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For new postings about e-resources, please see the "What's New" section of Reference Databases (which is under Products and Services) and the front page of the OHIONET web site http://www.ohionet.org
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Mary and Christine
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Free Booklist Online Exclusives, Webinar
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The February 2009 issue of Booklist Online Exclusives features 73 recently posted reviews--simply follow the links in your mailbox to access free, full-text reviews and 3 feature articles published in Booklist Online during the previous month.
Would you like to learn more about Booklist Online? Sign up for An Introduction to Booklist Online, to be held Wednesday, February 25, 2-3 p.m. EST.
If you haven't yet visited Booklist Online, don't miss your chance for a guided tour. This free orientation, led by Senior Editor Keir Graff, demonstrates Booklist Online's value as a selection, collection development, and readers' advisory tool—for both library staff and library patrons.
The February 2009 issue of Booklist Online Exclusives features 73 recently posted reviews--simply follow the links in your mailbox to access free, full-text reviews and 3 feature articles published in Booklist Online during the previous month.
Would you like to learn more about Booklist Online? Sign up for An Introduction to Booklist Online, to be held Wednesday, February 25, 2-3 p.m. EST.
If you haven't yet visited Booklist Online, don't miss your chance for a guided tour. This free orientation, led by Senior Editor Keir Graff, demonstrates Booklist Online's value as a selection, collection development, and readers' advisory tool—for both library staff and library patrons.
ARBAonline News February 2009
From ARBAonline:
The February 2009 update to ARBAonline provides over 200 new reviews of the most recent reference sources published from both prominent publishers in the field as well as those from small press and college and university presses.
Recent Reference Releases That Have People Talking
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present: From the Age of Segregation to the Twenty-First Century (Oxford University Press, 2009)
“One of the monumental reference resources of the past few decades has finally reached completion with the publication of this new five-volume set, which chronicles African American history from 1896, the year of Plessy v. Ferguson, through the present (fittingly, President Obama's face is central on each cover).” (February 2009, ARBAonline)
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3d edition (Gale Group, 2009)
“This resource is preferable to single-volume works on the subject of alternative medicine and is recommended for both academic and public libraries.” (February 2009, ARBAonline)
Media Scandals (Greenwood Press, 2008)
“Written in a breezy tone, Media Scandals offers breadth over depth . . . this tome seems best suited to an undergraduate survey course in media studies where the aim is to expose students to an expansive discussion of scandal.” (February 2009, ARBAonline)
Recent Updates to ARBAonline
Following is a sample of some recently added reviews:
* Books and Beyond: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of New American Reading (Greenwood Press)
* Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior (Gale Group)
* From Luminous Hot Stars to Starburst Galaxies (Cambridge University Press)
* Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Modernism (Scarecrow Press)
* Living Green (World Book)
* Marshall Cavendish Digital. http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com (Marshall Cavendish)
* Salem Health: Cancer (Salem)
Look for reviews of these latest resources in the coming months:
* American Women Leaders: 1,560 Current Biographies (McFarland)
* Atlas of Hispanic-American History (Facts on File)
* Daily Life Through World History in Primary Documents (Greenwood Press)
* Encyclopedia of African Religions (Sage)
* Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery (Sage)
* International Military Alliances 1648-2008 (CQ Press)
* The New York Times on the Presidency 1853-2008 (CQ Press)
The February 2009 update to ARBAonline provides over 200 new reviews of the most recent reference sources published from both prominent publishers in the field as well as those from small press and college and university presses.
Recent Reference Releases That Have People Talking
Encyclopedia of African American History, 1896 to the Present: From the Age of Segregation to the Twenty-First Century (Oxford University Press, 2009)
“One of the monumental reference resources of the past few decades has finally reached completion with the publication of this new five-volume set, which chronicles African American history from 1896, the year of Plessy v. Ferguson, through the present (fittingly, President Obama's face is central on each cover).” (February 2009, ARBAonline)
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3d edition (Gale Group, 2009)
“This resource is preferable to single-volume works on the subject of alternative medicine and is recommended for both academic and public libraries.” (February 2009, ARBAonline)
Media Scandals (Greenwood Press, 2008)
“Written in a breezy tone, Media Scandals offers breadth over depth . . . this tome seems best suited to an undergraduate survey course in media studies where the aim is to expose students to an expansive discussion of scandal.” (February 2009, ARBAonline)
Recent Updates to ARBAonline
Following is a sample of some recently added reviews:
* Books and Beyond: The Greenwood Encyclopedia of New American Reading (Greenwood Press)
* Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol & Addictive Behavior (Gale Group)
* From Luminous Hot Stars to Starburst Galaxies (Cambridge University Press)
* Historical Dictionary of American Theater: Modernism (Scarecrow Press)
* Living Green (World Book)
* Marshall Cavendish Digital. http://www.marshallcavendishdigital.com (Marshall Cavendish)
* Salem Health: Cancer (Salem)
Look for reviews of these latest resources in the coming months:
* American Women Leaders: 1,560 Current Biographies (McFarland)
* Atlas of Hispanic-American History (Facts on File)
* Daily Life Through World History in Primary Documents (Greenwood Press)
* Encyclopedia of African Religions (Sage)
* Encyclopedia of Substance Abuse Prevention, Treatment, & Recovery (Sage)
* International Military Alliances 1648-2008 (CQ Press)
* The New York Times on the Presidency 1853-2008 (CQ Press)
Friday, January 23, 2009
New "Save to Folder" Feature from Facts on File
All News Services databases now offer 'Save to Folder' tools. This new feature allows users to save content to a personalized folder for later retrieval within a session or during a later database visit.
