Library Web Site Questions
Look at the library's Web Site:
http://www.lib.odu.edu
1. Under "Research Resources," what should you click on to find scholarly articles about aromatherapy?
No. This option will not find journal articles. Use a database for finding articles by topic.
Yes. This will give you several options for finding articles, including the Databases you'll need.
No. You would only click here if you are looking for a specific journal, not an article topic.
2. Under "Research Resources," what should you click on to find books that are not available in our library?
Yes. This page will give you options for finding books at ODU Libraries and NOT at ODU Libraries. It links you to Interlibrary Loan (a service that will borrow books for you from other libraries) and the WorldCat database (which will let you know which libraries own the book you want).
It's true that some of our databases include books, but the "Find Books & More" page will give you options for finding books at ODU Libraries and
NOT at ODU Libraries. It links you to Interlibrary Loan (a service that
will borrow books for you from other libraries) and the WorldCat
database (which will let you know which libraries own the book you
want).
No. "Find Books & More" will lead you to books available at other libraries.
3. What should you click on to find out about reserving a study room?
It's true that a librarian could give you information about reserving a study room, but the link to "Rooms & Requests" or the "Learning Commons" link will provide this information.
No. The link to "Rooms & Requests," or the "Learning Commons" link will provide this information.
Yes. This option will provide information about the rooms, and on this page you will find a link for room reservations.
4. What should you click on if you have a question for library staff?
No. Click on "Ask-A-Librarian."
Yes. You will see all the options for getting help from library staff. You may also use the Contact Us button on every page.
No. Click on "Ask-A-Librarian."
5. Where can you find instructions on how to use EndNote (a tool for managing citations)?
Yes. You will find many more instructional guides under this link.
No. "Tutorials & How-Tos" will provide instructional materials.
No. "Tutorials & How-Tos" will provide instructional materials.
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