Argosy University Chicago Library News

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.

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

Library construction update

As of Wednesday, January 5, the library construction process is still underway, but nearing completion. It is expected that the library will be fully operational by Monday, January 10, in time for the start of the Spring semester. If you plan on coming to the library before January 10, we suggest calling ahead of time (312-777-7652 or 312-777-7651) to inquire whether the materials you need are available. The library is open, but some materials may not be available until later in the week. Of course if you have any questions, or need research assistance, please don't hesitate to contact Fay Kallista at fkallista@argosy.edu or call 312-777-7651.

Library closed December 20, through January 3, 2011

 
Due to construction, the library will be closed from Monday, December 20 through January 3, 2011.

From Tuesday January 4, to Friday January 7, the library will be open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The library is also open Saturday, January 8, from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm.  Regular hours resume Monday, January 10.

If you have any research questions during this time, please e-mail them to the reference librarian, Fay Kallista at fkallista@argosy.edu. Interlibrary loan requests are also accepted during this time. However because many libraries are closed or have limited hours during the holidays, expect longer wait times for requests to be delivered.

Finally, if you have any items that are due while the library is closed, you don't need to renew them. All fines for books that become overdue during this period will be waived through Friday, January 14. If the items are needed after January 14, please renew them after the library reopens.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail us at auchilibrary@argosy.edu.

Happy holidays!!

 

 

Free books available in the library!

Students are invited to take home any books designated to be removed from the library on a first-come, first-served basis, starting Sunday, November 28, through Thursday, December 2.

A list of designated books was e-mailed to all students, and can be identified on the shelf by a blue or green sticker on the spine. Please bring any books you’d like take to the circulation desk, as each item needs to be checked by library staff before they can be removed from the library. Items must be picked up in person, and cannot be put on hold to be picked up later. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the library at 312-777-7653.

New resource now available in LIRN!

Do you need a quick definition, or a more in-depth introduction to a topic? Credo Reference, provides full-text access to nearly 300 reference works. Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks from a diverse array of subject areas are now at your fingertips. Some titles include:

• The Concise Corsini Encyclopedia of Psychology and Behavioral Science
• Handbook of Forensic Psychology: Resource for Mental Health and Legal Professionals
• The Ultimate Business Library
• Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms
• Cambridge Encyclopedia of Child Development
• And much more...

To access this resource, click here and then choose "Credo Reference"after logging in.