What is the LSC? May 22, 2008
Posted by Kathi in : Catalog Tip, Question of the Week, Tips for students , add a commentThe Library Service Center (LSC) is an off-site storage facility where materials are kept at optimal environment levels to help ensure their longevity. An item located at the LSC can be retrieved when requested, but there are slightly different procedures for Duke patrons and guests:
Duke community:
- Click on the “Request” link in the library catalog
- After entering your Net ID/password, indicate a library location for delivery
- An email will be sent to you when the requested materials arrive at the library
Guests:
- If you don’t have a Net ID/password, please use the Guest Request Form for LSC Materials
Helpful screen shots and detailed instructions can also be found here.
Can a book be delivered to another library? May 16, 2008
Posted by Kathi in : Duke researchers, Question of the Week , add a commentYou are referring to a system called BARD (Book/Article Delivery) which is available to Duke faculty and Duke graduate students. It allows you to request books and articles for delivery and pick-up from one Duke library to another Duke library location.
A great page with screen shots and instructions is linked above, or you can just follow these easy directions:
- Find the item in the library catalog
- Click on the item’s call number
- Click on the “Request” link on the far right side of the screen
- Fill in the requested information
What are the library hours? May 7, 2008
Posted by Kathi in : Question of the Week , add a commentLibrary hours can sometimes vary on weekends, holidays and summer.
Perkins/Bostock and other Duke libraries hours are linked from the homepage banner (just below the website search bar).
Hope to see you soon!
What happens when an item is overdue? April 30, 2008
Posted by Kathi in : Question of the Week, Tips for students , 2commentsBefore heading home for the summer, you may want to check whether you have any books out on loan… and when they’re due. Here’s how to find out:
- Click on “My Account” on the library homepage searchbox
- Enter your Net ID/password
- The number next to “Loans” will indicate the number of items you have out. Click on the link for the full details.
Once an item is overdue, you should receive an email. Charges can vary depending on the type of material (book, laptop, video) and the lending library. Here are some quick links:
What if the article I need isn’t full-text online? April 22, 2008
Posted by Kathi in : Catalog Tip, Question of the Week, Tips for students , add a commentUnfortunately, not all databases or online searches will lead to full-text articles, but there is always a chance that we have a print copy of the journal. In order to check whether the library has copies of the journal, check the online catalog:
- You can either search by “Journal title keywords” or “Title begins with…” from the library homepage search box
- Be sure to type the name of the journal in the search box (not the article title)
We also maintain a handy guide of helpful tips and instructions for finding journals. If you’ve ever been confused about journal abbreviations or how to find journals on your topic – it’s a great place to look!
