Have you tried Scopus, our new database? The UI Libraries provide free access to Scopus, an excellent multidisciplinary citation database. Join us for a Scopus Workshop and learn advanced techniques that will help you conduct your research more efficiently and effectively.

Scopus Workshop

Wed, Nov 19, 12:30-1:20

Sciences Library 3rd floor

In this workshop you will learn how to:

• Access Scopus off-campus.
• Use refine options to retrieve more relevant search results.
• Save citations to RefWorks/EndNote.
• Set up alerts and find full-text.
• Get help from a librarian when you need it.

 

This workshop is free and open to all UI students, faculty and staff. There is no need to register. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Scheib at sara-scheib@uiowa.edu or (319) 335-3024.

 

Do you use Web of Science in your research? The UI Libraries provide free access to Web of Science, an excellent multidisciplinary citation database. Join us for a Web of Science Workshop and learn advanced techniques that will help you conduct your research more efficiently and effectively.

Web of Science Workshop
Wed Nov. 12, 12:30-1:20
Sciences Library 3^rd floor computer classroom

In this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Access Web of Science off-campus
• Use Advanced Search to retrieve more relevant results
• Save citations to citation managers
• Set up Saved Searches and Citation Alerts
• Find full-text, wherever it may be
• Get help when you need it!

This workshop is free and open to all UI students, faculty and staff. There is no need to register. If you have any questions, please contact Sara Scheib at sara-scheib@uiowa.edu or (319) 335-3024.

Announcement from the USGS Libraries:

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 HDMI (for Macbooks)
• Lightning to VGA (for new iPads/iPhones/iPods)
• 30-pin to HDMI and VGA (for old iPads/iPhones/iPods)

These monitors are ideal for group work and watching videos but can be used in other ways as well. Please try them out and let us know what you think!

The UI Libraries now has access to two new e-book collections from IOP. The Expanding Physics collection includes in-depth texts from the leading voices in physics research and related subject areas aimed at the recent graduate/researcher level. The Concise Physics collection includes shorter texts in rapidly advancing areas and introductory texts aimed at the undergraduate/researcher level.

Both collections are accessible instantly for multiple simultaneous users at: http://purl.lib.uiowa.edu/IOPBooks.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about IOP ebooks, please contact Sara Scheib, Sciences Reference & Instruction Librarian.