Ever wished the library website worked better on your smartphone? Well, we're happy to announce the debut of a mobile site made just for smartphones and other mobile devices — iPhones, iPod Touches, Android phones, Blackberries and more! The site is made to fit on your device’s screen, and presents the library’s crucial information right at your fingertips – hours, directions, events, contacts, the library catalog, and even mobile versions of some (but not all) research databases!
If you’re not taken to the library’s mobile site automatically on your mobile device, just click on the "mobile site" link at the top left corner of the library’s main page, or point your browser to http://mobile.lndlibrary.org/ to access the site. For your convenience, we've also provided a link to the full library site at the bottom of the mobile site. Check it out, and get access to the library’s services wherever you are.
We've tested this out on a few different devices, but if you try it and have any problems, please let us know! Send any comments, information on technical difficulties, or questions to askemail@loyola.edu.
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Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
APA the easy way with RefWorks!
Q.: I have a ton of journal articles & books to keep track of for a big project. Is there something I can use that will help?
A.: Yes—RefWorks.
Come to the library for an introductory session on RefWorks, a citation manager that can pull information from research databases and the catalog, and help you create a bibliography. Sign up for an introductory session by contacting the Reference Desk. Each session lasts about 90 minutes.
Saturday, 6/20: 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, 6/21: 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 6/23: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 6/24: 5:00 p.m.
A.: Yes—RefWorks.
Come to the library for an introductory session on RefWorks, a citation manager that can pull information from research databases and the catalog, and help you create a bibliography. Sign up for an introductory session by contacting the Reference Desk. Each session lasts about 90 minutes.
Saturday, 6/20: 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, 6/21: 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 6/23: 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 6/24: 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Library Hacks: Text LNDL!
We're rolling out a new service on December 1 -- send your questions to the reference desk by text message! Here's how it works:
This service should work with most major carriers (we've tested it on Verizon and T-Mobile), but if you try it and find it doesn't work for you, please send us an email (askemail@loyola.edu) and let us know who your cell carrier is. That way we can update our information about the service. We'd also like to hear from you if you experience any problems using this service.
Please remember that your cell phone carrier may charge you for each text message sent and received. The library is not responsible for these charges.
EDIT 2/3: It has come to our attention that AOL has changed the process for sending IMs via text message. The instructions above have been updated to reflect this change. We apologize for any inconvenience.
- Address your text message to 246246
- Start off the body of the message with send textlndl
- Add your message
This service should work with most major carriers (we've tested it on Verizon and T-Mobile), but if you try it and find it doesn't work for you, please send us an email (askemail@loyola.edu) and let us know who your cell carrier is. That way we can update our information about the service. We'd also like to hear from you if you experience any problems using this service.
Please remember that your cell phone carrier may charge you for each text message sent and received. The library is not responsible for these charges.
EDIT 2/3: It has come to our attention that AOL has changed the process for sending IMs via text message. The instructions above have been updated to reflect this change. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Library Hacks: 24/7 help
As you work on your final papers and projects for the semester, you might find yourself pulling an all-nighter or two to get things done. While the library closes at 2 a.m. most nights, the reference librarians who staff the Research Assistance desk go home long before that. So what can you do if you need help while we're asleep?
Try our 24/7 chat service! Clicking the 24/7 chat button on the library homepage will connect you to a librarian somewhere else. They'll be able to help you navigate LNDL's resources to find the information you need.
You might also find this service handy when the library is closed for Thanksgiving. Take a look at the library hours to see when we're open. You can also look up the hours for the Research Assistance Desk.
Try our 24/7 chat service! Clicking the 24/7 chat button on the library homepage will connect you to a librarian somewhere else. They'll be able to help you navigate LNDL's resources to find the information you need.
You might also find this service handy when the library is closed for Thanksgiving. Take a look at the library hours to see when we're open. You can also look up the hours for the Research Assistance Desk.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Library Hacks: Interlibrary Loan and WorldCat
When you're doing research, do you search WorldCat in addition to our catalog? Are you tired of having to copy and paste the citation information from WorldCat into our ILL form when you find something you want?
If you said yes, you'll like what you're about to read!
When you find an item in WorldCat that you'd like, you can now request it right there! In the screenshot below, the two links to make your request are circled. At the top is a button that says "ILL," and further down the record is a link that says "Borrow this item through Interlibrary Loan."
All you have to do is click on one of those and enter your contact info and libary barcode number.
We've enabled this option as one of the first steps of some changes we're making to the way Interlibrary Loan works. Right now these changes are happening behind the scenes, but later this fall you'll see a new interface for all of your interlibrary loan requests. The new system will remember who you are, and allow you to track the progress of your requests (much like you can track a UPS package). We'll keep you posted on this change as the semester moves forward.
If you said yes, you'll like what you're about to read!
When you find an item in WorldCat that you'd like, you can now request it right there! In the screenshot below, the two links to make your request are circled. At the top is a button that says "ILL," and further down the record is a link that says "Borrow this item through Interlibrary Loan."
All you have to do is click on one of those and enter your contact info and libary barcode number.
We've enabled this option as one of the first steps of some changes we're making to the way Interlibrary Loan works. Right now these changes are happening behind the scenes, but later this fall you'll see a new interface for all of your interlibrary loan requests. The new system will remember who you are, and allow you to track the progress of your requests (much like you can track a UPS package). We'll keep you posted on this change as the semester moves forward.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Library Hacks: Books Quick from MIC
This is the first in an occasional series of Library Hacks -- tips that we hope will make your life at LNDL that much easier!
Ever found something you needed in the library catalog, only to find it's not actually at LNDL? As you discovered, we share a catalog with Hood, Columbia Union, Mount Saint Mary's, and Villa Julie. But there's more to it -- you can borrow those books!
Just place a request, and your book will be delivered right to our Customer Services desk. During the academic year, a courier will deliver your books within 24 hours if you place your request between Monday and Thursday. Friday and weekend requests will be filled the following Monday. (The courier makes less frequent runs during summer sessions.)
Placing a request is easy. When you're looking at the page for the book in our catalog, you can simply click the "Request" link way up at the top of the page, in the blue banner. Follow the prompts to submit your request, and once it arrives we'll give you a call.
For the fine print and step-by-step instructions, including a short video of the process, please visit http://www.loyola.edu/library/circ/MICbooks.htm.
Ever found something you needed in the library catalog, only to find it's not actually at LNDL? As you discovered, we share a catalog with Hood, Columbia Union, Mount Saint Mary's, and Villa Julie. But there's more to it -- you can borrow those books!
Just place a request, and your book will be delivered right to our Customer Services desk. During the academic year, a courier will deliver your books within 24 hours if you place your request between Monday and Thursday. Friday and weekend requests will be filled the following Monday. (The courier makes less frequent runs during summer sessions.)
Placing a request is easy. When you're looking at the page for the book in our catalog, you can simply click the "Request" link way up at the top of the page, in the blue banner. Follow the prompts to submit your request, and once it arrives we'll give you a call.
For the fine print and step-by-step instructions, including a short video of the process, please visit http://www.loyola.edu/library/circ/MICbooks.htm.
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