University Library Reference

Hi Folks,

If you get inquiries from students or faculty about who is covering Kay’s subject areas here’s the information you will need:

Linguistics and Cognitive Sciences - Jesus Alonso

Russian and East European Studies/ Slavic and Eurasian Studies - Daryl Bullis

Anthropology – Jerry Burke

Sociology - Mary Jane Brustman

If the inquiry concerns scheduling a bibliographic instruction session please refer the faculty member to Trudi Jacobson.

You can refer all other types of inquiries to me.

Thanks, Mary

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The contents of the circular Rolodex file at the ref desk are now available on the Reference Blog sidebar, thanks to Emily Houk. To see, click on the link that says "Frequently Used Reference Sources."

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**Phone Numbers for New York State Flood Recovery Information**

Make 2 Calls for Assistance:

FEMA: 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362); (TTY:1-800-462-7585)

New York State: 1-888-7-NYS-AID (1-888-769-7243); (TTY:NYS Relay 711) (State Individual and Family Grant Program)

Applications may also be filed online at www.fema.gov and www.labor.state.ny.us

For more information on New York State's flood recovery efforts and libraries, NYS Disaster Recovery Centers and information on salvaging water damaged collections, please visit the New York State Library's Division of Library Development Home Page at:

http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/flooding.htm

Please also alert the State Library if your library has been impacted by flooding, as expert assistance is available to help your library with recovery efforts. Please email Lynn Quinn, Education Program Assistant, New York State Library, Division of Library Development at lquinn@mail.nysed.gov or call 518-486-2197.

Posted by Jane Kessler at 09:39 AM | Permalink

recently at the reference desk, carol was asked for old copies of comprehensive exams. of course the patron did not request them in quite that way and while carol did find them they are not where i would think to look. so rather then have each of us reinvent the wheel:

search the reserve book room in minerva
use keywords
course name
enter "comprehensive exam" as your keywords

if you know the department you can enter that as well. for example:
keywords
course name
"economics comprehensive exam"

cathy

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There are 2 new links in the sidebar, newspapers and indices. Emily Houk prepared a spreadsheet of our newspaper holdings. It inlcudes a master list and then lists of newspapers in microform, current newspapers, foreign newspapers, and underground newspapers. The other spreadsheet, also prepared by Emily, is a list of indexes by subject, which is an update of the card file at the reference desk.

Posted by Jane Kessler at 09:51 AM | Permalink

Overview of Sources in Print

Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970
http://purl.access.gpo.gov/GPO/LPS55561;
Reference: HA 202 B87 1975
Reference: HA 202 H57 2006

Historical Statistics of the States of the United States
Reference: HA 214 D63 1993

Statistical Abstract of the United States
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/statistical-abstract-1995_2000.html
ULIB SCIENCE and DEWEY Reference: HA 202

Datapedia of the United States
Reference: HA 202 K87 2001

Overview of Sources on the Web

Historical Census Browser (University of Virginia)
Information form 1790-1960, U.S. total, States and Counties
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/

Census of Population and Housing Data
From the census bureau 1790-1870 and 1990, 2000. PDF versions of the original volumes
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/decennial/index.htm

Measuring America: the Decennial Censuses from 1970-2000
Contains all the questionnaires and detailed descriptions of the variables
also available from GovDocs J85 C 3.2:M 46/2
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/ma.html

Microform Sources

Bibliogrpahy and Reel Index: A Guide to the Microfil Edition of the U.S. Decennial Census Publications 1790-1970
Shelved on the top of the GovDoc microform cabinets. Not cataloged. Film is housed in GovDocs.

Albany/Schenectady/Troy Block Statistics
Block Statistics - usually need microform
1940 -- page 153 (by state and then place)
1950 -- page 166 (by place)
1960 -- page 191 (by state and then place)
1970 -- page 230 (by state and then place) all three cities appear in one report.

