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Cooley Science Library in McGregory Hall open 24:7 until May 8th

April 29, 2008 - 2:00am — Anonymous

Cooley has 29 computers, two printers and 125 seats plus four private carrels.
The Hieber Café and Flexible Room 565 in Case-Geyer will be open 24:7 as usual.  Using Cooley as a 24:7 space is an experiment for this semester, and data on the use of all these spaces will be collected and assessed for future planning purposes.
date: April 29, 2008

Additional content added to America's Historical Newspapers

April 17, 2008 - 2:00am — data

Additional content added to America's Historical Newspapers
A list of content added to America's Historical Newspapers during Spring 2008 has been created.
 
Dateline: April 17, 2008

Grove Art Online is now Oxford Art Online

April 3, 2008 - 2:00am — data

Grove Art Online is now Oxford Art Online
Grove Art Online has been relaunched as Oxford Art Online. It still contains the entire Grove Dictionary of Art but now adds the Oxford Companion to Western Art, the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics , and the Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms .
This has been a major redesign with new functionality and a significant addition of new images.
 
Dateline: April 3, 2008

Science available online

April 3, 2008 - 2:00am — data

Science available online
A subscription to Science Magazine online from the American Association for the Advancement of Science has been placed. Articles from 1997-present are available. With this subscription, the entire run from 1880 to present is now available online either from the AAAS or Jstor.
Please note that articles from Science Signaling and Science Express are not available through the institutional subscription.
 
Dateline: April 3, 2008

New digital resource from EbscoHOST

April 1, 2008 - 2:00am — data

New digital resource from EbscoHOST
GreenFILE
Offers well-researched but accessible information covering all aspects of human impact on the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles include content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done on each level to minimize negative impact. Topics covered include global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more.
Dateline: April 1, 2008

New digital resources from ABC-Clio

April 1, 2008 - 2:00am — data

New digital resources from ABC-Clio
 
Argentina : a global studies handbook
An exploration of modern Argentina, combining narrative historical chapters with a reference section covering the nation's most important cultural figures, places, and events.
Costa Rica: a global studies handbook
A guide to one of Latin America's most stable and progressive nations, examining the country's development, unique features, and the challenges Costa Ricans face in the 21st century.
South Asia: an environmental history
A chronological study of South Asia that emphasizes the effect of humans on their environment, and in return the influence of nature on the evolution of human society.
Dateline: April 1, 2008

Added content in FBIS Daily Reports

April 1, 2008 - 2:00am — data

Added content in FBIS Daily Reports
 
Foreign Broadcast Information Service (FBIS) Daily Reports
The 2nd release (of a total of 8 releases) of the FBIS Daily Reports online has been issued. Content from Africa and South Asia has been significantly enhanced

  • Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), 1974-1980
  • South Asia (SAS), 1980-1987
  • Africa (Sub-Sahara) (AFR), 1987-1988
  • Sub-Saharan Africa (AFR), 1988-1996

The first Series covered the Middle East, Africa from 1980-1987, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Dateline: April 1, 2008