New Databases by Subjects Lists
The following pages have been added to the 'Databases by Subject' list:
New Databases: For Nursing, Business, and Engineering
The library has new databases available for nursing, business, and engineering.
The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports provides access to systematic review protocols and systematic reviews of healthcare research following the JBI methodology. The Journal also publishes the Institute's Implementation Reports that are based on JBI methodology and presents the findings of projects that seek to implement the best available evidence into practice.
New Databases: OpenDissertations & Communication Source
Access is available to these two new databases:
New eBooks: For Engineering
A new collection of eBooks for engineering students and faculty is now availalbe. Momentum Press Digital Library is a growing collection of eBooks that includes titles in industrial, mechanical, chemical, civil and environmental engineering, and material science. All eBooks are downloadable, and faculty can easily embed them in their Moodle pages.
New Items to Check Out
Need some cuddle time? Stuffed animals can be checked out for up to 7 days. Ask at the Circulation Desk.
New Library Website
The new University Libraries website is here!
Created with the University website design, the new library website features large images and slideshows that depict the library and its services.
Find news and events information, hours for the current day, and a “Did You Know?” feature on the new homepage.
Take advantage of drop-down menus in the header of each web page to navigate using five categories:
New Look for WorldCat FirstSearch
On July 14, OCLC launched a restyle of the WorldCat FirstSearch interface. According to OCLC, these changes were made in response to requests from the FirstSearch community for a more contemporary interface that meets the expectations of today’s searchers. The changes will display automatically and will not affect functionality, navigation or website structure.
New Look: Interlibrary Loan ILLiad Request System
Today we launched new web pages for the Interlibrary Loan ILLiad Request System. The new pages have an updated look and feel and are mobile responsive. Menu items have shifted, but the steps are still the same to place and track an Interlibrary Loan request.
Log in with your existing ILLiad Account username and password or choose 'First Time Users' to register for an account.
New Research Data Repository: ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research)
The library has a new research data repository available for research in the social and behavioral sciences.
ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) is an international research data repository including specialized collections and educational activities.
The Picard Center has established membership that gives us access.
New Resource: ArchivesSpace for Special Collections Finding Aids
University Libraries has implemented ArchivesSpace as its new finding aids platform.
Users can easily conduct specified and advanced searches of the libraries' voluminous special collections, including the:
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