Reference Books Galore – Many Hardcopy

E-books are a very popular for finding reference information.  Major collections, covering a wide selection of subjects, are available from the Rodgers Library Web site.   Users should remember, too, that Rodgers Library has over 11,000 reference books in hardcopy.  Many of these hardcopy volumes are recent purchases and have current information.  In addition, the Reference Collection contains much archival material.  The older books are still very useful for teaching and research and should not be overlooked.  Some archival titles do not have electronic counterparts.  The Reference Collection is located on shelving near the Reference Desk on the 1st floor.  For browsing, users can find science books in “Q” sections, engineering books in “T” sections, and nursing books in “R” sections.  Enjoy!

LibGuides – Pathways to Library Resources

LibGuides are compiled by librarians and are posted on Rodgers Library Web site under Subject Guides. The LibGuides provide our students and faculty with easy access to the library’s facilities, collections, and services. Useful selected resources and research assistance are included in these web-based LibGuides.  The LibGuides also  incorporate Web 2.0 tools such as Twitter, RSS feeds, and interactive polls. This content sharing system acts as a portal to specific subjects and each LibGuide is frequently updated and revised.  Check out Libguides on subjects such as Astronomy, Civil Engineering, Nursing and more on our website.

Useful Links: http://www.lib.ua.edu/libraries/sel/
http://www.lib.ua.edu/libraries/sel/subjguides/index.htm