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by Laura L. Garrison, HPU Distance Education librarian
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You’ve got a cell phone. You’ve got
a computer. You’ve got a high-speed connection. You think
you’re wired and ready to start your research.
But unless you’re connected to the HPU libraries, you may
not know what you’re missing.
“
One of the biggest myths around is that everything is on the
Internet,” said Janet Moelzer, Information Literacy librarian. “The
visible Web is only a small portion of the online materials.
The invisible Web includes resources available through HPU’s
Pipeline, like the library catalog, databases, eBooks, and much
more. In addition, some information is actually easier to find
in print than online.”
To access the libraries resources, log in to HPU Pipeline and
click on the Libraries tab. The HPU libraries offer a growing
collection of books, periodicals, and other source material.
The library also has an extensive collection of online journals
and databases to meet the specialized needs of student and faculty
researchers.
“
Our library offers the best of both worlds—extensive print
works and some of the finest electronic resources available,” explained
Stefanie Sasaki, electronic resources librarian. “We provide
online collections, free of charge to our students in the same
way that we provide books, journals, and other resources that
you can log on 24/7 from your personal computer.”
Using the library has never been faster, easier, or more comfortable.
The library has computers with Internet connections, wireless
access, group study rooms, and individual study carrels.
Most important, there are librarians to help students find what
they need, whether a book, journal, or database. “Unlike
the classroom, in the library you’re not expected to know
all the answers,” said Sharman Meehan, social sciences
librarian. “Librarians are like human search engines. Our
job is to help you find the answers.”
To help students sharpen their research skills, the library offers:
Online tutorials, library guides, e-resource guides, and useful
Internet sites. Call or e-mail Laura Garrison at Meader Library
356-5290, lgarrison@hpu.edu. |
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