Research Guides: For Librarians: Common Resources

Helpful Links

George Mason University Libraries Homepage
NOVA Intranet (SharePoint 2010)
Contains NOVA Libraries committee documents and minutes, including documents from the old college SharePoint site, as well as everything starting in January 2014. This site can only be accessed on campus, or using the Remote Desktop application from home. For best results, use Internet Explorer.
NOVA Media Processing Services (MPS)
Performs several college-wide functions, including technical services for NOVA Libraries.
VCCS Library Services LincSite Discussion Board
Contains forums where VCCS library staff discuss topics relevant to all VCCS libraries.
VCCS Library Services Support Ticket System
New (as of July 24, 2018) support ticket system that replaced the ticket system in LincSite (but not the forums). To submit a ticket, use your MyVCCS login and choose "Request Service."
VCCS Library Services Homepage
LibGuide that contains information about VCCS Library Services.

Helpful Databases

Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text (EBSCO)
Provides cover-to-cover indexing, abstracting and full-text for key library and information science periodicals. (NVCC)
UlrichsWeb Global Serials Directory
Information on selected periodicals and serials published in the United States and throughout the world. (VIVA)
WorldCat (FirstSearch)
Basic information on any type of material owned/cataloged by libraries around the world (OCLC member libraries). Over 35 million records. (VIVA)

Copyright Resources for Librarians

Professional Development/Training

Blackboard Collaborate & Blackboard Overview Workshop

Blackboard Collaborate Handouts:

Guide to Creating a Collaborate Session in Blackboard

Guide to Blackboard Collaborate

Blackboard Learn Handout:

Quick Guide to Blackboard Learn

Accessibility Feature Information Overview:

Blackboard Recording (6 minutes): Accessibility and Blackboard Collaborate (This session is closed-captioned. To view the captioning, click the “CC” icon at the top of the “Audio & Video” panel.)