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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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Re: [Lib-virtual-ref] Looking for VR Shift Switch
by Asako Yoshida 03 Feb '15

03 Feb '15

I switched the shift with Gaitree. Thanks Gaitree! 。・゜゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜゜ Asako Yoshida 112 Elizabeth Dafoe Library University of Manitoba 21 Chancellor's Circle Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Office: (204) 474-6591 Mobile: (204) 291-0658 Asako.Yoshida(a)Umanitoba.ca http://asaginu.com/e_portfolio From: Asako Yoshida <Asako.Yoshida(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:Asako.Yoshida@umanitoba.ca>> Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 11:17 AM To: "lib-virtual-ref(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:lib-virtual-ref@lists.umanitoba.ca>" <lib-virtual-ref(a)lists.umanitoba.ca<mailto:lib-virtual-ref@lists.umanitoba.ca>> Subject: [Lib-virtual-ref] Looking for VR Shift Switch Hi everyone, I’m looking for a VR shift trade on this Thursday from 1 to 2 pm. I will be happy to switch to your suggestions. Thanks! Asako 。・゜゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜゜ Asako Yoshida 112 Elizabeth Dafoe Library University of Manitoba 21 Chancellor's Circle Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Office: (204) 474-6591 Mobile: (204) 291-0658 Asako.Yoshida(a)Umanitoba.ca<mailto:Asako.Yoshida@Umanitoba.ca> http://asaginu.com/e_portfolio

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Looking for VR Shift Switch
by Asako Yoshida 03 Feb '15

03 Feb '15

Hi everyone, I’m looking for a VR shift trade on this Thursday from 1 to 2 pm. I will be happy to switch to your suggestions. Thanks! Asako 。・゜゜・。。・゜゜・。。・゜゜ Asako Yoshida 112 Elizabeth Dafoe Library University of Manitoba 21 Chancellor's Circle Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Office: (204) 474-6591 Mobile: (204) 291-0658 Asako.Yoshida(a)Umanitoba.ca http://asaginu.com/e_portfolio

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Re: VR Shift Wednesday January 21st 1:00-2:00
by Cathy Mudry 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Hi everyone Sorry for the short notice, but would someone be free to do my VR shift tomorrow from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.. I would be willing to switch shifts with you on another day. Thank you so much! Cathy Mudry Circulation Supervisor St. John's College Library 92 Dysart Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2M5 (204) 474-8542

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Tues. Jan.27 shift
by William Wsiaki 20 Jan '15

20 Jan '15

Hi, As I am away next week, my Tues. (9am-10am) is available. Thanks, Bill

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Troubleshooting Electronic Resources Tip
by Deborah Barnum 08 Jan '15

08 Jan '15

Hello all, In anticipation of covering Electronic Resources troubleshooting through Virtual Reference, I wanted to double-check how to best troubleshoot password problems. I was particularly interested in how to tell when an account or password is required. I was wondering if there was a list that we could consult when troubleshooting, which would list all the resources that required a password/account. Here is what Elizabeth had to say: The best way to find out if an account is required is to test the access, starting from the referring URL or from One Stop Search. When there is a technical problem with our subscription, I'd expect to see a message along the following lines: * Your institution does not have access to this resource (followed by a login and password option) * Your access to this resource has expired (followed by a login and password option) * A membership is required to view this resource (followed by a login and password option) - this would be a technical problem if a login and password was not provided. We do not have a list of resources that require the creation of a personal account or the use of a general username and password. Honestly, I think it would take longer to consult a list than to test the access. I have created an "Electronic Resource Tips" page in the VR section of staff.lib (http://staff.lib.umanitoba.ca/node/6175) and have added this content to it. If anyone wants to add tips as the learn new things, I (and I am sure others) would appreciate it. Thanks! Deborah Barnum Library Assistant E.K. Williams Law Library Ph.: 204-474-6712 Email: Deborah.barnum(a)umanitoba.ca Interlibrary Loan and Reference 401 Robson Hall, 224 Dysart Rd. University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R3T 2N2

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Virtual reference from the Get It@UML menu
by Elizabeth Stregger 06 Jan '15

06 Jan '15

Hello, A link to Virtual Reference was added to the Get It@UML menu yesterday. Slides from the December presentations about this change are now available on staff.lib: http://staff.lib.umanitoba.ca/node/6167 I am signed in to LibraryH3lp with a status of "Busy" while I am at my desk. If you have questions about whether or not a problem is technical, you can open a chat with me from the Buddies list. Thanks, Elizabeth Elizabeth Stregger, B.Sc Library Assistant (Serials) University of Manitoba elizabeth_stregger(a)umanitoba.ca<mailto:elizabeth_stregger@umanitoba.ca> phone: 204.474.8926

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VR Schedule Update
by Bill Poluha 17 Dec '14

17 Dec '14

Hello, I updated the VR schedule for the balance of this month and for January to March 2015. In summary: 1. VR will continue this week as normally scheduled until 5:00 pm this Friday. 2. There will be no VR this weekend 3. On 22 and 23 December, VR will conclude at 4:00 pm. 4. VR will resume normal schedule on 5 January 2015 Details are available at: http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/vrschedule If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks everyone for helping to fill shifts during the fall semester as we worked to address staffing needs for evenings and weekends. Best wishes for the holidays and New Year. Bill VR Co-ordinator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bill Poluha Librarian Sciences and Technology Library Machray Hall Office: 204.474.6197 University of Manitoba Mobile: 204.293.5635 Winnipeg, MB. Canada R3T 2N2 E-mail: Bill.Poluha(a)umanitoba.ca http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/physics http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/astronomy http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/statisticsscitech

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VR link within Get It@UML and training for addressing e-resource help requests
by Bill Poluha 09 Dec '14

09 Dec '14

Hello, A link to Virtual Reference is being added to the Get It@UML menu to address the volume of requests for assistance using our e-resources. This is a pilot project beginning in January 2015 with Virtual Reference staff helping patrons with e-resources and referring technical problems to Technical Services staff. The presentation will cover a decision-tree and common e-resource issues as well as any questions you may have about this transition. Who: All virtual reference staff are encouraged to attend (please check with your supervisor before registering). Elizabeth Stregger and Evelyn Bruneau from Technical Services and Bill Poluha, VR Coordinator will be presenting. When and Where: This session will be approximately one hour long, please signup for one of the sessions below: Fort Garry - Archives Classroom, Dafoe Library: Thursday, December 11, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: http://staff.lib.umanitoba.ca/node/6141 Tuesday, December 16, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: http://staff.lib.umanitoba.ca/node/6142 Bannatyne - Ross Lab, Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library: Thursday, December 18, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.: http://staff.lib.umanitoba.ca/node/6143 Slides for these sessions will be posted to Staff.Lib and I'll send out a link when they are available. NOTE: The Primo Standing Committee<http://staff.lib.umanitoba.ca/primostandingcommittee> is working to address the issues related to accessing and using e-resources and a feedback form for us to communicate with the committee is available at: http://staff.lib.umanitoba.ca/OneStopSearch As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you. Bill VR Co-ordinator ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bill Poluha Librarian Sciences and Technology Library Machray Hall Office: 204.474.6197 University of Manitoba Mobile: 204.293.5635 Winnipeg, MB. Canada R3T 2N2 E-mail: Bill.Poluha(a)umanitoba.ca http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/physics http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/astronomy http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/statisticsscitech

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