degroote days library information session

_________________________________________________________________________________ McMaster University Libraries • library.mcmaster.ca • 905.525.9140 x22081 • [email protected]

DeGroote School of BusinessRon Joyce Centre

RJC Library and Research Services

Jeannie An Research Services Librarian

Sept 17, 2014


Today’s Agenda • Brief overview of

– Library Services – Specialized Services – Online forms– Academic Integrity– Lynda.com– Research resources


RJC Library and Research Services

• RJC Library Services website: – http://rjc.degroote.mcmaster.ca/services/library/

• McMaster University Library website:– http://library.mcmaster.ca


Fall & Winter Term Hours

• Monday to Thursday: – 8:30am to 10:45pm

• Friday:– 8:30am to 5:45pm

• Saturday– CLOSED

• Sunday: – 1:00pm to 7:45pm

• Monday to Thursday: – 7:30am to 11:00pm

• Friday:– 7:30am to 7:30pm

• Saturday– 8:30am to 4:00 pm

• Sunday– 8:30am to 4:00 pm

Hours for other libraries on main campus:

http://library.mcmaster.ca/hours-info

Shuttle bus schedule between RJC and main campus:

http://rjc.degroote.mcmaster.ca/transportation/

Innis Library RJC Building


Copying & Printing

• B&W: 10₵ single-sided; 9₵ double-sided [default] & Colour: 25₵ single-sided, 23₵ double-sided; letter size (8 ½” x 11”) paper only

• copying & printing uses the PrintSmart system; linked to your MAC ID

• funds can be added to your account using cash, credit or debit

• pay stations (which accept coins & bills) are located in all libraries on main campus

• For more information, visit the PrintSmart site

• 2 printers/copiers

RJC Learning Commons


Print Collections @ Innis• Books: Approx. 20,000 business

titles in the fields of human resources, finance, marketing, management science, and more.

• Magazines & Newspapers: Small collection of current issues relevant to business. Previous years housed in MILLS Periodicals (3rd floor)


Borrowing Books on Main Campus• Library Card: McMaster Student ID card• Loan Period: 3 months• Renewals: All books can be renewed (unless they

have been recalled) up to 6 times online via http://library.mcmaster.ca/myaccount [link on Library home page]

• Recalls: If another user requests a book you have checked out, you will receive an email requesting that you return the book by a new due date.


Print Collection @ RJC

• Use the Bibliaff website to see a list of current titles & their availability 3 week loan period

• Sign out books from the concierge desk


Course Materials / Reserve• Most course content will be delivered to you

through Avenue to Learn (use your MAC ID to login).

• Some instructors may also put course materials on reserve at the RJC concierge desk

• Reserve items may be borrowed for two hours at a time

• E.g. A600 has readings, textbooks and assignments on reserve


Getting Materials from Main CampusOPTION #1: • Use online form to request books or articles available in

printed format http://library.mcmaster.ca/php/campus-lib-retrieval.php

• Books & articles will be retrieved and delivered to your home via Canada Post (takes time…)

• Return books via Canada Post using postage paid envelope provided. Printed articles will be yours to keep.


Online Book Retrieval Form


Getting Materials from Main CampusOPTION #2:• Visit the Hamilton campus and photocopy articles

or borrow book(s) in person.


e-Collections @ McMaster• e-Books: Thousands of business

books online • e-Journals, magazines &

newspapers: Over 8,000 titles related to business

• Databases: Almost 130 business databases that contain articles, statistics, financial data, industry reports and more


Accessing e-Collections On & Off-Campus• Use your MAC ID to access the

Library’s licensed online resources:– e-books– online journals, magazines &

newspapers– databases– data– and more …


Accessing Library Resources

Books• Catalogue (all formats) Journal, Magazine & Newspaper

Titles• Library Catalogue (all formats) • e-Journals (online only)

Articles in Journals, Magazines & Newspapers• Articles/Databases (articles are in databases)

Business Databases• Catalogue• Articles/Databases • Subject Guides (& Course guides)


Popular Business Databases


Exercises – practice questions• How can I find the latest issue of Harvard Business

Review (HBR)?• Does the library subscribe to the Globe & Mail in

print and online?• Find Tim Horton’s 2011 annual report using any of

the databases / resources available• Sign up for a RACER account (interlibrary loan)


Interlibrary Loan (I.L.L.)Books & Articles Not Available @ McMaster

OPTION #1: Submit requests via this online form: http://library.mcmaster.ca/php/illform-ronjoycecentre.php

• Books: Library will purchase book in online format (when possible), then email you a link to the title OR Library will borrow book from another institution and mail it to your home using Canada Post.

