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OhioLINK introduces Encore
OhioLINK is now offering a second, more modern search interface option for the OhioLINK Central Catalog. The new search interface called Encore is considered intuitive and user-friendly. It was specifically designed with patrons in mind. The images below are sample screenshots showing what UA library patrons will see when expanding their searches to OhioLINK. …
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Spot Fake News in 10 Quick Steps
Identify fake news yourself with this quick, 10-step guide from information giant, Lexis Nexis. It’s easy and fast. Follow this link for the PDF guide which can be downloaded or printed if you like. http://tinyurl.com/y9lgnayf
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Academic Libraries have a Positive Impact on Student Learning and Success
A recent, in-depth study by The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) shows that academic libraries contribute to student learning and success. Below are the 5 outcomes of the investigation. Students benefit from library instruction in their initial coursework. Library use increases student success. Collaborative academic programs and services involving the library enhance student learning.…
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Nationwide Glitch Affects Google Scholar
Recently the “Library Links” settings used by Google Scholar researchers across North America inexplicably disappeared. To understand the issue at hand, a brief explanation of this customizable search feature is in order. Google Scholar indexes articles, theses, books, conference proceedings and technical reports that Google considers to be scholarly. Some materials are available in full-text;…
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Information Literacy Workshop Changes Coming This Fall
The library is working over the summer to make a number of changes to the information literacy program at Wayne College. There are two primary reasons for the change: We anticipate the advent of the GenEd Core online courses will increase the number of students needing information literacy instruction. We want to offer these online…