Introduction to UCLA Library (Graduate Student Orientation)

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INTRODUCTION TO THE UCLA LIBRARY

Margarita Nafpaktitis & Oliver Mattheussens

Charles E. Young Research Library (YRL) !!

Follow along: bit.ly/ucla-library-grad-orientation !

facebook.com/uclayrl

@UCLA_YRL

Connect with us

right now!

bit.ly/ucla-library-grad-orientation

Welcome to ONE Library with MANY locations.

@UCLA_YRL

If you need a book (or article)

we can get it to you.

@UCLA_YRL

Start with the catalog: catalog.library.ucla.edu

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Start with the catalog: catalog.library.ucla.edu

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Start with the catalog: catalog.library.ucla.edu

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Where are the

books?

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stacks = shelves

Where are the

books?

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stacks = shelves

Where are the

books?

@UCLA_YRL

stacks = shelves

You can check out

100’s of books for the whole quarter.

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You can check out

100’s of books for the whole quarter.

@UCLA_YRL

And you can renew them online.

You can check out

100’s of books for the whole quarter.

@UCLA_YRL

And you can renew them online.library.ucla.edu/service/renew-your-books

If a book is checked

out, you can recall it...

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If a book is checked

out, you can recall it...

@UCLA_YRL

...and pick it up in a few

days.

If a book is checked

out, you can recall it...

@UCLA_YRL

...and pick it up in a few

days.

library.ucla.edu/service/recall-checked-out-item

If your book is at the SRLF, get it by the next day or pick it up yourself.

!SRLF = Southern Regional Library Facility

@UCLA_YRL

If your book is at the SRLF, get it by the next day or pick it up yourself.

!SRLF = Southern Regional Library Facility

@UCLA_YRL

If your book is at the SRLF, get it by the next day or pick it up yourself.

!SRLF = Southern Regional Library Facility

@UCLA_YRLsrlf.ucla.edu

Course reserves

for classes you are

taking or teaching

http://catalog.library.ucla.edu/vwebv/enterCourseReserve.do

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Handy fact: Your library card number is your Bruin ID number PLUS

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Handy fact: Your library card number is your Bruin ID number PLUS

@UCLA_YRL

Handy fact: Your library card number is your Bruin ID number PLUS

@UCLA_YRL

Handy fact: Your library card number is your Bruin ID number PLUS

@UCLA_YRL

the number on the back!

bit.ly/ucla-library-grad-orientation

!http://ucla.worldcat.org/

The MELVYL catalog

searches UC

holdings and

beyond

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Make an ILL request to borrow materials from other libraries.

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ILL = InterLibrary Loan

Make an ILL request to borrow materials from other libraries.

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ILL = InterLibrary Loan

library.ucla.edu/service/interlibrary-loan

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If the Library doesn’t have a book that you think it should

have, recommend a

purchase!

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If the Library doesn’t have a book that you think it should

have, recommend a

purchase!

We’ll let you know when it gets here.

library.ucla.edu/libraries/purchase-recommendation-form@UCLA_YRL

If the Library doesn’t have a book that you think it should

have, recommend a

purchase!

We’ll let you know when it gets here.

The Library provides access to thousands of journals & databases of other

electronic resources.

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The Library provides access to thousands of journals & databases of other

electronic resources.

@UCLA_YRLlibrary.ucla.edu/search/databases

UC-eLinks is integrated into UCLA’s catalogs and databases.

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UC-eLinks is integrated into UCLA’s catalogs and databases.

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It shows holdings for a particular book or journal title

UC-eLinks is integrated into UCLA’s catalogs and databases.

@UCLA_YRL

It shows holdings for a particular book or journal title and will take you to online holdings, library location information, or a request form.

You can access most electronic resources remotely through the

easy-to-set-up proxy server.

@UCLA_YRL

You can access most electronic resources remotely through the

easy-to-set-up proxy server.

@UCLA_YRLlibrary.ucla.edu/service/bruin-online-proxy-server

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Getting the resources you need is

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EASY

Getting the resources you need is

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EASY

FAST

Getting the resources you need is

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EASY

FAST

FREE

Getting the resources you need is

bit.ly/ucla-library-grad-orientation

Questions? Get answers...

@UCLA_YRL

in person

phone

email

text chat 24/7

Questions? Get answers...

@UCLA_YRL

library.ucla.edu/questions/questions-ask-us

in person

phone

email

text chat 24/7

All libraries offer drop-in help for every stage of research

http://www.library.ucla.edu/support/research-help/drop-scheduled-research-assistance

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Consult with a subject specialist for help in your area of research

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Consult with a subject specialist for help in your area of research

@UCLA_YRLlibrary.ucla.edu/libraries/subject-specialists

Librarians create custom research guides for many subjects and courses

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Librarians create custom research guides for many subjects and courses

@UCLA_YRLguides.library.ucla.edu

The Library offers

workshops on a variety of

research-related topics.

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The Library offers

workshops on a variety of

research-related topics.

@UCLA_YRL

http://www.library.ucla.edu/support/research-help/attend-research-workshop

Zotero and EndNote workshops teach you

how to use applications that will help you save and cite your research

sources. @UCLA_YRL

Zotero and EndNote workshops teach you

how to use applications that will help you save and cite your research

sources. @UCLA_YRL

Zotero and EndNote workshops teach you

how to use applications that will help you save and cite your research

sources. @UCLA_YRL

Follow your libraries on social media for news, tips and updates

@UCLA_YRL

Follow your libraries on social media for news, tips and updates

@UCLA_YRL

Follow your libraries on social media for news, tips and updates

@UCLA_YRL

Follow your libraries on social media for news, tips and updates

@UCLA_YRLlibrary.ucla.edu/about/social-media-directory

bit.ly/ucla-library-grad-orientation

Several libraries offer reservable study spaces

http://www.library.ucla.edu/use@UCLA_YRL

Every library has

laptops you can

check out (4 hrs

at a time)

http://www.library.ucla.edu/clicc

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Every library has photocopiers & many also have scanners

http://www.library.ucla.edu/use@UCLA_YRL

Resourcesbit.ly/ucla-libraries-map

library.ucla.edu/libraries/libraries

catalog.library.ucla.edu

library.ucla.edu/service/renew-your-books

library.ucla.edu/service/recall-checked-out-item

srlf.ucla.edu

library.ucla.edu/service/interlibrary-loan

@UCLA_YRL

Resources (cont’d)

library.ucla.edu/search/databases

library.ucla.edu/service/bruin-online-proxy-server

library.ucla.edu/libraries/purchase-recommendation-form

library.ucla.edu/libraries/subject-specialists

guides.library.ucla.edu

library.ucla.edu/service/research-workshops

facebook.com/uclayrl/events

Resources (cont’d)

library.ucla.edu/questions/questions-ask-us

library.ucla.edu/about/social-media-directoryhttp://catalog.library.ucla.edu/vwebv/enterCourseReserve.do

http://ucla.worldcat.org/

http://www.library.ucla.edu/support/research-help/drop-scheduled-research-assistance

http://www.library.ucla.edu/clicc

http://www.library.ucla.edu/use

bit.ly/ucla-library-grad-orientation

bit.ly/ucla-library-grad-orientation

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