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Gale Biography Resource Center Training

2008-01-29T13:19:00.000-05:00

Dear Biography Resource Center Customer,Gale is committed to providing our customers with the training necessary to make your product experience successful. Our free Web conferences let you receive valuable product training from the convenience of your desktop. This Web-based training event will provide participants with an in-depth overview of the Biography Resource Center database.Upon

JSTOR New Life Sciences Collection

2008-01-19T12:39:00.000-05:00

Because your institution participates in both the HEALTH &GENERAL SCIENCES and the BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES COLLECTIONS, I amwriting to you in advance of your 2008 annual invoice to let you knowof an important change to the collections.Beginning in 2008 we will be combining the Health & General Sciencesand Biological Sciences collections into a single LIFE SCIENCESCOLLECTION. Our goal has always

Free Music Downloads at Alexander Street Press

2007-07-19T13:07:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to introduce our newest tool for promoting your library to your patrons: free weekly music downloads. The service is available to everyone, so even if you don't subscribe to Classical Music Library or other Alexander Street Press databases you can still point your users to this valuable resource. The program is simple: each week, we select a work from

What's New in ARTstor

2007-07-18T13:04:00.000-04:00

What’s New in ARTstorImages from “Eyes of the Nation: A Visual History of the United States”ARTstor is pleased to announce that 2,000 images from the Library of Congress “Eyes of the Nation” collection are now available through the ARTstor Digital Library. This collection provides a pictorial overview of American history and includes prints, posters, maps, manuscript pages, photographs, design,

NewsBank Hot Topics

2007-07-12T14:01:00.000-04:00

CURRENT EVENTS Find more information about these current topics in NewsBank Special Reports ECONOMICS - Stock Market Surge TOPIC: Alan Greenspan's warning in the 90's about "irrational exuberance" in the stock market has surfaced again as the Dow Jones industrial average and several other less-famous indexes have recouped their losses from the 2000 market collapse. Investors have become

New Search Interface at Gale

2007-07-05T10:28:00.000-04:00

I am pleased to announce the July 2007 release of a new search interface plus a range of new features that make this invaluable resource even better! The Biography Resource Center enhancements are designed to: Make the database easier to use by streamlining navigational elements, including more direct access to the open Web from the Websites tabAdd new pathways to information by creating a

2007-06-18T15:54:00.000-04:00

OCLC Special Updates and Offers -- WorldCat================================================================WorldCat.org adds ability to build and share listsWorldCat.org has been enhanced with a social-networking feature:Users across the Web can now add individual items cataloged inWorldCat to personalized lists. They can group items owned byyour library and other WorldCat libraries, and share

NewsBank Hot Topics

2007-06-08T14:26:00.000-04:00

CURRENT EVENTSCRIME AND LAW - Kennedy Airport Terror PlotTOPIC: A plot to blow up Kennedy Airport by igniting a network of underground fuel tanks has been disrupted by federal authorities. What other surrounding areas may have been at risk by this plot? What safeguards are in place that may have prevented or limited the damage?SEARCH TERMS: Kennedy International AirportECONOMICS - G-8

Forthcoming eContent from NetLibrary

2007-06-05T13:04:00.000-04:00

Enhance your collection with forthcoming eContent from NetLibrary. Simply browse by subject or publisher to find titles that meet your collection development criteria and place your order today on TitleSelect at: http://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,sm5l,58n,204y,q7q,1spf,h4oz . Browse Forthcoming Titles by Subject______________________________________________________ Please

What's New in ARTstor

2007-06-02T16:10:00.000-04:00

Whats New in ARTstorEgyptian art from Arielle Kozloff Brodkeys personal archiveWe are pleased to announce the addition of a new collection of Egyptian art to the ARTstor Digital Library. The Arielle Kozloff Brodkey archive consists of over 2,400 images focused on the art, architecture and archaeology of ancient Egypt.More: http://www.artstor.org/info/news/con_kozloff_announce.jspAdditional

RefWorks Updates

2007-06-01T16:03:00.000-04:00

Below is a list of import filters and output styles that were added orupdated by RefWorks Technical Services team during the month of May .Please contact support@refworks.com if you have any questions. New Databases Added (5): - Ex Libris ALEPH University of Utrecht - Refer Format Universidad de Granada - ISI (Institute for Scientific

ARTstor Expands Accessibility

2007-06-01T15:56:00.000-04:00

ARTstor Expands Accessibility to Images for Academic PublishingIn March 2007, ARTstor and The Metropolitan Museum of Art began a new collaboration, Images for Academic Publishing (IAP) that allowed scholars at ARTstor participating institutions to download and use, free of charge, high-resolution digital images for academic publications. Initially, nearly 1,700 images representative of the

NetLibrary June eBook of the Month

2007-05-30T15:44:00.000-04:00

Tracking Down Your AncestorsDiscover the Story Behind Your Ancestors and Bring Your Family History to Lifeby Dr. Harry AlderHow To BooksResearching genealogical history can be an absorbing hobby, or a fun project that the whole family can enjoy. Junes eBook of the Month is packed with ideas about the different aspects of genealogy and the many free or low cost resources available to help

