Reminder: Both Trent's Bata library and the Durham College/UOIT library will be closing for the holidays on Wed., Dec. 23rd at 4:30 pm. Bata library will reopen on Jan 5th and the DC/UOIT library will reopen on Jan 4th.
Enjoy the time off with family and friends!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Last week for delivery/return of library materials
Reminder: The van that delivers library materials between Peterborough and Oshawa stops once classes are completed - no delivery of library items after Thursday, Dec. 17th! Regular service will resume when classes start on Jan. 11th, 2010.
Once the van stops running, any items returned to the Oshawa campus library will remain in Oshawa until Jan. 11th. All items will remain signed out on your account until they are received in Peterborough. Once returned at Bata library, the items will be backdated to the date you returned them in Oshawa and fines will be adjusted accordingly.
If you have any questions, please contact Trish or Jacquie.
Once the van stops running, any items returned to the Oshawa campus library will remain in Oshawa until Jan. 11th. All items will remain signed out on your account until they are received in Peterborough. Once returned at Bata library, the items will be backdated to the date you returned them in Oshawa and fines will be adjusted accordingly.
If you have any questions, please contact Trish or Jacquie.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Holiday closures
Please note that both the Durham/UOIT library and Trent's Bata library will be closed over the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Trent's Bata library will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd and will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 5th with reduced hours - see the Hours page for the most up to date information.
The Durham/UOIT library will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 4th with reduced hours - see the Hours page for the most up to date information.
The van service delivering library materials between Oshawa and Peterborough will be running on a reduced schedule during the exam period (watch for more info as it becomes available) and will not be running when the libraries are closed.
Trent's Bata library will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd and will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 5th with reduced hours - see the Hours page for the most up to date information.
The Durham/UOIT library will close at 4:30pm on Wednesday, Dec. 23rd and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 4th with reduced hours - see the Hours page for the most up to date information.
The van service delivering library materials between Oshawa and Peterborough will be running on a reduced schedule during the exam period (watch for more info as it becomes available) and will not be running when the libraries are closed.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Looking for Reserves?
Remember - if you are looking for reserve items for an Oshawa course, use the E-Res system. Don't use the reserves system found in TOPCAT, as that contains items for Peterborough courses only.
To access E-Res, start at the library webpage and select the 'Trent in Oshawa' link listed under the Quick Links section. Select the E-Res option - you will need to login via the library 0ff-campus server (same login as you use for your Trent email or webct). Once in the E-Res system, search for your course code, professor's name or course name to find your desired course.
If the item is in electronic format or both electronic & paper, you will be asked for a course password. Your professor should have given this password out in class (you can also ask staff at the reference desk for assistance).
To access E-Res, start at the library webpage and select the 'Trent in Oshawa' link listed under the Quick Links section. Select the E-Res option - you will need to login via the library 0ff-campus server (same login as you use for your Trent email or webct). Once in the E-Res system, search for your course code, professor's name or course name to find your desired course.
If the item is in electronic format or both electronic & paper, you will be asked for a course password. Your professor should have given this password out in class (you can also ask staff at the reference desk for assistance).
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Cite right!
When you are researching and writing your essay or assignment, remember that you will need to properly cite the articles, books and websites that you use as resources. If you use someone else's words (either as a direct quote or a paraphrase), you MUST give him/her credit by providing a citation for that information. Not properly citing your source is plagiarism which can be punishable by losing marks, getting a zero on your assignment, or even being expelled!
There are many types of citation styles: APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, etc. Be sure to use whichever format your professor specifies. The library has many useful books on proper citation - just ask library staff for assistance.
There are many types of citation styles: APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE, etc. Be sure to use whichever format your professor specifies. The library has many useful books on proper citation - just ask library staff for assistance.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Need help with finding academic resources?
You may be familiar with using Google to find resources for your assignments, but did you realise that the library has a wide range of academic, scholary resources in your discipline - items that you won't find as 'freebies' on the Web - available on the library website???
Contact Trish via email or 905-721-3082 x2388 for help with getting started.
Contact Trish via email or 905-721-3082 x2388 for help with getting started.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Trent library system down Saturday, Nov. 14th
Trent's library system will be down on Saturday, Nov. 14th, for maintenance. This includes the physical building (Bata library) in Peterborough, the catalogue and all online resources. Everything should be up and running as usual on Sunday, Nov. 15th, as long as all necessary maintenance has been completed.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Item location information in TOPCAT
When using TOPCAT to look for books and other materials, be sure to check the 'Full Details' link for complete item information, specifically the 'location' information.
