Paul V. Galvin Library

Safari E-books and Off-campus Access

galvinlibrary — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:28:12 +0000

Safari e-books (which can be found in our database list, or by searching the library catalog), currently cannot be accessed from off-campus. We are working to correct this issue.

In the meantime, please use an on-campus computer to access these e-books.

Were Your Fave Web Sites Dark on January 18th? Read More about SOPA/PIPA

galvinlibrary — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:59:53 +0000

Why are you encountering black screens in place of web sites that normally provide you with information? January 18th has been chosen as a protest day to raise awareness about two bills presently making their way through the US Congress: the Stop Online Piracy Act in the House of Representatives (H.R. 3261) and the Protect IP Act in the Senate (S.968).

By all appearances the bills, SOPA and PIPA, look like they will be used to curb piracy online, but in reality many sites that feature user-generated content like Reddit, Wikipedia and others may not be able to continue business as usual if this bill passes. You can read more about the protest and the bills here.

The Chicago Tribune has a story about Wikipedia’s choice to go dark and if you would like to see some of the sites that are going dark in solidarity with the protest, including Google, reddit, Mozilla, WordPress, O’Reilly Media, and more, read the list here.

One site protesting that the Illinois academic library community would draw attention to is the Internet Archive. Located at www.archive.org, the Internet Archive contains all of the items that have been digitized through the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI) Book Digitization Initiative, including items from IIT. Those items will be unavailable for at least 12 hours on January 18, and visitors will be redirected to a basic announcement. For more information, visit the Internet Archive blog.

Finding Your Textbooks

galvinlibrary — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:56:25 +0000

Undergraduate textbooks are available for use inside the library for two hours at a time. You need to bring the call number of the textbook you want to use to the Circulation Desk on the lower level. There are two fast and simple ways to find the call numbers of your textbooks.

1. If you know the name of the textbook: enter the title in the search box on our homepage. Choose to search by title and click search. You can write down the call number from the main catalog screen:

tip: write the call number on your syllabus so you don't have to look it up again.

Click on the title to learn more about the specific book, such as the edition number. There is also an option to text yourself the call number, which is a great way to ensure you’ll have the correct number with you.

a status of 'available' or 'recently checked in' means the book can be used. Books already in use will list the time they are due.

2. If you know the course number or the professor, but not the name of the textbook: go to http://library.iit.edu/reserves and search by course number or professor to see a complete list of books. Some courses have several professors, so pick the correct one from the list:

Enter your course number to find a list of textbooks for the course.

To learn more, watch this short video, read this quick PDF or see our textbook policies. If you tried both methods and still can’t find the call numbers you need, ask us!

A special thank-you to the Class of 2011 for choosing Galvin Library’s textbook collection for the 2011 Class Gift! The monies donated will support purchasing selected textbooks for both fall and spring semesters.

How to Renew Books

galvinlibrary — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:42:43 +0000

Do you have I-Share or IIT books that are almost due? Have you forgotten when they are due? Find out when your books are due and renew books from your My I-Share/IIT Account:

Find this link on our homepage, library.iit.edu

If you have never used the My I-Share/IIT Account you will need to create your own account. Learn more about how many renewals you can make on our Borrowing & Circulation page.

The answer to the commonly asked “How do I renew a book?” and answers to dozens of other frequently asked questions can be found by using the Search for Answers box on our Ask a Librarian page. If you don’t see your question answered, submit it and we’ll get back to you quickly with an answer.

Find out if your question has already been answered.

New Student Library Tours

galvinlibrary — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:12:47 +0000

The first few weeks of the semester is one of the busiest times of the year, especially for new students. You will be getting lots of homework, meeting new friends, and exploring Chicago. Galvin Library has services that can help students work more efficiently, and there are great spaces for groups and quiet study. We are giving tours and teaching the basics of using the library, so come by and learn about the library and the services offered. The Cherry Conference Room is located on Galvin Library’s lower level. Tours will be offered during the following times:

Library Fundamentals for New Students:

Wednesday, January 11: 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Location: Cherry Conference Room
Friday, January 13: 1:00 p.m. – 2:oo p.m. Location: Cherry Conference Room

Library Fundamentals for New International Students (this tour session is spoken in Chinese):

Friday, January 13: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Cherry Conference Room

These classes are popular and packed with information. Show up on time (or earlier) so you don’t miss anything! Questions? Email us here.

OTS Support Desk Relocates to Galvin Library!

galvinlibrary — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:57:28 +0000

Galvin Library welcomes the OTS Support Desk to its new home on the library’s upper level. The new office will provide a central location and easy access to OTS support services. Students, faculty and staff need convenient access to the university’s technology support staff and services and the new location in Galvin Library will allow OTS to better meet this need.

The OTS Support Desk will continue to provide online, telephone and in-person service to the university community. Stop by and visit the new space, located on the upper level near the main stairway, and right next door to the elevator. All other means of contacting the Support Desk will remain the same:

Website: support.iit.edu
Email: supportdesk@iit.edu
Telephone: 312.567.3375 or on-campus extension: 7-DESK

We look forward to continuing to serve the IIT community in our new home. Questions about the move may be directed to supportdesk@iit.edu.

Library Hours for Winter Break

galvinlibrary — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:42:40 +0000

The library will observe the following hours from Saturday, December 10, 2011 to Sunday, January 8, 2012:

Mondays through Saturdays: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sundays: closed

Both the library and the university will be closed for holidays Saturday, December 24 through Monday, January 2. The library will re-open Tuesday, January 3 at 8:30 a.m.

There is no Night Owl Lab during Winter break. See our hours page for more information about upcoming changes and closures. Questions? Contact the library.