September Feature: EbscoHost Upgrades

Posted on September 10, 2008 by Martha

Upgrades improve functionality and ease!

On & off-campus access to EbscoHost databases UW-W users only is provided for UW-W students, faculty & staff. A few EbscoHost databases are available to all Wisconsin residents through BadgerLink. For additional information see About EBSCOhost.

The EbscoHost databases include indexing, abstracts and some full text of articles from journals, magazines, newspapers, dissertations and books. Interlinking of the University Library’s electronic and print collections is provided via the Find It service.

What's New:

  • Create an RSS feed to regularly retrieve results in you blog, email, etc.
  • Hover over magnifying glass to see abstract and reformatted citation information

What’s Updated:

  • Icons larger and easier to identify
  • Layout similar to popular websites like Amazon and Netflix
  • Limit by date or source type right on the search results page

Want Help? Contact a reference librarian at (262) 472-1032, by email or chat or in person at the Library’s Reference Desk.

This post is part of the Featured Resource, which was previously on the Library’s home page. The Featured Resources Archive contains the past spotlights from December 2002 – Summer 2008.

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 9

Posted on September 9, 2008 by kyle

Microcosm

Microcosm:
E. Coli and the New Science of Life
by Carl Zimmer
QR82 .E6 Z56 2008
New Book Island, 2nd floor

Bacteria generally gets a lot of bad press, especially with the recent deaths from outbreaks of food poisoning. E.coli is no exception, but this week’s New Stuff Tuesday just might change your mind.

Zimmer, science writer for the New York Times, paints a very different picture of Escherichia coli from the rest of the media. The book delves into the history of the bacteria, discovered back in 1885 by German pediatrician Theodor Escherich, to its present, responsible for the inception of the biotechnology industry. While we only hear about the malicious strains that cause diseases, the scientists in their labs are yielding its powers for good. My favorite chapter is ‘The E. coli Watcher’s Field Guide,’ where the author takes you on a ‘day in the life’ of the bacteria as it travels through the body. Definitely an insightful look into a fascinating little organism.

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Library Land Trivia – Get to it!

Posted on September 8, 2008 by kyle

Alright, it’s the moment you’ve all waited for…

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Here’s the deal: you’ve got four questions, a bonus question and a super bonus question. Choose the best answer for each of the questions. You have until Friday (September 12) – 8 AM. Now get to it!

1) What’s a periodical?
A) bathroom reading
B) a species that only survived for a short time (e.g. dinosaurs)
C) a publication issued with regular frequency (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
D) a nasty form of tooth decay

2) If you check out one of our laptops in the library, which floor do you have to be on to use the wireless?
A) the main floor
B) the first, second or third floors
C) all four floors
D) the library doesn’t have wireless, silly.

3) You notice that we have movies like the Departed and Batman Begins and you’d like to check them out. How long do you get them?
A) two weeks
B) two days, just like Blockbuster new releases
C) seven hours, thirty-eight minutes and sixteen seconds
D) forever and a day

4) What’s the name of the library’s café?
A) The Coffee Shhh-oppe
B) The Cage in the Corner
C) Starbooks
D) Food For Thought

BONUS QUESTION
Why does the University Library Blog have a place for comments?
A) We want to hear from you, and the blog presents the perfect medium in which to get that feedback.
B) It’s just a front – we don’t care what you think.
C) The comments section looks pretty.
D) Wait… there’s a place for comments?

SUPER BONUS QUESTION
It’s not so much of a question as it is a dare.

We dare you to post a comment to the University Library Blog – make sure to include your name and e-mail address in order to get credit. Just don’t post the answers.

To ENTER: Either A) come into the library and fill out an answer form at one of the library’s friendly desks or B) send an e-mail to Kyle Naff (naffk@uww.edu – subject line trivia contest) with your responses.

The winner will be notified on Friday, September 12.

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Drop In & See Us…

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Barbara

Got 30 minutes to spare? You can use that to find out what the library can do for you all year to help you with your research, such as requesting materials from other UWs, accessing online articles and course reserves available from on or off campus, and getting help in person or online.

When: Thursday, Sept.4, at 4pm OR
           Friday, Sept. 5, at 11am

Where: L2211, Library’s instruction lab
(ask at Circulation or Reference desks for directions)

Cost: FREE

Bring your questions!