New at NetLibrary

2007-05-24T14:36:00.000-04:00

Featured Collection: Nursing__________________________________________________ Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 5Th Ed.http://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,sf2f,58n,m3nb,ay6q,1spf,h4ozAuthor: Scanlon, Valerie C.; Sanders, TinaPublisher: F.A. Davis Company Ltd. Medical Terminology Demystifiedhttp://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,sf2f,58n,5d8a,5jbe,1spf,

EBSCO Enhancements

2007-05-23T14:15:00.000-04:00

*New features available now:**EBSCO/host/ Citation Format and Export Enhancements:*Click here(http://support.epnet.com/support_news/detail.php?id=352&t=r&page=&private=true)*Videos and Animated Content Added to the /Consumer Health Complete/ Interface:*Click here

What's New in ARTstor?

2007-05-18T13:29:00.000-04:00

Whats New in ARTstorAdditional images from the Erich Lessing Culture and Fine Arts ArchivesARTstor has released approximately 600 additional images from the Erich Lessing Culture and Fine Arts Archives. These high quality images, scanned from large format color transparencies, focus on key European artists and collections from major European museums outside Italy. More: http://www.artstor.org/

Earthscape for May

2007-05-11T12:38:00.000-04:00

This month Earthscape (www.earthscape.org) takes a look at some of the currentenvironmental concerns on the African continent. Adaptation to climate change, waterscarcity, soil and land management, the HIV-AIDS crisis, food supply and crop prospects,the status of lakes, rivers and coastal areas are included in the additions to thecollection.This month's webcast is "HIV/AIDS, Agriculture, and

NewsBank Hot Topics

2007-05-11T12:32:00.000-04:00

NewsBank Hot Topics is provided as part of your NewsBank subscription to alert librarians, patrons, teachers and students to hot topics found in NewsBank products. Topics include issues and events from throughout the world relative to social studies, science, health, sports, the arts and people.The attached PDF version is for duplication and distribution. It may also be posted in the library or

Whats New in ARTstor?

2007-05-04T10:54:00.000-04:00

*Whats New in ARTstor?*Two Archives from the Negative Collection at the Frick Art Reference LibraryThe first archive consists of over 3,000 images produced by the Italian photographic firm of Sansoni and richly documents fresco cycles and other forms of architectural decoration throughout Italy. The second archive, from A.C. Cooper and related archives, documents paintings as they passed

NewsBank Special Reports

2007-05-03T10:51:00.000-04:00

NEW NEWSBANK SPECIAL REPORTS - NOW AVAILABLETwo new Special Reports are now available for your use.School and College Security and Safety IssuesWorld Issues in Mental HealthSchool and College Security and Safety Issues provides information on the events of the recent Virginia Tech shooting and the related issues that have emerged as a result of this incident. The Report also includes current

NetLibrary eBook of the Month

2007-05-02T15:59:00.001-04:00

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing:By John C. BogleJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007To learn how to make index investing work, theres no better mentor than legendary mutual fund industry veteran John C. Bogle. Over the course of his long career, Boglefounder of the Vanguard Group and creator of the worlds first index mutual fundhas relied primarily on index investing to help Vanguards

New title in ENGnetBASE

2007-05-01T15:52:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to bring to your attention these titles added toENGnetBASE during the month of May. Each title is linked to ENGnetBASEto facilitate your accessing details and the content of the titles. * ISBN: 0849382785 - Lens Design, Fourth EditionThere is no shortage of lens optimization

New Issues in Project Muse

2007-04-30T15:28:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of the following new issuesto the Muse database:Africa: The Journal of the International African InstituteVolume 77, Number 2, 2007http://muse.jhu.edu/content/alerts/journals/africa_the_journal_of_the_international_african_institute/toc/afr77.2.htmlhttp://muse.uq.edu.au/content/alerts/journals/africa_the_journal_of_the_international_african_institute/toc/

New from NetLibrary

2007-04-27T14:42:00.000-04:00

New eBooks, Special Collections, eAudiobooks & More Travel Guides---------------------------------------------------------------Frommer's Exploring America By RV {4Th Ed.}http://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,ru9q,58n,9udx,e6t8,1spf,h4ozAuthor: Slater, Shirley.; Basch, Harry.Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. (US) Adventure Guide to Peruhttp://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,ru9q,58n,

New developments for Cambridge Journals Online

2007-04-23T15:19:00.000-04:00

Cambridge University Press is delighted to announce the release of further enhancements to Cambridge Journals Online (CJO). Major new developments in functionality and design provide improved access to the content of Cambridge University Press's collection of over 220 leading academic and practitioner journals in science, technology and medicine, the humanities and social sciences.Informed by

What's New at ARTstor

2007-04-22T14:06:00.000-04:00

Paintings and Tapestries from the GettyARTstor is pleased to announce two new collections from the Getty. The first, J. Paul Getty Museum Collection, contains nearly 400 paintings from the 14th century through the early 20th century. The second collection, Study Photographs of Tapestries in the Getty Research Library, contains over 4,000 images from the Tapestries Collection.More: http://

