How can the library use mendeley
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How can the Library use Mendeley to support its users?
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This presentation will cover:• How the Library can use
Mendeley to support its users• Some of the features of
Mendeley• How Library support can be
provided to staff/students interested in Mendeley
• The benefits to the Library
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So what is Mendeley?
• Reference manager• PDF organizer• Social network• A ‘crowdsource library’
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Why use a reference manager?
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• Store and organise the references for your research
• Automatically format citations, reference lists and bibliographies
• The Library already provides support for EndNote Web
Reasons to use reference managers
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Advantages of Mendeley• Not just a reference manager• It is free to download and use• Works with Windows, Mac and
Linux• Can be used in conjunction with
other systems• Can sync between multiple
computers• Can be used on smartphones and
tablets
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How can the Library promote Mendeley?
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Support
• Dedicated webpages (as currently with EndNote)
• Dedicated Twitter account• Printed material • Targeting possible pilot
departments
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Additional Support
• Regularly updated blog• Encourage comments• Links on blog to Twitter feed• Workshops at key points in the
academic year
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Training
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Training
• Important to train library staff first• Trouble shooting guides• Video and written tutorials (.pdfs)• Webinars• ASLs asked to advise on tailoring
support for departments
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Video Tutorials
• Mendeley already provides a wide selection
• Target Library produced content• Case studies and tutorials for
specific disciplines• Help increase engagement with
Mendeley and the Library
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Why should the Library support Mendeley?
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Mendeley and Web 2.0
• Social networking• Mobile apps available for iPad,
iPhone and Android.• Emphasis on collaboration• Free software• Progressive technology
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This presentation is available on Slideshare
Mendeley website http://www.mendeley.com/
Mendeley video tutorials http://www.mendeley.com/videos-tutorials/
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Questions
Presentation by Suzanne Atkins