Library News
First Research: a new business database!
The Library has added another new database to their collection. Check out First Research, a database that provides industry profile information. Search over 200 different industry profiles found in the United States and Canada. Each profile provides information on that industry's financial information, trends, challenges and news.
If you need help using the new database, please contact the Reference Desk at 719-262-3295 or refdesk@uccs.edu.
Posted 11/18/08
Library adds CQ Global Researcher
The Library has recently added a new database called CQ Global Researcher. It features monthly reports on social issues around the world. Like the original CQ Researcher, CQ Global Researcher each report contains charts, graphs and sidebar articles -- plus a pro-con feature, a chronology, lengthy bibliographies and a list of contacts.
If you need help using the new database, please contact the Reference Desk at 719-262-3295 or refdesk@uccs.edu.
Posted 11/14/08
Library Closed November 27-28
Fall Break is November 26-30 and the Library has reduced service hours during this period. The Library's hours are as followed:
- November 26 (W) - 8:00am - 5:00pm
- November 27 (Thanksgiving) - Closed
- November 28 (F) - Closed
- November 29 (Sa) - 10:00am - 8:00pm
- November 30 (Su) - 11:00am - Midnight
Posted 11/10/08
Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology Database Trial
Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology Online provides instant access to authoritative and current scholarship in the field of sociology. It is an excellent resource for learning, teaching, and research. Visit Blackwell for more information. Trial ends on 12/15/08.
If you have questions or comments about this database, please contact the Reference Desk at 719-262-3295 or e-mail us at refdesk@uccs.edu
Posted 10/01/08
Three New Library Databases Added
The Library has recently added three new library databases, including Communication Abstracts, Social Services Abstracts and Sociological Abstracts.
Communication Abstracts - A comprehensive source of information about communication-related publications on a world-wide scale. Also includes information on film studies, the role of technology in human communications, risk communication, crisis communication and public opinions.
Social Services Abstracts - Covers of current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, and community development.
Sociological Abstracts - Abstracts and indexes the international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. An excellent resource for any sociology related topic.
For any questions about using these new databases, Ask Us!.
Posted 9/9/08
Library Workshop on September 17
Impress your teachers and get a head start of your research by attending a Library Workshop. During September, the Library wil hold three Getting to Know the Library Workshops. These workshops are open to all and introduces you to the Kraemer Family Library. The workshop will cover finding books and journal articles, choosing the right database for you and what to do when the Library doesn't have what you are looking for. Each workshop will last about one hour. Reservations are not required. For more information, contact Sue Byerley.
The workshops are all in EPC 239 and will be held:
- September 17 at 1:40pm
- September 25 at 7:15pm
Posted 9/2/08
Take the Library Website Survey
The Library is interested on your feedback for the new Library website. Take a few minutes to take the Library Website Survey, an online feedback survey. All feedback is welcomed and will be used to improve the Library's website over the next few months. The survey will be available until September 30th. If you have questions about the survey or the new Library website, please contact Tabatha Becker.
Posted 8/22/08
Sociological Abstracts and Philosopher's Index: two new trials!
The Library has two new database trials for Sociological Abstracts and Philosopher's Index. Sociological Abstracts abstracts and indexes the international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences from 1952 to present. Philosopher's Index is a bibliographic database with informative, author-written abstracts covering scholarly research in all areas of philosophy from 1940 to present. Both trials end September 19.
Posted 8/20/08
Library Adds the online Cochrane Library
The Library has recently acquired the online Cochrane Library. It contains high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. It includes reliable evidence from Cochrane and other systematic reviews, clinical trials, and more. An excellent resource for anyone researching health and medicine related topics.
Posted 8/15/08
Many New Library Databases to Use!
Over the last few days, the Library has acquired many new databases from a variety of fields. All have been added to the Library Databases pages, but here are few to view:
- Biomedical and Life Sciences Collection Henry Stewart Talks
Online, streaming presentations in biology and health related fields. - New Palgrave Dictionary of Economics Online 2nd ed. (2008)
Search the full text of this economics dictionary. - NoveList EBSCOhost
Literature lovers rejoice! NoveList contains book reviews and suggestions to help create your reading list. - Biomedical Reference Collection EBSCOhost
Designed for doctors, research scientist, students and clinical specialists, this database provides full text for over 100 journals in a variety of areas pertaining to medical study. - Corporate ResourceNet EBSCOhost
Designed to meet the diverse information needs of today’s companies. This database contains full text articles from nearly 1,200 quality magazines and journals. - History Reference Center EBSCOhost
Has full text from more than 2,300 reference books, encyclopedias and non-fiction books, cover to cover full text for more than 130 leading history periodicals, more than 61,100 historical documents, 66,000 biographies of historical figures, more than 110,200 historical photos and maps, and more than 80 hours of historical video.
And so much more! Curious to see what else is new? Ask a librarian by visiting the reference desk or contacting them at 262-3295 or refdesk@uccs.edu.
Posted 8/14/08