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
If you need a book (or article)
we can get it to you.
@UCLA_YRL
Where are the
books?
@UCLA_YRL
stacks = shelves
Where are the
books?
@UCLA_YRL
stacks = shelves
Where are the
books?
@UCLA_YRL
stacks = shelves
You can check out
100’s of books for the whole quarter.
@UCLA_YRL
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...
@UCLA_YRL
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
@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
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
@UCLA_YRL
Make an ILL request to borrow materials from other libraries.
@UCLA_YRL
ILL = InterLibrary Loan
Make an ILL request to borrow materials from other libraries.
@UCLA_YRL
ILL = InterLibrary Loan
library.ucla.edu/service/interlibrary-loan
@UCLA_YRL
If the Library doesn’t have a book that you think it should
have, recommend a
purchase!
@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.
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.
@UCLA_YRL
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.
@UCLA_YRL
UC-eLinks is integrated into UCLA’s catalogs and databases.
@UCLA_YRL
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
@UCLA_YRL
Getting the resources you need is
@UCLA_YRL
EASY
Getting the resources you need is
@UCLA_YRL
EASY
FAST
Getting the resources you need is
@UCLA_YRL
EASY
FAST
FREE
Getting the resources you need is
bit.ly/ucla-library-grad-orientation
Questions? Get answers...
@UCLA_YRL
in person
phone
text chat 24/7
Questions? Get answers...
@UCLA_YRL
library.ucla.edu/questions/questions-ask-us
in person
phone
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
@UCLA_YRL
Consult with a subject specialist for help in your area of research
@UCLA_YRL
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
@UCLA_YRL
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.
@UCLA_YRL
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
@UCLA_YRL
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