Library Web Site Introduction For Library Student Assistants To be used in conjunction with the Levi Watkins Learning Center Web Site http://www.lib.alasu.edu This presentation will explain to you the many resources available via the Library’s web site. This tutorial will begin with identifying the major access points and information about the various departments and services offered through the Library.
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Library Web Site IntroductionFor Library Student Assistants
To be used in conjunction with the Levi Watkins Learning Center Web Site
http://www.lib.alasu.edu
This presentation will explain to you the many resources available via the Library’s web site. This tutorial will begin with identifying the major access points and information about the various departments and services offered through the Library.
Library’s HomepageThe first slide is an image of the homepage of the Levi Watkins
Learning Resources Center. To the left are links to general and departmental information about the library. To the right are links that serve as access points to actual resources (books, journals, guides, etc.).
Library’s Homepage
Library’s Homepage
General Information– About the Library – Hours – Library Departments& Staf
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– The Libretto – Other Libraries
– Student Services
Departmental Information– Information Literacy – Center for Civil Rights – Media Center
– Ask a Librarian
The Library’s web site provides access to general information about the Library,
as well as very detailed information about its various departments.
About the Library – A message from the director of the Library, Dr. Janice Franklin– A brief history of the Levi Watkins Learning Center– Directions to the Library
Hours– Provides the current semester hours of each department, as well as
any “Special Hours” of operation. (i.e. holidays, convocations, etc.)
Library Departments & Staff – Lists Library departments and its specific contact person.– Also includes an alphabetical listing of all Library staff their title and
contact information.
The Libretto– Provides access to archived issues of the Library’s newsletter
General Information
Other Libraries– Provides links to other libraries in the state of Alabama – Provides links to other libraries that are part of the HBCU Library
Alliance
Student Services– Provides access to Hornet’s Web, Blackboard, FAFSA, and other sites of
interest to ASU students
Departmental Information
Information Literacy- links to services, instruction calendar, staff, course research guides, resources, and student assistant training.– The Information Literacy Program is designed to help students,
faculty, and staff develop new and enhance existing information literacy skills that will enable them to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively and ethically.
– Link provides access to course research guides, which acquaint users with resources in the Library and online that are useful in doing research on various topics.
– The Instruction Calendar allows individuals to view the date, time, and location of an Information Literacy session.
Center for Civil Rights– Links to the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights &
African-American Culture at Alabama State University– Location, directions, hours, and other information about the
National Center are accessible here.
Departmental Information
Media Center – The Library Media Center provides services designed to meet the
teaching and learning goals of the University. This includes the Library’s collection of AV equipment, and requests for delivery and borrowing of AV equipment.
Ask a Librarian– Allows non ASU and ASU affiliates (i.e. students, faculty, staff, and
alumni) to have questions answered electronically by a professional librarian.
– Responses are sent within 48 hours from receipt of the question
Access PointsThe Library’s Homepage also serves as the access point for all
print/hard copy and electronic materials available through the library.
• Montgomery Area Libraries CatalogAccesses the catalogs of other area colleges and universities (AUM, Huntingdon College, Troy University, and Faulkner University).
• E-Journal FinderAccesses full-text e-journals by title, ISSN, or subject.
• ReservesAccesses items placed on reserve (both print and electronic: e-reserve) for various classes, as well as its policies and procedures.
• Library Services Accesses information concerning services the library offers (i.e. inter-library loan, virtual reference, and copy services) and who may use them.
Access Points • DatabasesAccesses online databases which are used to find
abstracts, full-text journal articles, resource aids, and reference materials. Titles are arranged both alphabetically and by subject. The subject listing provides a brief description of the database and the type of information it accesses.
• Multiple Database SearchAccesses multiple library databases and the Library’s catalog simultaneously.
• Subject Guides Accesses research aids for specific areas of study such as education, biology, theater, and many others.
• Virtual Reference Shelf Accesses an online guide to basic reference questions and links to helpful resources.
You are now ready for a quiz on the Library’s Web Site.Please complete Quiz 2.
Hopefully you have found this tutorial helpful. If you have any questions feel free to ask your supervisor or the Information Literacy Librarian on the 3rd floor (Miss Natasha Jenkins- extension 1078).