University Library Blogs » New Resources http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:04:47 +0000 en hourly 1 © jpuckett@gsu.edu () jpuckett@gsu.edu() 1440 jpuckett@gsu.edu No no http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg University Library Blogs http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library 144 144 Access to Latin American Newspapers http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/05/26/access-to-latin-american-newspapers/ http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/05/26/access-to-latin-american-newspapers/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 13:47:24 +0000 William http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/05/26/access-to-latin-american-newspapers/ The library recently purchased Latin American Newspapers, a collection from the World Newspaper Archive.  From the description:

Latin American Newspapers represents the initial result of the partnership between the Center for Research Libraries community and Readex, a division of NewsBank to systematically create an extensive Web-based collection of international newspapers. CRL will guarantee the long-term availability of this news content for the CRL community.

This groundbreaking online collection provides more than 35 fully searchable Latin American newspapers published in the 19th and 20th centuries. Featuring titles from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela and elsewhere, Latin American Newspapers offers unprecedented coverage of the people, issues and events that shaped this vital region between 1805 and 1922.

Latin American Newspapers features such key publications as La Nacion, La Prensa and Vanguardia (Buenos Aires), Correio da Manha and Jornal do Commercio (Rio de Janeiro), O Estado de São Paulo (São Paulo), Mercurio (Santiago), La Prensa (Havana), El Guatemalteco (Guatemala City), Daily Chronicle (Georgetown, Guyana), La Revista de Yucatan (Merida, Mexico), La Patria, Mexican Herald and El Monitor Republicano (Mexico City) , El Dictamen (Veracruz Llave, Mexico), La Estrella de Panama and Star & Herald (Panama City), El Peruano and West Coast Leader (Lima), Port of Spain Gazette (Port of Spain), the Venezuelan Herald (Caracas) and more than a dozen others.

Latin American Newspapers now contains more than 425,000 pages of content.  New titles and issues will be released periodically on a rolling basis at a rate of nearly 100,000 pages per month, with an initial goal of one million pages by fall 2009.   The collection will contain potentially more than 1.5 million pages by the end of the project.

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In addition, the library purchased 7 Oxford Digital Reference Shelf titles:

Share/Bookmark]]> http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/05/18/access-to-14-electronic-reference-works/feed/ 0 Access to Eighteenth Century Collections Online, Part II http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/05/13/access-to-eighteenth-century-collections-online-part-ii/ http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/05/13/access-to-eighteenth-century-collections-online-part-ii/#comments Wed, 13 May 2009 17:52:36 +0000 William http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/05/13/access-to-eighteenth-century-collections-online-part-ii/ The library recently purchased Eighteenth Century Collections Online, Part II, which adds nearly seven million pages of content from close to 50,000 new titles to what could already be accessed through Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO).  The publisher states:

With content from an eclectic variety of materials, including books, directories, bibles, sheet music, sermons and advertisements, Eighteenth Century Collections Online, Part II offers full-text search capabilities supported by comprehensive metadata. The materials in the collection support research in every academic discipline, including literature, history, geography, the social sciences, fine arts, medicine, science, religion, philosophy and law. Source institutions include The British Library, Oxford University, National Library of Scotland, University of Texas, and the Library of Congress.

This new content is available via the Eighteenth Century Collections Online interface.  For additional details about ECCO, see the library’s original announcement about its purchase.

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The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music Online is the first comprehensive online resource devoted to music research of all the world’s peoples. More than 9,000 pages of material, combined with entries by more than 700 expert contributors from all over the world, make this the most complete body of work focused on world music.

Each volume contains an overview of the region, a survey of its musical heritage, traditions and themes; and a description of specific musical genres, practices, and performances. Articles include detailed photographs that show musicians, musical instrument, and the cultural context of dances, rituals, and ceremonies. Other images include drawings, maps, and musical examples for further study. Since its first publication in 1997, The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music has been the pre-eminent reference work for research in ethnomusicology.

A review of this resource is available here.

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  • Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film
    The preface states, “Readers will find in the Schirmer Encyclopedia of Film the major facts about film history, clear explanations of the main theoretical concepts and lines of scholarly interpretation, and guidance through important debates. Approaching cinema as art, entertainment, and industry, the Encyclopedia features entries on all important genres, studios, and national cinemas, as well as entries on relevant technological and industrial topics, cultural issues, and critical approaches to film.”  Read reviews of this title on Amazon.com
  • Encyclopedia of Counseling
    From the introduction,”By covering all of the major theories, approaches, and contemporary issues in counseling, the encyclopedia includes close to 600 entries. To enable the reader to understand the major approaches and themes within the field of counseling, the current encyclopedia has been divided into four volumes: (1) changes and challenges facing counseling, (2) personal and emotional counseling, (3) crosscultural counseling, and (4) career counseling. However, each volume will also contain a cross-volume Reader’s Guide and a cross-referencing system to entries in other volumes. In this way, we have created a flexible encyclopedia that can be used together as a set or separately by volume depending on the need of the user.”  Read reviews of this title on Amazon.com
Share/Bookmark]]> http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/29/two-new-electronic-reference-works-2/feed/ 0 Audiobooks guide http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/16/audiobooks-guide/ http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/16/audiobooks-guide/#comments Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:24:10 +0000 Jason Puckett http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/16/audiobooks-guide/ Photo by emilybean via FlickrGoing out of town after classes finish?  Need something to listen to on the long flight or drive?

