March 2015 - Lib-virtual-ref - University of Manitoba Mailing Lists

April 16th shift coverage: FOUND!
by Jan Guise 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

Hi all: We've had a volunteer to cover our shifts, so we're all set. Happy Spring! Jan. Janneka Guise, MMus, MLIS Head, Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Mobile: (204) 294-1871

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Coverage still needed: April 16 9-11 am
by Jan Guise 20 Mar '15

20 Mar '15

Good morning! I'm still seeking volunteers to cover our VR shifts during the Reference Community Forum: Thursday April 16th from 9-11 am. If you're not planning to attend the Forum, I would appreciate it if you could cover one or both shifts. Thanks! Jan. Janneka Guise, MMus, MLIS Head, Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Mobile: (204) 294-1871

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VR Hours Update
by Bill Poluha 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Hi, Regular VR service including evenings and weekends will continue until April 24, 2015. http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/vrschedule Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Happy Spring! Bill VR Coordinator Bill Poluha | Librarian, Sciences and Technology Library | University of Manitoba Libraries | 204.293.5635 Liaison for: Astronomy<http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/astronomy>, Physics<http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/physics>, and Statistics<http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/statisticsscitech>

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Library H3lp new interface
by Bill Poluha 16 Mar '15

16 Mar '15

Hi, Library H3lp subtly announced a new web interface on the sign-in page: https://libraryh3lp.com/webclient/#/client If you want to extend VR to your mobile device the App and configuration info is available here: https://docs.libraryh3lp.com/clients-mobile Give them a try and let me know how they work out. Bill VR Coordinator Bill Poluha | Librarian, Sciences and Technology Library | University of Manitoba Libraries | 204.293.5635 Liaison for: Astronomy<http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/astronomy>, Physics<http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/physics>, and Statistics<http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/statisticsscitech>

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FW: Students in BIOL 1340 needing assignment help
by Zoe Green 11 Mar '15

11 Mar '15

Hi All, Just giving you all a heads-up about the assignment described below :) There are approx. 180 students in this class. Cheers, Zoe Green (sent on Vickie Albrecht's behalf) Sciences and Technology Library 204 474-9281 From: lib-sci-all-bounces(a)lists.umanitoba.ca [mailto:lib-sci-all-bounces@lists.umanitoba.ca] On Behalf Of Vickie Albrecht Sent: March-11-15 11:03 AM To: lib-sci-all(a)lists.umanitoba.ca Subject: Students in BIOL 1340 needing assignment help Hi all, Lately I have been seeing students needing assignment assistance in BIOL 1340 - The State of the Earth's Environment. Attached is a handout that each student in that class can download from their D2L that I put together to get them started on their searching. This assignment is due on April 10 but I will be away from March 19-27, returning on March 30 so there may be a few students who would be coming in during this time. The assignment guidelines are the following: Students are asked to write a short synopsis (5-8 pages) of the current literature (from scientific Journals and other established sources) about one of the following topics. * Global warming: the action taken * International action on the ozone: what steps are being taken and what results are being observed * Water shortages in different areas of the world. Political and social consequences * The earth's human carrying capacity: what is a viable number? * Population programs in developing nations. Success and failures * Genetically modified foods: possible impacts on humans or ecosystems Students need to restrict their searches to the following: * Publication range from 2010-2015 * Minimum of 5 primary, peer-reviewed sources Students can use any reference style of their choice, I would recommend APA. Hopefully this helps when answering these reference questions at the Services Desk. Vickie

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Coverage needed for Reference Community Forum (Apr 16)
by Jan Guise 04 Mar '15

04 Mar '15

Hi all, We need two shifts covered on Thursday April 16th, 9-10 and 10-11, during the Reference Community Forum. If you're not planning on attending the Forum, please let me know if you could cover one or both of those shifts. Interesting trades considered! Jan. Janneka Guise, MMus, MLIS Head, Eckhardt-Gramatté Music Library University of Manitoba Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Mobile: (204) 294-1871

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