MPH Library Orientation - Winter 2016

1. Public Health
Orientation
Kristin Kroger, MPH Library Liaison

2. I recommend
that you
bookmark this
site. It has been
redesigned to
allow for easier
navigation.
LibraryHomepage
www.nova.edu/hpdlibrary
Start with the Public Health Library
Website
http://nova.campusguides.com/ph

3. I placed a copy of this annotated Orientation on the Library's
Public Health page – so you may refer to it at any time.

4. The next thing I want to point out is my contact information.

5. Textbooks

6. You can click to open the annotated
Word document OR just scroll down
and the text of the document is posted

7. The direct link to the book is in blue and I have also included
the number of simultaneous users, if there is a limit.

8. You will be prompted to “authenticate” or log in to access any
of the libraries’ electronic resources. You will use the 1st box.

9. You will get a “Turn-away” notice when the item is in use.

10. Each platform
has its own
layout and
capabilities

11. From the textbook list, here is another class but this time, the book
Is not available electronically. It is in PRINT & on RESERVE which means
it can only be used in the Library.
For distance users….you can request a chapter via Interlibrary Loan
Reserve = Can’t Check Out
Request a Chapter via ILL

12. To request a scanned
chapter of a Reserve book,
click on [Interlibrary Loan]

14. Fill in all of the information, indicate your campus
affiliation, then scroll to the bottom & click [submit]

16. Journal Articles

17. FREE .pdf of the APA Style Guide for Electronic Resources
APA links
etc.

18. One of the tools to which NSU provides you
access is EndNote (citation management
software) FREE download.

20. The most important
thing I want to
emphasize to you
today is my contact
information.
I have included the
toll free number for
NSU & my direct
extension.
Best way to get in
touch with me is via
email