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By Scott Pfitzinger, September 12, 2008 8:52 am

The computer in Reference with a scanner attached has been replaced. It is now a new computer that’s the same model as the rest of the Reference “lab.” But it’s still separate from that image and still does have the scanner attached. I worked with it Wednesday night and got it configured, so now it’s safe to say that we have a working scanner again.

Also, the Student Reference Assistants (and anyone else working the Reference Desk if they want) will be shelf-reading the Reference Collection over the course of the semester. We have a pink slip of paper that shows where the shelf reading ended last time, so others can know where to start. Please leave this slip sticking out wherever you may find it (unless you’re doing some shelf reading). 🙂

We’ve added LCEasy to the Reference Desk computer. It’s a program that helps people learn (or refresh) how to shelve books properly according to LC Classification. Brad has been using this with the Circ students and now our Reference students will have the same program. They should be working their way through it before starting shelf reading. If you’re interested in testing your own shelving skills or refreshing your knowledge of proper LC book order, feel free to use the program on the Reference Desk computer (but not during our normal hours of service, please).

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By bmatthie, September 4, 2008 2:07 pm

The Butler Libraries’ Catalog allows you to place a hold on any book that is currently checked out. This means that as soon as the book is returned we will “hold” the book for you and you will receive an automatic notification telling you it’s ready for check-out.

As always you can still call either library and have staff place a hold on a book for you as well.

• Science Library (317) 940-9401

• Irwin Library (317) 940-9227

For more information about holds or recalls please see the following pages:

• Students

• Faculty

Thank you.

Comments Off on LibGuides Tips

By Scott Pfitzinger, September 4, 2008 10:45 am

Here are some updated tips for LibGuides, based on how the system is working now and what options we have.

First, many people have difficulties getting lines of text to space properly. Here’s a quick tip for working with them. Use <ENTER> to start a new paragraph and use <SHIFT-ENTER> to start a new line but still keep it part of the same “paragraph.” Paragraphs have a little space between them by default, so if you want lines to start new but not have that space, use the Shift-Enter.

If you link to a database and need to use the Proxy Server, please DO use the check box for “Add proxy URL to the front of this link.” Do NOT just manually enter the proxy info at the beginning of your link. This will allow us to maintain consistency and if anything ever changes with regard to our proxy address, we can easily change everything at one time.

For more interaction with students (and faculty), try a “User Link Submission” content box. People using the Guide can then submit their own links on the topic.

“Books from the Catalog” content boxes allow you to display recommended books complete with pictures of the covers. You’ll need the ISBN-10 number, then click the Amazon logo to add the picture. Call number will not automatically link to the catalog. If you want to link to the record follow the instructions below about creating a link to the catalog.

The simplest way to create a link to a record in the catalog is to use the following URL and replace the ######### with the System Number.
http://hickory.palni.edu:4505/F/?func=direct&doc_number=#########&local_base=plnbup 

For more details and options on linking to the catalog, visit http://libguides.butler.edu/content.php?pid=1686&sid=8243

You can remove your profile info from an individual page if you like. While you’re editing the page, just click the X in the corner of your profile box.

You can also have multiple editors of one LibGuide now. The pages should show the profile of the person who created that page and you can add up to three other people as editors of you LibGuide. This feature can be found under “Guide Options” in the top right corner of your Admin view.

If you have other tips, suggestions, comments, etc., please comment on this post and share your expertise!
Thanks.
Scott

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By Scott Pfitzinger, September 3, 2008 9:08 pm

Tonight I had a question about how late the C-Club is open. It took some looking around on the Butler website, but I finally found a page called Atherton Services – http://www.butler.edu/involvement/?pg=708 which said:

Food favorites such as Noble Romans Express, Grille Works, Freshens, and Montague’s Deli make the C-Club a popular hangout.
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-10:30pm, Sat 8am-10:30pm, Sun 11am-10:30pm.

Now we know. 🙂

Comments Off on September Celebrations

By Scott Pfitzinger, September 3, 2008 5:23 pm

Besides being the month that college students start getting serious about the school year, September celebrates many other things.

Among other things, September is:

• National Library Card Sign-Up Month
• Be Kind to Writers Month
• National Mushroom Month
• National Skin Care Awareness Month
• National Piano Month
• Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month
• Metaphysical Awareness Month
• National Potato Month
• Healthy Aging Month
• Reunion Planning Month
• Update Your Resume Month
• Baby Safety Month
• Mold Awareness Month
• National Rice Month
• National Cholesterol Education Month
• International People Skills Month
• National Honey Month, and
• Self Improvement Month

There are many ways to celebrate, so don’t let the month go by without playing a piano, making sure your baby is safe, being kind to a writer, or eating a potato. 🙂