Argosy University Chicago Library News

Search our newest database: Hoover's Academic!

We have added a new database to the Argosy University Online Library: 

Hoover’s Academic!

Search more than 65 million public and private companies worldwide or find out about over 85 million people--with information from the company's history to the CEO's salary. Also reference more than 700 industry records with industry description, SIC, NAICS, and links to related Web resources.

Here’s more of what you can do with Hoover’s:

• Research comprehensive company records containing overviews, histories, products and operations data, key people, and top executive biographies
• Access financial statements, SEC filings, and market and IPO data
• Analyze the competition by viewing a financial comparison of a company, its top competitors, the industry, and the market
• Receive breaking news from more than 3,000 top business sources
• Harness the power of email to contact key prospects directly or connect with the right decision makers via social networking

You can start using Hoover’s Academic today by going to the online library and proceeding to Find Articles or the Browse by Subject-Business page.

 

iPads are here!

We’re excited to announce that the library now has two iPads available for check out starting today, March 29th! We thought that this would be a good way for students to read eBooks or articles in the online library, listen to lectures or podcasts, or explore different apps and other uses.

Some frequently asked questions about the library iPad lending program are listed below.

Who may borrow an iPad from the library?

Only current students, faculty and staff who present a current Argosy University photo identification card to a library employee may borrow an iPad. 

How can I check out an iPad?

You will need to bring your Argosy University I.D. to the circulation desk in the library. You will also need to sign an iPad Liability Agreement form.

What is the loan period for an iPad?

Students will be able to check out iPads for a maximum loan period of 2 hours . iPads may leave the library, but must be returned to the library before closing. Only one iPad may be checked out at any time by a qualifying library user.

May I reserve an iPad?

The library’s iPads will be checked out on a first-come, first-serve basis for now.

May I renew an iPad for a longer loan period?

Renewals are not available for the iPads.

Are there any fines and fees associated with borrowing an iPad?

Any iPad that is returned late will result in a $10.00 per hour late fee.

What if an iPad is returned damaged, is lost or is not returned to the library?

A minimum $750.00 replacement fee will be charged to the borrower.

Learn tips on writing, citing, and researching more effectively

Whether you'd prefer to attend an on-campus session, or attend a webinar from the convenience of home, check out our upcoming instruction sessions that offer a wealth of great tips on writing, citing, and researching more effectively. Don't see a session that addresses your needs, or a time that's convenient to your schedule? Let us know! Contact the librarian at fkallista@argosy.edu.

Upcoming On Campus Instruction Sessions:

RefWorks 2.0 + ProQuest “My Research”

• Wednesday, March 21.............. 5:00 pm  -5:50 pm (Room 1319)
• Saturday, March 31................12:00 pm -12:50 pm (Room 1319)

Business Research Essentials

• Monday, March 26............ 5:00 -5:50 pm (Rm. 1319)

Library Orientation/ Instruction for Counseling

• Saturday, April 14..................... 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm (Room 1319, OK to bring your lunch)

Upcoming Online Webinars:

Academic Writing Workshop: How to Write Clearly and Well

• Wednesday, 3/21 & Sunday, 3/25, @ 6:00 pm

Top Ten Tips on Effectively Using the Online Library

• Wednesday, 3/28 & Sunday, 4/1, @ 6:00 pm

Bibliographic Management Tools:  Proquest’s My Research, Refworks

• Wednesday, 4/4, & Sunday, 4/8, @ 6:00 pm

Reference tools for Undergraduate Students – How to Use Credo Reference

• Wednesday, 4/11 & Sunday, 4/15, @ 6:00 pm,

Workshop on Undergraduate Writing: Basics and Beyond

• Wednesday, 4/18 & Sunday, 4/22 @ 6:00 pm

Need help with your lit review?

