Library
Survival
Guide DON’T PANIC
This guide answers your questions and eases your mind about using the library. Just take a deep breath and open the book.
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Contact information
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This is your Library... Keep noise to a minimum. Cell phones should be set to silent. Use headphones or earbuds when watching or listening to anything in the library. Group study is encouraged but do avoid excessively loud discussions. Clean up after yourself. Food and drink are allowed in the library. Please keep your work and study areas as clean as possible. Trash and uneaten food should be placed in a trash can. Spills should be cleaned or library staff will be informed. Be nice to our housekeepers! Be respectful. Return furniture to where you found it. Don’t use study rooms and tables intended for large groups if you are alone or with a small group. TAKE PRIDE IN YOUR LIBRARY
HOW TO
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Research
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Identify resource types
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Turn topics into keywords
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Start with WorldCat Discovery
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Search databases
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Find articles
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Find books
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Access library resources off campus
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Cite a resource
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Evaluate a Website
How to Do Research Starting a new research project can make you want to pull your hair out! Librarians are here to make your research efforts as productive and easy as possible.
Brainstorm your research topic.
What question are you trying to answer? What keywords best describe your topic?
Decide which types of resources you need.
Does your assignment require journal articles, books, government information…?
Evaluate your sources.
Are you finding the information that you need? If not, take a moment to rethink your search options like keywords, database choice, etc.
Cite your sources.
The only way to ethically conduct research is to properly give credit to the authors you are using.
LIBRARIANS ARE HERE TO HELP! Call us at 870-307-7205
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How to Do Research Find the best keywords.
Do not type a question in the search box, for example, “What is the meaning of life?” Instead, search for keywords like philosophical views, personal beliefs, search for meaning, etc. Be flexible with your topic, and try different synonyms and word combinations. Feeling overwhelmed, intimidated, discombobulated? Try these helpful hints for the research process.
Use Boolean Operators.
For a broader/narrower search, filter your results using boolean operators:
AND: find items about both dogs AND cats (narrows search)
OR: find items about dogs, items about cats, and items that discuss BOTH (broadens search)
NOT: find
items about dogs, but EXCLUDE those that discuss cats (narrows search)
Get organized! Save your search history, email search results to yourself, and save citation information. 6
How to Identify Resource Types Questions to ask when selecting resources…
Do you need…
Content written by an expert? Choose scholarly or peer-reviewed articles from journals and academic book chapters in print or online. Information on a current event or trend? Choose articles from newspapers, academic journals, magazines, and reliable internet sources. General information? Choose entries in print or online reference sources such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, or almanacs. In-depth exploration of a broad topic? Choose a book or ebook. Primary sources? Choose letters, diaries, speeches, and historical newspapers located in books, databases, and the archives. To determine if a source is reliable, note the publication date, author’s credentials and possible bias, accuracy, relevance, and intended purpose. For more information, see the CRAAP tool on page 18.
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Where to search... Worldcat Discovery searches books, ebooks, journals, newspapers, popular articles, peer-reviews articles, general information, primary sources, and reliable internet sources. CAUTION: Google Scholar is better for searching than Google and will link you to many sources in our library. Be sure to login to your Google account. If there is a paywall, check with the librarian who can usually get this material for you at no charge.
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How to Turn Topics into Keywords Searching the databases isn’t like searching Google. Rather than whole sentences, you need to refine your topic into a few key terms or short phrases.
Identify Key Concepts
You may want to start by writing out your topic and underlining the main concepts. Topic: Should everyone be required to get a flu shot?
Brainstorming Synonyms and Related Terms
You may want to do this on a piece of paper so you don’t forget your terms. Keyword
Everyone
Required
Flu shot
Related Terms
Populace
Mandatory
Healthy Populations
Involuntary
Influenza vaccination
Forced
Immunization
Vulnerable Populations
Inoculation
Search terms to use cautiously: causes, effects, advantages, disadvantages, benefits, and impacts. 9
How to Start With WorldCat Discovery Find books and articles in one powerful research tool.
Go to the Library web page.
Enter keywords into the WorldCat Discovery search box and click the search button.
Evaluate your search results.
You will see a lot of results. Don’t get overwhelmed! Remember, results will include books, articles, media, etc.
Limit your results.
Options for refining your search are available on the left side. You can limit by format, date, subject, and much more.
Access the resource.
