Thursday, January 21, 2010

Get ready to SURF!

  • The SURF Proposal Writing Workshop will be coming up soon. If you’re feeling unsure about where to search for information on your topic, the library can help. Not clear about locating the papers of a potential mentor? Looking for the latest findings on a particular subject? Caltech librarians can steer you towards the right databases with helpful searching tips. Contact your house librarian who can set up an appointment for you individually or as a group, your choice. February 22nd is the deadline for SURF applications this year.
  • As researchers and potential authors of scholarly papers, you might want to take a look at

The Right to Research is a student guide to issues in research. It was written by an undergraduate for undergraduates. You can also pick up a paper copy of the guide from any Caltech library.

  • The library has begun the process of updating its printing equipment. Stay tuned for future updates.
  • Heard of Safari Books Online? The library subscribes to many in the Safari Basic Tech collection. You can view all the titles here.