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Let a Web 2.0 Tool increase your success in searching!

Let a Web 2.0 Tool increase your success in searching!

, Computers, Sue McFadden 0 Comments
Have you heard of the Campus Library Toolbar? This exciting tool is incredible.  Want to go to Oncourse?  You’re there!  Need access to OneStart?  Click and select.  Does the schedule of classes get lost in the shuffle?  Just point and click!  Include the value-added links to Campus Library resources and services and you have a Web 2.0 Tool designed to enhance your IU East experience.  It is easy to use – no addresses to remember or bookmarks to find.   This toolbar installs in Firefox or Internet Explorer web browsers and lets you find IU East related resources. Go quickly to Oncourse, OneStart, or the IU Knowledge Base. Obtain quick access to library articles, resources, and information.  Enter your search … Continued
Get good information every time

Get good information every time

, Author, Other, Sarah Morey 0 Comments
The IU East library is designed to be your information center but there may be times when you can’t make it to campus.  When that happens the library’s website is the perfect place to get started on your research.   If you can’t get what you need on our website you might need to use other websites.  Anyone can put anything on the internet so here are a few hints to make sure you get good information.  Check websites for: Authority – are the author and sponsor identified?  is the author qualified?  is the sponsor identified and reputable? Up-to-date – does the site tell when it was last updated?  was the update recent? Accuracy – is the information given reliable & error free? Bias … Continued
Is your computer slowing down?

Is your computer slowing down?

, Computers, Lora Baldwin, Other 0 Comments
Like many, I get impatient when my computer doesn’t respond quickly. However, there are things you can do to improve your computer’s functionality. Every computer should have a virus protection program installed. If your computer is new, you may still be running the virus protection program that came with your computer. However, if your trial has expired, or you aren’t using anything, then IU students can go to http://iuware.iu.edu to down load free software. Under the Security link on the left, choose, Antivirus: Symantec Antivirus Programs.  Choose the program from there that best suits your needs. Another thing that interferes with your computer’s optimization is using web sites that heavily rely on Java. You can open your Control Panel, then … Continued