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Category: Architecture, Engineering & Planning

More Than a Makeover: The New library.dal.ca

This Wednesday the Dalhousie Libraries will be launching our new website as part of “Wave One” of Dal’s web revitalization project. We’ve used this timely opportunity to rethink the way we present ourselves and our information based on usability testing. Much more than a new look, our site is being streamlined and reconfigured to make it more user-friendly. Key features include:

  • a single search box with multiple drop-down options
  • a “Using the Library” tab to get you started
  • library Hours link front and centre
  • a central “carousel” highlighting our most popular resources and services
  • a Research tab with links to tools and new discipline-specific resource pages
  • a Writing & Style Guides tab
  • a more dynamic library news and events section

We hope you like what you see, but even more—we hope you find the new library site much easier to use than our old one. A website is always a work in progress. We’d really appreciate your feedback so please use that red feedback buttonat the bottom of the page to let us know what you think!

Knovel Challenge Upping Stakes

It’s only been a week since the official launch of the 2010 Knovel Challenge contest and over 700 students from over 70 universities have answered 3 questions correctly – and are now qualified to win an iPad, a $500 cash prize, and gift cards. In addition, three universities have already passed the magic number of 100 correct entries- MIT, Middle East Technical University and University of Arkansas- guaranteeing them contest within the contest winners.

In response to the record breaking participation, Knovel is upping the stakes. To reward the schools with the most activity, we’re adding an additional prize for the top performing school. At the end of the contest, a student at the school with the most entries will be awarded a brand new eco-friendly Toshiba laptop.

Sexton Library Tours Start Today! Win a USB Flash Drive

The Sexton Library specializes in resources for Architecture, Engineering and Planning. Drop in for a 30 minute tour to familiarize yourself with the resources and services we have to offer.

Tours run all week long, from September 13-17 at 10:00am and 2:00pm daily.

**We will draw for one USB Flash Drive per tour**

Meet us at the Sexton Library Circulation Lobby, 3rd floor, Bldg. B. on the Sexton Campus

Contact us if you would like to arrange an appointment at Sexton.Library@dal.ca or 902-494-3965

What’s the Smartest Thing You Can Do in Your First Year at Dal?

Learn to use the library of course!

We guarantee you’ll “work smarter” if you get to know us now. Find out how you can:

Impress your friends and wow your profs with your library savvy. Explore our website, drop in to check out our Learning Commons, and say Hi to your friendly librarian as you pass the Ref Desk. We’re looking forward to working with you this year!

Tour the Sexton Library

The Sexton Library specializes in resources for Architecture, Engineering and Planning. Drop in for a 30 minute tour to familiarize yourself with the resources and services we have to offer.

Tours will be offered from September 13-17 at 10:00am and 2:00pm.

Meet us at the Sexton Library Circulation Lobby, 3rd floor, Bldg. B.

Contact us if you would like to arrange an appointment at Sexton.Library@dal.ca or 902-494-3965

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