Albany/Schenectady/Tray Census Tracts
Census Tracts -- 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990 are also in paper
1940 -- no
1950 -- no
1960 -- page 205
1970 -- page 244(doesn't say Census Tracts)

New York State -- State Census 1795-1925
Taken irregularly
Fiche HA 542 S73x Housed in MMPR

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Helpdesk
www.albany.edu/its/css_service_center_unit_student_helpdesk.htm

Faculty and Administrative Staff
www.albany.edu/its/help/facstaff.html

List of Software Available in User Rooms and Technology Classrooms
www.albany.edu/its/software/user_software.html

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www.albany.edu/myualbany/help.html

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Test Library

www.albany.edu/~edtlib/

Test Library Inventory is available as a link from this page.

Posted by Jane Kessler at 09:35 AM | Permalink

Russian
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/romanization/russian.pdf
Ukrainian
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/romanization/ukrainia.pdf
Bulgarian
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/romanization/bulgaria.pdf
Belorussian
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/romanization/beloruss.pdf
Serbian and Macedonian
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/romanization/serbian.pdf

Posted by Jane Kessler at 09:32 AM | Permalink

http://www.itsmarc.com/crs/bib1468.htm

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http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/lcco/lcco.html

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http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/tools.html

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http://www.cdlc.org/Programs_And_Services/dap/dap.shtml

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www.albanyinstitute.org/collections/library.htm

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Ambulance Operations
www.albany.edu/~fivequad/operations.html

Ambulance Staff
www.albany.edu/~fivequad/staff.html

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• You need to only deal with unruly patrons in the reference area unless circulation or another area requests your help.

• It should be a team response with your colleague at the desk

• Identify yourself to the patron

• Ask them to “cease and desist” the behavior. Tell the “I am directing you to cease and desist in engaging in ________(the activity, such as foul language, cell phone use, etc.). If the behavior does not stop, you will be directed to leave the library.”

• If they do not stop, ask for their ID and photocopy it. If they refuse they are in
non-compliance with the University’s policy. Let them know you will be calling the UPD.

• If the behavior continues or you could not the patron’s ID or if the patron refuses to be in compliance with the rules or regulations, or you feel threatened by them, or upon request he or she will not leave the library, do not hesitate to call the University police for assistance.

• Complete an incident form, located in circulation department near Lost and Found.

• Once completed, give the form to Brenda Hazard.

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Where is the key to open the SunyCard terminals?
Located in the Circulation safe

How do I open the SUNYCard terminal?
Use the key from the circulation safe
Spin handle counterclockwise to open

How do I turn the unit ON and OFF?
• Using the key, open the terminal
• Find the power switch (located in the lower left hand corner inside the terminal)
• Turn the power switch to the appropriate position
• Close and lock the terminal
• Return the key to the safe

How do I clear a card jam?
• Using the key from the safe, unlock and open the terminal
• Use a wooden stick to gently push card out
• Reach around the front of the machine to pull card out
• Close and lock the terminal
• Return the key to the safe

How do I restart the SUNYCard terminal?
• Using the key from the safe, unlock and open the terminal
• Turn the power switch to the OFF position
• Wait 15 seconds
• Turn the power switch to the ON position
• Wait until the message “welcome to the SUNYCard Terminal” appears- this takes approximately 2 minutes.
• Close and lock the terminal
• Return the key to the safe

How do I replace the receipt paper?
• Extra rolls of receipt paper are located inside the SUNYCard terminal
• Obtain the key from the safe
• Unlock and open the SUNYCard terminal
• Remove the olf roll of paper by lifting straight up
• Slide the holder out of the old roll
• Install the new roll gently into the cradle
• Holder should have a wide (washer-like) piece on the right
• When properly installed, the wide (washer-like) section should be located between the paper roll and the metal cradle that holds the paper
• Feed the end of the new roll into the printer (should feed into it automatically)
• Close and lcok the SUNYCard terminal
• Return the key to the safe

