Resources for Faculty

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Library Services

• MyLibrary to create a custom gateway to the Library
• Borrrowing Privleges
• Document Delivery
  • Articles -- Libraries to U can supply copies of articles in our collections, often in electronic form. Some charges may apply.
  • Books in the Library -- look for the Get It link in MNCAT to have a book held for you or delivered to your office.
  • Interlibrary Loan can borrow books or obtain copies of articles from other libraries at no charge to you.
• University Digital Conservancy -- A venue for faculty to deposit copies of their works for long-term preservation and open access.
• Purchase Suggestions -- contact your subject librarian to recommend a purchase to the Library.
• Workshops taught by subject librarians cover the latest resources and services.
• Subject Librarians. Contact the person who covers your department for assistance with Library collections and services.

Research Alerts

• Monthly New Books List -- a list of titles added to the Science & Engineering Library.
• Research Alerts (e-mail, RSS feeds) many databases and journals offer automatic alerts

Grant Funding

• A List of grant information sites is maintained by the the University's Office of the Vice President for Research

Research and Publishing

• CIC Author's Addendum to Copyright Transfer
• Journal Impact Factors and Other Measures
• Directory of Publisher Policies on Archiving
• Copyright
• more...
  

Instruction Support

• CourseLib -- request a Web page of Library Resources for specific classes. Contact your subject librarian.
• Sample CourseLib pages.
• Course Reserves
• Improving Student Research: A Faculty/Instructor Guide (PDF)
• Workshops

Off-Campus Access When off-campus (at home or traveling) you may access the libraries licensed databases, electronic journals, and electronic books. Points to consider:

• Your University Internet ID is the key to remote access. VPN will not give you access to most resources.
• MNCAT is freely available and will provide solid links to the items it lists.
• Links on Library Web pages will provide good access.
• Google Scholar. You can maximize its value by either:
  • Setting your preferences there to University of Minnesota
  • or by using a Library Link to access it.

Donating

• Gifts and Donations are most welcome.
• You can also contact your subject librarian to discuss donations.