Ten Tips for Library Success

New to Memorial University? Here are some tips to help get you started on the right foot.

Posted: 2007-10-15



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Memorial University Libraries Introduce Desktop Delivery (E-Mail Link)
Desktop delivery has arrived!

Document Delivery Services of Memorial University Libraries are pleased to announce the introduction of desktop delivery ...

New Resources in the Library
Our monthly list of new acquisitions is now available - take a look here. ...

Request Items Found in Our Catalogue
It is now easier for users to place holds and make requests for books through the library catalogue. If ...

Attachments Through RefWorks
RefWorks now allows users to include attachments within an individual record. Use this feature to free up space on ...

One Stop Research for Undergrads
Find books, articles, encyclopedias, and more -- simply Explore a Topic. The Memorial Libraries' new research tool ...

E-Resources Spotlight
Discover cool online research sources that you never knew existed!

Tired of using the same encyclopedia again and again? Looking ...

Get research help wherever you are!
Memorial University Libraries is proud to continue offering chat reference via Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo!, and AIM (ICQ). Whenever ...

New Show @ First Space
Moving On, an exhibition of art by previous curators of the First Space Gallery. Featuring works by Jennifer Barrett, ...

QEII Library Campground?
From January 18-28, Danielle Barron and Samantha White will live in the QEII Library lobby. The fundraiser, Live-in for ...

QEII Roaming Librarians: We deliver!
Ask a librarian in your own building. QEII Library’s Roaming Librarians will offer services in these locations: Earth Sciences, ...

Find conference papers with “ISI Proceedings”
ISI Proceedings is an index to published literature from the most significant conferences, symposia, seminars, colloquia, workshops, and conventions ...

Congratulations to Danielle and Samantha!
As they reached the end of the Live in for Literacy, Danielle and Samantha have not only survived ...

Professional Vacancy
Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a Public Services Librarian position, Ferriss Hodgett Library, Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, ...

Professional Vacancy
Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a contractual appointment as a Public Services Librarian position, in the Health ...

Digital Archives Initiative (DAI) Launch
The Queen Elizabeth II Library is hosting a reception February 18th from 12:00 - 2:00. This marks the beginning ...

Margaret Williams Trust Fund Award
Applications are now invited for the Margaret Williams Trust Fund Award which has been established to promote the development of librarianship ...

Survey: why are you here today?
We're looking to do a website revamp and we need your help! Please fill out our Quick Poll to ...

What’s up with Web of Science?
Ask a Roaming Librarian!

Drop by the Roaming Librarian station nearest you (schedule). Learn about exciting new features ...

Yes, We're Open!
The Memorial Libraries are open St. Patrick's Day - come on in! For details about what services are available, check ...

MUN Libraries Closed due to Storm
The University, including all MUN Libraries, are closing at 5pm, Monday March 17th. Watch this space, or call 737-7425 ...

Archives Reading Room closure
The QEII Archives Reading Room will be closed until May 5, 2008.

The flooring must be replaced following a minor flood. ...

CISTI Source ordering cancelled
As of April 1st, 2008, the Libraries will no longer support document ordering directly through CISTI Source.

The decision to ...

Extended building hours
From March 28 until the end of exams, extended building hours are in effect.

See hours for your library:

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Seminar on Faculty/Librarian collaboration
Faculty, instructors, deans, and department heads are invited to an online seminar Librarians and Faculty as Partners: Collaboration at Work. ...

Survey: Do you use E-books?
Have you used an E-book from our catalogue lately?

Give your opinion about E-books with the Ebrary E-book survey. ...

Library Trust Fund deadline this Friday
The Margaret Williams Trust Fund Award has been established to promote the development of librarianship in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Funds are ...

E-Resources Spotlight on...the DNB
Find out about the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography and so much more in the E-Resources Spotlight. ...

Humanities databases on trial
Try out new databases on women’s issues | biographies | 19th century newspapers | literature criticism | and Shakespeare. Your ...

Science databases on trial
Try out the online archives of Scientific American and the New Scientist. Trials end May 21. See the ...

86 banned books borrowed
QEII Library users borrowed 86 books from our display of banned or challenged books. The display was part of ...

Chat with the Library!
Got a research question? The library can help! Chat with the library by adding us to your contact ...

Need AV material this summer?
The QEII Library is dismantling its Media Centre, located in the basement, in order to provide increased access.

The collection will ...

E-Resources Spotlight on...the CCOHS
Check out the CCOHS Academic Support Program.

Need a Material Safety Data Sheet for the Clorox Co.? Interested in ...

E-Resources Spotlight on....the Oxford English Dictionary Online
Check out the OED Online