Scanning and converting images into PDFs in the library

We've recently had some students in the library who need to scan articles into PDF documents. There are a couple of ways to do this.

First method: Scan the articles with the ScandAll 21 software on the Media Creation Room laptop. ScandAll 21 has an option to save scans into PDF format. For details on using ScandAll 21 to save images as PDFs, see ScandAll 21's Help menu. (Remind the student that they'll need to check out the MCR laptop charger at the Circulation Desk.)

Second method: If the student already has scanned the article and only needs to convert the images into PDFs, the student can use one of these free online PDF conversion services:

- Drawloop
- Zamzar
- freepdfconvert.com

These sites work within the browser -- no extra software is needed.

Third method: If the student has already scanned the article, the student can cut and paste each image into MS Word or PowerPoint. Next, use Office's "Save as PDF" command to convert the file into a PDF.

Jon W.

DeskStats

Here are some suggestions regarding how to choose where to record your information.

REFERENCE:

· Inst – Class Assignment: Assistance that is related to a specific class assignment

· Inst – Books/videos/ebooks: Finding resources in the catalog—showing how to use the catalog, how to use ebooks, where resources are located

· Inst – DB: Anything related to database use

· Internet Use: Anything related to Internet use

· Ready Reference: Assisting patron with materials available behind the RefDesk or in the Reference section

· Reader’s Advisory: Helping with book selection for recreational reading

INFORMATION:

· Library Web Site: Questions regarding information/services in the library.

· Directions: General questions

· Policy: Library policy/university policy

· Procedures: Questions regarding “how to”

TECHNICAL:

· Printer Problems: Include printing color copies for students

· Library/Patron PC: Assistance with computer use—show whether it is our equipment or patron’s equipment

· Remote Access – Problems with logging in from off campus

· D2L, Webmail & Campus Connect – Problems with these programs

New Assignment.

A recent assignment is for students to bring a book about coaching basketball to their next class. Phillip requested that this note be put on blog so that we could be prepared with a list when the students come to the desk. There are approximately 30 students in the class and there are about 40 books upstairs on this subject - Thanks, Dale.

FYI - The basketball player in the photo is Sun Ming Ming. He is 22 and wears size 19 shoes, 6XL jersey and size 50 jeans. He is 7-foot 8-inches and although not the tallest basketball player from China, he might be if he grows another inch this year.

Web of Knowledge citation index databases now available

The new Web of Knowledge (WoK) citation index databases are now available on the library's web site. The indexes are ...

• Arts and Humanities Citation Index
• Science Citation Index Expanded
• Social Sciences Citation Index

Collectively, these databases are part of WoK's Web of Science. For training and support materials, see this site.

Jon W.

Web of Knowledge (incl. BIOSIS Previews & Zoological Record) now available

I’ve added Web of Knowledge (WoK) to the library’s Science and Math page. I’ve also modified the existing links to BIOSIS Previews to use WoK instead of Ovid.

WoK also includes Zoological Record. For WoK training and support materials, see this site.

Jon W.

Linking to Films on Demand Videos

I've added instructions to Boxes for SWOSU LibGuides on how to create links to Films on Demand videos and playlists. Look under the "Linking to Books, Articles, and Videos" tab.

Jon W.

Finals Week

Be mindful that beginning tomorrow (Wednesday, Dec. 9th) that all noise levels in the library should be low including the first floor. Also, we're seeing students violating the food and drink policy recently. Be observant of students entering with such items as pizza, McDonald's sacks, etc. especially during the evening shifts.

If you need to refresh yourself on the food and drink policy, please look it over again. http://www.swosu.edu/library/admin/policies/fooddrink.asp

Legal Size Paper Printing on the Color Laser

To print legal size paper using the HP Color Printer, follow these steps:
1. Open the paper feed tray on the front of the color printer. This is Tray 2. Place your legal size paper in the tray.
2. In your program, click File > Print. In the Print dialog box, click the Properties button to the right of the printer selection drop-down field.
3. When the "HP Color Laser Printer Document Properties" window opens, click the Paper/Quality tab.
4. Under "Paper Size", select Legal. Under "Paper Source", select Tray 2. Click OK.
5. Click Print.
6. When you've finished printing on legal size paper, change the "Paper Size" setting back to Letter and the "Paper Source" setting back to Automatically Select.

Note that no settings on the printer itself should be changed.

EBSCOhost Mobile now available

I've added links to EBSCOhost Mobile to our web site. EBSCOhost Mobile links are

• on the right side of any of the database pages,
• on the Databases A-Z list, and
  
• an option under the Academic Search Complete description.

EBSCOhost Mobile is designed to work with any small-screen device with a JavaScript-capable browser, including iPhones, iPods with WiFi, BlackBerrys, and Palm smartphones. EBSCOhost Mobile may also be useful for any off-campus patrons using EBSCOhost over slow Internet connections (dial-up, for example).

Jon W.

Flash Drive

In one of the plastic drawers to the right of this computer, you will find a San Disk flash drive. The drive can be loaned to students for saving copies of their work. It is the only drive we have for this purpose, so it is marked "ref desk" as a reminder that it should be returned to the librarian/student supervisor on duty at the desk after it has been used.