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Access to Resources
Anyone housed at NCRC may walk into MLibrary@NCRC [Building 18, G018] or any university library for on-site use.
The University is a public institution of higher education, and public access computers are available to access many electronic journals and book subscriptions during an in-person visit.
Many database licenses limit virtual access (i.e., access from your desktop or home) of these resources to current U-M students, faculty, and staff.
You can also take advantage of low-document delivery fees through the Michigan Corporate Relations Network (MCRN) and MIchigan Information Transfer Source (MITS).
Services
MLibrary@NCRC creates tailored information services to meet your unique information needs. To request a consultation and learn more about MLibrary@NCRC services, please contact Judy Smith: mlibrary-ncrc@umich.edu or visit us at NCRC in Building 18, Room G018.
Examples of our services include, but are not limited to the following:
Education and Instruction
- Training on basic to advanced information-seeking topics, such as maintaining information currency, using collaborative tools, interdisciplinary searching, utilizing social media, and grant seeking.
- Instruction (individual and group workshops) on databases, patent resources and Web resources.
Consultation
- Research assistance: How do I find….? Can you check…? Where do I begin…? Discussions on database selection, acquisition, and licensing.
- Consultations and partnering to adjust services and resources based on changing information needs.
- Conducting information needs reviews (what tools are being used? can they be used more efficiently? what is still needed?)
- Facilitating cost-sharing for resources when possible.
Collaboration and outreach:
- “Information hub” services: Where on campus can I find…?