2007 Basbanes Book Collecting Contest Awards

2007-04-18T09:43:00.000-04:00

Please join us for the 2007 Nicole Basbanes '04 Book Collecting Contest award ceremony inthe Browsing Room of the Library at 4 PM on Monday April 30, 2007.Zehra Asghar '08 and Erin Rogers '08 tied for first place this year and each will receivea $300 prize. Ms. Asghar and Ms. Rogers will speak briefly on their collections at theceremony.They will also become automatically entered in the Fine

NewsBank Hot Topics

2007-04-16T13:26:00.000-04:00

NewsBank Hot Topics is provided as part of your NewsBank subscription to alert librarians, patrons, teachers and students to hot topics found in NewsBank products. Topics include issues and events from throughout the world relative to social studies, science, health, sports, the arts and people.The attached WORD version is for duplication and distribution. It may also be posted in the library

WorldCat Google Gadget

2007-04-11T16:19:00.000-04:00

WorldCat Google Gadget now availableA Google Gadget containing the WorldCat search box has beenreleased and is available on the Google site at:< http://visit.oclc.org/t?ctl=170602A:60A29C4308A248B191B4D208A6D542BD1C1E8550E05930E2 >The WorldCat Gadget can be incorporated within two free andcustomizable Google services:- Your personalized Google home page, at < http://www.google.com/ig?hl=en >-

Earthscape for April

2007-04-06T16:43:00.000-04:00

This month Earthscape (www.earthscape.org) focuses on environmental reports from theEuropean Union. This update includes publications from the European Environment Agency,NORDEN, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) as well as reportspublished by EU member states.This month's featured webcast is "The Science of Global Climate Change and HumanInfluences". NCAR scientist

Whats New in ARTstor

2007-04-06T16:40:00.000-04:00

JSTOR/ARTstor SearchingDoes your institution subscribe to JSTOR? If so, your users can now view ARTstor results when they perform a search in JSTOR through the new JSTOR/ARTstor combined search. Search results are now separated into tabs, one of which is for ARTstor results. More: http://www.artstor.org/info/news/jstor_artstor_announce.jspTips & ToolsInterdisciplinary Uses of ARTstorARTstor

EngNetBase Adds Titles for April

2007-04-03T15:42:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to bring to your attention these titles added toENGnetBASE during the month of April. Each title is linked to ENGnetBASE to facilitate your accessing details and the content of the titles. * ISBN: 1574447068 - Polymer Fiber Optics: Materials,Physics, and Applications

New at JSTOR

2007-03-31T15:26:00.000-04:00

THE /BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL/ AND /SCIENCE NEWS/ TO JOIN JSTORsHEALTH & GENERAL SCIENCES COLLECTION New York, NY The /British Medical Journal/, one of the oldest andmost widely read peer-reviewed medical titles, has beguncollaborating with JSTOR to make their complete back files availablethrough JSTOR, the not-for-profit online scholarly journal archive.The /BMJ/, founded in 1840, features

NetLibrary - eBook of the Month

2007-03-29T15:07:00.000-04:00

Caesar in Gaul and Rome: War in WordsBy Andrew M. RiggsbyUniversity of Texas Press, 2006Anyone who has even a passing acquaintance with Latin knows "Gallia est omnis divisa in partes tres" ("All Gaul is divided into three parts"), theopening line of De Bello Gallico, Julius Caesar's famous commentary on his campaigns against the Gauls. But what did Caesar intend to accomplish bywriting and

New NewsBank Special Reports

2007-03-27T16:00:00.000-04:00

NewsBanks Special Report focusing on the African Health Crisis is now available. The African Health Crisis Special Report contains information of importance to people around the world. Health issues in this region are being reported in the news every day along with possible solutions and how other countries are helping. Use this site to become better informed about this situation and to support

New at NetLibrary

2007-03-21T11:07:00.000-04:00

The Environment & Sustainable Development----------------------------------------------A Short History of the Future : Surviving the 2030 Spikehttp://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,r2ri,58n,2duv,56dw,1spf,h4ozAuthor: Mason, Colin J.Publisher: Earthscan Logjam : Deforestation and the Crisis of Global Governance {Earthscan Forestry Library}http://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,r2ri

ERIC Adds Find in a Library Feature

2007-03-21T10:57:00.000-04:00

Individuals who search ERIC at www.eric.ed.gov may notice a new Find in a Library link in the search results. ERIC is partnering with OCLC to leverage the OpenURL Gateway and WorldCat to provide users with a link from ERIC records to library resources. The feature dramatically streamlines the process of obtaining full text. The Find in a Library feature offers two linking paths: OpenURL and

ERIC's Find in a Library Feature

2007-03-19T14:14:00.000-04:00

ERIC is pleased to announce the release of a powerful new Find in a Libraryfeature on the ERIC Web site at www.eric.ed.gov. ERIC is partnering withOCLC to leverage the OpenURL Gateway and WorldCat to provide users with alink from ERIC records to electronic and print resources available inlibraries. The feature dramatically streamlines the process of obtainingfull-text.Find in a Library offers

PILOTS now on Cambridge Scientific

2007-03-16T16:46:00.000-04:00

As an update to the announcement we sent on 7 March 2007 regarding the upcomingavailability of/ PILOTS/ /(Published International Literature on Traumatic Stress) /onyour CSA Illumina account (see below), we are pleased to inform you that the activationprocess is now complete. You should now have access to this database.

