Library Website – University Libraries

E-Repository, Campus-Wide Scholarship Hosted By The University Libraries

Our specially digitized resources site features scholarship created by our faculty, administrators and students that are accessible in one central site found via the University Libraries Homepage.

Various types of documentation can be explored including Dissertations and Theses; Faculty Selected Works Gallery; School, College, or Administrative Office; Interprofessional Health Sciences; Seton Hall Law; Archives and Special Collections; Research Centers and Institutes; Journals; Conferences, Research Projects and Grants; Open Educational Resources; and Datasets.

We welcome you to our information center in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.

Happy New Year & Technology Resource Information

As we move into 2025 our information professionals are looking to provide the best possible service and resources available to the Seton Hall community. The University Libraries also joins the rest of the United States in observing National Technology Day on January 6th. Equally, the embrace of technological advance is an everyday occurrence.

Counted among the numerous resources that we provide that go beyond traditional print resources includes our specialized homepage site entitled Accessibility Information for Major Library Databases.

Researching Things: Our App-Based Library Scavenger Hunt

Did you know that all first-year students enrolled in University Life complete our app-based library scavenger hunt for course credit? See below to check out some highlights.

The app, created by members of our Library Instruction Committee (Brooke Duffy, Gerry Shea, Chelsea Barrett, Kaitlin Kehnemuyi, with consultation from Archivist Sheridan Sayles), was conceived in 2019 by Brooke Duffy, Coordinator of Instruction Librarian and Hezal Patel, Assistant Dean of the Center for Academic Success. Prior to 2019, first-year students took a librarian-led group tour of the library as part of University Life.

This self-guided, app-based scavenger hunt allows students to learn at their own pace about all of the many resources the library offers and to become comfortable in the space. Students are also asked to complete small tasks and answer questions to check their knowledge along the way. Last year we added a theme to the scavenger hunt loosely based on the Stranger Things television series on Netflix. This year we offer both an in-person version of the app and an entirely virtual version.

Here is the “trailer” for the Scavenger Hunt, introducing our team of instruction librarians!

Below are some screenshots from the scavenger hunt app, which is hosted by the ActionBound platform.

Screenshot of the library scavenger hunt app. There is a video embedded in the screen with the title "Researching Things." Text says, "While the Seton Hall community was away during the summer, strange things have been happening in the Walsh Library. Help the Librarians locate all the Demorgons and save the University from the Upside Down! Along the way, discover the many services and resources in the library that can help you become a successful Seton Hall student. Introducing your librarians..."

Screenshot of the library scavenger hunt app with a photo of a student visiting the circulation desk. Text says, "The main floor of the library, the 2nd floor, is where you will begin your mission. When you enter, you will notice a large front desk, called the 'Circulation Desk.' If you entered through Dunkin Donuts, the Circulation Desk will be around the corner to your left. This is a place where you can access help or ask questions about the library."

Screenshot of the library scavenger hunt app. Text says, "Which of the following tasks do you think you would NOT be able to accomplish with the help of the Circulation Desk? You can use our Borrow, Return, Renew page under the 'Services' menu on the Library Website for hints, and if you still need more help, ask someone working at the Circulation Desk!" Multiple choice options are "Check out and return books and other materials, Purchase supplies for the tabletop game Dungeons & Dragons, Ask for help and get building directions, Pick up your Interlibrary Loan books, Pick up books that you placed on hold"

Screenshot of the library scavenger hunt app. Text says, "Research Librarians can help you with all of these tasks EXCEPT one. Which is it? (Hint: Use our Hyflex Research Help page for assistance.)" Multiple choice options are: "Searching a library database, Starting your research, Building a radio powerful enough to reach Australia in your A.V. Club, Using Zotero Citation Management system, Explaining what peer-reviewed articles are, Citing sources in APA style (or MLA, Chicago, etc.)"

Screenshot of the library scavenger hunt app with a photo of librarian pointing at books flying through the air around her. Text says, "Note: we have many print books that you can check out as well! If you ever can't find a book or article you're looking for, you can ask us. If we don't have the book or article, you can request a copy through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) - a free service to you. ILL allows our Librarians and Library Staff to borrow materials from all over the world for you to use. It's like telekinesis!"

Screenshot of the library scavenger hunt app with an image of an 8-bit pixelated monster. Text says, "To eliminate the Demogorgons, next you'll need to head down to the lowest level of the library and locate the University Archives and Walsh Gallery. These areas are located on the first floor of the library, so use the stairs or elevators to find your way. Hint: They're right across the hall from each other! Locate the Demogorgon on the wall. What is her name?" Multiple choice answers are, "Hayley, Genevieve, Fatima, Michelle"

Give Us Feedback On Our New Website

#SHU_Libraries are looking for a few great people to give us feedback on an updated version of our website. Volunteers will receive a $25 Amazon gift card!

If you are chosen to participate, a librarian will contact you.

Update: thank you students! We had an overwhelming response to our call for volunteers, so we have more than enough.

Thank you for your participation!

Let us know what you think! Send us your comments–Feedback Form
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Upgrading to WorldCat Discovery in January 2018

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#SHU_Libraries is pleased to announce that we have now completed the upgrade of our current book search platform (called Worldcat Local) to OCLC’s WorldCat Discovery!

WorldCat Discovery will help you easily find resources available @ SHU Libraries, and in libraries worldwide through a single search of WorldCat collections!

New features include:

improved reliability.
an updated, mobile-ready user interface.
improved searching parameters.
advanced search screen displays the most-used searchable fields.
multiple search options.

To try out our new WorldCat Discovery now, go to https://setonhall.on.worldcat.org

Learn more about searching with Discovery at
https://library.shu.edu/WorldcatDiscovery

In January, find it under the Book tab on the library home page https://library.shu.edu/library

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ProQuest Products Temporarily Offline Aug 20-21

Over the weekend of Saturday, 20 Aug., 10:00 p.m. through Sunday, 21 Aug., 6:00 a.m. a ProQuest product maintenance window will launch worldwide to upgrade infrastructure, enhance security, and maintain reliability of your products.

During this 8-hour window, the following products will be temporarily offline:

Research databases

ProQuest platform (search.proquest.com)
ProQuest Congressional (congressional.proquest.com)
ProQuest Dialog (dialog.proquest.com)
Chadwyck-Healey US databases
CultureGrams
eLibrary (all editions)
ProQuest Digital Microfilm
ProQuest Obituaries
ProQuest Research Companion
SIRS (all editions)
Ancestry
Sanborn maps
Dissertation publishing
ProQuest/UMI ETD Administrator

Reference management/Research support tools

RefWorks
COS Funding Opportunities
COS Scholar Universe
Pivot
Papers Invited

Bibliographic and catalog enrichment resources

Books in Print®
LibraryThing for Libraries™
Resources for College Libraries
ProQuest Syndetic Solutions

Ex-Libris – Workflow Solutions

Intota Assessment

Thank you for your patience, we apologize for any inconvenience.

Upcoming Library Network System Maintenance

Please be advised on Saturday, May 7, from 2 am – 6 am and Sunday May 15, from 12 am – 8 am network system maintenance is scheduled that could result in periods of intermittent service interruptions and delayed response times across SHU Libraries’ web services–including the catalog, databases and related applications.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

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