Librarian’s Toolbox
The Librarian’s
Toolbox contains a list of reliable sources frequently used by librarians.
- How to get help via text messaging:
- Send a text message to 66746
- Start your message with askvwc
- Text a Librarian service is available during normal library hours. [Sunday 2-midnight; Monday-Thursday 8am-midnight; Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday 10am-5pm]
- All text messages acknowledged with an automated initial welcome message.
- Your question will be answered by a member of the library’s staff as soon as possible.
- You can reply back if you need to (you don’t need to start your reply with askvwc).
- Users are responsible for text messaging charges from their own mobile providers.
- Text reference is great for those short questions you may have. However, when you need help with more in depth research it would be best to contact one of the librarians.
- Additional help from a librarian
- General strategies for research
- Finding older information - Tips for
finding older sources of information.
- Magazines vs. journals - An explanation of the differences between types of periodicals.
- Primary vs. secondary sources - Explanations
and examples.
- Subject research guides - Updated regularly and include books, reference books, article databases, and web resources.
- Find information on how to cite sources.
- For more assistance, call 455-3224 or e-mail us.