The 'location' information at the bottom of the record will indicate if the book is housed at the Bata library at Trent or in the Trent in Oshawa collection on the 3rd floor of the DC/UOIT library.
If the location is 'Oshawa-stacks', 'Oshawa-reserves' or 'Oshawa-reference', the item is in Oshawa.
If the location is anything other than Oshawa, then you know it is in the Bata library in Peterborough. For example, 'JBC items at Bata', 'Reserve desk', 'Stacks', 'Government publications', etc, then the item is at the Bata library.
If the item is kept at the Bata library, you may request that it be shipped down on the van service. Simply email oshawarequest@trentu.ca, providing the item title and call number and your information (name, student number and library card number found on the back of your student card). If you are a Durham or UOIT student taking a Trent course, please indicate that.
The 'location' information at the bottom of the record will indicate if the book is housed at the Bata library at Trent or in the Trent in Oshawa collection on the 3rd floor of the DC/UOIT library.
If the location is 'Oshawa-stacks', 'Oshawa-reserves' or 'Oshawa-reference', the item is in Oshawa.
If the location is anything other than Oshawa, then you know it is in the Bata library in Peterborough. For example, 'JBC items at Bata', 'Reserve desk', 'Stacks', 'Government publications', etc, then the item is at the Bata library.
If the item is kept at the Bata library, you may request that it be shipped down on the van service. Simply email oshawarequest@trentu.ca, providing the item title and call number and your information (name, student number and library card number found on the back of your student card). If you are a Durham or UOIT student taking a Trent course, please indicate that.
Student Card is Required
Remember: you must have a current student card in order to sign out library materials, including reserves!
On the back of your Trent student card is your library card number. When you order items from Trent's Bata library (through oshawarequest@trentu.ca), please provide both your student number and library card number.
UOIT or Durham students: when requesting items for the first time from Bata library, please indicate that you are a UOIT or DC student taking a Trent course. A Trent library borrower's card will be sent down for you.
On the back of your Trent student card is your library card number. When you order items from Trent's Bata library (through oshawarequest@trentu.ca), please provide both your student number and library card number.
UOIT or Durham students: when requesting items for the first time from Bata library, please indicate that you are a UOIT or DC student taking a Trent course. A Trent library borrower's card will be sent down for you.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Sign up for a Research or RACER session
Need help using Trent's library resources?
Sign up for a workshop with Trish:
Research Basics - Thurs., Nov. 19th, 2-3:30pm OR Wed., Nov. 25th, 5-6:30pm
Still using Wikipedia or Google for your assignments? Learn to find scholarly, academic resources through Trent's library website. Will also look at the 4-step research process, evaluating resources, difference between primary and secondary resources, a brief look at citation styles and so much more.
RACER: What is it? - Wed., Nov. 18th, 2-3pm OR Mon., Nov. 23rd, 5-6pm
What can you do if you find the perfect book or journal article and Trent does not have the item in the library? Use RACER, the inter-library loan system, to order items from other university libraries. Learn all of the tricks to using RACER.
All sessions take place in the Durham College/UOIT library in room LIB 132. Interested in signing up? Please contact Trish via email or 905-721-2000 x2388.
Sign up for a workshop with Trish:
Research Basics - Thurs., Nov. 19th, 2-3:30pm OR Wed., Nov. 25th, 5-6:30pm
Still using Wikipedia or Google for your assignments? Learn to find scholarly, academic resources through Trent's library website. Will also look at the 4-step research process, evaluating resources, difference between primary and secondary resources, a brief look at citation styles and so much more.
RACER: What is it? - Wed., Nov. 18th, 2-3pm OR Mon., Nov. 23rd, 5-6pm
What can you do if you find the perfect book or journal article and Trent does not have the item in the library? Use RACER, the inter-library loan system, to order items from other university libraries. Learn all of the tricks to using RACER.
All sessions take place in the Durham College/UOIT library in room LIB 132. Interested in signing up? Please contact Trish via email or 905-721-2000 x2388.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Library Service over Reading Week (Oct. 26-30)
Reading Week is coming: Oct 26th - 30th.
See Trent's Bata Library hours here.
Durham College / UOIT Library hours won't change over the Break - see the hours here.
The van service that delivers library materials between Trent's Bata Library and DC/UOIT Library will have limited or no service over the Break. Watch the blog for the updated schedule as the Break gets closer. You can also contact Trish via email or phone (905-987-2000 x2388).
