IM Marketing

Whenever you engage with a patron at the desk, be sure to mention our new IM service. It's an easy way to get the word out and sell the service. Show them the link and tout its ease of use. We want students to use this new service, but they only will if we let them know its here.

Thanks

Frederic

Nursing Students Assignment

This past week we have had quite a few nursing students working on an nurse/biography assignment. The best source to consult is American Nursing: A Biographical Dictionary R 610 730922 AM355 Vol.1-2

Thanks,

Frederic

Merck Manual

We have ordered a new copy of the missing Merck Manual. The Merck Manual is used by our students involved in the Health Sciences. We also have online access to the Merck Manual through the Pharmacy databases.

Meebo Instant Messages Now Beep!

Good news... Brandon has added speakers to the Reference Desk computer so that we hear a
beep whenever someone asks an instant messenger question through Meebo.

IM Is Here

We now have IM capability at the Reference Desk. The new service can be found under the Ask A Librarian Link.

Be sure to keep an eye open for the blinking curser when a question is asked.

Copier Mainatinece

We have been asked by the custodial staff to seal any garbage bags containing toner from the printer. If you change the cartridge or empty the waste toner box, please tie the bag shut.

Thanks,

Search Capability

The Reference Desk Blog now has search capability. If you need to find a prior entry a simple keyword search will do the trick.

Last Day for Desk

Just a quick reminder that today is the last day the Reference Desk will be staffed. Regular scheduling will resume Jan. 10th. Be sure to check for the new schedule.

OPAC Clarity

Our Webvoyage Catalog has new language: If a book is on the shelf it is now "Available" as opposed to being "Not Charged". If a book is checked out it is now "Checked Out" in lieu of "Charged".

Available and Checked Out: George Orwell would be most pleased.

thanks Jon


Frederic

New Drug information Journal Article List

A new 25 page list of drug information journal articles has been placed in the reference notebook at the reference desk under "French" instructor tab. List is dated 10-30-2006. Just in case you need to know.