{"id":6664,"date":"2017-08-21T14:56:51","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T14:56:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.lib.uiowa.edu\/eng\/?p=6031"},"modified":"2017-08-21T14:56:51","modified_gmt":"2017-08-21T14:56:51","slug":"welcome-to-the-fall-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.lib.uiowa.edu\/combo\/2017\/08\/21\/welcome-to-the-fall-semester\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Fall Semester!!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Welcome to the Fall 2017 Semester!!<\/h3>\n

It’s hard to believe that the new semester is here already! Let us help you on your way to academic success!<\/p>\n

New this fal<\/strong>l: Live chat and text messaging!!<\/p>\n

Not in the library, but have a question? We now have both Live Chat and text messaging available! Live chat is available from the Lichtenberger Engineering Library<\/a> homepage.<\/strong> If no one is available to personally help you, we have a Knowledgebase <\/a>which just might have the answer for you! The answer isn’t there? Never fear – you can still ask your question and someone will get back to you as soon as possible! There are several options available: email, submit a question online or text us! We now have a text number! Be sure to add\u00a0319-250-2176<\/strong>\u00a0to your contacts!<\/p>\n

We have\u00a0Study Spaces!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the main entrance area we have 27 ITC computers – 2 with stand-up desks; 2 scanners – including one with a high-speed, face-up book capture system; and 2 black & white printers. We have 2 study pods, too. Pod 1 has MediaScape (connect up to 6 laptops!) and a white board; Pod 2 is equipped with a group work table and a white board. Check here <\/a>for reservation instructions and reservation information.<\/p>\n

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New group study tables!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Also on the main entrance floor we have 4 study carrels – each with a light and power outlet. We have 6 club chairs and 4 group tables, which can be moved together for larger groups!<\/p>\n

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Bean Bags in the lower level for quiet study!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Prefer a quiet study space? We’ve got that covered, too! Our lower level is a dedicated quiet space. \u00a0We have 34\u00a0study carrels (each with a light and power outlet), 4 wing-back chairs, 6 arm chairs, 4 comfy bean bags, and 4 gamer chairs!\u00a0The 150,000+ books in our collection are also located on the lower level and cover subject matter from Aeronautics to Z-80 Programming!<\/p>\n

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We have a\u00a0Creative Space!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Collaboration tables & 3D scanning station in the Creative Space!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

It has a a 3D scanning station (other 3D scanners available to check out from the Tool Library<\/a>!), 2 quad-screen collaboration tables (each has the ability to project 4 laptop screens to the monitor!), 4 modeling stations with engineering software, 5 white boards, 2 high-top tables with stools, and a VR work station – an Oculus Rift and hand controllers are available to check out (2-hour loan time) from the Tool Library!<\/p>\n

We have e-Resources!<\/strong><\/p>\n

We have access to over 3,000 e-resources and online subject guides covering information for all the engineering majors.\u00a0 You can access IEEExplore, over 20,000 Standards, Patents, a citation guide, information on Engineering ethics, copyright and open access information. There is also a wide range of handbooks and digital publications, all available from our\u00a0homepage<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our journal subscriptions cover everything from\u00a0Road & Travel, SWE, Make Magazine,<\/em>\u00a0to\u00a0The Journal of Theoretical & Applied Mechanics.<\/em><\/p>\n

There is also a\u00a0wonderful collection of DVDs \u2013 we have Mythbusters, Junkyard Wars, How It\u2019s Made,<\/em>\u00a0Extreme Engineering,<\/em>\u00a0and a host of other titles (150+) – all available by asking at the circulation desk.<\/p>\n

We have a Tool Library<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Need a measuring tape? A hammer? How about a thermal imaging camera? A hot glue gun? Maybe a sports camcorder? We’ve got ’em! Or did you forget your laptop charger? Don’t worry we’ve got those, too! We have 172+ tools available to check out!<\/p>\n

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We have a\u00a0YouTube channel<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out the overview of the library video – and the one about surviving college! We also have tutorials to help you learn about our resources and how to navigate your way through them! \u00a0You’ll want to subscribe to our channel – there will be lots more videos coming!<\/p>\n

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