Library orientation for Riverview Health Centre staff (January 2017)

1. Library 101
LYDIA THORNE, MLIS
LONG-TERM CARE OUTREACH LIBRARIAN
RIVERVIEW LIBRARY
~ JANUARY 2017 ~

2. 1. Where can I find silent
study space, public access
computers, free wifi & more?
• Riverview Virtual Library
Education Centre, Day Hospital
• Open Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

3. Books!2. Books!
• 1,977,710
print books & e-books

4. 3. How long can I
borrow a book?
Image
• Regular borrowing period:
2 weeks for books
1 week for audiovisuals
• Longer over holiday breaks

5. 4. Journals!
The Library has over
7,271
e-journals available online
Image

6. 5. How do I find books & articles @ U of M?
umanitoba.ca/libraries/

7. 6. I found a resource that I need, but
U of M doesn’t have it. What can I do?
• Borrow books & articles from
other libraries – for free!
• Contact the Crane Library
204-831-2152
dlclibrary@umanitoba.ca
Image

8. 7. Where is the Riverview Library Website?
http://libguides.lib.umanitoba.ca/riverview

9. 8. I don’t have time to come see the
librarian in person. What can I do?
Image
• Book a consultation!

10. 9. I’m interested in a certain topic but don’t
have enough hours in a day to research it.
What can I do?
• Request a Literature Search
• 4-5 business days*
Image

11. 10. How do I stay current in my field?
• Subscribe to our listserv!
• Set up personal alerts
• Follow us on Twitter!
@GeriNews
Image

12. Questions?
Lydia Thorne, MLIS
Long-Term Care Outreach Librarian
University of Manitoba Libraries
Office 123, Education Services, Day Hospital
Tuesdays, Thursdays (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Lydia.Thorne@umanitoba.ca
(204) 831-2943 (Deer Lodge; M W F)
(204) 478-6872 (Riverview; TU TH)
Free!!
Image