Reminder: order your books and other items from Trent's Bata Library as soon as possible to avoid disappointment due to limited or no van service over the Break!
See Trent's Bata Library hours here.
Durham College / UOIT Library hours won't change over the Break - see the hours here.
The van service that delivers library materials between Trent's Bata Library and DC/UOIT Library will have limited or no service over the Break. Watch the blog for the updated schedule as the Break gets closer. You can also contact Trish via email or phone (905-987-2000 x2388).
Reminder: order your books and other items from Trent's Bata Library as soon as possible to avoid disappointment due to limited or no van service over the Break!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
HIST 1001h assignment hints
When you are looking for history resources, try using the 'History' subject guide, listed under the 'Resources by Subject Guide' link on Trent's library webpage.
On the History subject guide, you will find a list of history indexes. These indexes will list articles from magazines, journals and in some cases, newspapers. A good one to try for Canadian topics is 'America: history & life' (despite the name - it does cover North and South America). JSTOR is also another excellent resource.
Below the Indexes, there is a section titled 'Other Online Resources'. This area lists a number of resources that may be useful if you are looking for primary resources . For example, 'Canada's Heritage' is the Globe and Mail newspaper dating back to 1844. Others that may be of interest could include 'Early Canadiana Online', 'OurOntario.ca' and so on - check the description link beside the item to see more information about it.
Remember: if you look in one spot and don't find exactly what you need, keep looking! Try other indexes and/or other search terms.
On the History subject guide, you will find a list of history indexes. These indexes will list articles from magazines, journals and in some cases, newspapers. A good one to try for Canadian topics is 'America: history & life' (despite the name - it does cover North and South America). JSTOR is also another excellent resource.
Below the Indexes, there is a section titled 'Other Online Resources'. This area lists a number of resources that may be useful if you are looking for primary resources . For example, 'Canada's Heritage' is the Globe and Mail newspaper dating back to 1844. Others that may be of interest could include 'Early Canadiana Online', 'OurOntario.ca' and so on - check the description link beside the item to see more information about it.
Remember: if you look in one spot and don't find exactly what you need, keep looking! Try other indexes and/or other search terms.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Off-Campus use of library resources
When you are logging into the online library resources, you will be asked to authenticate as an off-campus user with the proxy server. The login information you will use is the same as your login for WebCT (MyTrent) or your Trent email.
If you are unsure of your username and password, go to www.trentu.ca/claimid to verify the information.
DO NOT GUESS! If you have more than four failed attempts, Trent's security system will lock out your IP address. You will be unable to reconnect until Trent staff have removed the block.
If you are unsure of your username and password, go to www.trentu.ca/claimid to verify the information.
DO NOT GUESS! If you have more than four failed attempts, Trent's security system will lock out your IP address. You will be unable to reconnect until Trent staff have removed the block.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Need academic journals?
You are starting to work on your first assignment and realise that you need academic journals.
What are they?
Academic journals are similar in format to your favourite magazine (made up of individual articles) but are different in content. Very simply put, academic journal articles are written by experts or scholars in the field (history, psychology, sociology, etc) for other experts in the field. The article content has been carefully researched and documented.
How do you find them?
In most cases, you will not find academic journal articles available as freebies on the Internet. Instead, use the resources that staff at Trent's Bata library have subscribed to on your behalf. The simplest method of finding scholarly journal articles is to use something called a journal index or database. Each index or database covers a different set of journal titles.
Where do I find a journal index or database?
On the main library web page (www.trentu.ca/library), select the link 'Resources by Subject Guide'. You will see a list of discipline areas - just choose the one that fits. Once you are in the Subject Guide you will see a list of indexes (also known as databases) that are suitable for that area. Read the description provided for each index and find one that sounds promising. Each index is set up a little differently, so be sure to read the screen and check out the hints/tips/help section.
If you have any problems, contact Trish Johns-Wilson for help.
What are they?
Academic journals are similar in format to your favourite magazine (made up of individual articles) but are different in content. Very simply put, academic journal articles are written by experts or scholars in the field (history, psychology, sociology, etc) for other experts in the field. The article content has been carefully researched and documented.
How do you find them?
In most cases, you will not find academic journal articles available as freebies on the Internet. Instead, use the resources that staff at Trent's Bata library have subscribed to on your behalf. The simplest method of finding scholarly journal articles is to use something called a journal index or database. Each index or database covers a different set of journal titles.
Where do I find a journal index or database?
