Library Services for StFX StudentsLise Brin & Suzanne van den Hoogen, LibrariansAngus L. Macdonald Library, StFXNovember 7, 2013

Introductions

What is a Librarian?

A Librarian is an expert in information management and retrieval. Librarians have a Master’s degree in this field and have received specialized training in organizing information (cataloguing, metadata), searching for information (understanding of search functionalities of databases), evaluating information, and teaching these skills to others. The StFX Library has 8 librarians who work in these areas.

What is a Liaison Librarian?

A Liaison Librarian is the Librarian who has been appointed to a specific department, to assist both faculty and students in searching for resources, learning about the library, working out reference lists, or understanding how to use the various library search tools. Students may contact their Liaison Librarian whenever they need advice or assistance.

What can a Librarian teach students?

How to use the Library, Library website, databases, etc.

How to search and locate books , articles and more!

How to create annotated bibliographies and literature reviews

How to cite in numerous citation styles

Information Literacy

Scholarly vs. Popular Sources

Evaluating Information

Search Strategies

Critical Thinking

Where can students go for help?

•Reference Desk•One-on-one appointment with

Liaison Librarian• LiveHelp (chat reference)

The Physical Library

Reference Desk Study Rooms Study space/Quiet space Extended Hours Loaner Laptops Computer Lab, Printers TSG

Subject Guides Library Catalogue LiveHelp Document Delivery Distance Students Study Rooms Need Help? RefWorks

The Virtual Library

Questions?