Podcasts @ Cabell Library tag:blog.vcu.edu,2008:/cabellpodcasts/63 2008-08-21T18:46:36Z Movable Type 3.34 Library News August 2008 tag:blog.vcu.edu,2008:/cabellpodcasts//63.25583 2008-08-21T16:34:10Z 2008-08-21T18:46:36Z Welcome back to VCU! Changes at Cabell Library include: - Academic Search Complete - PCs in Group Study Rooms - Visual Resource Center - Library Workshops Library News: Download video (QuickTime), Download video (flash)... Welcome back to VCU! Changes at Cabell Library include:
- Academic Search Complete
- PCs in Group Study Rooms
- Visual Resource Center
- Library Workshops

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]]> Identifying library resources tag:blog.vcu.edu,2008:/cabellpodcasts//63.23563 2008-05-20T19:34:06Z 2008-05-20T22:00:11Z Resource guides help you conduct research efficiently by presenting the library tools for a particular subject area in one concise place. Check out this podcast to see what they are and why you need them. Resource guides: Download flash version.... Resource guides help you conduct research efficiently by presenting the library tools for a particular subject area in one concise place. Check out this podcast to see what they are and why you need them.

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]]> Search Tricks: PsycINFO tag:blog.vcu.edu,2008:/cabellpodcasts//63.19560 2008-03-27T15:54:11Z 2008-05-19T20:21:12Z Many databases provide built-in tools in order to make searching more efficient. For example, PsycINFO's thesaurus and search limiters can make the difference between sorting through 40 results and 400 results. The following screencast will show you how you can... Many databases provide built-in tools in order to make searching more efficient. For example, PsycINFO's thesaurus and search limiters can make the difference between sorting through 40 results and 400 results. The following screencast will show you how you can use these two tools to build and refine searches in PsycINFO. Please note that you will need to convert the video for your iPod (select Convert Selection for iPod in iTunes) in order to view it on a video iPod. You can also view the flash version.

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]]> Citation Linker: Finding full text articles from citations tag:blog.vcu.edu,2007:/cabellpodcasts//63.11746 2007-11-28T15:29:47Z 2008-03-12T21:37:02Z As you research, you will find citations for other articles of interest. Your instructor may even give you a list of article citations for you to track down. So how do you actually find the articles with only the citation?... As you research, you will find citations for other articles of interest. Your instructor may even give you a list of article citations for you to track down. So how do you actually find the articles with only the citation? Try the Citation Linker. The following screencast will teach you to how use the Citation Linker to track down a full text article from its citation. Please note that you may need to convert the video for your iPod (select Convert Selection for iPod in iTunes) in order to view it on a video iPod.You can also view the flash version.

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]]> Finding scholarly articles tag:blog.vcu.edu,2007:/cabellpodcasts//63.5391 2007-04-30T17:55:04Z 2008-04-08T19:28:01Z Many databases actually make it easy for you to find scholarly articles. The following screencast will help you use the library databases to locate scholarly articles. Please note that you will need to convert the video for your iPod (select... Many databases actually make it easy for you to find scholarly articles. The following screencast will help you use the library databases to locate scholarly articles. Please note that you will need to convert the video for your iPod (select Convert Selection for iPod in iTunes) in order to view it on a video iPod. You can also view the flash version.

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]]> What Makes an Article "Scholarly"? tag:blog.vcu.edu,2007:/cabellpodcasts//63.5032 2007-04-03T21:31:26Z 2007-04-19T16:11:50Z Instructors often ask their students to find scholarly articles to inform their research papers, but many people are unfamiliar with the characteristics of scholarly works. In this podcast, a librarian will explain what a scholarly article is. Remember, you will... Instructors often ask their students to find scholarly articles to inform their research papers, but many people are unfamiliar with the characteristics of scholarly works. In this podcast, a librarian will explain what a scholarly article is. Remember, you will find exceptions to the general guidelines discussed, but this podcast will help you gain a better overall understanding of what makes a scholarly article different from other types of articles. If you're ever in doubt as to whether an article is scholarly or if it will satisfy the criteria of your assignment, be sure to ask your instructor or a librarian for assistance.

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]]> An introduction to InfoTrac Onefile tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006:/cabellpodcasts//63.3104 2006-09-28T18:14:03Z 2008-08-06T19:47:19Z **Update: Please note that VCU no longer subscribes to InfoTrac OneFile. You should now try Academic Search Complete instead.** If you are a regular user of InfoTrac OneFile or another Thomson Gale database like Expanded Academic ASAP, Health Reference Center,... **Update: Please note that VCU no longer subscribes to InfoTrac OneFile. You should now try Academic Search Complete instead.**

If you are a regular user of InfoTrac OneFile or another Thomson Gale database like Expanded Academic ASAP, Health Reference Center, or Computer Database, you may have noticed some changes recently. The following screencast provides an overview of some of the major changes using InfoTrace OneFile as an example. Please note that you will need to convert the video for your iPod (select Convert Selection for iPod in iTunes) in order to view it on a video iPod. You can also view the flash version.

