Thigpen Library http://blogs.volstate.edu/library News, information and research tips from Vol State's Librarians. Fri, 10 May 2013 00:52:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Library Hours for May http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2013/05/09/library-hours-for-may/ http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2013/05/09/library-hours-for-may/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 00:52:56 +0000 Jane http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/?p=1595 Beginning May 10 through May 31 (except for May 27)  the Thigpen Library will be open:

Monday – Friday:  8:00 AM to 4:30PM
Saturday:  8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon

The Library, as well as the College, will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.

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Students at Volunteer State Community College may want to consider using online resources to finish class papers.

The Vol State Library’s research page offers links to:

  • the library’s catalog
  • eBooks
  • online periodicals
  • electronic journals
  • NoodleBib
  • And other electronic sources arranged by title and topic

There is also a link to the IRIS Library Tutorial. IRIS stands for Information & Research Instruction Suite, the site has tutorials on research sources and tactics.

There is even a 30-question quiz that students can take for immediate feedback on research skills they may lack. Additionally, the quiz results page contains links to the applicable tutorial so that students can immediately read up on the questions they missed and expand their skills.

Another place that students can learn about research is the LibGuides link on the library homepage. The site header says that LibGuides provides “research assistance, database help, and subject guides compiled by your Vol State librarians.”

]]> http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2013/02/02/vol-state-library-has-online-research-options/feed/ 0 Library is now on the second floor http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2013/01/16/library-is-now-on-the-second-floor/ http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2013/01/16/library-is-now-on-the-second-floor/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:55:00 +0000 Jane http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/?p=1545 Read more →]]> A message from Louise Kelly, Library Director…

All Library staff, resources and services are located on the second floor of the Library building while construction is taking place on the first floor.  The Silent Study Room is open for those who need quiet to study.  The Group Study Rooms are not available as they are being use for offices for the Library staff.

The doors to the lobby from the parking lot are closed, so the temporary main entrance is the door to the right of this locked entrance.  Then you take the stairs to the second floor.  People with disabilities may use the entrance from the quad and take the elevator (which is in the construction area). Due to construction, traffic through the lobby is blocked off.  People cannot go from the quad entrance to the temporary main entrance; they must go around the building.

We have some signs up and will have more soon.

Please let us know if you have any questions.  Best wishes for a successful new semester!

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Under ”Contents” of a specific book title, you can use the “search within”  tool in the right-hand side toolbar and search for a specific term in the book.  The Libguide http://libguides.volstate.edu/ebooks has useful information about ebooks.

Need or want a “physical” book?  No problem!  Please give the reference librarian the call number of the book, and one of us will locate it on the second floor and bring it to you.

]]> http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/11/26/ebooks-are-great/feed/ 0 Need a book to support your research? http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/10/23/need-a-book-to-support-your-research/ http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/10/23/need-a-book-to-support-your-research/#comments Tue, 23 Oct 2012 18:33:31 +0000 Jane http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/?p=1464 Read more →]]> The Thigpen Library has lots of academic-related books to support your research assignments.

Some books are physical, print books; there are 43,000+.  Other books are ebooks (electronic books); as a Vol State student, you have access to 150,000+ ebooks.  All of the books (physical and ebook) are listed in the Library Catalog.

When you search the Catalog and find a print book you want to examine, give the reference librarian the call number of the book(s) and books will be retrieved from the 2nd floor [a special service during construction].  If you’re an off-campus or online student, a book can be mailed to you.  You’ll need to complete and submit the Distance Learning Library Document Delivery form at  http://www.volstate.edu/Library/DLBookRequest_form.php

The title you’ve located in the Catalog is an ebook.  What to do?  Whether you’re in the Thigpen Library or off-campus, when you find an ebook title in the Catalog, simply click on the title. You can open, read, and even print up to 60 pages of an ebook from a computer.  It is possible to download an ebook to your personal computer or device when you set-up an ebook account (no charge). The helpful eBook LibGuide posted at http://libguides.volstate.edu/ebooks gives lots of information on using ebooks.

Remember… a helpful librarian is ready to assist you with research.  Just ask, call (615-230-3405) or email:  librarian@volstate.edu.

 

 

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]]> http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/09/21/library-construction/feed/ 0 NoodleTools requires users to revalidate http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/09/15/noodletools-requires-users-to-revalidate/ http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/09/15/noodletools-requires-users-to-revalidate/#comments Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:58:27 +0000 Jane http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/?p=1432 Read more →]]> If your NoodleBib (NoodleTools) account asks you to “revalidate”, it is an annual occurrance after August 1.  NoodleTools wants to be sure you are a Vol State student and authorized to use NoodleBib through Vol State’s subscription agreement with NoodleTools.  The revalidation occurs automatically when you login using either an on-campus computer or remotely login one time through the NoodleBib link on the Library’s web page at http://www.volstate.edu/Library/.

If prompted for a revalidation, you can skip the revalidation process for up to 3 weeks.  Why wait?  Go ahead and revalidate.  You’ll be ready to use NoodleBib the next time you need it, plus you will be able to go directly to the NoodleTools website for access.

 

]]> http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/09/15/noodletools-requires-users-to-revalidate/feed/ 0 Have you searched Opposing Viewpoints in Context? http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/09/05/have-you-searched-opposing-viewpoints-in-context/ http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/09/05/have-you-searched-opposing-viewpoints-in-context/#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 15:02:56 +0000 Jane http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/?p=1414 Read more →]]> Looking for a database to help you find contrasting ideas about a topic?  Try searching Opposing Viewpoints in Context.  You will find it on the Library’s alphabetical list of databases webpage http://www.volstate.edu/Library/Alphabetical.php.  The database is also listed on the “Current Events” and “Persuasive” subject database webpages.

It’s a good idea to search more than one database.  CQ Researcher and ProQuest may have the information you need. Happy searching!

 

]]> http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/09/05/have-you-searched-opposing-viewpoints-in-context/feed/ 0 Your textbook may be available in the Library http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/08/30/your-textbook-may-be-available-in-the-library/ http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/08/30/your-textbook-may-be-available-in-the-library/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:00:32 +0000 Jane http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/?p=1389 Read more →]]> Need a textbook?  Several instructors provide the Library with a copy of textbooks.  The textbooks are “on reserve”, and may be used in the Library for up to 2 hours.  The libraries at Highland Crest, Livingston and the Main Campus have textbook titles.  You may want to check the Thigpen Library online catalog course reserves for your course since all textbooks are not available.

We hope your semester is off to a good start!  Librarians are available to help you with research…

]]> http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/08/30/your-textbook-may-be-available-in-the-library/feed/ 0 A different look for the library web page http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/08/24/a-different-look-for-the-library-web-page/ http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/2012/08/24/a-different-look-for-the-library-web-page/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 19:00:24 +0000 Jane http://blogs.volstate.edu/library/?p=1375 Welcome to a new semester!  The Thigpen Library has a different look on the web.  See the changes… http://www.volstate.edu/library.   We hope it will be easier to find books, articles, videos and research help online.

Best wishes for a very successful semester!
Your Library Staff

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