Metropolitan Museum and ARTstor . . .

2007-03-14T14:16:00.001-04:00

Metropolitan Museum and ARTstor Announce Pioneering Initiative to Provide Digital Images to Scholars at No ChargeIn a new initiative designed to assist scholars with teaching, study, and the publication of academic works, The Metropolitan Museum of Art will distribute, free of charge, high-resolution digital images from an expanding array of works in its renowned collection for use in academic

ACLS Humanities E-Book News

2007-03-13T14:52:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to present Vol. 1, No. 1 of HEB News as an attached PDF file. This firstissue of our new quarterly publication contains updates on our transition from the ACLSHistory E-Book Project to ACLS Humanities E-Book.It also annouces important new HEB partnerships and titles. You can click on logos,covers or hyperlinks to access online items directly.You can either download the attached PDF

Forthcoming eContent from NetLibrary

2007-03-12T14:49:00.000-04:00

Enhance your collection with forthcoming eContent from NetLibrary. Simply browse by subject to find titles that meet your collection developmentcriteria and place your order today on TitleSelect.Browse Forthcoming Titles by Subject****************************************(Please note: login required to view lists) Agriculture (11 new titles)http://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,

AMICO and ARTstor

2007-03-09T10:42:00.000-05:00

We wanted to take a moment to provide some information about the contentfrom the former AMICO library currently in ARTstor. As part of its525,000 image library, ARTstor has incorporated approximately 85 percentof the former AMICO library with 84,872 images from over 20AMICO-contributing museums (please see the list below of museumscontributing and the number of images contained in ARTstor).

Changes in Project Muse

2007-03-08T10:36:00.000-05:00

Please note that as of 2007 the Labor Studies Journal will no longer be part of theProject Muse Collection.Here are the details:Labor Studies Journal, West Virginia University Press. Print ISSN 0160-449XElectronic ISSN 1538-9758This was included in the Premium, Standard, Research, and the Social Sciences Collectionsbut will now only be included in the Archive Collection, Vol. 27 (2002) - Vol. 31

Changes at Project Muse

2007-03-06T14:02:00.001-05:00

Project MUSE is pleased to announce that one additional title will join the list oftitles previously announced for inclusion in the 2007 Premium Collection and the Arts andHumanities Collection: âEUR~Partial Answers: Journal of Literature and the History ofIdeasâEUR^(TM) published by the Johns Hopkins University Press. The first issue in MUSEwill be Volume 5, Number 1. The print ISSN is 1565-

Titles Added to ENGnetBASE

2007-03-06T13:44:00.000-05:00

* ISBN: 0849333490 - Local Positioning Systems: LBSApplications and ServicesLocal Positioning Systems: LBS Applications and Services explores thepossible approaches and technologies to location problems includingpeople and asset tracking, mobile resource management, public safety,and handset location-based services

New at Earthscape

2007-03-05T16:23:00.000-05:00

This month Earthscape (www.earthscape.org) adds the recently published IPCC "FourthAssessment Report, Climate Change 2007: The Physical Science Basis - Summary forPolicymakers". This report assesses the current scientific knowledge of the natural andhuman drivers of climate change, observed changes in climate, the ability of science toattribute changes to different causes, and projections for

NewsBank Women's History Special Report

2007-03-05T15:28:00.000-05:00

NewsBanks Special Report focusing on Womens History is now available. Use this site for information to support discussions on issues, events and the accomplishments of women around the world.Womens History contains both current and historical articles and primary source documents organized into topical areas covering Government and Politics Health, Science and Education

New at ARTstor

2007-03-03T17:01:00.000-05:00

Whats New in ARTstorQTVR Panoramas of World Architecture, Columbia UniversityOver 900 Quick Time Virtual Reality (QTVR) panoramas of world architecture from the Visual Media Center at Columbia University have been added to the ARTstor Digital Library. QTVR enables faculty and students to complement traditional side-by-side image comparisons with a mode of representation based on space and

New at NetLibrary

2007-03-02T11:48:00.000-05:00

Ireland Adventure GuideBy Tina NeylonHunter Publishing, 2006Ireland is steeped in history, tradition and culture, making it one of the most popular vacation destinations worldwide. Its story is told incenturies-old castles, stone circles strategically placed to shine in the winter solstice moon, and, of course, in its pubs, where local residentsgladly share a pint and a tale.Written by Irish

