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SNL Interactive added to list of electronic resources

By William | Published: November 20, 2008
This product, which provides access to SNL’s financial data, news and analytics, has been added to the library’s list of electronic resources and databases.  It is sponsored by the Department of Risk Management and Insurance. To access SNL Interactive, you are required to register using your Georgia State University email address.
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Canceled GALILEO databases removed from Library’s list of electronic resources

By William | Published: October 30, 2008
The following databases from Cambridge Scientific Abstracts, which were recently canceled by GALILEO due to budget constraints, have been removed from the Library’s list of electronic resources: -AIDS and Cancer Research Abstracts -Algology, Mycology & Protozoology Abstracts (Microbiology C) -Animal Behavior Abstracts -Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts (ASSIA) -Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts Set and Oceanic Abstracts (ASFA) -Bacteriology Abstracts [...]
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Child Welfare Information Gateway added to list of electronic resources

By William | Published: September 3, 2008
The library had offered access to the Child Abuse, Child Welfare and Adoption Database, but that product is being discontinued.  In its place, we have added a link to the Child Welfare Information Gateway.  From the announcement from NISC: The two clearinghouses that compiled the data for the Child Abuse, Child Welfare & Adoption Database, National [...]
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New resource: International Encyclopedia of Communication

By admin | Published: August 21, 2008
The library recently purchased the online version of the International Encyclopedia of Communication.  From the publisher: The International Encyclopedia of Communication represents the definitive reference source in this interdisciplinary and dynamic field. This authoritative work is jointly published with the International Communication Association (ICA), the leading academic association of the discipline. Key features: 1,339 newly-commissioned A-Z entries, [...]
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ProQuest maintenance window

By administrator | Published: August 7, 2008
ProQuest will be taking a maintenance window to upgrade network hardware on Saturday, August 16th, starting at 10 pm.  Maintenance will take 12 hours. The following products will not be available during this time: ProQuest, including ProQuest interface products, ProQuest Historical Newspapers. “Digital Vault” products, including ProQuest Dissertations and Theses and Digital Sanborn Maps. *Author ID: 168 [...]
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Introducing EBSCOhost 2.0

By admin | Published: July 25, 2008
Online Tutorial for 2.0  EBSCOhost 2.0 New Features Help Sheet
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United Nations Common Database currently unavailable

By administrator | Published: June 23, 2008
The UNCDB site appears to be experiencing problems.  *Author ID: 168 Author name: William*
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Web version of SciFinder now available

By administrator | Published: May 9, 2008
The Library now offers access to the web-based version of SciFinder.  To access, you’ll need to register and create your own SciFinder username and password.  Once you do, you’ll be able to access SciFinder from anywhere with an Internet connection. The locally-installed client, SciFinder Scholar, is still available. *Author ID: 168 Author name: William*
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Tests in Print available via list of electronic resources & databases

By administrator | Published: May 8, 2008
Tests in Print, a comprehnesive bibliography to commercially available tests currently in print, is available via the Library’s list of electronic resources and databases. *Author ID: 168 Author name: William*
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Access to ABC-CLIO databases now via EBSCOhost

By administrator | Published: May 8, 2008
America: History and Life and Historical Abstracts are available via the EBSCOhost platform.  The Library previously offered these through the original ABC-CLIO platform. *Author ID: 168 Author name: William*
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