Users can create personalized folders by clicking on the 'Folder Sign-In' link found in the upper right-hand corner of content pages, then entering an email address and creating a password. Multiple users within a single customer account can create unique folder sign-ins for any authorized databases. The same sign-in name and password can be used for each FOFNS database. Users can also save items to a 'Guest' folder without signing in to a personalized folder, but the folder will be emptied automatically when the browser window is closed.
Searchable content, except for Reuters® articles in World News Digest, can be saved to a folder. To save an item in any database to a folder, users simply click on the folder icon found in the upper right-hand corner of savable content pages. A plus sign appears on the folder when the item has been saved.
To access saved items, users click on the 'Saved Items' link, also found in the upper right-hand corner of content pages. If the user is signed in to a folder, a pop-up window will appear with links to content from that database saved during the current and previous sessions. If a user is not signed in, only items saved during the current session will be displayed. Clicking a link takes the user directly to the saved item and removes the pop-up window. Clicking again on the 'Saved Items' link restores it.
Users can create personalized folders by clicking on the 'Folder Sign-In' link found in the upper right-hand corner of content pages, then entering an email address and creating a password. Multiple users within a single customer account can create unique folder sign-ins for any authorized databases. The same sign-in name and password can be used for each FOFNS database. Users can also save items to a 'Guest' folder without signing in to a personalized folder, but the folder will be emptied automatically when the browser window is closed.
Searchable content, except for Reuters® articles in World News Digest, can be saved to a folder. To save an item in any database to a folder, users simply click on the folder icon found in the upper right-hand corner of savable content pages. A plus sign appears on the folder when the item has been saved.
To access saved items, users click on the 'Saved Items' link, also found in the upper right-hand corner of content pages. If the user is signed in to a folder, a pop-up window will appear with links to content from that database saved during the current and previous sessions. If a user is not signed in, only items saved during the current session will be displayed. Clicking a link takes the user directly to the saved item and removes the pop-up window. Clicking again on the 'Saved Items' link restores it.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Teen Health and Wellness Adds Content on Green Living, Obesity, Other Critical Topics; Offers Greater Functionality for Increased Customization
Personal Story Project, Reading List Feedback Feature Allow Teens and Staff to Interact with Database
NEW YORK CITY, NY – January 14, 2009 – Rosen Online, a division of Rosen Publishing, a leading K-12 educational publisher, is pleased to announce the addition of new content to its award-winning Teen Health & Wellness electronic resource in several ‘hot topic’ areas including green living and obesity. The database tackles these urgent issues by offering a new section on green / environmentally-friendly living, as well as expanded coverage on obesity for teens. Other new entries include enhanced coverage of issues such as autism, sickle cell anemia, school violence, and domestic violence. School and public libraries report an increased demand for concise and well-researched information on these critical subjects, and Teen Health & Wellness provides anytime, anywhere access for teens and young adults searching for help.
Teen Health & Wellness now also allows users to interact with the database in new and exciting ways. The Personal Story Project invites young adults to contribute their own story about successfully dealing with or overcoming a challenge in their lives. Writers of stories selected for publication on Teen Health & Wellness receive a letter of commendation from Rosen Publishing and a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. To date, numerous stories from teens across the United States have been published on the site and deal with issues ranging from alcohol abuse to scoliosis to eating disorders. In addition, teens and librarians can now customize database reading lists to include their favorite titles. They can suggest both fiction and nonfiction books to be added to each subject entry’s recommended reading list.
