University Libraries Undergraduate Research Award
The Loyola University Libraries Research Paper Award seeks to recognize and reward outstanding research conducted by undergraduate students at the Loyola University Chicago. Any undergraduate in any discipline is invited to apply for the award, which will be judged by a cross-disciplinary panel of librarians, members of the Friends of the Libraries, and Loyola faculty […]
E-books, Ebooks, eBooks!
The LUC Libraries provides access to several different e-book collections. Not all e-book titles are available in one online resource but many are held in the Pegasus Online Catalog and in a program also used to located e-journals. Please see the E-books Subject Guide for complete information on all the libraries’ e-book collections and use […]
SimplyMap: A User Friendly Tool for Mapping Data/ All New User Interface
February 23rd – 4 p.m. March 28th – 1 p.m. IC Room 120 Looking for a way to easily find, analyze and present demographic, business and marketing data? SimplyMap may be the tool you are looking for. SimplyMap is a web-based mapping application that allows users to create professional quality thematic maps and reports using […]
You Asked, We Listened – Instructional Workshops
In our last user survey you suggested that the library: “Have more instructional workshops on the general resources that the library has to offer.” Great suggestion! We offer an array of workshops each semester. Some focus on how to use a particular database or online resource, while others cover topics such as how to conduct […]
Getting the Most Out of Google: Research Tips and Strategies
Monday, February 20th, 4:00-5:00pm Wednesday, March 21st, 1:00-2:00pm IC 120 Google can be a good source for finding research materials. While it is not a replacement for searching in the Library’s subscription article databases, Google can be an effective tool for finding scholarly materials that will help your research. Did you know that there is […]
University Libraries celebrate Black History Month
The University Libraries join the Loyola community in celebrating Black History Month 2012. The library has an extensive collection of print and electronic resources that focus on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture. The Black World Studies subject guide (http://libguides.luc.edu/content.php?pid=5472) highlights core resources, including renowned electronic collections […]