EVDS 1660
Research resources from UM Libraries
Today we will look at:
- Library services during pandemic times
- Finding sources in the library collection & beyond
- Citing sources in Chicago Style
Library services during pandemic times
Note - during pandemic times:
- Online library services are always available
- In-person services are available in a limited capacity, which may change as the situation evolves.
Currently:
Request physical books to pick up at
Elizabeth Dafoe Library
Request scanned portions of books in & outside our collection (up to 10% or 1 chapter)
Limited in-person study space available
Starting your research:
Reference books
(encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc)
- Overview of a person, movement, sometimes a specific building
- Recommended resources on Environmental Design subject guide:
- Oxford Art Online
- Credo Reference
UM Library Search
- All physical resources within the Libraries
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Some (not all) of the databases we subscribe to
- Includes many reference texts available online (encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc)
- If you sign in, more results (eg ArtStor images)
- Very broad search engine - might get a lot of unrelated results.
Requesting Items
- Sign in to the Library Search with your umnetID
- Problems signing in? Staff on the Ask Us library chat can help
- If the item is checked out, users have at least 7 days to return (we allow more if needed)
- No late fees during pandemic
- Check out from Hold Locker using your student ID card
- Max 10 holds at a time
Tips for navigating the Library Search:
umanitoba.ca/libraries
Requesting a chapter or 10%
Search for the Table of Contents:
- in the Details area of a Library Search record
- via Google Books or Amazon (sometimes there is also a preview...)
- email documentdelivery@umanitoba.ca just to request the Table of Contents
- Provide at least the title, author, link to the book in the Library Search
Finding Images
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Library Search > limit resource type to Images
- Pulls images from the ArtStor database (if you're signed in!) and other sources
- All images in these databases are OK to use for research & educational purposes
- Images in books and journal articles
- The publication should have at least nine other images to fall within the fair dealing guidelines for copying an image.
- Libraries and/or UM Copyright Office can answer Qs
- Images via Google Images
- Might be uploaded illegally, might have copyright restrictions... check the terms of use & use with caution (ask us if you're unsure!)
Citation Guides
Academic Learning Centre Resources
Questions?
General Library Help
- Questions about your library account, or how the UM Libraries work? The Help & Services page for undergraduate students may have the answer.
- During the Fall term, library staff are available via the Ask Us chat service: 9am-8pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-6pm Friday, and 1pm-4pm on weekends.
- Fastest way to ask a general question about the Libraries.
- If we're not online, your message will be received the following morning.
Questions?
Research Support
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Environmental Design subject guide
- resources for research
- citation info
- Contact Ellen for help with your search strategy when looking for resources for your assignments, advice on which databases are the best places to look for various research topics, and with questions about citing.
- By email: Ellen.Tisdale@umanitoba.ca
- By appointment, via phone or video chat
- By cellphone: (204) 583-1528
EVDS 1660 Research resources from UM Libraries