We’ve just posted a guide to finding audiobooks for free, both in the library (we have a small collection on CD) and online.  Before you shell out to Amazon or Audible for listening material, take a look!

Audiobooks Guide

Share/Bookmark]]> http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/16/audiobooks-guide/feed/ 0 ticTOCs Journal Tables of Contents Service http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/14/tictocs-journal-tables-of-contents-service/ http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/14/tictocs-journal-tables-of-contents-service/#comments Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:32:59 +0000 Jason Puckett http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/14/tictocs-journal-tables-of-contents-service/ ticTOCs Journal Tables of Contents Service is a free site that monitors over 12,000 scholarly journals to alert researchers to new items.  Readers can subscribe to be notified via e-mail, RSS, or many other formats whenever new issues of journals are published.

Share/Bookmark]]> http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/14/tictocs-journal-tables-of-contents-service/feed/ 0 Two new electronic reference works http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/06/two-new-electronic-reference-works/ http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/06/two-new-electronic-reference-works/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:33:46 +0000 William http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/06/two-new-electronic-reference-works/ The library now has access to the following titles via ScienceDirect:

  • Encyclopedia of Infant and Early Childhood Development
    The foreword states, “This is an impressive collection of what we have learned about infant and child behavior by the researchers who have contributed to this knowledge. …This wonderful reference will be a valuable resource for all of those interested in child development, be they students, researchers, clinicians, or passionate parents.”  A review of this title is available here.
  • International Encyclopedia of Public Health
    The foreword states, “The International Encyclopedia of Public Health is a tour de force in sorting through the history and prospects of important (and often contested) arenas of research and policy..While these volumes are published fully in English, contributors hail from 40 countries and many different languages.”  A review of this title is available here.
Share/Bookmark]]> http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/06/two-new-electronic-reference-works/feed/ 0 Encyclopedia of Associations via Gale Directory Library added to list of electronic resources http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/03/encyclopedia-of-associations-via-the-gale-directory-library-added-to-list-of-electronic-resources/ http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/03/encyclopedia-of-associations-via-the-gale-directory-library-added-to-list-of-electronic-resources/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2009 18:38:35 +0000 William http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2009/04/03/encyclopedia-of-associations-via-the-gale-directory-library-added-to-list-of-electronic-resources/ The library now has access to volumes of the Encyclopedia of Associations, a resource providing detailed information about nonprofit member organizations, via the Gale Directory Library.  This product can be accessed via the library’s list of electronic resources and databases.

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To access SNL Interactive, you are required to register using your Georgia State University email address.

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ProQuest Historical Newspapers–The Atlanta Constitution, historically known as “The Voice of the New South”, is a unique full-image archive offering complete coverage from 1868-1939.

As part of the ProQuest Historical Newspapers program, every issue of this title includes the complete paper –cover to cover – with full-page and article images in downloadable PDF. And the database just keeps growing, with an additional year of content added annually.

The Historical Atlanta Constitution, a leader in shaping Southern opinion on regional and national issues, gives researchers quick, accurate Web access including:

  • Complete coverage from 1868-1939
  • First-hand accounts of the Reconstruction period and the Post-war South
  • Valuable content on the development of modern Southern life
  • Writings of Joel Chandler Harris, author of the classic folktale “Uncle Remus”
  • Display and classified ads
  • Comics and cartoons

This product can be accessed via the Library’s list of electronic resources and databases.

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With PantherMail, students will keep the same student e-mail address they currently use and enjoy a variety of unique features and benefits.

PantherMail, powered by Microsoft’s Live@edu through Microsoft Exchange Labs, offers:

- 10GB of e-mail space, 20MB attachments

- 5GB of online storage space with Windows Live SkyDrive

- Document sharing through Office Live Workspace

- Spaces to create blogs, share photos and more

- Instant Messaging

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The two clearinghouses that compiled the data for the Child Abuse, Child Welfare & Adoption Database, National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse were consolidated into the Child Welfare Information Gateway. The Child Welfare Information Gateway is managed by ICF International and is a service of the Children’s Bureau within the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services.  The Gateway provides access to resources including print and electronic publications, websites, databases and more covering topics related to child safety, welfare and adoption.