For online resources like articles and ebooks, click on the “view full text.” Results with a Status, Location, and Call Number can be found in the library. (Pages 24 & 25).
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How to Search Databases For specific resource types or specialized subject areas, the best research tool may be a database.
Go to the Library web page. (library.lyon.edu)
To locate the best database for your research, click the A-Z blue button on the Library web page.
Select a specific database.
If you know the name of the database you need, choose from the alphabetical list. If your assignment does not specify a particular database, use the drop down menus to sort databases by the following: • Subject (music, art, theatre, biology, etc.) • Type (newspaper, article, media, etc.) - OR -
Select a broad database.
If you have a broad topic, try Popular or Best Bets that are always listed in the A-Z in a separate column. If you want to expand your search results to include most resource types, try WorldCat Discovery (page 10). 11
Make the database work for you! Use the database’s built-in features for better results. Search by field
Click on the drop-down menus to indicate where to look for search terms. Example: search in abstract, title, text, etc.
Find alternate forms of your search terms.
Use an * to replace multiple letters. Example: beau* finds beauty, beautify, beautiful, beautification, etc. Use # or ? to only replace one letter. Example: wom?n finds woman or women
Limit your results by:
• Publication date • Scholarly/peer-reviewed journals • Full text availability • Language • Type of document
These tips for searching databases can also be helpful when using WorldCat Discovery. (page 10) 12
How to Find Articles When you write a research paper, many of your sources will be articles. If you are looking for any article on a specific subject:
Go to the Library web page. Enter Search Terms.
Enter keywords in the WorldCat Discovery box, and click the search button. For best results, analyze your question and break your topic into keywords.
Look at your results.
Most results display the full text of the articles. Some results only provide the citation information and a summary. Click on the links for Find Full Text or Journal Finder to search for full text in another database or request via Interlibrary Loan (Page 31). Often the Interlibrary Loan button will be in the article and all you have to do is click and follow the instructions to borrow it. It may say: “Get It: Request a copy from other libraries that hold this item.”
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If you know the journal title, use Publication Finder! Go to the Library web page. (library.lyon.edu) Click the Publication Finder link and type the name of a specific journal in the box to search.
Tips for using Publication Finder:
• Search for the journal title (NOT the article title). • Publication Finder lists coverage dates and links to available full-text context. • If your article’s publication date is within the coverage range, click the link to view full text.
Not available online?
See How to Find Books (Page 15) to search for a journal title in the catalog. If you still cannot find your article, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.
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How to Find Books Whether you need something for fun or for research, the Library has many options in the collection. To find a library book, textbook, ebook, etc., search WorldCat Discovery (page 10) or follow these three steps:
1. Go to the Library web page. (library.lyon.edu)
Click the Streaming Media and Books link and search. Look at your results and click on the title you want.
2. Investigate the information.
If it is a paper copy, write down the Location, Call#, and Status. This information will tell you where to find the item on the shelf, whether it is available and if it can leave the building.
3. Find the item on the shelf or click to your e-book. For instructions on how to read a call number, see page 24. Come to the Front Desk for help. If we do not have the items you want, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan (page 31). 15
How to Access Library Resources Off Campus When you are away from campus, you can still access library databases. Most library resources are reserved for Lyon students, staff, and faculty. Therefore, you will need to log in to access these resources away from campus.*
Go to the Library web page (library.lyon.edu)
Click the A-Z link and select your preferred database. Sooner or later, a login screen appears.
Enter your Lyon username and password, which is your Lyon email address and password. Once logged in, you will be redirected to your selected database. You will remain logged in until you close your browser, even if you switch databases. *When you are on campus, our system will recognize you and grant immediate access.
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Need help? For access problems, call the Information Services help desk at 307-7555 or contact: Support@lyon.edu. IS is also on the third floor of the library for live help.
How to Cite a Resource Researchers cite resources to give credit to the author, avoid plagiarism, and allow others to locate the resources used. What do you need to cite a resource?
Bibliographic Information
Note the author, title, publisher, date, page numbers, etc. Be sure to save this information when selecting a source.
Style Guides
Style guides instruct on the proper formatting of different citations. The most common style guides are: • MLA (Modern Language Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • Chicago Manual of Style • Turabian Style The library has many style manuals in print and digital that can help create citations. Ask a librarian at the front desk for more help.
HINT: Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s ideas as your own. This is academic dishonesty and can result in penalties such as failing grades, expulsion, etc.
