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8. Library Resources |
Knowing how to use the resources
of the library is an important part of a successful undergraduate
program. As early as possible, learn how to find and use books,
periodicals, and reference materials.
The library offers many special
services, almost all of which are free:
- Library Tours: At the beginning of each quarter,
short library tours are given by reference librarians. This
is an excellent way to quickly familiarize yourself with
the main services of the library.
- Reference Desk: On the second floor just beyond
the main stairs is the Reference Desk, almost always staffed
by reference librarians who will help you with any question
about your use of the library. They can direct you to special
reference books or to sections of the library that will
be especially helpful to you.
- Melvyl Demonstrations: Short introductions to Melvyl,
the on-line computer catalog, are given throughout the school
year. In addition, you can ask a reference librarian for
help at any time.
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Classes in Library Skills
Taught by librarians, these classes, which can be taken only
P/NP, will quickly teach you how to be a sophisticated user
of library resources.
- Interdisciplinary Studies 1: Library Skills. This
course is designed to assist entering students in learning
to use essential facilities and resources of the library.
The course is self?paced and does not meet regularly.
- Interdisciplinary Studies 100: Library Research Bibliography
I. The goal of this course is to develop a high level
of library competence. A critically annotated and extensive
bibliography is a central course requirement. The course
is recommended for students concurrently registered in any
course that has a research project requirement, such as
English 197: Upper Division Seminar. It is also strongly
recommended for anyone considering graduate studies.
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