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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, divided into 29 editorial areas representing major fields of inquiry, each of which is headed by a leading expert in the field
  • Spans the breadth of communication studies, including coverage of theories, media and communication phenomena, research methods, problems, concepts, and geographical areas
  • Simultaneously publishing in print and in this fully accessible and searchable online version
  • Features sophisticated cross-referencing and search facilities and a lexicon by subject area
  • Entries ranging from extended explorations of major topics to short descriptions of key concepts
  • Written and edited by an international team of the world’s best scholars and teachers, representing the international character of the ICA
  • Editorial areas include communication theory and philosophy, interpersonal communication, journalism, intercultural and intergroup communication, media effects, strategic communication/PR, communication and media law and policy, media systems in the world, and communication and technology.
Share/Bookmark]]> http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2008/08/21/new-resource-international-encyclopedia-of-communication/feed/ 0 Freshmen Friday @ the Library http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2008/08/18/freshmen-friday-the-library/ http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2008/08/18/freshmen-friday-the-library/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:42:16 +0000 admin http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2008/08/18/freshmen-friday-the-library/ See photos here: http://flickr.com/photos/gsulibrary
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Join your fellow classmates for Freshmen Friday (8/22) in the University Library for games, movies, food, fun and more.  The fun begins at 10 a.m.

Pick up your passport on the 1st floor of Library North. With your passport, you can access the game stations on 2nd floor, t-shirt giveaways, etc.

Sponsored by Access and Media Services, with assistance from the Learning Commons.

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Monday and Wednesday from 3pm-8pm
Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30am-2:30pm

Visit this site for more information.

Share/Bookmark]]> http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2008/08/13/writing-tutors-in-the-library/feed/ 0 New Browsing Books on Library North 1 http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2008/08/08/new-browsing-books-on-library-north-1-2/ http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2008/08/08/new-browsing-books-on-library-north-1-2/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:15:16 +0000 administrator http://131.96.19.4/wp/blog/?p=5655 Check individual titles in GIL for current availability.

Dynasty : the inside story of how the Red Sox became a baseball powerhouse / Tony Massarotti.

The last theorem / Arthur C. Clarke and Frederik Pohl.

Life with my sister Madonna / Christopher Ciccone.

The anti-Alzheimer’s prescription : the science-proven plan to start at any age / Vincent Fortanasce.

 

Audio Books:

 

Double play [sound recording] / Robert B. Parker.

 

*Author ID: 121 Author name: David*

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 EBSCOhost 2.0 New Features Help Sheet

Share/Bookmark]]> http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2008/07/25/introducing-ebscohost-20/feed/ 0 New Browsing Books http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2005/03/08/new-browsing-books/ http://homer.gsu.edu/blogs/library/2005/03/08/new-browsing-books/#comments Tue, 08 Mar 2005 13:13:18 +0000 administrator http://131.96.19.4/wp/blog/?p=5493 Did you know that the library has a collection of popular reading? It is called the Browsing Collection, and it is located on the first floor of Library North, behind the yellow divider to the left of the front door.

New books this week

Like a lampshade in a whorehouse : my life in comedy / Phyllis Diller with Richard Buskin.

My descent into death : a second chance at life / Howard Storm.

My life as emperor / Su Tong ; translated by Howard Goldblatt.

The Orientalist : solving the mystery of a strange and dangerous life / Tom Reiss.

The Best of American splendor / stories by Harvey Pekar ; illustrations by Dean Haspiel … [et al.].

Prince of fire / Daniel Silva.

Winslow in love / Kevin Canty.

Death of a bore : a Hamish Macbeth mystery / M.C. Beaton.

DisneyWar / James B. Stewart.

Mother-daughter wisdom : creating a legacy of physical and emotional health / Christiane Northrup.

Now you see her / Cecelia Tishy.

The preacher’s son / Carl Weber.

Rosa : a novel / Jonathan Rabb.

The greedy bastard diary : a comic tour of America / Eric Idle.

Saving Cascadia / John J. Nance.

Standing alone in Mecca : an American woman’s struggle for the soul of Islam / Asra Q. Nomani.

Against the tide / John Ringo.

Cold service / Robert B. Parker.

Jane and his lordship’s legacy / by Stephanie Barron.

Killing Kelly / Heather Graham.

Plan B : further thoughts on faith / Anne Lamott.

The shooting script / Laurence Klavan.

Space between the stars : a memoir / Deborah Santana.

The ambassador’s son / Homer Hickam.

Leaving the Saints : how I lost the Mormons and found my faith / Martha Beck.

Light before day / Christopher Rice.

Lightning strike : the secret mission to kill Admiral Yamamoto and avenge Pearl Harbor / Donald A. Davis.

March : a novel / Geraldine Brooks.

*Author ID: 8 Author name: Laura*

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