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Hayden Library Adjusts Collections on the Lower Level

December 17, 2012 · Hayden Library · Comments Off

In preparation for the construction of two new Learning Studios on the Lower Level of Hayden Library, we have begun to move the collections currently located on that floor.

Beginning December 30, all pre-2005 bound journals currently housed on the Lower Level will be taken to the High Density Collection.  Articles from those journals may be requested through Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery (ILLIAD request form).  If you need the complete volume of a journal published before 2005, please consult with the Information and Check Out Desk on the entrance level of the library.  Journals from 2005 – present bound will be moved into the “Current Journals” area and shelved with the current issues.

The video collection remains on the Lower Level, but has been moved to the back of the current journals area.

The East Asian Collection and South East Asian Collection will both remain on the lower level, but will be shifted to a slightly different location.

The ESL Reader Collection and the Curriculum/Children’s Books Collection have both been moved to Level 2 (floor plan).

If you experience any difficulties finding the materials you need, please come to the Information and Check Out desk on the entrance level of Hayden Library and our staff will assist you.

 

Many Library Services Unavailable on October 29

October 25, 2012 · All locations · Comments Off

On Monday, October 29th, access to several library services will be unavailable from 8am to 5pm as the libraries’ integrated library system will be undergoing scheduled maintenance to prepare for a system upgrade.  Affected resources include:

Research Databases

My Library Account

  • Library users will not be able to renew books, or see what is checked out
  • Library users may check out books in person, but must use their university ID (SunCard or Pitchfork Card).

My Illiad Account (for Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery)

  • Library users will not be able to place new requests, nor retrieve documents

ASU Libraries Catalog

  • Note:  All Electronic Journals are fully accessible through the “Journals” tab on the main library web page

Course Reserves

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Many Library Services Unavailable on September 11

September 5, 2012 · All locations · Comments Off

On Tuesday, September 11th, access to several library services will be unavailable from 8am to 5pm as the libraries’ integrated library system will be undergoing scheduled maintenance to prepare for a system upgrade.  Affected resources include:

Research Databases

My Library Account

  • Library users will not be able to renew books, or see what is checked out
  • Library users may check out books in person, but must use their university ID (SunCard or Pitchfork Card).

My Illiad Account (for Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery)

  • Library users will not be able to place new requests, nor retrieve documents

ASU Libraries Catalog

  • Note:  All Electronic Journals are fully accessible through the “Journals” tab on the main library web page

Course Reserves

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Library Minute: Interlibrary Loan Document Delivery

March 12, 2012 · All locations, Library Minute, podcasts · Comments Off

Our Interlibrary Loan and Documentary Delivery service provides access to all of ASU Libraries’ holdings and beyond.  Articles that are only in print can be scanned and sent to your email.  A book at Fletcher Library at the West campus can be sent to Hayden for pick up so you don’t have to drive there.  If ASU Libraries doesn’t own the item, we will get it for you through another source.  Let us do the work of finding it for you!  Did we mention that we can also ship items directly to on-line students?  Of course this is all free for students, faculty and staff.  And it’s FAST!

 

 

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Check Out eBooks for Your eReaders? Yes!

March 5, 2012 · All locations · Comments Off

The ASU Libraries subscribe to several eBook collections that curently offer thousands of titles that are available to check out to an ereader or other device. While each collection has its own unique download process, in general, you can use any device that is able to run Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) such as an Nook, iPad, iPhone/iPod touch, Sony ereaders, or laptops, desktops etc. Unfortunately none of the Amazon Kindle products are compatible with any of our ebook collections.

The two biggest collections of ebooks that have titles that can be downloaded to ereaders are MyiLibrary and Ebrary.  Some tips for success:

 

All eBooks:

Specific collection tips:

  • MyiLibrary
    • Downloadable ebooks are distinguished by an ‘Add to bookshelf »’ option. You add the title to your bookshelf and then download it to your device.
    • iPad/iPhone users will need to download a free reader app such as  Bluefire or IndieReader or Ebrary.
  • Ebrary
    • Look for the “Download Now” button under the title you want to check out.  Then choose “Download Entire Document for 14 days in Adobe Digital Editions Format”.
    • iPad / iPhone users can download a free app from the app store to read.

How many eBooks can I check out?

  • MyiLibrary: Limit of 25 downloaded ebooks checked out at a one time, with a check out period of 14 days. Items are not able to be returned early, but can be renewed at the end of 14 days if no one else has it on hold. You may have up to 50 holds in your queue within the MyiLibrary bookshelf.
  • Ebrary: eBooks are checked out either for 14 days (multi-user titles) or 7 days (single-user titles).

 

Questions?  Contact Ask a Librarian, or stop by any of our Information Desks in person, and we’ll be happy to help you navigate the eBook waters.

ArizonaIndicators.Org Provides Quality Facts and Figures For Arizona

March 22, 2011 · All locations · Comments Off

Looking for facts and figures about Arizona? Find quality data, maps, and expert analysis in a single location at ArizonaIndicators.org. ArizonaIndicators.org is a free, online information resource and analysis tool that centralizes quality information about the state and its communities.

