The American Chemical Society has a new mobile site called ACS2GO. If you have an Apple, Android or Blackberry device, you’ll be able to use this site to access our institutional subscriptions both on and off-campus for 120 days. But first, you need to set it up: On your mobile device, make sure you’re connectedContinue reading “ACS Journals on Mobile Devices”
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Math Journals Moving
To improve findability of the journals held in the Main Library, the math collection journals are being moved from the 2nd floor to the 3rd floor and will be located adjacent to the other journals. Bookstacks staff are beginning to move these materials upstairs and in a few months you will be able to findContinue reading “Math Journals Moving”
New Life Sciences Preprint Server: BioRxiv
From Science 14 November 2014: Vol. 346 no. 6211 pp. 792-793 DOI: 10.1126/science.346.6211.792 BioRxiv at 1 year “A year after its launch, a new preprint server for life sciences is off to a healthy start, its creators say. BioRxiv, a free site sponsored by the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL), has attracted more than 800Continue reading “New Life Sciences Preprint Server: BioRxiv”
Halloween Party!
Ready for Halloween? Get a jumpstart on your celebration at the Sciences Library Halloween Party this Sunday, October 26 from 6-10PM! Activities include: Private screenings of Halloween classics: Nosferatu the Vampyre and Young Frankenstein; Spooky Halloween exhibit in our display cases; And Halloween treats in addition to our always free coffee and tea. We hope you can join us. HappyContinue reading “Halloween Party!”
Staying Current workshop
Lunch @ the Sciences Library Workshop Staying Current: RSS, Search Alerts and More! Wednesday, October 22, 2014 12:30-1:20pm 3rd floor computer room How do you keep up with the news and research in your field? Would you like to learn how to use technology to find new information for you? Join us for a StayingContinue reading “Staying Current workshop”
EndNote Workshop
Are you starting a new research paper or project and looking for a way to manage your references? Then join us for this useful and informative workshop about EndNote! EndNote is a citation management program supported by the UI Libraries. The web version is available for free to the entire UI community and the desktopContinue reading “EndNote Workshop”
Alternatives to the National Atlas
Announcement from the USGS Libraries: The National Atlas (http://www.nationalatlas.gov/) has been removed from service. Please use: The National Map: http://nationalmap.gov/ The National Map Small-Scale Collection: http://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/ Small-Scale Data Download: http://nationalmap.gov/small_scale/atlasftp.html
Large Screen Monitors
Three large screen monitors on rolling carts are now available for use at the Sciences Library. Simply move one to your favorite study spot and plug in your device! Available inputs: HDMI VGA USB We also have Apple adapters available for checkout at the desk: Mini DVI to HDMIContinue reading “Large Screen Monitors”
Merck to buy Sigma-Aldrich
From Reuters: Germany’s Merck to buy Sigma-Aldrich for $17 billion to boost lab supplies operation
Workshop: Get Organized!
Do you struggle to stay organized as the semester progresses? Are your notes and files scattered about in notebooks, folders, and various electronic storage devices? Would you like to share your own tips and tricks for staying organized with others? Join us for a Get Organized workshop to learn about free software tools you can use to get organizedContinue reading “Workshop: Get Organized!”