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Literature Searching in the Hard Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine – February 16, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 16 | 2:15-3:00 p.m. Register for Event Google Scholar is one of the most popular research databases, but it is not sufficient when you are seeking comprehensive field-specific literature. This workshop will focus on two key STEM databases—PubMed, which is an essential database for medical literature, and SciFinder, which is equally… Read MoreFeb 15, 2021
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Finding and Evaluating Open Resources: Copyright Basics – February 11, 2:15 p.m.
Thursday, February 11 | 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. Register for Event Abundant scholarly materials are freely available online. Learn where copyright fits in when using these materials for educational or research purposes. This workshop will cover copyright basics in online research and… Read MoreFeb 10, 2021
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Demystifying Library Resources & Expenditures: A Faculty Discussion Series
Demystifying Library Resources & Expenditures: A Faculty Discussion Series The acquisition of library resources for scholarship and teaching known as “collection development,” is a complicated process that strikes a balance between access and ownership. Factors, such as price, budget, availability, and licensing, increasingly impact the libraries’ abilities to provide the… Read MoreFeb 10, 2021
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Makenzy Orcel Discusses his first Novel February 16 at 11:00am
The Immortals is set in an infamous neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, on Grand-Rue, where many women, young and old, trade in flesh, sex, and desire. We learn, in glimpses and fragments, about the lives of women who fall in love with the moving images of television, the romance of a novel, and… Read MoreFeb 2, 2021
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VU Libraries Share Strategies for Success in the Spring Semester
VU Libraries Share Strategies for Success in the Spring Semester Melissa Mallon, Director of Peabody Library and Director of Teaching & Learning As the spring semester gets underway, you’re likely faced with a lot of demand on your time. It can… Read MoreFeb 2, 2021
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Candid Conversations: Next Steps at Vanderbilt on Feb. 5 at 1:00 p.m.
Vanderbilt libraries are pleased to continue the popular Candid Conversations series that draws on faculty and staff expertise in areas of contemporary interest and engages them in meaningful dialogue. On February 5th, we will feature Next Steps staff and members for a 30-minute discussion (1:00-1:30) followed by an open question… Read MoreJan 27, 2021
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Providing Scholarly Resources to the Vanderbilt Community
Demystifying Library Resources & Expenditures: A Faculty Discussion Series The acquisition of library resources for scholarship and teaching known as “collection development,” is a complicated process that strikes a balance between access and ownership. Factors, such as price, budget, availability, and licensing, increasingly impact the libraries’ abilities to provide the… Read MoreJan 20, 2021
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Explore Alternatives to Traditional Subscription-Based Access Models
Demystifying Library Resources & Expenditures: A Faculty Discussion Series The acquisition of library resources for scholarship and teaching known as “collection development,” is a complicated process that strikes a balance between access and ownership. Factors, such as price, budget, availability, and licensing, increasingly impact the libraries’ abilities to provide the… Read MoreDec 1, 2020
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Advanced Google Scholar – February 9, 2:15-3:00 p.m.
Advanced Google Scholar: Techniques for Research Mastery Tuesday, February 9 | 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. Register for Event The Vanderbilt Libraries are pleased to present a workshop on advanced research skills using Google Scholar. Even… Read MoreDec 1, 2020
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Understanding Library Subscriptions and their Impact on the Collections Budget
Demystifying Library Resources & Expenditures: A Faculty Discussion Series The acquisition of library resources for scholarship and teaching known as “collection development,” is a complicated process that strikes a balance between access and ownership. Factors, such as price, budget, availability, and licensing, increasingly impact the libraries’ abilities to provide the… Read MoreDec 1, 2020