How do I “reset” the terminal server (little white box located behind the SUNYCard terminal)?
• Reach behind the SUNYCard terminal and locate the little white box with lights.
• Unplug he black “power” cord from the white box
• Wait 15 seconds
• Plug the power cord back in
• Terminal server automatically “resets” itself” in about 1 minute

What should I do when students have a problem with the balance or transaction history on their SUNYCard?
• Please send them directly to the SUNYCard office for assistance
• SUNYCard office is located in the Campus Center B52
• Library Accounting cannot assist with balance issues
• Students can obtain a detailed report of activity on the card from the SUNYCard office

Who do I call when there is a problem with the SUNYCard terminal?
Library Accounting (Primary: Judy 2-3571)
Library Budget Officer (Backup: Brian 2-3545)

When is the Library Accounting Staff available?
7:30-3:00 PM Library Accounting (or Budget Officer if unavailable)
3:00-5:00 PM Library Budget Officer

Posted by Jane Kessler at 08:55 AM | Permalink

Below is a list of major languages and the LC call number for the English-to-foreign language dictionary for that language. Books of idioms, foreign-to-foreign language dictionaries, encyclopedias and the like will have similar, but unique, call numbers, and are not listed here.

Posted by Jane Kessler at 08:56 AM | Permalink

US News and World Report-
This is the most widely used source for college rankings. The America’s Best Colleges issue is usually published in early to mid August of the previous year. Previous publication dates are as follows:

Issue & Publication date
2005 America's Best Colleges 8/30/2004
2004 America's Best Colleges 9/1/2003
2003 America's Best Colleges 9/23/2002
2002 America's Best Colleges 9/17/2001
2001 America's Best Colleges 9/11/2000

The ranking information is also available online at:
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php

The Best 361 Colleges, a publication of the Princeton Review, is also published in August.
Much of the information is also available online at:
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/rankings/rankings.asp

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Albany Law School Library
80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany,
New York 12208-3494
Telephone (518) 445-2311
Website www.albanylaw.edu

Albany Medical School Shaffer Library
43 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Telephone (518) 262-5532

Albany Public Library
161 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12210
Telephone 518.427.4300
Website aplweb@uhls.lib.ny.us.

Bethlehem Public Library
451 Delaware Avenue
Delmar, NY 12054
Telephone (518) 439-9314Fax (518) 478-0901
Email bpl@uhls.lib.ny.us
Website http://www.bethlehempubliclibrary.org

Guilderland Public Library
2228 Western Avenue
Guilderland, NY 12084-9701
Telephone (518) 456-2400
Fax (518) 456-0923
Email guilgen@uhls.lib.ny.us
Website http://www.guilderlandpublic.info

Herbert W. Dickerman Library
Wadsworth Center, NYS Department of Health
Empire State Plaza - P.O. Box 509
Albany, New York 12201-0509
Telephone (518) 474-6172

Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Ave.,
Troy, NY 12180
Telephone (518) 629-7337

The Neil Hellman Library
The College of Saint Rose
392 Western Avenue
Albany, NY 12203-1490
Telephone (518) 454-5180 voice
Fax (518) 454-2897
Email refdesk@strose.edu

New York State Library
Cultural Education Center
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12230
Reference Desk (518)474-5786
Reference Email form http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/refserv.htm
Document Delivery Fax Number (518) 474-5786

Rensselaer Research Libraries
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Reference Team (518) 276-8320
Reference Question Form http://j2ee.rpi.edu:8080/swf/setup.do?target=lib-refbi

Sage Colleges
Albany Reference Desk (518) 292-1945
Troy Reference Desk (518) 244-2431
Ask A Librarian Website http://library.sage.edu/qpoint/qpchat.htm

Schenectady Public Library
99 Clinton Street,
Schenectady, NY 12305
Reference Desk (518) 388-4511
Email scpl@scpl.org

Skidmore College
815 North Broadway
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Reference Desk (518) 580- 5000 x5503
Email rdesk@skidmore.edu

Union College
Shaffer Library
807 Union St.
Schenectady NY 12308-3107
Reference Desk (518) 388-6278 x6281, 6633

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