On the main library web page (www.trentu.ca/library), select the link 'Resources by Subject Guide'. You will see a list of discipline areas - just choose the one that fits. Once you are in the Subject Guide you will see a list of indexes (also known as databases) that are suitable for that area. Read the description provided for each index and find one that sounds promising. Each index is set up a little differently, so be sure to read the screen and check out the hints/tips/help section.
If you have any problems, contact Trish Johns-Wilson for help.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Your student card = Your library card
Your student card is your library card and must be presented each time you borrow books (including reserve materials). On the back of your Trent student card, there should be a 13-digit barcode - that is your library card number.
If you are a new student, make sure that you get your photo id taken. If you are a returning student, be sure to get your card validated with a stamp for the current academic year.
Are you a UOIT student taking a Trent course? The first time that you borrow books from the Trent collection (either from Oshawa or from Peterborough) you will be sent a Trent library borrower's card.
If you are a new student, make sure that you get your photo id taken. If you are a returning student, be sure to get your card validated with a stamp for the current academic year.
Are you a UOIT student taking a Trent course? The first time that you borrow books from the Trent collection (either from Oshawa or from Peterborough) you will be sent a Trent library borrower's card.
Friday, September 11, 2009
September startup is here!
To all new students - welcome to the Trent in Oshawa program!
To all returning students - welcome back!
Hopefully, many of you will be coming into the library with your classes for sessions with me. Whether you have a formal session or not, if you have any questions about library services in Oshawa, please feel free to contact myself (Trish) or Jacquie at Bata library in Peterborough.
Have a great startup!
To all returning students - welcome back!
Hopefully, many of you will be coming into the library with your classes for sessions with me. Whether you have a formal session or not, if you have any questions about library services in Oshawa, please feel free to contact myself (Trish) or Jacquie at Bata library in Peterborough.
Have a great startup!
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Library News for August
There will be no van service delivering materials to/from Trent during the month of August. The van will resume regular service once classes start in September.
If you return Trent library books to the Durham College/UOIT library throughout August, the items will stay in Oshawa until the van resumes in September. NOTE: The books will remain on your library account until they are received in Peterborough. Once received in Peterborough, the items will be backdated to the date that you returned them in Oshawa and relevant overdue fines will be removed.
The exception will be items requested from other universities through RACER, Trent's Inter-Library Loan system. RACER books will be shipped to Peterborough via inter-university courier within a few days of being returned in Oshawa.
If items come in for you that you requested through RACER, they will be shipped down via the courier service and you will be notified when they are ready for pickup in Oshawa.
If you would like library materials from Trent during August, you will need to travel to Peterborough to get them.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and see you in September!
If you return Trent library books to the Durham College/UOIT library throughout August, the items will stay in Oshawa until the van resumes in September. NOTE: The books will remain on your library account until they are received in Peterborough. Once received in Peterborough, the items will be backdated to the date that you returned them in Oshawa and relevant overdue fines will be removed.
The exception will be items requested from other universities through RACER, Trent's Inter-Library Loan system. RACER books will be shipped to Peterborough via inter-university courier within a few days of being returned in Oshawa.
If items come in for you that you requested through RACER, they will be shipped down via the courier service and you will be notified when they are ready for pickup in Oshawa.
If you would like library materials from Trent during August, you will need to travel to Peterborough to get them.
Enjoy the rest of the summer and see you in September!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
End of term is coming!
As your classes wind up and assignment deadlines loom...remember that the last date to return books to Trent on the van service is Wednesday, August 5th. Items returned after that date will remain in Oshawa (and signed out to your account) until the van service resumes in September.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Your Student Card = Your Library Card
Remember: you MUST have a current student card in order to sign out library materials (including reserve items). If you do not have a card or it is outdated, please go to the Campus ID office.
On the back of your student card is a 13 digit number that is your library card number.
Hint: if you are trying to renew books online through TOPCAT, your PIN is the last four digits of your student number.
On the back of your student card is a 13 digit number that is your library card number.
Hint: if you are trying to renew books online through TOPCAT, your PIN is the last four digits of your student number.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Be flexible with search terms
When looking for books or articles on a topic, don't just focus in on one particular phrase or term - think of other ways of saying the same thing.
For example, post secondary education could also be higher education, college or university.
Topics dealing with teenagers may also use the terms teen, teens, adolescent, adolescence, youth or juvenile.
A topic such as Canada's First Nation peoples may also be found using terms such as indigenous peoples, aboriginal peoples, natives, Indians (more so in American material) and so on.
