those materials to the library staff no later than two weeks after the start of each semester. Please allow up to 72 hours for each item to be processed and placed on reserve before they are made available to students.
Note that materials on reserve are returned to the circulating collection or to the appropriate faculty member at the end of each semester. Please notify the Circulation Librarian if you wish materials to remain on reserve or have questions.
Library Instruction & Personal Librarian Program
Requests may be made online to Beth Pye or Dr. Sonya Gaither via email or phone.
Requests should be made at least 48 hours in advance; please allow up to 72 hours for scheduling and confirmation. If confirmation has not been received, please contact either Beth Pye or Dr. Gaither.
All members of the library faculty participate in various forms of subject-specific instruction via our Personal Librarian Program. You will be able to request a consultation appointment with your personal librarian; (s)he will help with your research needs.
After instruction has been conducted, faculty will be asked to provide feedback regarding the instruction received.
GIL-Find Favorites & Training Dates
Anyone who has saved any searches or title results as Favorites in their current library account will lose that information when we switch to Alma. They will need to print that information then re-create and save Favorites in their new library account using the new catalog, when it becomes available.
Faculty will be able to save and print their Favorites items from their current account until May 25, 2017. When Alma goes live on May 26, 2017, you will be able to (re)create and save Favorites in your new library account.
*More information on how to save and/or re-create Favorites will be forthcoming.
New GILFind (library catalog) faculty/staff training
DAY: Wednesday
DATE: June 14
TIME: 11a-noon & 2-3p
LOCATION: Library Classroom 227
The training sessions are 1-hour per session. You may pick the date/time that best fits your schedule. You will only need to attend once unless you would like a refresher. More training will be offered in June and August.
D2L Reading Lists
Creating D2L Reading List using GALILEO and other library electronic resources:
http://faculty.gordonstate.edu/autumns/videos/d2lreadinglist/d2lreadinglist.html
This highly detailed video will go step-by-step on how to assign the correct lists to the correct courses, how to customize the lists, and prevent accidental duplication. The video will also provide steps on how to add/remove articles and links to new or existing reading lists. If a PDF full text is available, the student can see it right within D2L. If it is a book, the GIL information will be provided so that the student can locate it in the physical library. Faculty members can also see which students have opened the specific links on the reading list.
http://faculty.gordonstate.edu/autumns/videos/d2lreadinglist/d2lreadinglist.html
This highly detailed video will go step-by-step on how to assign the correct lists to the correct courses, how to customize the lists, and prevent accidental duplication. The video will also provide steps on how to add/remove articles and links to new or existing reading lists. If a PDF full text is available, the student can see it right within D2L. If it is a book, the GIL information will be provided so that the student can locate it in the physical library. Faculty members can also see which students have opened the specific links on the reading list.
Instructional Videos
Creating D2L Reading List using GALILEO and other library electronic resources:
http://faculty.gordonstate.edu/autumns/videos/d2lreadinglist/d2lreadinglist.html (Faculty Use)
This video takes you through the process of creating D2L reading lists and using GALILEO and other library electronic resources. This highly detailed video will teach you how to make sure you assign the correct lists to the correct courses, and how to customize the lists and prevent accidental duplication. The more specific the reading list name is, the better. This will show you how to add/remove articles and links to new or existing reading lists. Here, you can also add notes and instructions to your articles along with other web resources that are not available through GALILEO or other library resources. Once this information is added, all students have to do is click on the names of the books, articles or videos. If a PDF full text is available, the student can see it right within D2L. If it is a book, the GIL information will be provided so that the student can locate it in the physical library. Depending on the browser, it may appear that the link is not working. This video explains how to make the link work by disabling protection, allowing the webpage to be displayed. Faculty members can also see which students have opened the specific links on the reading list.
Scheduling Personal Librarian Appointments:
www.gordonstate.edu/faculty/autumns/videos/personallibrarian/personallibrarian.html (Student Use)
This is an overview of how to schedule a consultation appointment to meet with one of our librarians. A list of the librarians' contact information and specialties is provided. Students will want to try and schedule an appointment based on the designated specialty of the librarian. However, if that librarian is unavailable, students may schedule their appointment with another librarian. When filling out student information for the appointment, students will be asked their objective as well as the assignment in which they are seeking assistance, along with the professor's name. This will help the librarian prepare for the appointment and give better instruction. After confirming the appointment, students will receive an email with the date, time, and location of the appointment as well as the librarian's contact information. If needed, students may cancel the appointment and go through the process again to reschedule. Attached to the email is an Outlook calendar reminder. Opening this attachment will allow students to add the appointment to their Outlook calendar.