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Evaluate a Website Is your website of choice C.R.A.A.P.? The CRAAP Test was created by Sarah Blakeslee, of the University of California at Chico’s Meriam Library. Her original text serves as the basis for this chart and is used with her permission.
C.R . A . A .P tool C Current
How recent is the information? How recently has the website been updated? Is it current enough for your topic?
R Reliability
What kind of information is included in the resources. Is it opinion? Is it Balanced? Are there references or sources for data? Quotations?
A Accuracy
Where does the information come from? Is the information supported by evidence? ·Has the information been reviewed or refereed? Can you verify any of the information in another source or from personal knowledge? Does the language or tone seem unbiased and free of emotion? Are there spelling, grammar or typographical errors?
A Authority
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Who is the creator or author? What are the credentials? Can you find any information about the author’s background? Who is the publisher or sponsor? Are they reputable? What is the publisher’s interest (if any) in this information? Are there advertisements on the website? If so, are they clearly marked?
Purpose/Point Is this fact or opinion? Does the author list sources or cite references? Is it of View biased? Does the author seem to be trying to push an agenda or particular side? Is the creator/author trying to sell you something? If so, is it clearly stated?
Caution: Professors may not mind if all your sources are from the web and not databases. But many do mind. Check with your professor and use the guide above to judge your websites for credibility.
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A-Z
A Map of the library second floor A Map of the library third floor Archives Articles Call# Catalog Check-out policies Children’s collection Computers Databases eBooks Interlibrary Loan Journals Library partners Newspapers Printing Study Areas Study Rooms Reserve Desk Zombies
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A MAP OF THE LIBRARY Second FLOOR
A MAP OF THE LIBRARY Third FLOOR
Archives The Lyon College Archives concentrates on perserving historical documents relating to Lyon College. The collection includes primary sources in a variety of formats, such as: • Pamphlets • Photographs • Student and professional papers • Oral histories • Maps • Music • Select collections of local history related to the college.
Tips for using the Archives • Archival material cannot be checked out. Materials must stay in our library or may be copied. • To find sources in our collection, see our librarians.
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ARCHIVE HOURS Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ) 870-307-7205
Articles When you write a research paper, many of your sources will be articles. Articles are published in journals, which may be online or in paper. Often your professor will require the use of scholarly or peer-reviewed journal articles in your research. Scholarly articles are: • Written by a specialist in the field of study; • Approved by an editorial board prior to publication; • Supported by an extensive list of works cited; • Targeted to an audience of researchers and professionals; • Searchable in online databases (Pages 11 & 29). An online article found in a scholarly database is NOT the same as an Internet source! Internet sources (such as those found in Google) often contain inaccuracies and opinions. Scholarly, peer-reviewed articles are reliable sources in which information is researched and documented.
For more information on how to find articles, see page 13. 23
Call # Are books arranged by color?
No… Are books arranged alphabetically?
No, well kind of… Most items in the Lyon library are organized by the Library of Congress Call Number system.
Library of Congress
The system is organized into three parts. Finding an item with its call number is like using an address to find a house.
PR 6051
.D3352 H5
The neighborhood. Find it alphabetically. (P, PD, PR) The street Find it in numerical order. (1,2,3...10...6051) The house. Find the letter, then the number, but read it as a decimal. (Remember .D3352 comes before .D35). If lost, start looking at titles.
HINT: If you are in an English class (Faulkner) do not despair when searching for books. We have eveything he’s written and will be glad to track down a title for you.
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Catalog The catalog is for finding resources located in the library building and throughout the world. On the library web page, enter your search terms in the WorldCat Discovery search box. Search for sources by keyword, author, title, subject, or many other terms. Each resource has its own catalog record that provides information about the item, including a great citation for your research. The record also tells where to find the resource with LOCATION and CALL#. It also tells you if the resource is available for check-out. For help with reading a call number, see page 24. 2. Can it rain cats and dogs? : question and answers about weather by Melvien. Berger, Glida. Berge, Robert Sullivan Print book ©1999 | View all editions & formats Provides answers to such questions about the weather as “What makes the weather?”, Held by: The Mabee-Simpson Library Available Mabee-Simpson Library Juvenile Collection QC981.3 .B465 1999
HINT: You can search the catalog for journal titles and articles and just about anything! Use the filter in the left bar to sort them out. Or you can use the A-Z link to search for databases only.
