Ready for Halloween? Get a jumpstart on your celebration at the Sciences Library Halloween Party this Sunday, October 26 from 6-10PM! Activities include: Private screenings of Halloween classics: Nosferatu the Vampyre and Young Frankenstein; Spooky Halloween exhibit in our display cases; And Halloween treats in addition to our always free coffee and tea. We hope you can join us. HappyContinue reading “Halloween Party!”
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Staying Current workshop
Lunch @ the Sciences Library Workshop Staying Current: RSS, Search Alerts and More! Wednesday, October 22, 2014 12:30-1:20pm 3rd floor computer room How do you keep up with the news and research in your field? Would you like to learn how to use technology to find new information for you? Join us for a StayingContinue reading “Staying Current workshop”
EndNote Workshop
Are you starting a new research paper or project and looking for a way to manage your references? Then join us for this useful and informative workshop about EndNote! EndNote is a citation management program supported by the UI Libraries. The web version is available for free to the entire UI community and the desktopContinue reading “EndNote Workshop”
Alternatives to the National Atlas
Announcement from the USGS Libraries: The National Atlas (http://www.nationalatlas.gov/) has been removed from service. Please use: The National Map: http://nationalmap.gov/ The National Map Small-Scale Collection: http://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/ Small-Scale Data Download: http://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/atlasftp.html
Large Screen Monitors
Three large screen monitors on rolling carts are now available for use at the Sciences Library. Simply move one to your favorite study spot and plug in your device! Available inputs: HDMI VGA USB We also have Apple adapters available for checkout at the desk: Mini DVI to HDMIContinue reading “Large Screen Monitors”
Workshop: Get Organized!
Do you struggle to stay organized as the semester progresses? Are your notes and files scattered about in notebooks, folders, and various electronic storage devices? Would you like to share your own tips and tricks for staying organized with others? Join us for a Get Organized workshop to learn about free software tools you can use to get organizedContinue reading “Workshop: Get Organized!”
EndNote Workshop
Are you starting a new research paper or project and looking for a way to manage your references? Then join us for this useful and informative workshop about EndNote! EndNote is a citation management program supported by the UI Libraries. The web version is available for free to the entire UI community and the desktopContinue reading “EndNote Workshop”
Now available: IOP ebooks
The UI Libraries now has access to two new e-book collections from IOP. The Expanding Physics collection includes in-depth texts from the leading voices in physics research and related subject areas aimed at the recent graduate/researcher level. The Concise Physics collection includes shorter texts in rapidly advancing areas and introductory texts aimed at the undergraduate/researcherContinue reading “Now available: IOP ebooks”
RefWorks to EndNote Transition Workshops
As you may have already heard, the University has acquired a campus-wide license for EndNote and the UI Libraries will end its subscription to RefWorks on December 31, 2014 (more info). Any free RefWorks accounts you have created will not be available after that date, but you can transfer your references to another service quicklyContinue reading “RefWorks to EndNote Transition Workshops”
Finals De-Stress Activities at the Sciences Library
The Sciences Library is not only a great place to study for finals, we’ve also organized some fun activities to help you de-stress. Here’s what’s going on: Refuel with free hot beverages and treats. (During Sciences Library hours, May 11th – 16th.) Take a break from your studies to build your own creation! Legos, K’NEX and idea books provided.Continue reading “Finals De-Stress Activities at the Sciences Library”