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August 29, 2005
Google Talk now available
The UIUC Library "Ask A Librarian" service now supports the new Google Talk program and any accounts created in it. Our usernames for Google Talk are the same as the ones for the regular IM service - askuiuc for the main library and askundergrad for the Undergraduate Library. Try us out today - we're ready to help!
You can find out more about Google Talk here: http://talk.google.com/.
Posted by at 9:57 AM
August 25, 2005
Get your textbooks here!
To better serve students, the Library has partnered with the Illini Union Bookstore to provide copies of textbooks required for selected courses. A broad list of books is now available through the course reserve service, which you can search by course or instructor name. Reserve books must stay in the library to ensure they are available for all students in a course, and can be checked out for up to 2 hours.
If you need help searching the library online catalog for course reserves, or wish to check out materials, please come to the Media & Reserve Center desk or chat or IM us and we'll be happy to assist you. This project is supported with matching funds from the Office of the Provost.
If we don't have your textbook on reserve, or you want a copy to take home with you, you can also search for it in our catalog by looking up the title of the book. Please be aware that we do NOT have all textbooks for all classes, and that the library's Interlibrary Loan service usually does not get textbooks from other libraries, although you can try requesting items from other ILCSO (in state) libraries through the UIUC Online catalog. So, if we don't have a textbook on campus, we may not be able to get it for you.
Questions about the textbook program? Email Mary Laskowski at mkschnei@uiuc.edu.
Posted by at 11:11 AM
Read our graphic novels.
Like reading graphic novels? Well, the Undergrad has lots, all downstairs in the 741.59 call number range. We've got classic and contemporary comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, etc. like Batman, Superman, and the X Men, as well as new stuff like japanese Manga titles, and indepentendet publications like Cerebus the Aardvark. There's something for everyone - take one home today!
Not sure where to start? Check out Comics Worth Reading to get recommendations and reviews of all genres of graphic novel. Also, check out the Internet Public Library's site on comics.
Have a favorite graphic novel you want the library to buy? Use our Comments Form to send us a request.
Posted by at 10:46 AM
August 22, 2005
TV Series, feature films available on DVD to take home!
The Undergraduate Library now offers circulating DVD collection to undergraduate students! There are a number of popular television series such as "Sex & the City," "Friends," and "Sopranos" that are available as well as many popular and classic movie titles. The collection is located just to the left of the entrance to the upper level of the library, and students can charge up to five items out for three days at a time. There is no fee for this service unless items are returned late, in which case there is a $5 per day late fee per item assessed. Check out the collection now!
Posted by at 11:18 AM | Comments (2)
August 10, 2005
New Undergrad Homepage
You're looking at it! The Undergraduate Library website has a new look. We've redesigned the website and added new features to help with your work, like:
- Subject Research Guides -- On a variety of common paper topics. Each comes with links to databases, books, and more to help you get started with your research.
- How Do I? -- A new section that explains how to do common things like beginning research, using databases, citing sources, and renewing books.
- Ask A Librarian -- Well, it's not new, but it sure is fun! You can email us, have a live online chat, or Instant Message us (buddy name askundergrad). Try it out!
Posted by at 4:24 PM | Comments (3)
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