To serve the unique needs of its customers, Rosen has also made virtually all Teen Health & Wellness promotional materials, such as bookmarks and access cards, completely customizable, allowing libraries to easily add their library URL and login information. “Libraries realize that they need to make a connection with their users in order to alert them to the vast variety of resources being offered,” states Miriam Gilbert, Rosen Online director of sales and marketing. “Our customers have seen usage stats go up following Teen Health & Wellness marketing done online and via their own Web sites. We created this promotional kit to make it easy to put a campaign into place.” Customized webinar trainings are also available from Rosen Online.
About Rosen Publishing:
Founded in 1950, Rosen Publishing has a long history of providing high-quality nonfiction books for children and young adults. Recognizing an urgent need for self-help material written specifically for young adults, Rosen released its flagship book on venereal disease in 1958, the first of its kind for teens. Rosen Publishing continues to enjoy a strong reputation for its sensitive treatment of difficult subjects; accurate, age-appropriate information; and reassuring tone. Rosen Publishing Online, the newest division of Rosen Publishing, continues the legacy of publishing trusted and award-winning content with database and digital offerings. To address the information needs of today’s students and the school and public library communities, Rosen Publishing Online launched Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers, in January 2007.
Contact:
Miriam Gilbert
Director of Electronic Sales and Marketing
Rosen Publishing
29 East 21 Street
New York, NY 10010
303/818-7187 office/direct
miriamg@rosenpub.com
www.teenhealthandwellness.com
NEW YORK CITY, NY – January 14, 2009 – Rosen Online, a division of Rosen Publishing, a leading K-12 educational publisher, is pleased to announce the addition of new content to its award-winning Teen Health & Wellness electronic resource in several ‘hot topic’ areas including green living and obesity. The database tackles these urgent issues by offering a new section on green / environmentally-friendly living, as well as expanded coverage on obesity for teens. Other new entries include enhanced coverage of issues such as autism, sickle cell anemia, school violence, and domestic violence. School and public libraries report an increased demand for concise and well-researched information on these critical subjects, and Teen Health & Wellness provides anytime, anywhere access for teens and young adults searching for help.
Teen Health & Wellness now also allows users to interact with the database in new and exciting ways. The Personal Story Project invites young adults to contribute their own story about successfully dealing with or overcoming a challenge in their lives. Writers of stories selected for publication on Teen Health & Wellness receive a letter of commendation from Rosen Publishing and a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble. To date, numerous stories from teens across the United States have been published on the site and deal with issues ranging from alcohol abuse to scoliosis to eating disorders. In addition, teens and librarians can now customize database reading lists to include their favorite titles. They can suggest both fiction and nonfiction books to be added to each subject entry’s recommended reading list.
To serve the unique needs of its customers, Rosen has also made virtually all Teen Health & Wellness promotional materials, such as bookmarks and access cards, completely customizable, allowing libraries to easily add their library URL and login information. “Libraries realize that they need to make a connection with their users in order to alert them to the vast variety of resources being offered,” states Miriam Gilbert, Rosen Online director of sales and marketing. “Our customers have seen usage stats go up following Teen Health & Wellness marketing done online and via their own Web sites. We created this promotional kit to make it easy to put a campaign into place.” Customized webinar trainings are also available from Rosen Online.
About Rosen Publishing:
Founded in 1950, Rosen Publishing has a long history of providing high-quality nonfiction books for children and young adults. Recognizing an urgent need for self-help material written specifically for young adults, Rosen released its flagship book on venereal disease in 1958, the first of its kind for teens. Rosen Publishing continues to enjoy a strong reputation for its sensitive treatment of difficult subjects; accurate, age-appropriate information; and reassuring tone. Rosen Publishing Online, the newest division of Rosen Publishing, continues the legacy of publishing trusted and award-winning content with database and digital offerings. To address the information needs of today’s students and the school and public library communities, Rosen Publishing Online launched Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers, in January 2007.
Contact:
Miriam Gilbert
Director of Electronic Sales and Marketing
Rosen Publishing
29 East 21 Street
New York, NY 10010
303/818-7187 office/direct
miriamg@rosenpub.com
www.teenhealthandwellness.com
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Celebrate the Inauguration and Black History Month with Free Oxford Access
Oxford University Press is offering free access to their award-winning Oxford African-American Studies Center now through March 1, 2009.
To explore AASC, simply use this login:
http://www.oxfordaasc.com
Username: barackobama
Password: president
To explore AASC, simply use this login:
http://www.oxfordaasc.com
Username: barackobama
Password: president
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Global Issues in Context Now Available from Gale
This new resource ties together a variety of sources to present a rich analysis of issues — social, political, military, economic, environmental, science related, health related, cultural — and headlines in world hot spots. It helps students think critically about global connections and the interdependence of all nations.
