Latest Library News http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/blog/ en Copyright 2010 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:30:00 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.23-en http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Get those bibliographies in order! noodletools
NoodleBib is an online tool that helps you collect citation information, keep track of your sources, take online note attached to appropriate sources, and, when you are ready, generate a polished references list or bibliography in APA, MLA, or Chicago/Turabian styles. Keep a separate folder for each project. You must create an individual account (free) to access all features.

Need CSE citations instead? Try SourceAid Citation Builder, then download or email the formatted citations--no online storage of the lists.

]]> http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/blog/archives/2010/07/get_those_bibli.php http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/blog/archives/2010/07/get_those_bibli.php Research Techniques & Tools Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:30:00 -0800 EBSCO improves ability to browse a journal issue Have you ever wanted to peruse an entire issue of an electronic journal in a way similar to how you can a physical copy? It can be clunky. Now, when journals are in PDF format in one of our many EBSCO databases, the issue's full contents will list on the left side of the screen with one open article displaying on the right. Hover the cursor over one of the article titles to see the full title, and simply click to move to another place in the issue. Don't understand? Check out this demo.

A key technical point to make this work: your browser must have the most recent version of the Acrobat Reader plugin installed. You should be prompted to download it when necessary, and make sure that your browser allows the download--the notice that it has blocked it can be very subtle in the browser bar.

]]> http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/blog/archives/2010/04/ebsco_improves.php http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/blog/archives/2010/04/ebsco_improves.php Did you know Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:28:13 -0800 Accessing the Terminal Servers You can access your H, P, and K drives as well as specialized programs such as Photoshop, Geometer's Sketchpad, Dreamweaver, and more from off campus! rdc_programs.jpg

PC Users:
Go to Start > Programs > Accessories > Remote Desktop Connection.
If you are using Windows XP, you may need to go into Communications within Accessories to locate the program. Once the program has started, use the steps for everyone (below) to connect to WOU's terminal servers.

Mac users:
You may need to download the free Remote Desktop Connection software from Mactopia (the download link is at the bottom of that page). Once it is installed, locate Remote Desktop Connection in the Applications Folder and double click on it. Once the program has started, use the steps for everyone (below) to connect to WOU's terminal servers.

Everyone:

  1. In the Remote Desktop Connection window, in the "Computer:" field, type: ts.wou.edu
  2. Click Connect. You may get a message asking if you trust the connection. That is normal, go ahead and click on Connect.
  3. In the Log On to Windows box, type in your paw print user name and password and change the domain to MASH. Then click OK.
  4. When you are done, end your session by clicking on Start then Shut Down in your Remote Desktop Connection window.
  5. In the Shut Down Windows dialog box, select Log Off, and then click OK.

Need to access your USB drive or printer while using Remote Desktop? Use these instructions.

]]> http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/blog/archives/2009/11/accessing_the_t.php http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/blog/archives/2009/11/accessing_the_t.php Technical Tips Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:25:36 -0800 Too much email? Do you find the deluge of email in your WOU account overwhelming? You can reduce the number of messages by setting your list preferences for All Faculty/Staff or Students to digest. This setting will cause you to receive only one message (containing all of the content you currently get) each day from these busy lists.

]]> http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/blog/archives/2008/03/too_much_email_1.php http://www.wou.edu/provost/library/blog/archives/2008/03/too_much_email_1.php Announcements Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:00:00 -0800