Monday, January 29, 2007

New Online Database: Education Research Complete

Over 1, 730 journals are indexed in this new education database, with full text coverage for nearly 830. All education levels and a variety of topics are included. In addition to journal articles, indexing for books, and conference papers is also available.

Monday, January 22, 2007

New Online Database: Communication & Mass Media Complete

Communication & Mass Media Complete (CMMC) provides quality research articles in areas related to communication and mass media. CMMC offers cover-to-cover indexing and abstracts for over 390 journals, and selected coverage of 200 more, for a combined coverage of nearly 600 titles. Over 285 journals are full text. CMMC can be found under "Online Databases" on the library's web site.

Monday, January 15, 2007

Lockers available in Boatwright Library

60 new lockers, 30 on each of the two basement levels are now available in the library. Lockers are assigned on a first-com, first-served basis for the full spring semester. The lockers are a convenience for students and faculty who are doing work that requires frequent use of library materials in the library sand who would like to store those materials securely at the library. To apply for a locker see Leigh Ann Brosnihan in the administration office on the second floor of Boatwright. Applications must be submitted in person. Applicants must present their UR ID card at the time they apply. For additional information contact Leigh Ann Brosnihan.

New Library Database -- Ancestry Library Edition

The University Libraries are pleased to announce the acquisition of Ancestry Library Edition. This database provides U.S. and British census and immigration records from 1790 - 1930 and it also includes historical maps and photographs. It can be found under "Online Databases" on the library's web site.