Don't get focused on one particular way of saying something - try to think of the various terms that people writing on the topic may have used. Don't give up until you have tried as many as you can think of!
For example, post secondary education could also be higher education, college or university.
Topics dealing with teenagers may also use the terms teen, teens, adolescent, adolescence, youth or juvenile.
A topic such as Canada's First Nation peoples may also be found using terms such as indigenous peoples, aboriginal peoples, natives, Indians (more so in American material) and so on.
Don't get focused on one particular way of saying something - try to think of the various terms that people writing on the topic may have used. Don't give up until you have tried as many as you can think of!
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Not sure where to look for research materials?
Start at the library website, www.trentu.ca/library.
Looking for books? TOPCAT lists books (plus government documents, videos, microfiche/film, etc) from both the main Bata library (Peterborough) and the Oshawa collection.
Looking for journal articles? The simplest route to see the best journal indexes for your discipline is to go through the 'Find Resources by Subject' link. You will see a list of indexes that are the most likely to cover your area (history, anthropology, psychology, etc). Remember that each index covers a different set of journals, magazines, etc., so be sure to try more than one!
Looking for books? TOPCAT lists books (plus government documents, videos, microfiche/film, etc) from both the main Bata library (Peterborough) and the Oshawa collection.
Looking for journal articles? The simplest route to see the best journal indexes for your discipline is to go through the 'Find Resources by Subject' link. You will see a list of indexes that are the most likely to cover your area (history, anthropology, psychology, etc). Remember that each index covers a different set of journals, magazines, etc., so be sure to try more than one!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Ordering or Returning Library Materials?
Are you interested in ordering items from Trent's Bata library or returning materials from there?
The van service will be delivering & picking up items at the Durham College/UOIT library during the evening, Monday-Thursday.
The van service will be delivering & picking up items at the Durham College/UOIT library during the evening, Monday-Thursday.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Welcome to Summer Session!
Summer session tip:
Since summer classes are relatively short & seem to be over before you know it, start your essay research early. Give yourself lots of time to look for books & articles and to order items from Peterborough if necessary. You don't want to be too stressed to enjoy the nice weather!
Since summer classes are relatively short & seem to be over before you know it, start your essay research early. Give yourself lots of time to look for books & articles and to order items from Peterborough if necessary. You don't want to be too stressed to enjoy the nice weather!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Returning Library Materials April 20th - May 11th
If you return or request library materials from Trent's Bata Library, you may be affected by changes to the van service over the next few weeks.
Week of April 13th - regular Monday to Thursday evening pickup and delivery
April 20th - May 10th - Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning pickup and delivery
May 11th - summer session begins - van schedule TBA
If you return Bata items to the Durham College/UOIT library, they will be returned to Peterborough on the next van run. Items will be backdated to the date you returned them once they are received by staff at Trent. Although the items will remain on your account until they are physically received at Trent, fines will not accumulate beyond the date you returned them in Oshawa.
Week of April 13th - regular Monday to Thursday evening pickup and delivery
April 20th - May 10th - Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning pickup and delivery
May 11th - summer session begins - van schedule TBA
If you return Bata items to the Durham College/UOIT library, they will be returned to Peterborough on the next van run. Items will be backdated to the date you returned them once they are received by staff at Trent. Although the items will remain on your account until they are physically received at Trent, fines will not accumulate beyond the date you returned them in Oshawa.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Van Service for April 6th - 9th
As classes are not running this week, there is limited van service for delivery or pickup of library materials in Oshawa.
The van will be running on April 6th and 8th. More frequent service should resume during the exam period.
Good luck with exams!
The van will be running on April 6th and 8th. More frequent service should resume during the exam period.
Good luck with exams!
Monday, March 30, 2009
End of term is coming!
Yes, the end of term is finally approaching! As you race to finish up your essays and assignments, please remember that library staff is available to help you with finding academic resources (i.e. other than Google or Wikipedia information).
Contact Trish in the Durham College/UOIT Library in person, at 905-721-3082 x2388 or trish.johns-wilson@dc-uoit.ca.
As classes end, the schedule for the van service may change. Watch the blog or the Trent in Oshawa page for more
Contact Trish in the Durham College/UOIT Library in person, at 905-721-3082 x2388 or trish.johns-wilson@dc-uoit.ca.
As classes end, the schedule for the van service may change. Watch the blog or the Trent in Oshawa page for more
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Extended library hours for exams
As exam time gets closer, the Bata Library (at Trent) and the Durham College/UOIT Library are open longer hours so you have more time to study.