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Check-out Policies To check out resources from our library, you only need to have a current Lyon College student ID.
By the numbers • Books can be checked out for a semester. • DVDs can be checked out for a month.
Did you know… We have free ear buds at the front desk? There’s a charging station in the lobby.
Make your life easier—Just return it! When you have extremely overdue items, you will be billed for the cost of replacing the items. Once items are returned or paid for, the bill is waived, and the account flag is cleared.
HINT: Library resources that cannot be checked out are archival resources, journals, and reference books.
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Children’s Collection Located on the second floor in the lobby, the Children’s Collection has fiction and nonfiction books for all ages.
Tips for using the collection
• Books are organized according to the Library of Congress System. • The entire collection contains the header: JUV, for juvenile and consists of board books, young adult, and teenage literature. • They include fiction, non-fiction, easy readers, biography, poetry, mythology, and much more.
HINT: Find award winning books by typing in the name of the award into WorldCat Discovery, such as “Caldecott” or “Newbery.”
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Computers Library computers are available on a first come, first served basis. Use your Lyon College email and password for access.
Tips
• Free earbuds at the front desk! • Printing is available from all library PCs and your devices. We have a printer in the main lobby and on the third floor. • Some study rooms on the third floor have PCs, and all have wifi, and chalkboards. Keys for these rooms can be checked out at the front desk in exchange for an ID.
Save Your Work!
• On a flash drive. • In your Google Cloud. • In your email.
Protect Your Privacy! • Always log off after using a public computer. • Never save sensitive personal information on a public computer. • Be careful what information you share online. • Don’t leave personal documents on copiers and scanners.
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Need Help? Library staff can help with printing and scanning as well as troubleshoot problems with Library computer applications. If we can’t fix it, then Information Services can always come to the rescue.
Databases A database is a tool for finding articles, streaming media, primary sources, etc. Databases allow you to search for articles by different criteria, such as subject, author, title, journal, publication date, etc. To see a list of the library’s databases, click the blue A-Z button @ library.lyon.edu.
Searching a database is different from the Internet! • Databases let you limit your search to retrieve only peer-reviewed articles to find the most scholarly information. • Most scholarly articles cannot be found full text through an Internet search. • If you find an article without full text, use the citation to request it from another library through Interlibrary Loan (Page 31). For more information see How to Find Articles. (Page 13).
Don’t know which databases to use? Use subject or database types from the drop-down bar in a-Z, or ask for help at the Front Desk.
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EBooks Not finding what you need in the library catalog? Try our ebook collection! Most of our ebook collections are contained in our library catalog called WorldCat Discovery See also the link “Streaming Media and Books” @ library.lyon.edu.
Ways to use the ebook collection • Read an ebook online • Download on a reader • Search ebook text by keyword If you are off campus, you will need to log in with your Lyon username and password to access these resources.
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Interlibrary Loan If you know what you want, but we don’t have it...interlibrary loan. Interlibrary loan is a service available to all students in which books, articles, and other resources are borrowed from other libraries. • Information about Resource Sharing can be accessed on the library’s page by clicking the link: Interlibrary Loan. • Books take 5 to 7 days to arrive and can be picked up at the Interlibrary Loan Office located at the Front Desk. No charge. • Articles take the same amount of time and there is no charge. • You will be contacted by email when requested items arrive.
Also available through our many databases is a link to order articles if the article is not full text. Requests with citation information can also be sent to: ill@lyon.
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Journals Academic journals are where you will find many of the sources you need to write a research paper. Journals are information sources that may be published annually, monthly, or at irregular times, and so they are sometimes called periodicals or serials. Journals can be published in print, online, or both. Scholarly journals primarily publish articles that are peer reviewed, meaning the content is backed by research and is considered reliable by experts in the field.
How to find Journals • To find online journals, search in WorldCat Discovery on the library page. WorldCat searches for print and digital content. • A nother option is to click on the A-Z button on the library’s web page and find journal articles by subject or type. • If you have your specific citation information, click the Journal Finder on the library web page. If you need scholarly or peer-reviewed articles, there is often a box in the database that can be checked, narrowing your search to only scholarly or peer-reviewed articles.
