On June 23, the DePaul Libraries will launch ILLiad, a service that will improve the efficiency and transparency of interlibrary loan requests. The ILLiad system is used to borrow books or copies of journal articles not held at DePaul or in the I-Share libraries. (Note: The library catalog system will not change, and it remains the quickest way to request books available at DePaul or in I-Share.)

Using ILLiad to request books or articles not available at DePaul has many advantages:

• Easy login with your library borrower ID (begins with 20511) and last name – no need to fill out a form with your personal information.
• Track status of requests online in your ILLiad account – no more wondering what happened to your request.
• OpenURL functionality for full citations – no more typing in the article details.
• Online delivery of scanned articles from other libraries – no more waiting for photocopies in the mail. (DePaul faculty, staff, and distance learning/suburban students will also receive scanned copies of articles held at DePaul in print periodicals).

Using ILLiad is simple:

• To request books, look for this link in the WorldCat database: Request via ILLiad (there will no longer be an ILL button).
• To request articles, look for this link in library databases: Find full text. The link will take you to a new window where the word Article will appear if it is available online through another DePaul database. If not, the ILLiad link will appear; just log in and click Submit. 

Using ILLiad in Google Scholar:

• You may also use the “Full Text @ DePaul” link in Google Scholar if you set your Scholar Preferences to include DePaul.
• To set your Scholar preferences, go to the Preferences page, and look for the section labeled: Library Links. Search for DePaul as your library, and then save your settings:

 

• Then, in your Google Scholar search results, use the "Full Text @ DePaul" link to see if DePaul owns the article you are looking for, or easily request it using ILLiad:

 

The Library's CONTENTdm image server, containing the Vincentian Postcards, Geographic Image and Lincoln Park Neighborhood collections, will be upgraded this coming weekend of June 13-15, 2008. To perform this upgrade, the server may be taken offline on Friday night and at times throughout the weekend. Normal service should resume by Monday, June 16, 2008.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The Library's other image server, containing the Library's Curricular Image Collection, should not be affected.

For most of June and July, construction will take place within the Rinn Law Library, located in the Lewis building, to install a fire sprinkler system. This work is necessary in order to bring the building into compliance with local and state ordinances. Since there may be a heavy amount of noise associated with this construction, certain areas within the library may not be quiet places to study.   

Please see the Rinn Library's blog for complete details: http://depaullaw.typepad.com/library/2008/06/notice-construc.html

 

The John T. Richardson Library on the Lincoln Park Campus will offer extended hours to accommodate students' study and research needs during final exams. Beginning Sunday,  June 8th, and continuing through Thursday, June 12, the Library will remain open until 2:00 a.m. for you night owls.  Best of luck to everyone!

Help us celebrate National Library Week!

April 13th-19th, 2008

Become a fan of the John T. Richardson library or the DePaul Center Library on Facebook, and then stop by either library reference desk for a small, sweet token of our appreciation!

 

We have a new look! DePaul University Libraries is proud to announce the launch of its new blog. We'll keep you up-to-date on what's happening in and around DePaul's Libraries and post Library news, events, hot topics, and staff recommendations here. 

 

But, we need a name! We're having a naming contest, and you could be the person to name it! The contest is open to everyone in the DePaul community, and the winner will receive an iPod Shuffle.

 

**Our Name the Blog contest is now closed. Thank you to all who participated!!** 

 

You can submit your entry on-line by filling out our online form: 

 

Make sure you include your full name, DePaul status, and contact information with your submission.  You can also enter in person at either the Loop Library or the Richardson Library, please inquire at one of the service desks for more information.  

 

Who: All members of the DePaul community (students, staff, faculty, and alumni)

 

What: Name our blog

 

When: March 31st thru April 14th

 

Where: Online, or at the Loop and Lincoln Park Library Service Desks

 

Why: Who doesn't want to win an iPod shuffle? 

 

There is no limit on number of entry submissions*

 

 

* a random drawing for the iPod Shuffle will be held in the event a name is not selected from the contest.