Bata Library:
Monday, March 23rd - Thursday, April 23rd - open until 2am
Exceptions to this are Friday, April 3rd (close at 8pm) and Easter Weekend (see http://www.trentu.ca/admin/library/about/hours.html for Easter hours)
Durham College/UOIT Library:
Open from 10am to 10pm on the following Sundays: April 5th, 12th and 19th.
Bata Library:
Monday, March 23rd - Thursday, April 23rd - open until 2am
Exceptions to this are Friday, April 3rd (close at 8pm) and Easter Weekend (see http://www.trentu.ca/admin/library/about/hours.html for Easter hours)
Durham College/UOIT Library:
Open from 10am to 10pm on the following Sundays: April 5th, 12th and 19th.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Returning library materials
You can return library materials that you borrowed from Bata library (in Peterborough) through the Durham College/UOIT library in Oshawa. The items will travel from Oshawa to Peterborough on the van service. This van service runs in the evening from Monday to Thursday.
Items may not be returned on your account immediately - travel time to Peterborough, time needed by staff to return items in the system, etc, may mean a delay of a day or two. If your books were already late, you may receive an automatically generated reminder message from Trent's circulation system.
Items will be backdated to the date that you actually returned them in Oshawa.
To avoid late fees, be sure to return your books on time!
Items may not be returned on your account immediately - travel time to Peterborough, time needed by staff to return items in the system, etc, may mean a delay of a day or two. If your books were already late, you may receive an automatically generated reminder message from Trent's circulation system.
Items will be backdated to the date that you actually returned them in Oshawa.
To avoid late fees, be sure to return your books on time!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Finding journal articles
Do you know where to look when your professor says that you must use scholarly journal articles for your essay? (hint: not Google)
Answer: The library, of course! The library subscribes to thousands of journals to support the courses that the university offers. In order to search these journals, you will need to use something called an 'index'. There are many different journal indexes - some cover history topics, some cover sociology topics, etc., etc.
The library divides these indexes up into subject areas to make it easier for you. To find the right indexes for your area, use the 'Find Resources by Subject' link on the library website. Select the subject area that you are looking for (history, psychology, sociology, etc) and you will see a list of the relevant journal indexes for that area. As you scroll down the subject guide, you will also see a number of other online resources that might or might not be useful to you depending on your topic.
As you are using indexes, please keep in mind:
1) some indexes may have both scholarly material (journals) and non-scholarly
(magazines and newspapers) - a good clue is if there is an option on the search
screen to limit your search to scholarly materials only
2) some indexes provide the full text of the article, while others just tell you
that it exists - if there is no full text showing, use the 'Get it @ Trent' icon
to see if it is available within the Trent system, either in electronic format or
in paper (by checking TOPCAT)
Confused? Contact Trish for assistance: 905-721-3082 x2388 or trish.johns-wilson@dc-uoit.ca (or drop into the Durham College/UOIT library).
Answer: The library, of course! The library subscribes to thousands of journals to support the courses that the university offers. In order to search these journals, you will need to use something called an 'index'. There are many different journal indexes - some cover history topics, some cover sociology topics, etc., etc.
The library divides these indexes up into subject areas to make it easier for you. To find the right indexes for your area, use the 'Find Resources by Subject' link on the library website. Select the subject area that you are looking for (history, psychology, sociology, etc) and you will see a list of the relevant journal indexes for that area. As you scroll down the subject guide, you will also see a number of other online resources that might or might not be useful to you depending on your topic.
As you are using indexes, please keep in mind:
1) some indexes may have both scholarly material (journals) and non-scholarly
(magazines and newspapers) - a good clue is if there is an option on the search
screen to limit your search to scholarly materials only
2) some indexes provide the full text of the article, while others just tell you
that it exists - if there is no full text showing, use the 'Get it @ Trent' icon
to see if it is available within the Trent system, either in electronic format or
in paper (by checking TOPCAT)
Confused? Contact Trish for assistance: 905-721-3082 x2388 or trish.johns-wilson@dc-uoit.ca (or drop into the Durham College/UOIT library).
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Renewal Reminder
Remember to return or renew your books on/before their due date in order to avoid overdue fines!
To renew, use the 'My Accounts' option in TOPCAT on or before the item's due date.
Most items may be renewed once, as long as there are no holds on them.
If you have problems with a renewal, please contact Jacquie at oshawarequest@trentu.ca.
To renew, use the 'My Accounts' option in TOPCAT on or before the item's due date.