The library has you covered! You can attend of the online library webinars, full of tips to help you with the literature review process, including the elements of an effective literature review, the five steps of literature review process, and tools and techniques you can use to organize your search 

• Sunday, February 19th @ 6:00 pm  -for Psychology + Counseling students
• Wednesday, February 22nd @ 6:00 pm  -for Business, Education, and OL students
• Sunday Febraury 26th @ 6:00 -for Business, Education, and OL students

To attend, click on a link above, and then enter your name and email address and click “Join Now.” To also hear the audio portion of the webinar, dial 1-866-285-7778, and then enter the access code: 4152941

Another option is to search the online catalog to find both print and online books about writing  dissertations, as well as books on various research methods.

Or contact your librarian, Fay Kallista, to learn more about locating literature and organizing your research: fkallista@argosy.edu or call 312-777-7651.

Searching? Don't forget about CTRL+F!

Do you know how to use your computer's "find function," commonly known as “CTRL-F? If you do, you're in the minority. According to an article in The Atlantic, 90% of users don’t know how to use CTRL+F or Command+F to search a webpage.

Knowing how to use the find function can save you a lot of time, and it’s available in web browsers, PDF documents, and word processing software.

Here is a quick video showing how to use the CTRL F feature to quickly find words in a webpage or online PDF document:

 

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There are several other useful shortcuts you can use by pressing both the Control key and another key. Here are some of the most commonly used ones:

CTRL   C: copy the text you have highlighted.

CTRL   V: paste the copied text.

CTRL  Z: undo your last action.

CTRL   +: make the text larger by zooming in.

CTRL  - : make the text smaller by zooming out.

Click here to see more keyboard shortcuts!

 

Need help with APA style?

Check out today's library online webinar on APA style at 6:00 pm. Another APA webinar is offered this Sunday, Feb. 5 at 6:00 pm. For more info on how to participate, or to view upcoming webinars, see the library's instruction schedule and website. An APA webinar is scheuled at least once per term.

The library has also created this helpful website, which inlcudes links to great APA and writing resources online, as well as in the library.

Finally, don't forget that the ALC offers one-on-one tutoring for writing and APA style. It's easy to schedule an appointment. Just go to the ALC website, or directly to the ALC online schedule.

 

 

 

 

 

Learn time saving tips for Spring!

Every semester, the library offers  a number of instruction sessions, both on campus and online, designed to help you save time, do more effective research, and make the most of the resources available in the library.

The schedule and registration is posted on the library website at: http://www.auchicagolib.org/register.asp.

Here are some of the classes we're offering in Spring:

Save time and get organized with RefWorks 2.0 + ProQuest "MyResearch"
Learn how to create personal databases, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases, as well as how to use RefWorks' 'Cite While You Write' feature. Registration is required.

January 21............. 12:00 pm -1:00 pm
February 8...............5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Business Research Essentials
Intended for master's and doctoral level business and organizational leadership students, this session covers library resources in business, as well as search techniques that will save time and result in better, more relevant results. Also, learn how to find case studies, industry and market information, statistics, and more.

Monday, January 30............5:00 -6:00 pm
(more dates to be announced!)

Library Orientation/ Instruction for Counseling
Make the most of your time by learning how to find information more quickly and easily. Learn which library resources are best for counseling topics as well as search techniques to generate more relevant results. The instruction session will also include information about valuable library services.

Wednesday, January 18...............5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 4................ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 18...............12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Monday, March 5...................... 5:00 pm -  6:00 pm
Saturday, April 14................... 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Online Webinar Schedule

Tips on preparing for comps for students in Business, Education and Organizational Leadership
Wednesday, 1/11 & Sunday 1/15 @ 6:00 pm

Library resources and search strategies for new students
Wednesday, 1/18 & Sunday, 1/22, @ 6:00 pm

Tips on avoiding plagiarism and academic dishonesty
Wednesday, 1/25 & Sunday, 1/29, @ 6:00 pm

How to write and cite correctly using APA format
Wednesday, 2/1 & Sunday, 2/5, @ 6:00 pm

Doing literature review in the Online Library for Counseling and Psychology students
Wednesday, 2/15 & Sunday, 2/19, @ 6:00 pm

Doing literature review in the Online Library for business, education and OL students
Wednesday, 2/22 & Sunday, 2/26, @ 6:00 pm

Bibliographic management tools: Using Proquest My Research and Refworks
Wednesday, 2/29 & Sunday, 3/4 @ 6:00 pm

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN ONLINE WEBINARS
From any internet connected computer open a browser and go to http://edmc.webex.com
Find the webinar listed by title in the Event Center section. Click on the title. You will be taken to the log-in screen. Enter your name and email address and then click “Join Now” to enter the session.