New Titles at ACLS E-Books

2007-03-01T10:42:00.000-05:00

The ACLS Humanities E-Book Collection (formerly the History E-Book Project) has justadded 138 books to its collection, bringing the total to 1507. The latest round includesa significant increase in the number of titles in Women's Studies, adding 66 titles. Ascurrent subscribers, you have access to all of the new books added to the collection.Cataloging records are available for download, and

JSTOR Correction

2007-02-23T14:57:00.001-05:00

Dear JSTOR Participant, As you may have noted, there was an error in the JSTOR Holdings Update message that was sent February 14th. In the list of new titles, the publication date range for the journal Ecosystems was incorrect. Correct journal information for this title is as follows: Ecosystems (Biological Sciences Collection)Release Content: Vols. 1 – 6, 1998-2003Moving Wall: 3

CSA Tech News

2007-02-23T14:11:00.000-05:00

Tech News: Social SciencesRecent References Related to the Social SciencesDue to technical problems, the Recent References Related to the Social Sciences feature has not been available in searching social science databaseson CSA Illumina for several months. We are happy to report that the problem has been identified and corrected.This feature supplements CSA Illumina by providing daily updates of

Changes in Titles at BioOne

2007-02-22T15:38:00.000-05:00

I am writing to inform you of two changes to the list of titles for BioOne.1. For a complete list of current titles with coverage dates, visit www.BioOne.org. Systematic Botany (ISSN 0363-6445): BioOne is delighted to announce the return of Systematic Botany to the BioOne.1 collection. Systematic Botany ceased depositing current content at the end of 2003, but will return to the

JSTOR Web Site Update

2007-02-22T15:37:00.000-05:00

JSTOR Web Site UpdateWeek of February 20, 2007 Revised Search Forms In response to ongoing feedback from researchers and librarians, we have modified the JSTOR Advanced Search form. These revisions were previewed on the JSTOR Sandbox from July 2006 to November 2006. Based on usability testing and the feedback received during the preview, the Advanced Search form now includes four new fields for

JSTOR Technology Update

2007-02-21T11:05:00.001-05:00

JSTOR Technology UpdateWeek of February 20, 2007 Tomorrow, JSTOR will release several enhancements to the web site. We are excited about these updates, and hope that JSTOR users will find them to be useful. A confirmation message will be sent tomorrow as soon as the release is complete. Please contact User Services with any questions. Revised Search Forms In response to ongoing

Changes at Choice Reviews

2007-02-21T10:12:00.000-05:00

Important Information for Accessing the New Choice Reviews OnlineMost users will be able to access the new site www.cro2.org with their current username (last name) and password, but a few usernames have been modified. If you are unable to log on, click on the "Forgot Your Password" link on www.cro2.org and enter your e-mail address; you will promptly receive an e-mail with your new username.

New at NetLibrary

2007-02-20T09:19:00.000-05:00

****************************************************New eBooks, Special Collections, eAudiobooks & More **************************************************** Featured Collection: Women's History Titles ________________________________________________ Women and War : A Historical Encyclopedia From Antiquity to the Presenthttp://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,qcmh,58n,1f48,

NewsBank Special Report

2007-02-20T09:13:00.000-05:00

A new Special Report focusing on the 2008 Presidential Campaign is now available.The current focus of the Presidential Campaign 2008 Special Report is on proposed or declared candidates. There is a section for each person. Articles and a link to their official website are included. Sections are organized in alphabetical order for easy access. In addition to this information, articles on the

New at ARTstor

2007-02-16T14:24:00.000-05:00

Whats New in ARTstorImages from Lichtenstein Foundation and EstateARTstor is excited to announce that the first set of images from the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation and Estate have been added to the ARTstor Digital Library. These images span a range of periods over the artists life and include many of his most well known works. To browse these new ARTstor images, click on Image Gallery on the

WorldCat Updates for February

2007-02-16T14:20:00.000-05:00

JUST ADDED: SORTING OF SEARCH RESULTS; REFERENCE CITATIONSSORTING SEARCH RESULTSWeb users who perform searches at WorldCat.org can now sort resultsusing several indices. By default, search results are returned sorted byrelevance. Additionally, users can now sort by author (alphabetical bylast name), title (alphabetical), and date (newest-to-oldest andoldest-to-newest).Result sorting joins the

New Titles in Academic OneFile

2007-02-16T14:08:00.000-05:00

Here is this week's list of new periodicals added to Academic OneFile.We had a stellar week, with more than 180 new, peer-reviewed, full-textjournals added. These full-text titles were added the week of February12th. All of these academic titles have been added to Academic OneFile and canbe found on product using Basic or Advanced Search forms. * Acta Bioethica (Pan American

New Titles in JSTOR

2007-02-15T13:55:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce that fifteen new journals have been added to the JSTOR archive. Institutions that participate in collections with new journals will be able to access the new content immediately. Computer Music Journal (Arts & Sciences Complement) Release Content: Vols. 1 – 25, 1977-2001 Moving Wall: 5 years Publisher: The MIT Press ISSN: 0148-9267Ecography (Biological

