Mobile access to the Ritz Online Catalog

Looking to see if the Ritz Library has a book? A DVD? A magazine?

Now you can let your smart phone do the searching. A special Web site, optimized for access via mobile devices, has been created that will allow you to easily use the library's online catalog. Containing information on the books, media and periodicals at the Ritz' Hudson Hall location, the online catalog is configured for title, subject and author searches and also contains links to electronic books that can be read online.

So, whether you are at home, in a classroon or browsing the library's stacks you're never any farther than a wireless connection from finding out what the library physically owns.

The address to access is:

http://dut.sunyconnect.suny.edu:4670/F?func=find-b-0&local_base=DUT01_MOBILE

Introducing ILLiad online

So what exactly is ILLiad?  ILLiad is an online version of the Interlibrary loan process. OK, so what is Interlibrary loan? Interlibrary loan is the ability to request from a library, other than the library you are in, materials you wish to read or review.  Using the old methodology you would have to fill out paper forms at the Reference desk and submit your requests through Reference. Now you are able to fill out a request from the comfort of your home or work computer. The back end process remains the same, but the front end is streamlined for your convenience. 

In order to reach the Interlibrary loan system, log onto myDCC, head to the Library tab, and select the channel that is on the right hand side of the screen labeled Interlibrary Loan.  When prompted for a username, enter your myDCC credentials again.  There is a brief form with contact information that you need to fill out once, but after that you simply log on to review  or submit your requests, both past and present. Any questions?  Please feel free to contact the Reference desk at 845-431-8637. 

Doing a cross cultural or anthropogy project? Try these resources!

The SUNY system has set up a trial of two databases produced by Yale University through their Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) project. These databases cover all aspects of cultural and social life and contain material from books & articles.

Use the links below to try them, and then let Ritz Reference know what you think of them.

eHRAF World Cultures is a cross-cultural database containing information on all aspects of cultural and social life. The information is organized by cultures and ethnic groups
eHRAF Archaeology focuses on world prehistory. The databases is organized by regions and archaeological traditions.