RIS Recommends

The "Research and Instructional Services" (RIS) department will share tips, tricks, tools, and strategies find reliable, accurate, authoritative, and relevant information no matter where it may hide. The blog will also share views and discussions about the "Post Information Age", research, the Internet, libraries and librarians.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

The Lord of the Libraries: Return of the Book

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Sometimes when you go to register you find you have a hold on your account. For some it is for a long forgotten library book that must be re...
Thursday, May 19, 2011

Hey!! Give me a way to search for books and articles at the same time!

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You got it! It is available now in STEENFIND, the Steen Library catalog. Choose the Everything tab on the STEENFIND search page, then...
Monday, April 4, 2011

Sending the Wrong Message or Secrets on the Homepage

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While working as the webmaster for SFA a few years ago I learned about an important phenomenon. I learned that a website reflects the organi...
Friday, January 28, 2011

Presidential Papers in Government Documents @ Steen Library

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Finding the Public Papers of the Presidents can be somewhat challenging because they are not all together in one place.  A recommend...
Monday, December 6, 2010

Think outside of the box!

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We have all heard that phrase used when the person speaking is trying to get us to try something new or come up with a new idea. And, ...
Monday, October 4, 2010

Hunt for tech books on Safari

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Safari Books Online is the premier on-demand digital library providing technology, digital media, business books, and videos online. Safari ...
Friday, September 3, 2010

Welcome Freshman

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Welcome to new freshman and welcome back to our returning students. Here at Steen Library the research librarians are here to help you with...
Tuesday, July 13, 2010

There is a new and easier way to find books at Steen Library.

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On Monday, July 12 th , the library rolled out a new library catalog called SteenFind. SteenFind will allow faculty, staff and students to ...
Wednesday, June 9, 2010

It's Not "What's New" but "Who's New"

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In February, as a result of reorganization in the Steen Library, I was made the Instruction Coordinator for the Research and Instructional S...
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Friday, April 23, 2010

You are now entering "The Quiet Zone"

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A new Quiet Zone hits the fourth floor of Steen Library. Looking for a quiet study space away from the bustling crowds? Check out the enti...
Friday, March 5, 2010

Argue like a Pro with "Opposing Viewpoints"

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Opposing Viewpoints is a database that presents both sides of controversial issues. It is a good starting point for choosing a topic, getti...
Sunday, February 14, 2010

Love is in the air.

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Well, at least in the décor. It is estimated that one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine’s Day the second-largest...
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