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]]> New changes to the Libraries' Web site tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006:/cabellpodcasts//63.2954 2006-09-11T13:27:59Z 2006-09-11T21:43:40Z This podcast describes new changes to the VCU Libraries Web site, including changes to accessing or finding the Catalog, Ask-A-Librarian, library services and resource guides. You can also learn about expanded borrowing privileges in this podcast. VCU Libraries Web Site... This podcast describes new changes to the VCU Libraries Web site, including changes to accessing or finding the Catalog, Ask-A-Librarian, library services and resource guides. You can also learn about expanded borrowing privileges in this podcast.

VCU Libraries Web Site Changes: Download MP3 file

]]> Leisure Reading at Cabell Library tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006:/cabellpodcasts//63.2767 2006-08-25T17:59:13Z 2006-11-29T20:23:15Z Need a good book to read? This podcasts covers aome ways to find books for leisure reading at Cabell Library. Leisure reading at Cabell Library: Download MP3 file Update: Book reMarks, a book review feature mentioned in the podcast, is... Need a good book to read? This podcasts covers aome ways to find books for leisure reading at Cabell Library.

Leisure reading at Cabell Library: Download MP3 file

Update: Book reMarks, a book review feature mentioned in the podcast, is now available as a podcast. See Book reMarks for more information.

]]> Ask a Librarian! tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006:/cabellpodcasts//63.2766 2006-08-24T17:34:06Z 2006-08-24T16:29:44Z Our reference staff is here to help you! This podcast covers all the ways you can get help with your library research. See our Help+ and Ask a Librarian pages for more information about and a detailed schedule of all... Our reference staff is here to help you! This podcast covers all the ways you can get help with your library research. See our Help+ and Ask a Librarian pages for more information about and a detailed schedule of all of our reference services.

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]]> Make a difference. Have fun. Get Paid. Join CLUAC! tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006:/cabellpodcasts//63.2764 2006-08-24T13:00:50Z 2006-08-24T13:30:02Z Are you a creative undergraduate student filled with lots of great ideas who wants to make a difference on campus? If so, consider joining CLUAC, the Cabell Library Undergraduate Advisory Committee. This podcast tells you about what CLUAC is, what... Are you a creative undergraduate student filled with lots of great ideas who wants to make a difference on campus? If so, consider joining CLUAC, the Cabell Library Undergraduate Advisory Committee. This podcast tells you about what CLUAC is, what CLUAC members do, and how you can apply. For full details, visit the CLUAC Web site where you will also find an application that describes membership requirements and compensation. If you have any questions, contact Jill Stover, the Undergraduate Services Librarian at Cabell Library. The deadline for receiving applications is Friday, September 1st, so apply today!

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]]> Find the latest library news and events for undergraduates on Cabell News! tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006:/cabellpodcasts//63.2763 2006-08-23T13:00:42Z 2006-08-23T18:13:27Z By joining the Cabell News listserv, undergraduates can quickly and easily keep up with library news and events that are important to them. This podcast describes the listserv and the benefits of signing up for it. You can join the... By joining the Cabell News listserv, undergraduates can quickly and easily keep up with library news and events that are important to them. This podcast describes the listserv and the benefits of signing up for it. You can join the Cabell News listserv here: http://www.vcu.edu/cgi-bin/listsub?cabellnews-l. If you have problems or questions about joining, contact Jill Stover, the Undergraduate Services Librarian at Cabell Library.

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]]> Workshops at Cabell Library tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006:/cabellpodcasts//63.2754 2006-08-21T16:56:51Z 2006-08-22T21:17:29Z James Branch Cabell Library regularly offers workshops to help you learn more about the library and its resources. The following podcast provides a quick review of current workshops. You can find out more about the workshops and search a complete... James Branch Cabell Library regularly offers workshops to help you learn more about the library and its resources. The following podcast provides a quick review of current workshops. You can find out more about the workshops and search a complete calendar at http://www.library.vcu.edu/events/index.html

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]]> Find full text articles with Get it @ VCU tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006:/cabellpodcasts//63.2128 2006-05-22T20:44:25Z 2006-05-22T21:00:02Z So, you've found the perfect article in a library database but only an abstract is available. What do you do? Look for the Get it @ VCU button and the full text of the article could be a few clicks... So, you've found the perfect article in a library database but only an abstract is available. What do you do? Look for the Get it @ VCU button and the full text of the article could be a few clicks away. The following is a demonstration of Get it @ VCU. Please note that you will need to convert the video for your iPod (select Convert Selection for iPod in iTunes) in order to view it on a video iPod. You can also view the flash version.

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]]> If you need an article the library doesn’t own tag:blog.vcu.edu,2006:/cabellpodcasts//63.1922 2006-05-01T20:34:45Z 2006-08-23T18:16:57Z VCU Libraries provides an interlibrary loan service, ILLiad, if you need an article from a journal the library doesn't own. The following podcast covers how to place a request using ILLiad. If you need an article the library doesn’t own:... VCU Libraries provides an interlibrary loan service, ILLiad, if you need an article from a journal the library doesn't own. The following podcast covers how to place a request using ILLiad.

If you need an article the library doesn’t own: Download MP3 file

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