Most items may be renewed once, as long as there are no holds on them.
If you have problems with a renewal, please contact Jacquie at oshawarequest@trentu.ca.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Anthropology assignment - ANTH 100
Remember, if you are looking for a book for your anthropology assignment for Prof. Lohmann's class, it must be scholarly and written by an anthropologist.
Unsure if the author is an anthropologist? There may be a section in the book that provides you with information about the author (who they are, what their credentials are, etc). If not, check Google. Usually, if the person is an anthropologist, he/she will be affiliated with a university and will have a webpage on the university site listing professional info.
Unsure if the author is an anthropologist? There may be a section in the book that provides you with information about the author (who they are, what their credentials are, etc). If not, check Google. Usually, if the person is an anthropologist, he/she will be affiliated with a university and will have a webpage on the university site listing professional info.
Regular van service resumes
Weather permitting, the van service that moves library materials between the Oshawa and Peterborough campuses will be running Monday through Thursday evenings. If you receive an email from Jacquie Slater (oshawarequest@trentu.ca) indicating that your items are coming down on the van service, please check at the Durham College/UOIT library after 7pm.
As always, give yourself enough time when requesting items to allow for delays due to poor weather (van may not run) or high request periods (as essay deadlines approach, the number of requests tend to increase).
As always, give yourself enough time when requesting items to allow for delays due to poor weather (van may not run) or high request periods (as essay deadlines approach, the number of requests tend to increase).
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Reading Week reminder
Reading Week is coming! Don't forget to renew or return your library materials before the break.
To renew, go to www.trentu.ca/library and select the 'Renew Books' link. If your items are already overdue (therefore unable to be renewed online), contact Jacquie at oshawarequest@trentu.ca to enquire about the possibility of renewing.
The last van before Reading Week is Thursday, Feb. 12th. Items returned after that date will be sent back to Trent on Feb. 23rd, when classes resume.
To renew, go to www.trentu.ca/library and select the 'Renew Books' link. If your items are already overdue (therefore unable to be renewed online), contact Jacquie at oshawarequest@trentu.ca to enquire about the possibility of renewing.
The last van before Reading Week is Thursday, Feb. 12th. Items returned after that date will be sent back to Trent on Feb. 23rd, when classes resume.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Reading Week - hours & material delivery
Hours of operation:
There will be no change in the hours of operation during Reading Week (Feb. 16-20) for either Trent's Bata Library or the Durham College/UOIT Library. NOTE: both libraries will be closed on Family Day (Feb. 16th).
Delivery of material from Trent's Bata Library:
As there are no Trent classes running during Reading Week (Feb. 16-20), there will be NO regular van service bringing library materials down from Bata Library. Weather permitting, the last regular van delivery will be Thursday, Feb. 12th.
If you wish to have items for Reading Week, please order them through oshawarequest@trentu.ca no later than Tuesday, Feb. 10th. There will be no guarantee of delivery for items ordered after the 10th.
Items returned after the Feb. 12th van run will be held in Oshawa until classes resume on Feb. 23rd. The items will continue to show on your library account until they are received in Peterborough, and will be backdated to their date of return in Oshawa.
There will be no change in the hours of operation during Reading Week (Feb. 16-20) for either Trent's Bata Library or the Durham College/UOIT Library. NOTE: both libraries will be closed on Family Day (Feb. 16th).
Delivery of material from Trent's Bata Library:
As there are no Trent classes running during Reading Week (Feb. 16-20), there will be NO regular van service bringing library materials down from Bata Library. Weather permitting, the last regular van delivery will be Thursday, Feb. 12th.
If you wish to have items for Reading Week, please order them through oshawarequest@trentu.ca no later than Tuesday, Feb. 10th. There will be no guarantee of delivery for items ordered after the 10th.
Items returned after the Feb. 12th van run will be held in Oshawa until classes resume on Feb. 23rd. The items will continue to show on your library account until they are received in Peterborough, and will be backdated to their date of return in Oshawa.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Cancelled - delivery of library materials on Jan 28th
Due to poor road conditions, the delivery of library materials on Wednesday, Jan. 28th has been cancelled. The items should arrive on the Thursday evening van, weather permitting.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Save time - learn to use the library effectively!
Save time and lessen your stress & frustration by taking an information session. All sessions are offered in the Durham College & UOIT library (room LIB 132).
Research Basics - discover the steps involved in doing academic research and how to use the library's tools effectively.
Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 2-4pm
or
Wednesday, Feb. 11th, 6-8pm
RACER (Inter-Library Loan) - what is it? Learn what RACER is and how to use it.
