Resident Assistant library training presentation
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K-STATE LIBRARIES Answering your questions since 1863
Transcript of Resident Assistant library training presentation
K-STATE LIBRARIESAnswering your questions since 1863
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LIBRARY IN A WORD
Community AccessPassion EnrichLearn EngageExplore ResearchDiscover InvestigateGrow EvolveConnect Entertainment
WHO ARE LIBRARIANS?
Teachers
Information seekers and evaluators
Buyers
Troubleshooters
Organizers
LIBRARY AS PLACE
GROUPINDIVIDUAL
CLASSROOMS
COMPUTERSWIFI
MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CENTER*
QUIET FLOOR
MEDITATION ALCOVE
MULTICULTURAL/COMMUNITY STUDIES CENTER
GREAT ROOMWHITEBOARDS
COLLABORATION STATIONS
What do we have beyond books?
RESOURCES
Catalog Databases Search It
InterLibrary Loan Research Guides Curriculum Support
Access at http://www.lib.k-state.edu/
Search for books, journals, music scores, audio, videos, and maps in K-State’s collections. Print and electronic. 24/7
Search for journal articles, newspaper articles, book chapters, images and videos in general and subject-specific databases. 24/7
Search across our entire collection! Searches library catalog, digital collections, and most databases. 24/7
Is a book, article, music, or video NOT in K-State’s collection? We can get it for you, for free! Ask how!
Compilation of relevant resources for individual class library assignments and general topics. Learn library pro tips! 24/7
Library materials support K-State curriculums and include resources for researchers. Let us know if you’d like us to add resources to our collection.
What’s FREE @ K-State
Libraries?
SERVICESAccess at http://www.lib.k-state.edu/
You ask, we answer
Group consultations
IT Help Desk*
1-on-1 consultations
Fact Check!
Is Hale Library the only library?
What are Hale Library’s hours (generally)?
Can you have food in the library? Drinks?
Does it always have to be quiet?
Where do you get computer/IT support?
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Library supports:Developing a topicFinding background informationLocating, accessing, and evaluating sourcesSteps in the research processManaging citationsLocating statistics/data
Wildcat Writing & Research Consultation, Sundays 6-9pm, Hale
Materials on:Study skillsTime managementWriting
Referrals to:
• Academic Assistance Center
• Totally Tutoring• Student Life• Career and Employment
Services
*Librarians work with students at all levels and will make appointments to spend as much time as needed to support student success.
EVENTS
Information Oasis
Week of Welcome
Caffeine Fix
International Games Day
Family Day
Open House
CURRENT SUPPORT FOR RAs
Program
Materials
Ready Player One
Learn Your Library
Bulletin Board in a Bag
Guide
Request a program
COLLABORATION POSSIBILITIES
Book craft night Trivia
Residence hall history Financial Literacy Week
Banned Books Week
Research Rescue
Game night
Questions? Ask Us!
Thoughts? Tell Us!
@kstatelibraries@halelibrarychat
kstatelibraries @kstatelibraries
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KSBN Activity
Themes
• Versions of reality• Identity• Friendship
• Perseverance• The Home• Dreams, hopes,
and plans
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