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A Convocation Message from the Dalhousie Libraries

On behalf of the Dalhousie Libraries, congratulations on successfully completing your studies. We know how much dedication, hard work and sacrifice it took for you to get to this day, and we are very proud of you!

This year has been particularly challenging, but through these unusual circumstances, it has been our honour and our pleasure to support your academic needs both virtually and on campus, providing access to e-books, e-journals, LiveHelp reference support, assistance in Brightspace, document delivery, curbside pickup, and providing study spaces and services in our beautiful library spaces when public health restrictions allowed.

We in the Dal Libraries consider all Dalhousie grads to be our graduates. We hope that as you become alumni, your relationship with the Dalhousie Libraries continues. We look forward to supporting your life-long learning journey, so please get in touch about Libraries services for alumni. I invite you to keep in touch and let us know how the Dal Libraries can support you.
 
Donna Bourne-Tyson
Dean of Libraries
donna.bourne-tyson@dal.ca
 

New! OER LibGuide

Screenshot of the new OER LibGuide

by Melissa Rothfus

The costs of textbooks and other resources on top of tuition and fees can be an obstacle to student learning and academic success. The use of Open Education Resources (OERs) can address that problem while also allowing for course materials to be tailored to the class exactly the way the instructor wants to teach it.

To help with OERs, we are excited to share the news that a new Open Educational Resources (OER) LibGuide is now available. The guide presents new and updated content from a previous version on Open Textbooks.

The new guide is designed to orient faculty members interested in OER in the resources available. This includes suggestions of where to look for existing resources, an explanation of the difference between adopting and adapting OER, and information on copyright and licensing considerations. Instructors interested in OER are encouraged to consult the guide and make use of Dal Libraries’ many resources to help them get started.

Additionally, the Dalhousie Libraries and the Centre for Learning & Teaching, with support from Dalhousie’s Strategic Initiative Funding, offer a grant to support Dalhousie educators who are interested in adapting or creating an OER. Learn more about the 2021 OER grant recipients.

2021 OER Grant Recipients

Congratulations to the 2021 OER grant recipients! These grants are offered in partnership by the Dalhousie Libraries and the Centre for Learning & Teaching through the support of Dalhousie’s Strategic Initiative Funding. The grant provides support for Dalhousie educators who are interested in adapting or creating an Open Educational Resource (OER).

  • Dr. Letitia Meynell, Associate Professor, Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
    An Inclusive Applied Ethics Primer: A Global Approach to the Basics of Ethical Thinking
  • Dr. Sorayya Askari, Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Faulty of Health
    Research Methods and Evidence-based Practice for Occupational Therapists
  • Dr. Linda R. MacDonald, University Teaching Fellow, Rowe School of Business, Faculty of Management
    Canadian Business Communication for Success
  • Hannah Steeves, Reference & Instruction Librarian, Sir James Dunn Law Library, Schulich School of Law
    Canadian Legal Research Skills: A Practical Approach
  • Dr. Leanne Stevens, University Teaching, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Faculty of Science Fellow &
    Dr. Jennifer Stamp, University Teaching Fellow, Department of Psychology & Neuroscience, Faculty of Science
    Canadianization and Indigenization of Introduction to Psychology and Neuroscience 

    More details, including project abstracts and grant amounts are available here.

 

Explore a World of Research with SAGE Research Methods (Webinar)

Dalhousie Libraries has recently purchased a subscription to SAGE Research Methods.

Do you work with students who need help designing a research project or understanding various research methods? Have you struggled helping researchers understand how to conduct a literature review? Whether overseeing a student research project, thesis, or dissertation; or preparing your own work for publication or dissemination, SAGE Research Methods (SRM) can help with every step of the research process.

In this session, you will learn more about SRM and its various content types — including books, journal articles, reference works, videos, and medicine & health cases — and how these resources can help in teaching and learning research methods.

As a result of this session, you will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and scope of SRM and each of the resource’s content types
  • Instruct your students and colleagues on how SRM can enhance their research and teaching
  • Search and browse for information across content types and disciplines
  • Incorporate content into your classroom and library
  • Create custom video clips and embed them in learning/course management systems

Tuesday, May 25/12–1 p.m.
Register
(After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the session.)

