Green PlanetHow to Become a Library Power User

Power User Action #1

Know Your Subject Librarian

Know Your Subject Librarian

http://www.library.kent.edu/about/subject-librarians

Power User Action #2

Check and Update your Power User Passport

Your Power User Passport Flashline Credentials VPN Installation Flashcard Photo ID Email Account Bookmark key resources:

database pages, subject librarians,interlibrary loan

Research Manager Integration Your Endless Intelligence & Patience

Research Managers

Power User Action #3

Exploit your Discovery Ecosystem

Exploit your Discovery Ecosystem

• Discover@ Kent State• KentLINK• OhioLINK• SearchOhio• Database Content• InterlibraryLoan• Open Source / Web Content

Exploit your Discovery Ecosystem

*** Online Request from Other Locations*** Delivery times from 1 business day - week*** Free Delivery to Offices and Dorms

Power User Action #4

Know How to Find Known Items

Book or Article?

Library Catalog

Journal Finder

• 100s of databases• 100s of journals• Online and Print• Free E-Delivery• Interlibrary Loan

A Special Note on Ebooks

Power User Action #5

Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces

Open 24 x 5 Schedulable Study Rooms Presentation Practice Quiet and Group Study Spaces 3D printing Flexible spaces (Fab Fourth) Active space (Walk Station, Exercise Bike) Convenience (Charging Stations, Microwaves,

Vending, Storage Lockers)

Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces

Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces

Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces

Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces

Familiarize Yourself with Library Spaces

Power User Action #6

Use the Library to Teach As Well as to Learn

Use the Library to Teach As Well as to Learn

Reserves / E-Reserves Copyright Services Library Instruction Meet with a Librarian Library Spaces / Classrooms Special Collections & Archives / Primary Sources

Power User Action #7

Orient Yourself to the Libraries’ Website

What Are the Traits of a Power User?

Power User Trait # 1 – Start Early

Power User Trait # 2 – Be Patient

Power User Trait # 3 – Never Give Up

Power User Trait # 4 – Ask Questions

Power User Trait # 5 – Love Your Subject Librarian

Cash Preferred, but Candy Accepted

Questions?