Faculty
Database Searches via Dialog
Rasmuson Library offers searches of databases offered through the Dialog online information retrieval service. With over 450 databases from a broad range of disciplines, Dialog provides international access to information in a broad scope of subject areas, including the Social SciSearch database (the online Social Sciences Citation Index). A list of databases searchable through Dialog can be found on the Dialog Site.
Faculty Resources
Suggestions for Designing Effective Library Research Assignments
Characteristics of Effective Library Assignments - Tips for Faculty
Clarity | Use of Terminology | Currency | Appropriate Time Frame | Topic | Expectations | Appropriate Resources | Requiring Resources Not Available | Giving the Same Assignment/Topic to an Entire Class | Scavenger Hunts
Clarity
Small Group Instruction
Small groups of UAF students may schedule a library instruction session by appointment. Small-group instruction is especially beneficial when a group of interested students wants to learn to use a specific information tool (a database, the catalog, a periodical index, google scholar) or wishes to learn about a specific area of the library (Government Documents, Archives, etc.).
To schedule a small group session contact Diane Ruess at (907) 474- 6349 or ffder@uaf.edu.
Course-Related Instruction/Upper Division
Course-related instruction sessions offer instruction on resources and search strategies appropriate to a particular discipline and/or class project or assignment.
To schedule a session, use the online form, or, contact Diane Ruess, at: ffder@uaf.edu or (907) 474-6349 .
When planning your request please consider the following suggestions:
Instruction
For Students
- LS101: part of the UAF core curriculum.
- Reference: Need some one-on-one help with your research, contact the reference desk.
- Small group instruction: get a group together and we can help you with your research needs.
For Faculty & Instructors
- Course-related instruction: we can help your class learn how to use library databases and resources. Schedule an appointment today!
- Small group instruction: get a group together and we show you tips & tricks for finding information via electronic & paper resources.
- Suggestions for Designing Effective Library Research Assignments: Before sending your students to the library, read these tips on creating effective library research assignments.
- Librarian Subject Liaisons: we can help with assignment development and your research needs.
Collection Development
The Collection Development Officer oversees the evaluation, selection, and management of materials in the general collections at the Rasmuson Library, including books, periodicals, serials, videos, scores, recorded music, electronic resources, and many other materials.
The Collection Development Officer also coordinates the library liaison outreach efforts to all University of Alaska Fairbanks campus academic departments, in order to support the research and teaching needs of all UAF faculty and researchers. Library liaisons also select collection materials for graduate and undergraduate students, ensuring a wide breadth of information and a rich educational experience for all students at the UAF Libraries. Although we have liaisons to all departments, we do not necessarily have subject specialists for all disciplines, so faculty input is critical to the strength of our collections; please let us know if you have concerns or questions. We are also happy to make targeted presentations of our online databases and library catalog to your academic department or class. To arrange such a presentation, please call or email Diane Ruess at 474-6349, deruess@alaska.edu.
The Collection Development librarian establishes and maintains cooperative collection development agreements with other local, state, and regional libraries, which allow access for UAF library patrons to materials not owned by the UAF libraries.
Collection and gift policies are the responsibility of the Collection Development Officer, and questions about those policies may be directed to: karen.jensen@alaska.edu.
As a UAF student, faculty or staff member, your input on our collections is valuable. Suggestions for specific items or subject areas are greatly appreciated. If you'd like to make a suggestion, you may use our online forms (see below) or contact the Collection Development Officer, Karen Jensen, directly for an appointment, 474-6695, karen.jensen@alaska.edu.
- Library Resource Recommendation Form
- BioSciences Library Resource Recommendation Form
- Library Liaisons
- Gift Policy
- Materials Deselection Policy
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Library Services
- Carrels - Avaliable for grad students on a first-come/first-served basis.
- Circulation - Information about borrowing books & videos, overdue policies, and your library account.
- Conference and Meeting Rooms - reserve rooms within the library.
Document Delivery
Document Delivery is a service offered through ILLiad to make library material more accessible using current technology. Material from our libraries can be requested and will be scanned and sent electronically or placed on hold for patrons to pickup.
Requesting Materials using Interlibrary Loan
You may request materials via Interlibrary Loan (ILL):
