In case you missed this, it would appear that Libraries to U will no longer be scanning articles from our collection for a fee. This goes in tandem with the recent change in journal loan policy. U of M affiliates can now request whole journal volumes through Get It.
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I've been asked about tax forms a few times recently, so I thought I'd share what I've found:
- Walter and Wilson do not carry tax forms in print. (I'm betting that this is true of other U Libraries.)
- Public libraries carry them (according to Wilson Ref)
- MN tax forms online: http://taxes.state.mn.us/Pages/index.aspx
- Federal tax forms online: http://www.irs.gov
This is the second question I've had in my last two shifts about Powder Diffraction Files, so I would bet that there's an assignment out there. If someone comes up to the desk asking about how to find PDFs, they might not be talking about online articles. :) They're looking for a set of Powder Diffraction Files that are located at QC482 .D5 P63. They might already have the PDF number (e.g. 37-453), but if they don't, there are indexes, such as the Hanawalt Search Manual (QC482.D5 P633).
If the patron is looking for set 37, and it looks like the series ends at 36, look around. Sets 1-36 are split into two series, one for inorganic and one for organic. After 37, they're combined in a set of red volumes. All three series have the same call number: QC482 .D5 P63
I hope this saves you a little time searching!
Scott Spicer pointed out this new resource for finding videos. It's Javascript-based interface that links to MNCat; good for when you're specifically interested in searching for videos by Title, Director, or Genre.
One drawback I've found is that the code calls for opening a new window upon submitting a search, but you have to add lib.umn.edu to your browser's pop-up exception list for the new window to show.
Check it out: http://lib.umn.edu/media
I've added a bookmarked link to the Firefox toolbar on the Ref Desk computer.
Using a special form offered by Proquest, anyone can search and order a copy of a dissertation. Searching is very limited (author and exact title), but free. Link
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