Getting Started Using Wallace Library - a Reference
Guide
http://wally.rit.edu
Wallace Library has a wealth of information resources and services.
RIT COMPUTER ACCOUNT ( DCE ) <http://www.rit.edu/~wwwits/services/user_accounts/>
This is ESSENTIAL to access the Library's research databases, digital
images, Information Delivery Service (IDS) Express, one 2 one
live chat, E-Content Finder, Student Information Services &
other RIT resources. DCE accounts are mailed with your orientation
information. Need a password reset? Contact Susan Mee or Online Learning.
DISTANCE LEARNING WEB PAGES <http://wally.rit.edu/info/online.html>
Information about using RIT's Wallace Library from off-campus including:
research basics, FAQs, copyright/plagiarism, WWW & writing resources
and more. Check out the self-paced Using Wallace From a Distance FLASH tutorial.
RIT LIBRARY INFO - located on FirstClass course desktops, provides useful information for distance learners - check it out! Navigating the RIT Library is a module of useful library links located on the syllabus of all myCourses pages.
ELECTRONIC COURSE RESERVES: <http://albert.rit.edu/myaccount/reserves.html>
Course materials are posted in myCourses & FirstClass and can be accessed from anyplace and at anytime.
INFORMATION DELIVERY SERVICE (IDS) EXPRESS: <http://wally.rit.edu/myaccount/ill.html>
Request books, journal articles, and other library materials from
Wallace - or - any library. Materials are FedExed to your home at
no charge to you. Articles can be posted on a secure site and are available for 60 days.
RESEARCH INSTRUCTION - ONLINE: <http://wally.rit.edu/researchguides/resguides.html>
Check out our Research Tree to learn how to do research
at Wallace. Other tutorials and guides on citing resources, evaluating websites, constructing efficient search strategies and more, are also available.
RESEARCH DATABASES: <http://wally.rit.edu/electronic/electronic.html>
The research databases provide access to thousands of full-text journal and newspaper articles,
indexes / abstracts, images, directories, almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias
and more. The Demystify the Research Database
Process Guide <http://wally.rit.edu/instruction/dl/demystify> will help you use the databases more effectively.
RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT CALCULATOR : <http://wally.rit.edu/researchguides/calculator/>
Lots to juggle in your life? Family, home, work commitments? The Research Assignment Calculator is a time/project management tool with links to pertinent library resources designed to help make the research process easier. Research Assignment Calculator is a time/project management tool
QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS -For library assistance,
contact Susan Mee , Library Coordinator for Distance/Online Learning, at samwml@rit.edu 585.475.2568. I look
forward to hearing from you!
Maintained by: Susan Mee.
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