WorldCat Update

2007-02-14T13:53:00.000-05:00

WorldCat Update================================================================Just added: Sorting of search results; reference citationsWeb users who perform searches at WorldCat.org can now sortresults using several indices. By default, search results arereturned sorted by relevance. Additionally, users can now sortby author (alphabetical by last name), title (alphabetical),and date (

ProQuest/CSA Merger

2007-02-13T13:47:00.000-05:00

This is an important week, the week ProQuest and CSA officially join forces. Separately, these two organizations have a shared purpose: to provide serious researchers with high quality information solutions, illuminated through authoritative discovery aids, and unlocked through powerful enabling technologies. Through decades of direct interaction with researchers, the two companies have earned a

New Issues in Project Muse

2007-02-12T13:10:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of the following new issuesto the Muse database:Advertising & Society ReviewVolume 7, Issue 4, 2006http://muse.jhu.eduadvertising_and_society_review/toc/asr7.4.htmlhttp://muse.uq.edu.auadvertising_and_society_review/toc/asr7.4.htmlBiographyVolume 29, Number 4, Fall 2006http://muse.jhu.edubiography/toc/bio29.4.htmlhttp://muse.uq.edu.aubiography/toc/bio29.4.

Oxford Reference Online Quarterly Update

2007-02-09T12:59:00.000-05:00

THE PREMIUM COLLECTION'S LATEST PREMIERES...The latest update to Oxford Reference Online: Premium Collection includes four new titles:The OXFORD DICTIONARY OF RHYMES has what every writer (or budding writer) needs andserves as a superb reference for any English teacher. This must-have tool contains rhymesfor 45,000 words, including proper names, place names, and foreign terms used in English.The

NewsBank Hot Topics for February

2007-02-02T13:34:00.000-05:00

CIVICS, GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Iraq PolicyTOPIC: Congress is working on a non-binding resolution showing disapproval of the presidents military policy in Iraq. What does a non-binding resolution do? What specifics of Bushs policy does the resolution object to?SEARCH TERMS: military strategy AND IraqECONOMICS Minimum Wage LegislationTOPIC: One of the bills currently in congress is a bill

EBSCOHost Upgrade

2007-02-01T13:33:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to provide this advance notification of upcoming EBSCOhost enhancements, primarily to the popular Search and Journal Alert functionality, in conjunction with the use of RSS feeds. These updates are being introduced as a direct result of customer feedback, and are scheduled to become available to EBSCOhost users this spring.Key components of the new features include: * A new

NetLibrary eBook of the Month

2007-02-01T12:07:00.000-05:00

NetLibrary eBook of the Month:A Companion to African-American StudiesEdited by Lewis R. Gordon (Temple University) and Jane Anna Gordon (Temple University) Blackwell Publishing, 2006In celebration of African-American History Month, NetLibrary has partnered with Blackwell Publishing to offer A Companion to African-American Studiesas the February eBook of the Month. A groundbreaking re-appraisal of

NewsBank Hot Topics

2007-02-01T12:06:00.000-05:00

HOT TOPICSCURRENT EVENTSSee more information on these topics in NewsBanks Special ReportsCIVICS, GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Iraq PolicyTOPIC: Congress is working on a non-binding resolution showing disapproval of the presidents military policy in Iraq. What does a non-binding resolution do? What specifics of Bushs policy does the resolution object to?SEARCH TERMS: military strategy AND

InfoTrac OneFile Updates

2007-01-31T10:31:00.000-05:00

In our effort to make InfoTrac OneFile the premier resource for generalreference research, we have made some significant updates to the contentset included in the database to better serve your library patrons:* Patrons can now read the full-text of the New York Times, everyissue from 1995 to present day -- giving them the best in news andeditorial coverage.* Patrons can now also

New title in Project Muse

2007-01-29T10:04:00.000-05:00

The following journal, previously announced as joining Project MUSE, is now online:** From the ELT Press:English Literature in Transition, 1880-1920ELT publishes articles on fiction, poetry, drama, or subjects of cultural interest in the 1880â1920 period of British literature. Submissions are typically 20â25 double-spaced pages. While we publish reviews of books about Joseph Conrad, Henry

ERIC Reload

2007-01-26T09:58:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce that the 2006 ERIC reload and data format change has been completed and the up-to-date version of the database is now available on EBSCOhost. Records marked by ERIC as “peer-reviewed” can be easily accessed via a new check-box limiter. The thesaurus has been upgraded to include new terms and the database now contains more than 1,194,000 records and links to more than

New Issues in Project Muse

2007-01-22T16:18:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of the following new issuesto the Muse database:The Canadian Journal of Linguistics / La revue canadienne de linguistique51(1), March/mars 2006http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/canadian_journal_of_linguistics/toc/cjl51.1.htmlhttp://muse.uq.edu.au/journals/canadian_journal_of_linguistics/toc/cjl51.1.htmlThe Canadian Journal of Linguistics / La revue canadienne de

