Library News & Exhibits
May 08, 2008
RefWorks Now Available
RefWorks is an online research management, writing, and collaboration tool. You can export citations from database searches into RefWorks to add citations to papers and create bibliographies. You can also share your citations with other students, colleagues, and friends. Start by signing up for an individual account. For more information, contact the Bartle Library Reference Desk at x72345.
Posted by mulligan at 10:51 AM | Permalink | General News
April 04, 2008
Text Message a Librarian
Lost in the stacks? Need to know the library hours? Now you can text message a librarian from your cell phone. Just type BUmainlib: your message and send the message to 265010. For example:
BUmainlib: can you tell me if the library owns the Handmaid’s Tale?
We’ll send a text response back to your phone. Be sure to visit our Ask a Librarian webpage to learn about other ways to contact a librarian.
Posted by erushton at 03:16 PM | Permalink | General News
March 25, 2008
Get Help with Your Papers!
Lost in the Information Whirlwind? Connect with the experts, Discover resources, and Create a masterpiece at Library Research Days!
Join us for Library Research Days where librarians will be available to help you find resources for your papers. Drop-in anytime between 3 pm and 8 pm on Tuesday, April 1 and Wednesday, April 2 at the Bartle Instructional Lab in the Newcomb Reading Room (near the Gourmet Bean Coffee Kiosk).
For more information, please call the Bartle Reference Desk at x72345.
Posted by mulligan at 01:54 PM | Permalink | Events
March 20, 2008
Bartle Current Periodical, Newspaper, DVD, Video and Music CD Collections Have Moved
During Spring Break, the Bartle Current Periodicals, Newspaper, DVD, Video and Music CD Collections were moved to the Josiah T. Newcomb Reading Room, located near the Library Tower Coffee Kiosk. Listening and viewing equipment was also moved to the Newcomb Reading Room. The DVD, video, and CD collections are housed behind the Newcomb service desk with staff available for assistance. It is no longer necessary to page music CDs.
The Bartle current periodical collection was formerly located on the 2nd floor mezzanine. BU Libraries have access to over 62,000 journals, the majority of titles are available electronically and there are fewer paper issues in the collection. The 2nd floor mezzanine was not included in earlier renovations and the functionality of this space had diminished. In response to student needs, expansion of the Bartle Information Commons is in the planning process. The mezzanine area will be incorporated and there will be additional computers, laptop workspace and group seating.
Posted by mulligan at 11:04 AM | Permalink | General News
March 03, 2008
RefWorks Trial
RefWorks is an online research management, writing, and collaboration tool. You can export citations from database searches into RefWorks to add citations to papers and create bibliographies. You can also share your citations with other students, colleagues, and friends. Start by signing up for an individual account. For information about accessing RefWorks from off campus, contact the Bartle Library Reference Desk at x72345. Please send any comments to Alesia McManus. Trial runs through March 25, 2008.
Posted by mulligan at 03:39 PM | Permalink | Database Trials
February 25, 2008
Engineering Village Information Day
Need help finding an article for your research paper?
Event: Engineering Village Information Day
Date: Monday, March 3, 2008
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: The Knoll-MacDonald Commons, Engineering Building
Engineering Village is a comprehensive research database covering all engineering disciplines. On March 3, BU Librarians and representatives from Elsevier’s Engineering Village will demonstrate how to search for articles and information within the two EV databases: Compendex and INSPEC.
Enter a Raffle to Win i-Tunes Gift Certificates & Get Fun Giveaways, too!
For more information, contact Jill Dixon, Engineering Librarian, at jdixon@binghamton.edu.
Posted by mulligan at 04:18 PM | Permalink | Databases, Events
February 13, 2008
Prof. Quataert To Speak Feb. 19
The Ottoman Empire and Why It’s Important in Today’s World
Tuesday, February 19, 2008, 12noon-1:30pm
The Reinhardt Room LNG 332
Dr. Donald Quataert of the History Department will speak about the importance of the Ottoman Empire in today’s fast-paced world.
Materials from Dr. Quataert’s personal collection of artifacts will be on display in Special Collections on the second floor of the Bartle Library. A display of related materials from our Libraries’ circulating collections will be on display on the Bartle Library mezzanine.
Posted by mulligan at 08:57 AM | Permalink | Events, Exhibits
February 12, 2008
Naxos Music Library
Naxos Music Library is the most comprehensive collection of classical music available online. The database also contains music in contemporary jazz, world music (including a specific collection of Chinese music), folk music and a small collection of pop and rock. The database offers access to over 250,000 (and growing) tracks of music to the campus community. While listening, you can read notes on the works being played as well as biographical information on composers or artists in Naxos's extensive database. Tracks in NML are *NOT* downloadable to any device.
The database is available 24/7 to the entire University community via the internet, thus greatly increasing the access to recorded music in the Libraries' collection of vinyl, tape and CD audio recordings.
Try Naxos Music Library.
