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How To Tell The ForestFrom The Trees

Where’s the front door?

Where do I start?

http://library.auraria.edu/

Search Globally

• See what the Library owns on your topic– Variety of formats

• See what Prospector libraries have on your topic• Limit your search by:– Date– Format– Search terms

Search narrowlyHundreds of specialized databases

• News• Statistics and facts• Controversial and h

ot Topics• Test preparation an

d career advancement

• Images/art

The Database List page offers a wealth of searchable resources. You can embed links to these in your course shell.

CHATIM with a Librarian at AskAuraria(AIM, Google Talk, Yahoo, MSN)

TEXTText a Librarian at 303-848-8444NOTE: Your provider rates will apply

EMAILEmail a Librarian at library.eref@ucdenver.eduWe will respond within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays)

CONSULTATIONSWalk-Up Help is available at the Ask Us Desk in the main library lobby (Best for Quick Questions <15 minutes to answer)

Schedule A Research Consultation(Best for Detailed Questions >15 minutes to answer)

CALL US Call a Librarian at 303.556.2585Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.If there is no answer, please leave a message and someone will return your call within 24 hours (Monday – Friday)

FREE LIVE RESEARCH HELP WEBINARSwww.gotomeeting.com Access ID 885-190-053FREE live webinars, speak to library staff, every Tuesday, noon - 1:00pm

Library Tutorials

• Library Tutorials• English Compositio

n• Getting Started wit

h Research• Finding Books• Finding Textbooks• Finding Articles• Using Specific Dat

abases

Library Services• E-RESERVES

– Chapters– Articles– Available 24/7

• HARD COPIES– 2 hour– 4 hour– Available only

when the Library is open

GoToMeeting Free Live Research Help

Bring the library to the students

• Integrate resources– Articles– Ebooks– Streaming video

• Embedded librarian– Designate a

course librarian

Bring the library to the students

Embed video -- integrate PDF’s -- use images from ArtStor -- listen to music streams -- copy stable URL’s for readings

Bring the students to the library

The path is clear and comes with a guide