SBU Library Research Guide Recognized by MERLOT

Our research tutorial, the SBU Library Research Guide, has been recognized by MERLOT - the Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning Online and Teaching (http://www.merlot.org/)! MERLOT is a "digital library and an online community of faculty who are collaborating to increase the quantity of high-quality web-based, interactive teaching and learning materials." The primary audience is instructors interested in using technology in higher education.

You can access the SBU Library Research Guide by typing "Stony Brook" in the Search Materials box on MERLOT's website. The tutorial is one of 11 materials from Stony Brook.

The tutorial is also available on the library website (click on the Research Tutorial link under Help) or you may go directly to http://www.stonybrook.edu/library/tutorial/. Please note that we are in the process of updating the Finding Articles section of the tutorial due to a database subscription change.

Congratulations to Janet Clarke and Godlind Johnson, co-authors of the tutorial.

Library Research Workshop on March 5th

The library instruction program is offering the following workshop next week. To sign up vistit the library homepage > Library Instruction > Register for a Workshop.

The Library and Research: the Basics.

In this workshop, learn how to get started doing research, where to look for information (books, articles and websites), narrow your topic, use subject headings vs. keywords, evaluate sources as well as how to find course reserves, review your library account and renew books online.

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 @ 12 PM.

Additional sections of this or any other workshop may be scheduled for any group of 5 or more. For a full description of all the workshops available upon request and for the request form, see the Library Homepage, http://www.stonybrook.edu/library, click on Library Instruction and click on “Library Workshops.”

February 22nd: Classes Cancelled

Due to the weather conditions, classes scheduled for today, Friday, February 22 have been cancelled as of 11 AM. This applies to Stony Brook, SB Southampton and SB Manhattan campuses. University Police advise that driving conditions are treacherous and urge you to take all precautions.

See http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/emergency/status.shtml for more information.

Federated Search - an Introduction to Galaxy on Feb. 26

Not sure what the term "federated search" actually means? Looking for tips to make research easier? Sign up for this workshop that provides an introduction to the latest research tool brought to you by the library.

Federated Search: an Introduction to Galaxy.

Galaxy is the Library's new federated search system that allows you to search across multiple databases at the same time. Learn how Galaxy works and how to use it most effectively.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 @ 10 AM

Remember additional sections of these and/or other workshops may be scheduled for any group of 5 or more. For a full description of all the workshops available upon request and for the request form, see the Library Homepage, http://www.stonybrook.edu/library, click on Library Instruction and click on “Library Workshops.”

Contact: Janet Clarke, Head of Instruction 632-1217 or Janet.Clarke@stonybrook.edu

Maximum Keyword Searching Workshop on Feb. 27th

Do you have trouble creating effective search strategies? Get stuck trying to figure out the best search terms to use? Whether you're doing research for an assignment or trying trying to find information for personal or professional use, this workshop will provide ideas on to help you perform more effective searches.

MAXIMUM Keyword Searching

Learn different approaches to the complexities of using keywords to search all kinds of sources and search engines.

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 @ 1 PM

Additional sections of these and/or other workshops may be scheduled for any group of 5 or more. For a full description of all the workshops available upon request and for the request form, see the Library Homepage, http://www.stonybrook.edu/library, click on Library Instruction and click on “Library Workshops.”

Library Research Workshop

Are you new to the university and not sure where to start when working on assignments? Have you been here a semester already and want to work on improving your grades? Maybe you want to impress your friends with your knowledge of obscure subject headings. If any of these statements apply to you, the library is here to help. We are offering the following workshop on library research next week.

The Library and Research: the Basics.

In this workshop, learn how to get started doing research, where to look for information (books, articles and websites), narrow your topic, use subject headings vs. keywords, evaluate sources as well as how to find course reserves, review your library account and renew books online.

Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 @ 1 PM

This workshop will be offered again on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 @ 12 PM.

Additional sections of these and/or other workshops may be scheduled for any group of 5 or more. For a full description of all the workshops available upon request and for the request form, see the Library Homepage, http://www.stonybrook.edu/library, click on Library Instruction and click on “Library Workshops.”

Explore the Galaxy!

Are you an early adopter? Want to be one of the first to use the library's new federated search system? Workshops start this week.

Federated Search: an Introduction to Galaxy.

Galaxy is the Library's new federated search system that allows you to search across multiple databases at the same time. Learn how Galaxy works and how to use it most effectively.

Monday, February 11, 2008 @ 2 PM

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 @ 10 AM

To sign up, visit the Library's Instruction page at http://naples.cc.stonybrook.edu/lib/libforms.nsf/tours.