DVD Collection at Lewis Library
Happy New Year and Spring Term from AV Services! A new year brings exciting new services: the Lewis Library is proud to announce the opening of its new browsable DVD collections beginning January 12th, 2015! The collection currently features over 600 items of academic and entertainment interest and will be expanding to include more popular […]
Textbook Pilot Program
The University Libraries is testing a new service this Spring 2015 semester and will have selected textbooks available for borrowing! This is only a pilot program so not all textbooks will be available. How were the textbooks chosen? The 50 classes with the highest enrollment were reviewed. If the same book was used across all […]
Loeb Classical Library (available digitally)
Announcing the Loeb Classical Library, Available Digitally Newly available to Loyola researchers is the Loeb Classical Library, made digital. The Loeb Classical Library, founded more than one hundred years ago, provides classical works in Greek or Latin alongside an English translation. The digital library may be browsed or searched, with searchable classifications for language, form, […]
De “Code” ing US Laws: Legal Research for Non-Legal Scholars
Workshop: De “Code” ing US Laws: Legal Research for Non-Legal Scholars
Monday, November 10th, 10:30am – 11:00am
IC Room 120
If you’ve ever tried to look into the history of a law, even one as well-known as No Child Left Behind orthe USAPATRIOT Act, you’ve probably come across a jumble of resources: Statutes at Large, the United States Code, the Code of Federal Regulations and others. How do you figure out where to look for the information you want? This workshop will help you understand some of these differences and how a law
passed through Congress becomes rules enforced in the world. Plus, some tools to help you find information quickly and easily. Questions may be sent to Ben Aldred at baldred@luc.edu.
First Year Series Workshop: Managing Your Life Online
First Year Series Workshop: Managing Your Life Online
Thursday, November 6, 4:00pm – 4:45pm
IC Room 120
If you were to Google yourself, do you know what you would find? Learn ways to present yourself in a positive light online, and learn how to use online tools, from social media networks to cloud storage, to your advantage. This class introduces tips and tricks to help you manage your personal information and stay organized, efficient, and in control of your identity online. Questions may be sent to Sarah Morris at smorris4@luc.edu.
Digital Archive Collections: Access Primary Sources Online
Workshop: Digital Archive Collections: Access Primary Sources Online
Monday, November 3rd, 4:00pm – 4:30pm
Tuesday, November 4th, noon – 12:30pm
IC Room 120
The University Libraries provides access to digital collections that contain digitized copies of a variety of materials, from the earliest books printed in English to the complete run of Vogue magazine. Discover which collections are best suited to your research and learn advanced search techniques for finding and
using information. Questions may be sent to Niamh McGuigan at nmcguigan@luc.edu.