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Library Partners Information Services (IS), Print Shop, Mail room #110 Library
870-307-7555 Black and white • color printing Camera loans • Lamination Check-in for computer problems Information Services (IS) • #328 Library and Computer Lab in Lyon Building 870-307-7555 Handles problems with Lyon logins Troubleshoot problems with Internet connectivity Computer repair and maintenance CD/DVD copies
Morrow Academic Center (MAC) • Morrow Building
870-307-7021 Supplemental instruction (lower level courses) Tutoring (lower and upper level courses) Writing center (lower and upper level courses) Computer lab and printing Computer lab offers most common computer programs If you are unsure who to ask for help, come to the Front Desk. We can point you in the right direction. 33
Newspapers The library has many global, national, and local newspapers. For online newspapers, click the blue A-Z box on the library web page and select newspapers from the drop-down menu under “All database types.” For paper titles, use the WorldCat Discovery search box on the library web page.
Local print newspaper subscriptions include: • The Batesville Daily Guard The library also has historical newspapers, providing primary sources and first-hand accounts of historical events. •A rkansas Democrat Gazette (combination of microfilm and digital): 1868 to now • The New York Times Historical Newspapers (digital): 1851 to now • The Wall Street Journal Historical Newspaper (digital): 1889 to now
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HINT: For a detailed list of newspaper titles and databases that contain newspapers, click on the blue A-Z box of the library web page and select Newspapers from the drop-down menu under “All database types”.
Printing All students have 600 free copies each semester. After that, Printing/Copying costs 10 cents per page and is automatically charged to your account.
Printing from devices 1. Most students attach their documents to an email to studentprints@lyon.edu. 2. A fter a few seconds, a reply asks where you want the document released. Select Library P1 for the lobby printer and Library P2 for the third floor printer. 3. If you have any problems the front desk staff will gladly help!
Printing from the library Computers 1. O pen your document and select Print. 2. Select the Ricoh printer option. 3. A fter ordering the print, go to any networked printer, login, and print your order.
Color printing is downstairs (basement) in the Print Shop. It usually costs .25 a sheet, but depends on if it is two-sided, or if the sheet is bigger than average. Check with the print shop for the latest prices.
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Study Areas The library has areas for different types of study and noise levels.
Group Study Areas • Collaborative work space with or without computers is provided throughout the second and third floors with a charging station in the lobby. • The third floor provides private study rooms. You must check out a key at the front desk. A deposit of a photo ID is required. These rooms include a PC, chalkboard, and WiFi. The third floor is the quiet zone. Please use earbuds or headphones and turn off the sound on your phones. Respect your fellow students and mute all noise on the third floor. Please try to keep noise to a minimum elsewhere.
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Never, never, never, leave your personal items unattended. If you do lose something please let the front desk staff know. The front desk is also our “lost and found” department. Periodically we turn over all lost items to student life “lost and found” if no one asks for it.
Reserve Desk A selection of items for classes is available at the Front Desk. Most materials can be checked out for 2 hours for use in the library. Some materials have different checkout times.
In order to borrow a reserve desk item: • K now the title and the professor’s name who put it on reserve. • Take this information to the Front Desk. • The library staff will pull the items you need. Your syllabus has all the information needed. Bring it with you!
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Zombies If a zombie outbreak should occur, the library is a great place to take shelter and plan your attack. Our zombies are walking dead types with very limited capabilities.
Facility Features
• The second, or main floor is practically all windows and a bad place to be. The third floor is ideal. By using library steel bookcases, one can barricade the main staircase and simply lock the metal doors to the rest of the stairwells, ensuring a great path from the third floor to the lower basement. Lowering a rope ladder thru a third floor window is another escape route as well. • There’s also an extensive supply of coffee in the back office to help keep you awake and keep watch thru the nights. Hopefully, there will be electricity. If not, oh well, sun-brewed is an option too, as there is an entrance to the roof. That’s also a central look out for the campus by the way. • The building is brick and practically fireproof. So, no smoking you out! • Zip lines from the library building to others nearby are a definite possibility. Yet another escape route or offense tactic!
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Information is the Greatest Weapon!
We have information sources to help you survive and fight back! The third floor is chock full of books on how to treat wounds (call number R) and how to forage for edible plants and catch fish from the Lyon College pond (Regional Collections Center, Foxfire series), and military strategy (call number U).
Be prepared!
A special thanks goes to Cody Richardson, Lyon College Alumni, ’19 who strategized this plan for the librarians. We would probably have been eaten in the first attack without the quick thinking of Cody.
Many thanks go to the Lyon College Marketing department for their hard work in getting this to press.
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