I hope you enjoyed Reading Week because as we all know crunch time is coming. It's hard to believe that there are only about 6 weeks left of classes and you need to research, absorb, analyze and write those assignment, papers, cases, etc.
This makes me think that a few timing saving ideas might be just what you need. So here they are. If anyone has others please send them in the comments.
QR codes for Group study Room bookings
At the Bronfman Business Library we are using QR (Quick Response) codes to help you get faster access to the group study room bookings web page. We generated a QR code that when scanned by a smartphone opens up today's group study room booking schedule for the Bronfman Business Library. Each group study room has a QR code displayed on the door so that you can access the schedule easily once you download an application that can read QR codes.
Below is the QR code if you want to try it. Here is a list of urls where you can download a QR code reader for your type of smartphone.
Here are some more ideas.
Scrapbook
Helps you to save Web pages and organize the collection.
Read It Later
Save pages to read later with just one click. When you have time, access your reading list from any computer or phone, even without an Internet connection!
Zotero
This Firefox extension helps you collect, manage, and cite your reference right from your web browser. Learn more and download Zotero.
Fulltext Referrer
These Firefox and IE extensions from OCLC's Openly Informatics converts citations on web pages to URLs and even adds a FindIt button to any web page you visit. It can produce three types of links: Google Scholar, Google News and Web COinS. Read about it and download the OpenURL Referrer.
EazyPaper Zotero integration
Integrates Zotero's database into EazyPaper, a Microsort Word add-in that formats your entire AMA, APA, MLA, or Turabian / Chicago Manual of Style paper and references in seconds.
DeeperWeb
Use this FireFox Add-on to easily navigate through Google search results using a fast, simple and useful Tag-Cloud technique. Use the Topic-Mapping-Technologies for quick access to web pages, news, videos, blogs, Wikipedia and more. Install now and improve your search results.
Dropbox works just like any other folder on your computer, but with a few differences. It offers some of the best backup features and sharing features available, including an iPhone tool. Any files or folders inside Dropbox will get synchronized to Dropbox's servers and any other computer linked to your account.
Research Help at the Bronfman Business Library
And don't forget about the research help that is available to you in person, by phone, my email or via our IM chat service. If you can't find that resource you need, we can help you. Don't waste your time searching the Internet when experienced business librarians are here to help you find what you need in the fastest time possible. During reference hours we can help you in person, or by phone (416-736-5139 and ask for our reference desk) or by our IM chat service. After hours send us an email (bgref@yorku.ca) and we will answer within 24 hours.
If you want to see examples of how to cite the databases etc to which the Bronfman Business Library subscribes, see our Citation Guide.
Don't forget if you have any time saving suggestions share them with us by posting them in the comments.