Making Study Room Reservations:
www.gordonstate.edu/faculty/autumns/videos/studyrooms/studyrooms.html (Student Use)
This is an overview of how to reserve individual and group study rooms within the library. Students are required to reserve the room prior to entering it. Individual study rooms will only accommodate one person. Group study rooms will accommodate two to six students at a time. Only one person within the group will need to complete the reservation process. If the student needs to reserve on-the-go, he/she may scan the QR code on the outside of the room and then complete the form via mobile device. The study rooms may be reserved for two consecutive hours at a time. It is important that the student make note of the room number when choosing the date and time of the reservation. Clicking on "Submit Booking" does NOT mean the student has finished the reservation process. The student will then receive an email from LibCal, where they will be asked to confirm the reservation within 15 minutes. If need be, the student may cancel the reservation via the same email. To confirm the reservation, click on the link provided in the email, then choose "yes". After choosing "yes", the reservation is complete. Another email will be sent to the student as a confirmation, with a link to add the reservation to their calendar. The video will go in detail on how to find the rooms.
http://faculty.gordonstate.edu/autumns/videos/d2lreadinglist/d2lreadinglist.html (Faculty Use)
This video takes you through the process of creating D2L reading lists and using GALILEO and other library electronic resources. This highly detailed video will teach you how to make sure you assign the correct lists to the correct courses, and how to customize the lists and prevent accidental duplication. The more specific the reading list name is, the better. This will show you how to add/remove articles and links to new or existing reading lists. Here, you can also add notes and instructions to your articles along with other web resources that are not available through GALILEO or other library resources. Once this information is added, all students have to do is click on the names of the books, articles or videos. If a PDF full text is available, the student can see it right within D2L. If it is a book, the GIL information will be provided so that the student can locate it in the physical library. Depending on the browser, it may appear that the link is not working. This video explains how to make the link work by disabling protection, allowing the webpage to be displayed. Faculty members can also see which students have opened the specific links on the reading list.
Scheduling Personal Librarian Appointments:
www.gordonstate.edu/faculty/autumns/videos/personallibrarian/personallibrarian.html (Student Use)
This is an overview of how to schedule a consultation appointment to meet with one of our librarians. A list of the librarians' contact information and specialties is provided. Students will want to try and schedule an appointment based on the designated specialty of the librarian. However, if that librarian is unavailable, students may schedule their appointment with another librarian. When filling out student information for the appointment, students will be asked their objective as well as the assignment in which they are seeking assistance, along with the professor's name. This will help the librarian prepare for the appointment and give better instruction. After confirming the appointment, students will receive an email with the date, time, and location of the appointment as well as the librarian's contact information. If needed, students may cancel the appointment and go through the process again to reschedule. Attached to the email is an Outlook calendar reminder. Opening this attachment will allow students to add the appointment to their Outlook calendar.
Making Study Room Reservations:
www.gordonstate.edu/faculty/autumns/videos/studyrooms/studyrooms.html (Student Use)
This is an overview of how to reserve individual and group study rooms within the library. Students are required to reserve the room prior to entering it. Individual study rooms will only accommodate one person. Group study rooms will accommodate two to six students at a time. Only one person within the group will need to complete the reservation process. If the student needs to reserve on-the-go, he/she may scan the QR code on the outside of the room and then complete the form via mobile device. The study rooms may be reserved for two consecutive hours at a time. It is important that the student make note of the room number when choosing the date and time of the reservation. Clicking on "Submit Booking" does NOT mean the student has finished the reservation process. The student will then receive an email from LibCal, where they will be asked to confirm the reservation within 15 minutes. If need be, the student may cancel the reservation via the same email. To confirm the reservation, click on the link provided in the email, then choose "yes". After choosing "yes", the reservation is complete. Another email will be sent to the student as a confirmation, with a link to add the reservation to their calendar. The video will go in detail on how to find the rooms.
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