Library Hours Mon-Thu Friday Saturday Sunday 7:30 am 7:30 am 10:00 am Noon 10:30 pm 5:00 pm 5:00 pm 7:00 pm Can I get tax forms in the library? 1
Can I get tax forms in the library? YES Check Government Documents on the 3 rd floor for tax forms Access forms online at: http://www.ftb.ca.gov Got Questions? Try Chat Reference Quick research help fast answers 24 Hours a Day / 7 Days a Week You can use this from home too! Just click on Ask A Librarian 2
One hundred years ago, what percentage of 17 year olds graduated from High School in the United States? One hundred years ago, what percentage of 17 year olds graduated from High School in the United States? In 1903, 6.6% of 17 year olds graduated from High School Source: Historical Statistics of the United States: Colonial Times to 1970 3
Need articles? Need books? Need reliable information? You need Library Survival Skills One hour drop-in workshop Learn how to use library databases Learn how to find book & articles on your topics Pick up schedule bookmark at the Reference Desk 60 minutes that will change your life!! 4
How many cars were stolen in Los Angeles in 2001? How many cars were stolen in Los Angeles in 2001 31,819 cars Source: Uniform Crime Report, 2002 5
Electronic Research Area Now offers: Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel USB ports for memory sticks & flash drives 1st Floor Near the Reference Desk Are there more men or women students on this campus? 6
Are there more men or women students on this campus? 60% of all students on this campus are women as of fall 2004 Source: CSUF Office of Institutional Research and Analytical Studies http://www.fullerton.edu/analyticalstudies/ FYI Restrooms in the library are located next to most elevators Pay phone located on first floor North near elevators 7
Where can I find information on financial aid for college in the library? Where can I find information on financial aid for college in the library? Several guidebooks in the Reference Collection Source: Search the library catalog SUBJECT = Scholarships SUBJECT = Financial Aid 8
Printing INFO Most computers in the library are connected to a printer in the Electronic Resources area or the Internet Oasis Print outs are 10 per page Pay with your Titan Card you can add $ at the Titan Desk What was the highest grossing movie (domestic sales) of 2004? 9
What was the highest grossing movie (domestic sales) of 2004? Shrek 2 Source: Hollywood Reporter article through Factiva database Copier INFO Copy machines are located: 1 st floor South 2 nd floor North Copies are 10 per page using coins or your Titan Card 10
What was the highest selling CD (domestic sales) of 2002? What was the highest selling CD (domestic sales) of 2002? Eminem, 7.6 million copies Source: New York Post article through Factiva database 11
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How much milk was consumed in California in 2002? How much milk was consumed in California in 2002? 746 million gallons Source: Orange County Register article available through Lexis-Nexis 13
Don t get caught scramblin for your research needs Be a good egg & do it right Schedule a research consultation See Ask a Librarian on the library website How many gallons of soft drinks were consumed in the U.S. in 2002? 14
How many gallons of soft drinks were consumed in the U.S. in 2002? 15.2 billion gallons Source: Beverage Aisle through Lexis-Nexis Library Borrowing Privileges CSUF Undergraduate & Graduate students may have up to 100 books checked out at one time Check-out period: 60 days* *1 renewal permitted (1 additional 60-day loan period) 15
Initially Toyota s Scion line-up was available in only one state which? Initially Toyota s Scion line-up was available in only one state which? California but went national in June 2004 Source: Factiva database 16
Chicano Research Center The CRC is a great place to identify and locate resources available in the Pollak Library and on the web related to Chicanos/Latinos, their history, culture, and politics, etc. You can also find updated information on related cultural events, scholarships, music + more 1 st floor Library South near Internet Oasis What is the population of the U.S.? 17
What is the population of the U.S.? 288,369,000 141,661,000 male & 146,708,000 female Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States 2002 Campus Wide ID Number The Library uses the new Campus Identification Number instead of Social Security Numbers Log into your student portal to find out your new campus ID number 18
Famous American artist, Andy Warhol died in 1987 following Famous American artist, Andy Warhol died in 1987 following a routine gall-bladder operation Source: Grove Art Online 19
Pollak Library Facts Books owned 1,169,030 Books checked out 2002-2003 220,147 Number of reference questions answered in a typical week 2,853 How much beer was imported from Mexico last year? 20
How much beer was imported from Mexico last year? $45.6 million dollars worth or 66,845,519 liters Source: USA Trade Online Are You a Business Student? Need to find company financial data? Putting together a business plan for a class project? Need to find industry information? We ve got an online guide just for you 21
Are You a Business Student? Look for the Business Research Guide on the library website: Research Guides >> Guides by Major >> Business Admin >> FAQ In some species of this reptile, the fat-storage organ can break off by a spontaneous muscular contraction and rapidly regenerate. Name this reptile. 22
In some species of this reptile, the fat-storage organ can break off by a spontaneous muscular contraction and rapidly regenerate. Name this reptile. The GECKO Source: Access Science Question @ 2 am? Try Chat Reference Librarians available 24/7 Select ASK A LIBRARIAN on the library homepage 23
Who is the seven-time world champion Formula 1 race car driver? What manufacturer does he drive for? Who is the seven-time world champion Formula 1 race car driver? What manufacturer does he drive for? Michael Schumacher drives for Ferrari Source: London Times article through Proquest Newspapers 24
Be courteous to your colleagues Please use your cell phone outside AMBER Alerts are activated when law enforcement discovers a child has been abducted and is in imminent danger. What does AMBER stand for? 25