Can’t attend this session? There will be another one offered in June, so watch for the announcement.​​

 

 

Switch to Microsoft Edge for Web of Science™ and InCites™

The Web of Science™ and InCites™ will be removing support for Internet Explorer 11 on May 31, 2021.

If you are currently using Internet Explorer 11, the vendor recommends that you switch to Microsoft Edge or another supported browser.

Copyright & Online Learning Discussion

The Dalhousie Libraries Copyright Office will give a presentation discussing copyright considerations for online learning. The presentation portion will be 40 minutes followed by 15–20 minutes for questions. Additional questions can be sent to copyright.office@dal.ca

This event is limited to Dalhousie faculty, staff, and students who are involved in course instruction. It will be held online using Microsoft Teams, and registration is required.
Wednesday, May 19/11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Presented by:
Roger Gillis, Copyright & Digital Humanities Librarian
Lachlan MacLeod, Copyright and Research Data Management Coordinator

Web Of Science Cancellation: Seeking Input on Usage

The Dalhousie Libraries currently subscribe to two major multi-disciplinary abstracting & indexing databases: Web of Science and Scopus. After a careful comparison of content, functionality and cost, the Libraries will cancel Web of Science database in 2022, since it duplicates the content and functionality from Scopus and from other subject-specific databases.   

In the lead up to the cancellation of this product, we want to know more about any unique researcher use of the product, in order to manage the transition and find solutions for instances where Scopus is not a viable alternative. Other than searching Web of Science as an abstracting & indexing database to locate articles, is there any other aspect of Web of Science that is critical to your research program? Please send your responses by Friday, May 21 to:  Library.Collections@dal.ca   

Welcome, Carlina Gillis

by Michelle Paon

Please join us in welcoming Carlina Gillis to the Dalhousie Libraries.

Carlina has accepted the position of Resources Licensing Manager. She will be responsible for collections budgets, the negotiation of electronic resource licenses and invoice processes, communication with consortial groups, and liaison with vendors. Prior to joining the Libraries, Carlina worked at Dalhousie University as the Department Administrator with the School of Biomedical Engineering, and as the Administrative Manager with the Centre for Collaborative Clinical Learning & Research. She has also worked as Manager of Operations for the Strategic Planning & Accountability Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education – Safety Branch.

Carlina holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from St. Francis Xavier University as well as professional development certificates in Project Management; Innovation; and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. She is a candidate in the Master of Education program at Athabasca University.

 

Some Access Issues with EBSCO eBooks May 5–12

During the week of May 5–12, EBSCO will be upgrading key pieces of the EBSCO eBooks system. During this time, users will be able to read eBooks online and download eBook chapters and any eBooks already downloaded will continue to be available to users; however, library users will not be able to download full eBooks to read offline from EBSCOhost or from the EBSCO Mobile App. Ebsco apologizes for the inconvenience.

 

 

New Database: SAGE Research Methods

by Erin MacPherson

Are you teaching a course in Research Methods and looking for a video tutorial or case study? Or maybe a student looking for more information on a specific research method? SAGE Research Methods may be the resource you are seeking.

 SAGE Research Methods supports research at every stage and includes over 1,500 books, reference works, journal articles and instructional videos from across many disciplines.

To access SAGE Research Methods, please go to the A-Z Database list: https://dal.ca.libguides.com/az.php?q= and search for SAGE Research Methods. If you’re specifically interested in materials to support Medicine and Health, search for  Sage Research Methods. Cases in Medicine and Health.

You can also access it directly by using these links and entering your Dalhousie NetID and password when prompted:

–Sage Research Methods: https://dal.ca.libguides.com/srm
–Sage Research Methods. Cases in Medicine and Health: https://dal.ca.libguides.com/srmcmh

The SAGE Research Methods “Help” section has a detailed guide on how to use the site: http://methods.sagepub.com/Help .

In addition, there is a section available for faculty that includes sample assignments, user guide & tips, common courses and FAQs: http://methods.sagepub.com/faculty  If you have questions about accessing any of these materials, please contact your liaison librarian: https://libraries.dal.ca/research/subject-liaisons/directory.html

 

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