EarthScape Update

2007-01-22T16:16:00.000-05:00

The December 2006/January 2007 Earthscape update(www.earthscape.org) calls attention to recent breakthroughs inbiofuel research and development. The NSF just announced thatdiverse mixtures of native prairie plant species have emerged as aleader in the quest to identify the best source of biomass forproducing sustainable, bio-based fuel to replace petroleum.The research shows that mixtures of

What's New in ARTstor

2007-01-19T16:05:00.000-05:00

What's New in ARTstor*Additional Contemporary Art from the Larry Qualls Archive*Larry Qualls has been systematically documenting contemporary artexhibitions at galleries and other exhibition spaces throughout NewYork City and elsewhere. We are pleased to announce now that we havejust released additional images from the Larry Qualls Archive,bringing the total number available to ARTstor users to

New Developments in WorldCat

2007-01-18T16:02:00.000-05:00

OCLC continues to refine and expand WorldCat on the Web. Newdevelopments in January include:* More visible evaluative content and Web Resource links* Expanded faceted browse options***MORE VISIBILITY FOR EVALUATIVE CONTENT, WEB RESOURCE LINKS***Individual item records reached from WorldCat.org search results nowinclude links to supplemental Web content on the top-level page.Previously displayed

Systematic Botany to the BioOne.1 Collection

2007-01-18T16:00:00.000-05:00

BioOne (www.bioone.org) is delighted to announce the return of Systematic Botany,published by The American Society of Plant Taxonomists, to the BioOne.1 Collection in2007.ASTP ceased depositing current issues in BioOne at the end of the 2003 volume year. Theirconcern at that time was that the existing BioOne business model could not providesufficient revenue to sustain the publication as print

Re-design at ARTstor

2007-01-17T08:51:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce that we have redesigned the "Using ARTstor"section of the ARTstor website (www.artstor.org ). In an effort to make this section of ourpublic website more user friendly, we changed the navigation. You willnow find helpful information, training materials, handouts, and otherdocuments within the following areas:* How do I use ARTstor?* How do I get trained?

New Issues in Project Muse

2007-01-15T14:46:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of the following new issuesto the Muse database:Advertising & Society ReviewVolume 7, Issue 3, 2006http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/advertising_and_society_review/toc/asr7.3.htmlhttp://muse.uq.edu.au/journals/advertising_and_society_review/toc/asr7.3.htmlAfrican Studies ReviewVolume 49, Number 3, December 2006http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/african_studies_review/

New Look for Blackwell Journals Online

2007-01-12T10:40:00.000-05:00

I am pleased to tell you that the Blackwell Synergy online journals platform has now been relaunched with a new design. Please take a look at http://blackwell-publishing.msgfocus.com/c/1K2Z0ZZJQjHcKcNZ1This redesign provides easier navigation, faster loading times, and improved access to tools for researchers. The main visible changes, other than the colour change, are the movement of the major

NewsBank Hot Topics

2007-01-11T09:30:00.000-05:00

NewsBank Hot Topics is provided as part of your NewsBank subscription to alert librarians, patrons, teachers and students to hot topics found in NewsBank products. Topics include issues and events from throughout the world relative to social studies, science, health, sports, the arts and people.The attached WORD version is for duplication and distribution. It may also be posted in the library

NewsBank Special Report

2007-01-08T09:28:00.000-05:00

NewsBanks Special Report People in the News - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is now available. Use this site for information to support discussions on the accomplishments of Martin Luther King and the celebration of his birthday January 15. People in the News Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. contains both current and background articles covering Biographical information Accomplishments

New Issues in Project Muse

2007-01-08T09:27:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of the following new issuesto the Muse database:American Journal of PhilologyVolume 127, Number 4 (Whole Number 508), Winter 2006http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/american_journal_of_philology/toc/ajp127.4.htmlhttp://muse.uq.edu.au/journals/american_journal_of_philology/toc/ajp127.4.htmlAmerican QuarterlyVolume 58, Number 4, December 2006http://muse.jhu.edu/

WilsonWeb Enhancements

2007-01-06T09:23:00.000-05:00

Dear WilsonWeb Customers:In our continuing efforts to enhance the WilsonWeb search experience for all users, we are happy to announce a number of exciting new enhancements to the WilsonWeb interface, the Administrator's Module and the Statistical Reports Module. Each new enhancement was suggested by our valued customers. Included in this enhancement release are such valuable features as the

JSTOR Moving Wall Update

2007-01-05T15:50:00.000-05:00

JSTOR Moving Wall Update: January 4, 2007We are pleased to announce the 2007 moving wall updates for the journals archived in JSTOR. All JSTOR journals with moving walls have been updated to include an additional year of content.The following pages provide additional information about the updated JSTOR holdings:Detailed information about all JSTOR titles and collections can be accessed at http://

