SRJC Libraries News for Faculty

NoodleBib Tutorials on New Features

srjclibraries — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 03:19:08 +0000

Get up to speed with the new NoodleBib citation software features. NoodleTools offers several tutorials including a new Formatting Guide and Quick Cite video.

Filed under: NoodleBib

NoodleBib Changes Coming

srjclibraries — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:38:31 +0000

Noodlebib, the popular citation software that is used by many SRJC instructors, is making changes to its interface. These new changes will occur on June 25, 2012. Here is a highlight of some of the changes, courtesy of Molly Matheson, SRJC Librarian and Instructor:

More source types are available including source types for twitter, mobile apps, youtube and, after consultation with APA, NoodleBib will now provide Wikipedia entries in APA style
When students choose a source type they will see “Show Me” tutorials for visual examples of the source type along with evaluation tools
Students can change a list from APA to MLA or Chicago or any combination of changes–once changed a screen comes up to inform students what fields may need to be corrected, added etc. based on the change
Students can change from one source to another (magazine to journal for example) without losing what’s already been entered–or from print to database.
Students can copy and paste (not download) from the pre-set citation formatting in certain databases and fields will be pre-populated
Students can use Worldcat to gather citation information and pre-populate fields
The “Check for Errors” button has been eliminated. Instead, if there are mistakes within a field, a yellow warning triangle will appear next to that field
The order that information about a source is entered has changed to follow the concept of part and whole: article information is entered first, then information about the magazine (part then whole)–similar for book chapters and books, etc.
URLs can be omitted for final printed versions of Works Cited in MLA but included in the record for further reference
Individual entries can be omitted from final versions of the printed bibliography/Works Cited, etc.
Three versions will available for students: 1) Starter (elementary school level), 2) Junior (middle school) and 3) Advanced (college and beyond). Students can move back and forth between these levels without losing any data
Students can archive web sources in iCyte
Better integrated with iPads is to be released by the end of this summer

Filed under: NoodleBib

Summer Session Hours

srjclibraries — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 06:36:06 +0000

The SRJC Libraries will be open on Monday, June 11 for summer session. Both Doyle and Mahoney Libraries will be open on a Monday through Thursday schedule. Visit the library website to see a complete schedule of hours. http://www.santarosa.edu/library

Filed under: Library Hours

New Astronomy Books

srjclibraries — Mon, 21 May 2012 16:26:29 +0000

Just in time to understand the May 20 solar eclipse! Encourage your students to check out the new astronomy books at the SRJC Libraries.

Filed under: Collections and Resources, Research

New Displays at Doyle Library

srjclibraries — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:53:28 +0000

Urge your students to take a break from the stress of semester’s end by exploring the displays in the library. On the second floor they will find an exhibit featuring the five SRJC Presidents. On the book rounds of the third floor are displays in celebration of National Physical Fitness, Sports and Bicycling Months, National Barbecue Month, and books with tis for surviving finals week. The display rounds on the fourth floor focus on National Photography Month.

Filed under: Exhibits, Library Buildings

Library Sustainability Initiative

srjclibraries — Tue, 01 May 2012 20:03:59 +0000

The SRJC Libraries are in a constant state of communication! With as many as 7,000 students attending the libraries on any given day in a semester, the Doyle and Mahoney Libraries have lots to tell their patrons. “We send out notices to students when books they need become available, when items are overdue, and when they owe money for late fees,” explains Cathleen Cummings, Lead Circulation Technician, Doyle Library.

Dr. Cherry Li-Bugg, Dean of Learning Resources, asked the library team to look for a sustainable solution. Through the combined efforts of library staff at the five service desks, the helpful support of the IT Department, and the programming talents of Sunny Xie, the SRJC Libraries are transitioning to a paperless messaging system. “This switch to email notification not only helps the library contribute to SRJC sustainability initiatives, it also makes it easier for students to manage their library materials. As soon as they get the message they can pick up items, return books, or go online and pay fines before they add up,” says Linda Perkins, Lead Circulation Technician, Mahoney Library. This project will save about 12,000 pieces of paper a year.

Filed under: New Services

They’re Back!

srjclibraries — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:15:28 +0000

Remote access to library e-resources has been restored.

Filed under: Research

Ouch! Access to Databases is Down Again

srjclibraries — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:02:42 +0000

Ouch! Off-campus access to library databases, e-books, Smart Search and NoodleBib is down, as of 8pm August 26, 2012. . We apologize for the disruption in service. The outage has been reported to the SRJC IT Department.

Filed under: Research

Changes Coming to NoodleBib

srjclibraries — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:56:33 +0000

Stay a step ahead of your students. NoodleTools will be rolling out a series of upgrades to NoodleBib, the popular citation software that many students use. Watch this two minute video tour of the new features.

Filed under: NoodleBib

Remote Access to Library Services is Down

srjclibraries — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:20:06 +0000

ACCESS TO LIBRARY DATABASES, E-BOOKS AND NOODLEBIB IS DOWN: We apologize for the inconvenience. Access is expected to be restored on Monday, April 23, 2012.

Filed under: Closings and Outages