02-19-2008 at 03:01 PM
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save library searches!
I thought I'd bring your attention to a new service in our library catalogue. You can now save your search and have results sent to you via rss feed! Perform a search and then choose to save it - any new material that fits your search criteria will automatically be sent to you via an rss feed. Not sure what rss feeds are? Feel free to contact me and I can show you or check out this site for more info.
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02-21-2008 at 09:26 PM
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OMG why didn't they have this before? This is going to be sooo useful!
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02-21-2008 at 11:25 PM
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Very useful if you're doing a thesis on a particular subject or topic... just search for the topic, and it'll notify you via RSS feed when new books come to the library on your topic!  .... I dont have a thesis paper yet, but when I do... I'll probably use this! |
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02-22-2008 at 08:34 AM
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Another great tool for thesis research is RefWorks. When you're searching the catalogue or databases and find something on your topic, you can keep the citation in a folder designated for your thesis - no more scraps of paper (like I had to use and lose)!
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02-22-2008 at 09:37 AM
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Any more tips for someone doing a thesis?
I could use all the help I can get at this point.
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02-22-2008 at 01:20 PM
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Oooh. Thanks!!
Much appreciated!
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03-03-2008 at 12:15 PM
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If you are doing a thesis, you can also talk to a librarian. We offer one on one consultations for those doing theses - we can help you identify resources and teach you search tips and tricks. To find out who your librarian is check out this site.
http://library.mcmaster.ca/liaison/dept.htm
Still not sure, let me know and I'll lead you to the right person
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03-03-2008 at 12:28 PM
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Thanks so much Krista!
I'm going to send an email to Amanda Etches-Johnson later on today...
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03-03-2008 at 12:30 PM
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Great! Good luck on your research!
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