Information Commons Blog

SMS Hold Alerts

2007-08-14T15:28:00.000+10:00

We are currently investigating providing an SMS service for students. So if you put a hold on a book, we would SMS you to let you know when it has come in and is ready to pick up.

What do you think of this idea? Do you think it would make picking up holds easier and would you like to use this service?

Favourite Databases

2007-05-28T16:58:00.001+10:00

Post comments here about your favourite databases.
What is your favourite database and why?

Search Tips

2007-05-28T16:46:00.000+10:00

In this section you can add nifty search tips for various resources।

Do you know about Google Scholar?

"Google Scholar covers peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts, and other scholarly literature from all broad areas of research. You'll find works from a wide variety of academic publishers and professional societies, as well as scholarly articles available across the web."

So if you are having trouble finding good quality information, try Google scholar.

Try it here

Google Scholar Help

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2007-05-28T15:37:00.000+10:00

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