To listen to the audio portion of the session dial into the conference line 1-866-285-7778 and use 4152941 as the code.

If you have questions about these workshops, or if you would the library to offer more workshops, let us know. Please email Fay at fkallista@argosy.edu.

Learn time saving tips for Fall II

Learn time saving tips from your friends @ the Library!

Every semester, the library offers  a number of instruction sessions designed to help you save time, do more effective research, and make the most of the resources available in the online library. Classes are posted on the library website at: http://www.auchicagolib.org/register.asp.

 

Here’s what we’re offering for the Fall II term:

On Campus Workshops:

RefWorks

Learn how to create personal databases, generate bibliographies, and export citations from library databases, as well as how to use RefWorks' 'Cite While You Write' feature.

Saturday, November 5..............12:00- 1:00 pm (Room 1319)

Business Research Workshop

Covers resources in business, as well as search techniques that will save time and result in better, more relevant results. Also, learn how to find case studies, industry and market information, statistics, and more.

Monday, November 14 .....5:00 -6:00 pm (Rm. 1319)

Library Orientation/ Instruction for Counseling

Learn which library resources are best for counseling topics as well as search techniques to generate more relevant results. The instruction session will also include information about valuable library services. Registration is required.

Wednesday, October 26..............5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (Room 1319)

Saturday, November 19............. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (Room 1319)

 Register for  on-campus  sessions at: http://www.auchicagolib.org/register.asp

Online Webinar Schedule

Tips on Preparing for Comps for Students in Business, Education and Organizational Leadership

Wednesday, 11/2 & Sunday 11/6 @ 6:00 pm CST

Tips on Avoiding Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty

Wednesday, 11/9 & Sunday, 11/13, & 6:00 pm CST

Psychology and Educational Videos

Wednesday, 11/16 & Sunday, 11/20, @ 6:00 pm CST

Top Ten Tips to Make Effective Use of the Online Library

 Wednesday, 11/30 & Sunday, 12/4, @ 6:00 pm CST

Library Resources for Undergraduate Students (Part II)

Wednesday, 12/7 & Sunday, 12/11, @ 6:00 pm CST

Refworks

Wednesday, 12/14 & Sunday, 12/18 @ 6:00 pm CST

How to Participate:

From any internet connected computer open a browser and go to http://edmc.webex.com

Find the webinar listed by title in the Event Center section. Click on the title. You will be taken to the log-in screen. Enter your name and email address and then click “Join Now” to enter the session.  To listen to the audio portion of the session dial into the conference line 1-866-285-7778 and use 4152941 as the code.

See the library's newest database: PsycBOOKS

Take a look at the library's newest database, PsycBOOKS:^®  a full-text database that provides electronic access to thousands of scholarly and professional titles published by APA, including recent titles in psychological and behavioral science, plus a substantial backfile of classic and historic works. Access PsycBOOKS through the student portal online library, and then go to "Find Books."

Click here to view a list of the newest titles added to the PsycBOOKS^® database.

Find information fast with Credo Reference, a new online resource!

Credo Reference is now available in the Argosy Unviversity Online Library! Credo Reference provides the full text of 500+ titles from the world’s top reference publishers, including dictionaries, bilinguals, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations and atlases, plus a wide range of subject-specific titles thoughtfully integrated & presented in an innovative, easy-to-use platform with the latest technology for finding & sharing information.

For a complete list of titles available in CREDO, see:

http://corp.credoreference.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=121&Itemid=68