The Physical Library

The physical library remains an important tool in locating and retrieving resources, whether in print or online.

• Not everything is on line. A library gives you access to print resources not available electronically.
• If what you are looking for is not locally available, the library staff will assist you with document delivery and/or interlibrary loan.
• Librarians sleep, too. The library is open only for designated hours
• Most libraries have free computer and internet access

Meet your librarian!

• Librarians can assist you in improving your literature searches or otherwise sharpening your skills.
• Librarians LOVE to search for and locate the information you need! This claim is certified by BJ Swartz, your co-instructor for this unit.
• Librarians network with each other for resource sharing.
• Librarians will try non-traditional resources.

The Virtual Library

• Computers don't sleep (usually). The virtual library is accessible by computer with Internet access 24/7
• Users have significant access to the literature. Here are up-to-date lists of full-text electronic books & journals at UMDNJ..
• Individuals can search via institutionally licensed or publicly available resources. Databases are available through UMDNJ.
• Because you connect, you can have document delivery at your desktop
• When you need help, you can still get electronic response from a Librarian. There is an Ask the Librarian feature in Newark, New Brunswick, and the Piscataway Media Library.

But...

• Not all journals and books are on the Internet or available electronically, despite great expectations that Google or other companies will scan all books and make them available online..
• Some e-journal licenses prohibit interlibrary loans.
• Publishers and libraries are still feeling their way. Licensing is not standardized and is often very expensive.
• Open access journals provide one avenue toward wide availability in a world of limited budgets. Peter Suber wrote a still compelling short article in the first edition of an early Open Access journal, The Journal of Biology

UMDNJ

Library services are available through the UMDNJ Libraries and the Rutgers University Library of Science and Medicine. The libraries are open to the public, with limited services available for unaffiliated patrons.

• Newark
  The George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences
  Reference: (973) 972-7840, Ask a Librarian
  
  
• New Brunswick
  The Robert Wood Johnson Library of the Health Sciences
  Reference: (732) 235-7604, Reference Request Form
  
  
• Piscataway
  Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Media Library
  Reference: (732) 235-4460, Ask the Librarian
  
  Rutgers University Library of Science and Medicine (Cooperating Library)
  Reference: (732) 445-2895, Ask a Librarian
  
  
• Stratford
  Health Sciences Library at Stratford
  Reference: (856) 566-6810, Ask a Librarian
  
  
• Camden
  The Camden Campus Library
  Reference: (856) 342-2522, E-mail
  

• After Hours
  QandANJ
  Live online reference service is provided 24 hours a day through this program sponsored by the New Jersey Library Network.

• Email
  Queries can be sent via email. They will be answered by BJ Swartz or forwarded to someone at your campus who may be able to help you.

Virtual Library Resources

The Future of Integrated Services -The Web-based Online Catalog

• http://voyager.umdnj.edu/

Online Catalog Basic Search Screens

Journals Electronic journals are listed first with coverage, links, and restriction notes. Summary of print holdings follows electronic holdings Detailed library holdings follow

Remote Access You MUST use the URLs on the library web site so that vendors and publishers will recognize you as an authorized user.
UMDNJ Libraries proxy service - EZProxy Based on your library registration NOT your email account http://www.umdnj.edu/cgi-bin/libjournal/XXXX - where XXXX is a number If you want to bookmark any titles, you will need to use the library URLs.