Changes at Choice-Reviews

2007-01-04T12:22:00.000-05:00

Changes at ChoiceReviews.online We are pleased to announce that Version 2.0 of Choice Reviews Onlinewill be available for your use beginning January 5, 2007. We are quitesure that you will share our enthusiasm about the many enhancements andexpanded functionality of this extensively revised, redesigned, andimproved version of Choice Reviews Online! As a current PasswordEdition subscriber, you

New Issues in Project Muse

2007-01-02T14:47:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of the following new issuesto the Muse database:Africa TodayVolume 53, Number 2, Winter 2006http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/africa_today/toc/at53.2.htmlhttp://muse.uq.edu.au/journals/africa_today/toc/at53.2.htmlContemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic AffairsVolume 28, Number 2, August 2006http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/

NewsBank Special Reports

2007-01-01T13:46:00.000-05:00

NewsBanks new Special Report: People in the News Gerald Ford is now available.This Special Report provides current and background research and biographical information on the life of the 38th President of the United States.Included is coverage of Gerald Fords early life political career path to becoming President actions while in this office life after

NetLibrary eBook of the Month

2006-12-29T13:43:00.000-05:00

January eBook of the Month:Lower Taxes in 7 Easy Stepsby Attorney Stephen FishmanNolo, 2006Many personal finance books are full of hype, promising a radical reduction in taxes (or no taxes at all). Unfortunately, they often tout obscure taxstrategies that apply to only a handful of people -- or doubtful schemes that could bring on the IRS. Lower Taxes in 7 Easy Steps is a different kindof book,

New from NetLibrary

2006-12-26T13:21:00.000-05:00

New eBooks, Special Collections, eAudiobooks & More *************************************************** Featured Collection: African American Heritage *************************************************** Ring Out Freedom! : The Voice of Martin Luther King,Jr. and the Making of the Civil Rights Movementhttp://www.uptilt.com/ct.html?rtr=on&s=4t6,p4vb,58n,gtgk,4045,1spf,

ARTstor News

2006-12-22T13:17:00.000-05:00

*ART on FILE Contemporary American Architecture and Public Art*ARTstor Digital Library recently added over 600 images focused oncontemporary architecture and public art in the western United States.Images include exterior and interior photography as well as numerousdetails of works such as Rem Koolhaass Seattle Public Library andFrank Gehrys Walt Disney Concert Hall. These images are the

Renovations Under Way at Library

2006-12-22T12:13:00.000-05:00

Renovations Under Way at Gym, LibraryWhile students are home enjoying the winter break, renovations are under way at Williams Gymnasium and the Mary Cochran Library. Many of the improvements, which include a major redo in the women’s locker room and cosmetic changes at the library, will be completed by the time students return next month.At the gym, the women’s locker room is being divided into

NewsBank Special Reports

2006-12-18T12:05:00.000-05:00

Two new NewsBank Special Reports are now available to provide current and background research information on topics of interest.People in the News the U.N. Secretary General contains information on the transition of power from Kofi Annan, the outgoing Secretary General, to Ban Ki-moo, the incoming Secretary General. The Report includes biographical information on these two figures as well as

New Issues in Project Muse

2006-12-18T11:53:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of the following new issuesto the Muse database:American Journal of MathematicsVolume 128, Number 6, December 2006http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/american_journal_of_mathematics/toc/ajm128.6.htmlhttp://muse.uq.edu.au/journals/american_journal_of_mathematics/toc/ajm128.6.htmlArizona Quarterly: A Journal of American Literature, Culture, and TheoryVolume 62,

Cambridge Scientific Acquires ProQuest

2006-12-16T16:11:00.000-05:00

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cambridge Information Group (CIG) announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire ProQuest Information and Learning, a segment of ProQuest Company (NYSE:PQE), for approximately $222 million.Under the agreement, CIG will combine its Bethesda, Maryland-based CSA subsidiary with Ann Arbor, Mich.-based ProQuest Information and Learning to create a new,

New Interlibrary Loan System

2006-12-15T12:00:00.000-05:00

Sweet Briar’s Mary Helen Cochran Library will introduce a new fully automated interlibrary loan request system at the beginning of the 2007 spring term.Librarian Joe Malloy says the new software, InterLibrary Loan Internet-accessible Database, aka ILLiad, is more efficient for both library staff and users, although some will have to adjust to the paperless system. “We’ll have to educate [patrons]

CLS History E-Book Project Reaches 500 Subscribers

2006-12-12T14:29:00.000-05:00

The ACLS History E-Book Project (HEB) (http://www.historyebook.org) recently passed the 500-mark for institutional subscribers, adding The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, Camosun College in Victoria, BC, and a group of universities from the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries (NAAL).According to Dr. Sue Medina, director of NAAL, "Alabama academic librarians value participation in

New Title in Project Muse

2006-12-11T15:10:00.000-05:00

The Cambridge QuarterlyThe Cambridge Quarterly was established on, and remains committedto, the principle that literature is an art, and that the purpose of artis to give pleasure and enlightenment. The journal devotes itselfprincipally to literary criticism and its fundamental aim to take acritical look at accepted views. The Cambridge Quarterly alsoregularly publishes articles on music, cinema,

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