TML News and Notes: October 2006

Have you noticed recent changes in the VCU Libraries' web site? In the spring, the VCU Libraries will debut an all new web site.

We invite you to preview the new site and to share your feedback by participating in a focus group discussion. Lunch and other incentives will be provided.

Focus Group Schedule for Tompkins-McCaw Library:

Graduate and Professional Student Sessions
Monday, October 16th 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Tuesday, October 17th 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Faculty and Staff Sessions
Wednesday, October 18th 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Friday, October 20th 12:00 - 1:30 pm

For more information, download the flyer

Sign up today to participate in a Focus Group session; please contact Shannon Jones at sdjones@vcu.edu or 828-0626.

This hands-on course focuses on the advanced search features of web search engines and the cutting edge of searching. Participants will use various search engines, compare the features and utility of each and develop search strategies that will increase the precision and scope of their searching. The students will have discussions, exercises and view short presentations as a part of the class. The class includes: discussions of web search engines, indexes and hybrids of the two, commercialism and how it influences searching, finding current events information with search engines, specialized databases for special needs and topics suggested by the participants. This class will be taught by a librarian from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. Advanced registration is required. Tompkins-McCaw Library - LIMERC, Rm. 2-012, MCV Campus.

* Friday, October 27, 2006, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
* Friday, October 27, 2006, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Session Full)

For a complete listing of all library instruction sessions, download the flyer

Register Now at: http://www.library.vcu.edu/events/detail.html?ID=38208