Guess who is on Google Street View?

From David Winter:
Articles ordered from external sources (via ILL or CISTI Order) are being delivered to UBC users via post to web. When an article is received, ILL staff match the article to the correct request and then it is posted to the web. The user receives an email message with a link to the article. The user then clicks on the link to obtain the article. The user does not need a password to access their articles.
For CISTI Orders articles, ILL staff are creating brief records in Relais (our ILL/DD software) in order to post the articles to the web and to send an email to the user.
The article can be accessed a total of 3 times within 15 days from the date of the email message. After either accessing the article 3 times or 15 days have passed, the article is no longer available to the user. If the user cannot access the article, please have them contact the ILL Offices:
UBC Vancouver – 604-822-6596/2274 or bvauill@interchange.ubc.ca
UBC Okangan 250-807-9114 or ill.ok@ubc.ca
for assistance. ILL staff can still access the article.
All articles received by 5:00PM Monday to Friday will be processed that day.
Under the Copyright Act, if the user wants to keep a copy of the article, they must print a copy. The article has been received for the purposoe of research or private study only. It is not for redistribution, retransmission or electronic storage. It cannot be used for any other purpose or reproduced without permission of the copyright owner.
If you have any questions, please contact me at 604-822-6721 or david.winter@ubc.ca

Students in LIBR 503, introduction to reference, have a variety of reference questions they need to answer. Aleteia is teaching the course this semester, and she has kindly provided an ANSWER KEY! for her assignments. I have put them in the assignment binder.

Overheard in LensCrafter, the eyeglasses store…
A young woman trying on new frames:
“These don’t make me look like a librarian do they?”

Rumour has it that there are two scanners in IKBLC in the Chapman Learning Commons on the Mac multimedia machines. And no charge! And bookable. Only 2 of the 4 machines have scanners, not sure which ones, but a call to CLC would give the answer.

For all you aspiring authors, the CanLit Tool Kit.
A guaranteed bestseller.

During my reference shift today I referred 3 students to VPL. This seemed like a good time for a reminder that students who live on campus are not eligible for a free card from VPL unless they have a community services card. They will still need to show the usual ID and proof of current address (lower mainland area) in addition to the CS card.
“How to get a Card” on the VPL website (with additions)

Cards for UBC residents who have Community Service Cards
Persons living on the University Endowment Lands (UEL) and at UBC must pay a non-resident fee to obtain a Subscription card as these regions are not incorporated into any municipality.
However, through agreements with VPL, some UEL and UBC residents are eligible for free cards upon presentation of an appropriate community services card.
An agreement between VPL and the University Neighbourhoods Association allows people living at Hampton Place, Hawthorn Place, Chancellor Place, East Campus and Westbrook Place to have a free library card on presentation of a valid community services card from that association. UNA application form
An agreement between VPL and UBC allows people living in Acadia Park to have a free library card upon presentation of a valid community services card issued by Campus and Community Planning. Campus and Community Planning Application form
This card lasts for 365 days. No fee is charged. Cards may subsequently be renewed on presentation of a valid Community Services card. Each family member (except those under 14) must present their own signed card in order to obtain a VPL card.

For students who don’t know where VPL branches are, there are green maps with branches and hours listed at the reference desk. Extras are kept with the other handouts by the door to Koe217.
Sara

Our new Xerox oversized photocopier, located against the rounded wall in the Map & Atlas area, is still waiting for an adapted card reader, so is not yet available for public use.
The older oversized copier has been moved into Rm. 217 because it was in the way of the construction project. It is working satisfactorily, as always. Please direct patrons requiring oversized photocopying to Rm. 217, which is accessible only via its rear (south) door. In the event of difficulties Aprille or I will assist. Patrons should be made aware, however, that it is nominally a self service copier, so they should at least read the posted instructions before demanding staff assistance! – Tim

Here’s the latest list: April/May09
Shawnna

Confronted with another sad, desperate face, I called CopyRight in the SUB to see if they have scanners. It’s not listed on their website, but they do!
Sara