• Articles: Library will arrange to have a copy produced at the other institution, then emailed to you online.


Interlibrary Loan (I.L.L.)Books & Articles Not Available @ McMaster

OPTION #2: Use the RACER system to submit requests online http://library.mcmaster.ca/borrow/ill

• Books: Pick up and return I.L.L. books at Mills Library Service Desk (1st floor).

• Articles: I.L.L. articles will be mailed to you online. Paper copies are yours to keep.


Other Borrowing Options

• Reciprocal Borrowing from participating libraries (OCUL)

• Graduate students may borrow books from other libraries and must apply for Reciprocal Borrower card at the other library (bring your MAC ID)

• *No charge (U. of T. may still charge)*


Eduroam Service

http://youtu.be/qk9aljqu20A


Connecting to Eduroam

• Eduroam @ McMaster • Follow instructions from UTS • Must create your Eduroam account before going to

partner institution• http://www.canarie.ca/en/caf/participants


Lynda.com

• All MBA Students have access to Lynda.com (pilot)• Should have received an email from Lynda.com• Problems? Email [email protected] with your full

name and email

• http://www.lynda.com/Business-tutorials/How-use-lyndacom/77683-2.html


Other Useful Resources

• Grammarly (set up account for more functionality)


Managing Your References

• Citation Management http://guides.library.utoronto.ca/content.php?pid=196286&sid=

3418750• Guide will help you select a tool that works for you


Top Business Databases

• Your most important tool as researchers• Includes list by Database Name and also provides

description • Can also view by content type


Library Data Service

• The McMaster LDS promotes and facilitates the use of specialized electronic data products for authorized McMaster users.

• Library Data Service acquires data files as a member of two major consortia - Statistics Canada's Data Liberation Initiative (DLI) and Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR).


LDS Resources• LDS Website• http://library.mcmaster.ca/data

• Business Data & Statistics Subject Guide• http://library.mcmaster.ca/guides/business-data-statistics

• Odesi Data Portal• http://search2.odesi.ca/home/index.html

• Research Data Management• http://library.mcmaster.ca/rdm


Contact Information

Vivek Jadono Data Specialist, Library Data Service

Mills Library, Room L104/Co 905-525-9140 ext. 23848o [email protected] Office Hours (M-F):

9:30 am – 1:00 pm 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm


New this year for you• Graduate Study Space @ Mills (4th Floor)


The Study Room for Grads and Post-docs

• If you are a grad student or postdoc, and would like to use this Study Room, here's how it works:

• Fill out the first section of the Grad Study Room Access Form.

• Email completed form to Anne Pottier (Library Services).• You will receive an email to let you know when your card is

active.• Start using the room!


Need Help? Just Ask!

ASK A LIBRARIAN• September, 2014 - April, 2015• Monday to Thursday: 10:00am -

10:00pm• Friday: 10:00am - 5:00pm• Saturday/Sunday: 12:00pm - 6:00pm

• CLOSED• Monday, October 13, 2014

(Thanksgiving)


Research Help/Consultations

• E-mail: [email protected]• Phone: 905-525-9140

– ext. 20561 (Jeannie An @ RJC)• Live Chat:

http://library.mcmaster.ca/justask/• Face to Face: Jeannie An at RJC, Room

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Consultation Hours Fall 2014• Mondays: 3pm – 6:30pm• Tuesdays: 2pm – 5pm• Wednesdays by appointment• Thursdays: 3pm – 5pm• Fridays: 9am – 12pm* Consultations can be arranged outside these hours

by email: [email protected]


Upcoming Sessions

• Lynda.com (drop-in) Sept 18 (tomorrow) (2-4pm)– Meet in Learning Commons (1st floor, beside concierge)

• In-depth session researching companies / industries (tba)

• Read weekly bulletins (every Tuesday) for updates and important information


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