In the Spotlight

Children’s Core Collection

Melissa — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:19:57 +0000

Selected and recommended by specialists in library service to children, listed books within Children’s Core Collection encompass a wide variety of topics, including a new abundance of books on technology, social sciences and sciences. To view the database click here.

Grove Encyclopedia of American Art

mbuckley — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:50:11 +0000

Grove Encyclopedia of American Art is a highly acclaimed encyclopedia that has thousands of entries and hundreds of images covering various artists and topics. This terrific online reference source is a wonderful starting point when researching art, artists and American art.

Individual Library Instruction

Sarah — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:31:19 +0000

Make an appointment today for individual library instruction with a reference librarian. Get help with your research, and finding and navigating our resources. Instruction sessions, in person or by phone, last up to one hour. Appointments are available Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. & Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Schedule your session today!

DSM LIBRARY – American Psychiatric Publishing

Melissa — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:15:53 +0000

Provides online access to major psychiatry reference material and journals, including the DSM library, psychiatric textbooks, and American Journal of Psychiatry. Book chapters are downloadable to PDAs and smartphones; see the User Guide

To view the database click here.

IntelliConnect (CCH)

Sarah — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 20:01:48 +0000

Need information about taxes? IntelliConnect (CCH) provides full text federal and state tax information including tax news, detailed explanations and analysis, codes and regulations, cases and other primary source material. This database also includes federal and state tax forms. List of publications and online help are available after logging in.

Economist Historical Archive, 1843-2007

Melissa — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:53:18 +0000

Since its first publication in 1843, The Economist has presented timely reporting, concise commentary and comprehensive appraisal of global news every week. Because of its global perspective and economic and political analysis, it is highly regarded and heavily relied on by the world’s political and business leaders, opinion formers and decision makers. To view click here.

Chicago Manual of Style Online

Melissa — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:42:44 +0000

Chicago Manual of Style Online provides full-text access to the guide’s 16th edition. Aside from the full-text, the site contains an extensive FAQ section and additional tools, such as sample letters to editors and a citation quick guide. To go to the guide, click here.

SAGE Research Methods Online

Melissa — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:14:18 +0000

SAGE Research Methods Online (SRMO) is a research methods tool created to help researchers, faculty and students with their research projects. SRMO contains books, journals and videos. Researchers can explore methods concepts to help them design research projects, understand a particular method or identify a new method, and write up their research. Since SRMO focuses on methodology rather than disciplines, it can be used by researchers from the social sciences, health sciences and more. To view the database click here.

Education in Video

Melissa — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:39:30 +0000

Education in Video is the first online collection of streaming video developed specifically for training and developing teachers. More than 1,000 video titles totaling 750+ hours of teaching demonstrations, lectures, documentaries, and primary-source footage of students and teachers in actual classrooms give your education students a way to observe the intricacies of behavior, tone, facial expression, and body language that define effective teaching styles. The collection’s wealth of course, study, and discussion guides; assessment checklists; and themed playlists give your education faculty ready-to-use teaching tools. To view videos click here.

Library Guides

mbuckley — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:01:42 +0000

Need help with your research or have a quick library question? Library guides can help! The Alvin Sherman Library now offers dozens of online library guides on a variety of subjects from literature and education to APA style and a “how to” section. So whether you are wondering: How to get a library card? How search for ebooks? Or just need some research assistance, library guides are useful tools to help get you started today!