- Get to know the library’s resources (books, journals, articles, research papers, final year project reports, etc.) and how you can search for them via OneSearch (NTU Library’s discovery layer powered by Primo and Alma). Don’t just limit yourself to using Google Scholar / Google Search. Try out the features of the library’s web discovery layer, and you’ll be surprised by the results that you get. Some of the features include: filtering by format type, limiting to a specific period, emailing, exporting your results to a citation management software such as Endnote and many more.
- Join the library tour, and explore the library facilities and services. Be inquisitive and ask questions, lots of them. There are spaces for you to study or even get a cat-nap also exercise on the Eco-Bike while charging your mobile phone. Get to know the library’s resources (books, journals, articles, research papers, final year project reports, etc.) and how you can search for them via OneSearch (NTU Library’s discovery layer powered by Primo and Alma). Don’t just limit yourself to using Google Scholar / Google Search. Try out the features of the library’s web discovery layer, and you’ll be surprised by the results that you get. Some of the features include: filtering by format type, limiting to a specific period, emailing, exporting your results to a citation management software such as Endnote and many more.
- If you missed the library orientation, don’t fret. Simple approach the friendly librarians at the Desk and request for one. You can also learn more by scheduling a 1-on-1 session with the librarian. You will get to know the available resources relevant to your area of study, assignments, and projects.
- Last but not least, all the best in your education journey.
Work
CDL joins 11 partner libraries, the Library Publishing Coalition and Educopia on grant to study library publishing workflows: California Digital Library
The California Digital Library exists to support the University of California community’s pursuit of scholarship and to extend the University’s public service mission. Scholars will have access to the highest quality research collections worldwide through services that support and enable new scholarship and make it as open as possible. CDL will support all digital formats throughout their life cycle with a full range of services, especially to surface UC’s unique digital assets and collections. Through partnerships and alliances, CDL will elevate services to the network level for maximum impact.
Episode 5: Digital Development In Libraries with Pamela Tulloch And Lindsey Henderson
Listen in your favourite player Do libraries play a major role in facilitating digital skill development for the public? What makes the library the place to
Source: Episode 5: Digital Development In Libraries with Pamela Tulloch And Lindsey Henderson
2018 Students and Technology Research Study
“This hub provides findings from the 2018 student study in the EDUCAUSE Technology Research in the Academic Community research series. ECAR collaborated with 130 institutions in 9 countries and 36 US states to collect responses from 64,536 students.” Source – From Article
This research explores technology ownership, use patterns, and expectations as they relate to the student experience. Colleges and universities use these findings to better engage students in the learning process, improve IT services, plan for technology shifts that impact students, and become more technologically competitive among peer institutions.” Source – From Article
Source: Educause
What Do Researchers Expect from the Library?
Source: Ex Libris Blog
Webinar recording: Staying visible, relevant and connected with your research community
Reference, subject, liaison, research support, outreach … these are librarian roles that are constantly evolving. In this recorded webinar, three librarians discuss their research into and experience of learning new skills and launching new services for today’s research community.
Source: Webinar recording: Staying visible, relevant and connected with your research community
Reading Habits of Millennials
Phone overuse. Social media addicts. Digital generation. These are a few of the many stereotypes associated with being a Millennial. But perhaps they are just the most misunderstood generational group? One of the things unnoticed about them is their voracious reading habits. It’s easy to think negatively when you see them engrossed by their phones,
Source: Reading Habits of Millennials
Give me 5 minutes and I’ll share with you some Project Management Tools
As a librarian, I had managed numerous projects in my line of work. One of the most challenging aspects of project management is juggling project tasks. I had to ensure that these tasks are completed on time within the allocated budget and manpower; especially the critical ones.
I tried out a few project management tools to help me better manage, monitor and track the project tasks. Among them are:
Some are offered for free while you may need to get a few days/weeks of trial period for others. There are a few things to consider when you are choosing the “right” tool. Some of them include:
- Pricing
- Number of users in the project team
- Collaborative features
- Reporting features
- Alerts/Reminders
- Export/Archival features
- Integration with other cloud tools
- Mobile devices integration
- User Friendliness
- Easy to learn
I am using Trello for my stuff that is to track life/family events and To-Dos and use Basecamp for my office work. Both work well, and there are pros and cons. An important thing to note is that you need to be comfortable in using them and it suits your needs. This criterion may vary from person to person. There’s not a one size fits all solution. Check out these tools, and I’m sure you’ll find one that fulfills your needs.
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