Find out more at one of these upcoming webinars:
Jan. 8, 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 14, 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 15, 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 30, 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m (EST)
Find out more at one of these upcoming webinars:
Jan. 8, 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 14, 2:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 15, 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m (EST)
Jan. 30, 1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m (EST)
Accessible Archives Activates Counter Compliance Capabilities
From Accessible Archives:
Malvern, PA (January 7, 2009) - Accessible Archives, Inc., a publisher of electronic full-text searchable historical databases of 18th and 19th century American newspapers, periodicals and county histories, has announced that the company is now fully COUNTER compliant. This project was completed in conjunction with ISSEL, a British firm highly proficient in the implementation of COUNTER, and coordinated by Unlimited Priorities Corporation acting in a consultative role.
Read more about this new service here.
Malvern, PA (January 7, 2009) - Accessible Archives, Inc., a publisher of electronic full-text searchable historical databases of 18th and 19th century American newspapers, periodicals and county histories, has announced that the company is now fully COUNTER compliant. This project was completed in conjunction with ISSEL, a British firm highly proficient in the implementation of COUNTER, and coordinated by Unlimited Priorities Corporation acting in a consultative role.
Read more about this new service here.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
NetLibrary Introduces New Media Center
OCLC has released the new NetLibrary Media Center, a full-featured desktop application that allows library patrons to easily search, manage, transfer and listen to eAudiobooks from their local library. The free software application allows users to connect to NetLibrary, and then download and begin listening to eAudiobooks with just one click.
The Media Center combines familiar user functions available from NetLibrary’s Web-based platform to browse, search and check out materials, and adds enhanced features and functionality—such as a full-feature audio player; seamless download to a portable listening device; a new, feature-rich, easy-to-use interface; and desktop access to a library’s entire eAudiobook collection—for a superior user experience.
Librarians can to turn the NetLibrary Media Center on through the Library Resource Center.
Additional resources, including an online demo, Media Center brochure and updated eAudiobooks User Guide can be accessed through these links:
The Media Center combines familiar user functions available from NetLibrary’s Web-based platform to browse, search and check out materials, and adds enhanced features and functionality—such as a full-feature audio player; seamless download to a portable listening device; a new, feature-rich, easy-to-use interface; and desktop access to a library’s entire eAudiobook collection—for a superior user experience.
Librarians can to turn the NetLibrary Media Center on through the Library Resource Center.
Additional resources, including an online demo, Media Center brochure and updated eAudiobooks User Guide can be accessed through these links:
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Oxford Who's Who 2009
Who's Who 2009 is now available online. This 161st annual edition of the renowned big red book published in print by A&C Black since 1897, and now published online by Oxford University Press, includes more than 1,000 new entries, celebrating those whose achievements are notable in today's British society.
NEW LIVES FOR 2009
Craig...Daniel Wroughton Craig is one of the new figures selected to have an autobiography available in the latest edition of Who's Who, now joining his James Bond predecessors Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan in the publication. Also included in the update are autobiographies for Joanne Elvin, Editor of Glamour magazine, actor Rob Brydon (Little Britain, 2005; Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, 1998), Pink Floyd member David Gilmour, and New Scientist editor Dr. Roger Highfield, who notes that he enjoys Wii boxing, making him one of the first entrants to list the Wii as a recreation in Who's Who. Last but not least, Barack Obama is now dutifully included in this very important database of autobiographies.
FUN FACTS
Could Barack Obama become the most searched-for name in Who's Who? It's entirely possible, with many of the most searched-for names belonging to politicians. As a treat, below is a list of the most searched-for names in the online edition of Who's Who since January 2008, alongside a list of the ten most read entries in Who Was Who since January 2008.
NEW LIVES FOR 2009
Craig...Daniel Wroughton Craig is one of the new figures selected to have an autobiography available in the latest edition of Who's Who, now joining his James Bond predecessors Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Pierce Brosnan in the publication. Also included in the update are autobiographies for Joanne Elvin, Editor of Glamour magazine, actor Rob Brydon (Little Britain, 2005; Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, 1998), Pink Floyd member David Gilmour, and New Scientist editor Dr. Roger Highfield, who notes that he enjoys Wii boxing, making him one of the first entrants to list the Wii as a recreation in Who's Who. Last but not least, Barack Obama is now dutifully included in this very important database of autobiographies.
FUN FACTS
Could Barack Obama become the most searched-for name in Who's Who? It's entirely possible, with many of the most searched-for names belonging to politicians. As a treat, below is a list of the most searched-for names in the online edition of Who's Who since January 2008, alongside a list of the ten most read entries in Who Was Who since January 2008.
| Top 10 Most Searched-for Names in Who's Who | Top 10 Most Read Entries in Who Was Who |
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