Thursday, Feb. 12th, 2-3pm or 6-7pm
Sign up for a session by dropping by the Reference desk in the Durham College/UOIT library or contacting Trish at 905-721-8668 x2388 or trish.johns-wilson@dc-uoit.ca
Research Basics - discover the steps involved in doing academic research and how to use the library's tools effectively.
Tuesday, Feb. 10th, 2-4pm
or
Wednesday, Feb. 11th, 6-8pm
RACER (Inter-Library Loan) - what is it? Learn what RACER is and how to use it.
Thursday, Feb. 12th, 2-3pm or 6-7pm
Sign up for a session by dropping by the Reference desk in the Durham College/UOIT library or contacting Trish at 905-721-8668 x2388 or trish.johns-wilson@dc-uoit.ca
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Loan Periods and Returns
There has been some confusion over an email that was sent out by Durham College/UOIT library staff regarding loan periods and renewals.
To clarify: items owned by the Durham College / UOIT library may be borrowed for two weeks and renewed three times.
All items owned by Trent library (whether from the Peterborough collection or the Trent in Oshawa collection that is housed in the DC/UOIT library) have a two week loan period, with one potential renewal (assuming that no one is waiting for the book).
To clarify: items owned by the Durham College / UOIT library may be borrowed for two weeks and renewed three times.
All items owned by Trent library (whether from the Peterborough collection or the Trent in Oshawa collection that is housed in the DC/UOIT library) have a two week loan period, with one potential renewal (assuming that no one is waiting for the book).
Friday, January 16, 2009
Off-campus access back up
Access to off-campus services is back up as of Friday morning, Jan. 16th. Access to services such as E-Res, TOPCAT, journal indexes, etc. has been restored.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Bad weather may delay library materials
As the cold winds of January whistle around us, just a reminder that poor road conditions may delay or cancel the van that travels between Trent's campuses in Peterborough and Oshawa.
Since the library materials you request from Trent's Bata library come down on the Monday-Thursday evening van, poor weather may cause delays in the usual delivery time. While the 'official' time frame for receiving items is 2-3 days, an increase in the number of requests (as happens as assignments loom) or poor weather may mean an extra day or two wait time.
We will make every effort to ensure that your items arrive in Oshawa as soon as possible. You can assist us by leaving yourself as much time as possible so that bad weather/delays in delivery don't result in the dreaded 'deadline panic'.
Since the library materials you request from Trent's Bata library come down on the Monday-Thursday evening van, poor weather may cause delays in the usual delivery time. While the 'official' time frame for receiving items is 2-3 days, an increase in the number of requests (as happens as assignments loom) or poor weather may mean an extra day or two wait time.
We will make every effort to ensure that your items arrive in Oshawa as soon as possible. You can assist us by leaving yourself as much time as possible so that bad weather/delays in delivery don't result in the dreaded 'deadline panic'.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
The Oshawa book collection is now automated!
Yes, the Trent in Oshawa library collection is now fully automated! This means that when you find an Oshawa book listed in TOPCAT you can now tell whether it is available for loan or signed out. The Oshawa books will also appear on your library account as being signed out.
With the new system in place, you will need to have a current student card in order to take out library books. Also, overdue fines will apply if you keep your book out longer than the two week loan or renewal period!
With the new system in place, you will need to have a current student card in order to take out library books. Also, overdue fines will apply if you keep your book out longer than the two week loan or renewal period!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Happy New Year!
Just a reminder to anyone who returned Bata library materials after the regular van service stopped on Dec. 11th: materials will remain on your account until the items are received in Ptbo and signed in as returned. The items will be backdated to the date that you returned them in Oshawa, so there will be no additional overdue fines accrued. If the items are still showing as outstanding after the first week of January classes, please contact library staff (trish.johns-wilson@dc-uoit.ca OR oshawarequest@trentu.ca).
Regular van service (Monday-Thursday evening) will resume on Jan. 5th, 2009.
Just a reminder to anyone who returned Bata library materials after the regular van service stopped on Dec. 11th: materials will remain on your account until the items are received in Ptbo and signed in as returned. The items will be backdated to the date that you returned them in Oshawa, so there will be no additional overdue fines accrued. If the items are still showing as outstanding after the first week of January classes, please contact library staff (trish.johns-wilson@dc-uoit.ca OR oshawarequest@trentu.ca).
Regular van service (Monday-Thursday evening) will resume on Jan. 5th, 2009.
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