Did you know that you can set up alerts in the databases like ProQuest, Science Direct, and Wilson Web? Alerts will let you know when new items which match your search criteria are added to these databases. Alerts can be a great way to increase the efficiency of your research process. Here are three examples. […]
Category: Tools & Tips
Academic Commons
Looking for the latest research being produced at Columbia University? Browse Academic Commons, the University’s online repository. This fast-growing archive is freely accessible to all students, faculty, and staff. The Commons houses everything from articles and dissertations to journals and multimedia content. A range of departments are currently participating, including the School of the Arts, […]
Lynda.com
The Libraries, in collaboration with the School of the Arts, is pleased to offer the Columbia community with subscription access to Lynda.com. Lynda.com is a great website for software training and online tutorials, including Adobe Creative Suite: Photoshop, Illustratorand InDesign CSS Final Cut Pro Flash PHP Ruby on Rails Web development software like Dreamweaver and […]
Library Widgets: Install the LibX Toolbar
The LibX Toolbar (Columbia University Edition) is a Firefox extension which provides direct access to the Libraries’ resources from any website. You can search CLIO, find articles or databases, and connect to Columbia-provided full text via Google Scholar from the LibX toolbar or the quick-and-easy right-click menu. You can also search CLIO from Google, Amazon, […]
Become a Fan of the Libraries on Facebook
The Libraries are now on Facebook. Become a fan and follow our updates about news, events, workshops, research help, CLIO Tips, and much more. Go to www.facebook.com/culibraries and become a fan! […]
Library Essentials Video Tutorials
Need to use the library for your research and class projects? Not sure where to start? Try the Library Essentials video tutorials to help you get started! Library Essentials will help you find books and journals in CLIO, install and use the new LibX toolbar, and more. You can watch the tutorials on the […]
Your Course Reserves
Access the course reserve materials for your classes in multiple ways. CourseWorks, two ways: Get to all of your Course Reserves by clicking on My Libr. Reserves from your My Courses page: Or, find the Reserves list for a specific course you are taking by clicking Libr. Reserves from the Course page: […]
Find Articles
Classes have only been in session for four days, but it’s never to early to start your research. The Libraries’ new Find Articles tool lets you search multiple database at the same time. Find Articles has lots of great functionality to help you search efficiently, and this quick introduction will get you started. You can […]
Free Software Downloads from CUIT
CUIT offers free downloads for some software applications and online tools. Check the complete list, and download permissions, on the CUIT website. (Look for the "Available for Download" symbol.) The Libraries recommends these downloads EndNote EndNote: Bibliographic software Create bibliographies instantly, download citations from electronic resources, and insert formatted citations effortlessly into your Word documents. (Ask a […]
Naxos Streaming Audio Now Available in CLIO
Streaming audio content from Naxos Music Library and Naxos Jazz is now available in CLIO! Over 4,500 records from Naxos Music Library and 1,500 records from Naxos Jazz have been added to CLIO records. This means that when you are searching CLIO, any available Naxos streaming audio content which matches your search will come up, […]