The project began in the Office of the President at Arizona State University with the support of a number of community partners. The initiative grew out of the desire for a common, trusted source for data and insights to help support policymaking and public awareness of the state’s competitiveness. The project aims to help community leaders, business leaders, elected officials, and the public identify areas where progress is needed and promotes evidence-based decision making.

Today, Arizona Indicators remains a community partnership supported by major sponsors Arizona State University and the Arizona Community Foundation. Morrison Institute for Public Policy (ASU College of Public Programs) manages the program and works to bring the numbers to life through interactive tools, timely policy briefs, and community roundtables.

ArizonaIndicators.org is a dynamic, user-friendly site that identifies and presents the most important indicators for 11 broad content areas: demographics, economy, public finance, education, innovation, sustainability, health, human services, culture, transportation, and criminal justice.

Need a quick topic primer? Wondering how the numbers connect to policy? ArizonaIndicators.org has a large publication library that includes quick reference guides and timely policy briefs. Recent publications include a practical guide to the American Community Survey 5-year estimates, a report on the 2010 decennial census count for Arizona, and a brief that explores key measures of innovation – such as science and engineering degrees, research and development funding, patents granted, and venture capital.

The site also features interactive education maps, such as this AIMS map, that allow users to view data at the county, district, and individual school level. Rather than scrolling through massive Excel spreadsheets, these interactive maps make it easy to identify geographic trends and view data over time.

Contact your subject librarian with individual questions or schedule a group demonstration.  Project Manager Andrea Whitsett welcomes feedback and suggestions as the project is continually expanding and improving.

Issues with Some Research Databases

February 11, 2011 · All locations · Comments Off

Recently we updated many of our research databases to a new platform by Proquest.  We are unfortunately experiencing a few problems during this transition and are working with the Proquest technical support staff to resolve them as quickly as possible.

If you experience any difficulty with these resources, please contact us at Ask a Librarian.  We will assist you in obtaining the resources you need.

We apologize for any inconvenience these problems have caused.

ASU Librarians Publish LibGuide for SOLS Sustainable Phosphorus Summit

January 31, 2011 · Noble Library · Comments Off

susp_bwPhosphorus (P) is an essential nutrient for life – without it, we could not grow our food nor build our bones. Yet our current use of P relies on mining it from the earth to make into fertilizer and then letting this fertilizer leach into our waterways and act as a pollutant. Some parts of the world are unable to access enough fertilizer to grow their food, let alone let it be wasted away into rivers.

Sustainable Phosphorus Summit is part of the Frontiers in Life Science workshop series sponsored by ASU’s School of Life Sciences. The Sustainable Phosphorus Summit will explore the complex dynamics of P as a limited resource and create a stage for discussion on P sustainability.  International experts, including students and faculty from the SOLS will define the scale and scope of the “biggest problem you’ve never heard of,” and raise awareness of this problem.  In Phosphorus, food and our future, artists and scientists have teamed up to explore our current use of P and how we can make it more sustainable.  The exhibit features work by 20 teams of artists and scientists using a variety of media including painting, photography, collage, sculpture, illustration, multimedia installation, dance and music.

This conference will be held February 3-5 at the Memorial Union on the Tempe campus, with Art Exhibits at the Desert Botanical Garden and Step Gallery of ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.

To further research the concepts embodied in Sustainable Phosphorus, consult the Sustainable Phosphorus LibGuide created by ASU Librarians Olivia Sparks and Rene Tanner.  This guide includes a list of relevant books from the ASU Libraries, links to related websites on the topic and more.

For more information about the conference, please contact the School of Life Sciences.

Library Minute: Library One Search

January 31, 2011 · All locations, Library Minute · Comments Off

Have a paper to write but don’t know where to start? Try Library One Search! Using one simple search box, you can look for most library resources including millions of books, journals, full text articles, sound recordings, videos and maps – all owned by the ASU Libraries.

In this Library Minute, Anali introduces how Library One Search enables you to search for topics spanning multiple disciplines, instead of hunting through specific research databases. This gives you more time to work on your assignment!

Use the Library One Search from the libraries home page or wherever you go. It is part of the mobile library site,  My ASU, Library Subject and Course Guides, and the ASU Libraries Toolbar.

Library One Search, research made easy!

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Interface Updates for Research Databases

January 18, 2011 · All locations · Comments Off

Over the break, about 50 research databases had significant updates to their user interface.  These databases are all on the new Proquest Research Platform, which was designed to be user-friendly, intuitive, and engaging. The clean look makes searches quick and easy.   The new platform provides with time-saving tools to view & focus your results, and integrates the handy “My Research” where you can save, cite, manage, and share the content you find in these databases.  You can either add citations to your RefWorks account, or use the integrated citation tool to cite your articles immediately.  You can also quickly share your results with your colleagues via social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Stumbleupon and more.

The databases involved in this update are:

If you have any questions about or problems with these, or any other research database, please Ask a Librarian.  We’re here 24/7!

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