If you can’t make this time, there will be other drop-in sessions on Tuesday Sept. 9 (11am) and Wednesday Sept. 10 (4pm).

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The Trivia Contest is Back!

Posted on September 3, 2008 by kyle

The Library is sponsoring a trivia contest in which students have a chance to win great weekly prizes or an even better grand prize. All you have to do is come into the library or visit the Library’s website and answer some questions. How hard is that?

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On Monday, September 8, the trivia contest questions will be posted on the University Library Blog (where you are right now) and on the contest home page. You have until 8 AM on Friday, September 12 to answer as many of the questions as you can. Each correct answer will count towards one chance at winning our Back to School prize. Answer all five questions correctly and you’ll be entered in the drawing five times!

For more information, check out the contest home page or e-mail Kyle at naffk@uww.edu.

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 2

Posted on September 2, 2008 by kyle

Raise your hand if you’ve taken a tour.

Raise your hand if you actually paid attention and/or remember every little detail of the tour.

My point exactly.

We understand that traveling as a herd with your classmates isn’t the most enjoyable experience, regardless of whether you’re checking out the library or a museum. That’s why there’s now a podcast tour of the library! Ronna will guide you through the three floors of the library while you listen on your MP3 player without anyone knowing that you’re NOT rocking out to your favorite song. Trust me, you’ll go places you didn’t even know existed. And that’s a good thing!

You can get to the library’s podcast tour through the Podcast@UWW directory under Non-instructional or go straight to it.

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Library Hours Sept. 2-8

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Barbara

The University Library will have slightly different hours for the first week of fall semester. We’ll close at 10pm on the nights when we normally close at midnight:

Library entrance map

  • Tues., Sept. 2: 7:30 am-10 pm
  • Wed, Sept. 3: 7:30 am-10 pm
  • Thurs., Sept. 4: 7:30 am-10 pm
  • Fri., Sept. 5: 7:30 am-6 pm
  • Sat., Sept. 6: 9 am-5 pm
  • Sun., Sept. 7: 1-10 pm

Starting on Monday September 8th regular fall semester hours.

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New Stuff Tuesday – August 26

Posted on August 26, 2008 by kyle

The Entrepreneur's Guide to Writing Business Plans and Proposals

The Chancellor’s State of the University Address this morning made several mentions of entrepreneurship and the University’s involvement in regional affairs. We’ve taken notice of the increased focus on local economic development and you’ll find quite a few books dealing with small business and innovation when browsing the New Book Island. Here’s a few:

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Writing Business Plans and Proposals (pictured)
HD62.5 .C423 2008
Part of the Entrepreneur’s Guide series from Praeger, focuses on constructing one of the most crucial elements of a successful business venture. The business plan can make or break a proposal, and this book outlines the process for you.

The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Managing Information Technology
HD30.2 .R525 2008
Also part of the Praeger series, the author takes on IT for new businesses – what you need to know about IT and the difficulties in dealing with technology and network infrastructure.

The Entrepreneur in Youth: An Untapped Resource for Economic Growth, Social Entrepreneurship and Education
HD60.5.U5 K68 2007
No, this book doesn’t talk about the kids on the street with the lemonade stand. It reports the results of a study of high school students, finding that they have a high entrepreneurial interest but don’t know what to do about it.

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University teaching staff: Library orientation for you (Thurs 8/28)

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Barbara

Learn what resources and services University Library offers you & your students:

When: Thursday, August 28, 2008 @ 2:30 p.m.
Where: University Library* instruction lab (L2211-ask at Reference or Circulation desks for directions)

Bring your questions! For example:

  • How can you make sure the Library has resources your students need?
  • Need help making links to articles in databases?
  • Would your students benefit from an online tutorial or an online class guide?
  • How do you reserve a video for showing in class?
  • Can a student check things out for you?

*Yes, the mall construction is blocking our front doors. Please enter from the Prairie St./east side:

Library entrance map

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Making the Most of Google workshop

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Barbara

Orientation Week Special: Faculty & Teaching Staff are welcome to attend the “Making the Most of Google” LEARN Center-sponsored workshop.

When: Thursday, August 28th, 9:15am-10:30am
Where: University Center Room 262

Learn about iGoogle, Google Gadgets, Google Books, Google Scholar, Google Documents, and more from Martha Stephenson, Reference & Instruction Librarian.

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