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July 20, 2005
Cryptography’s Effect on Digital Content Distribution
Computing Reviews has published a new hot topic “Can Cryptography Effectively Manage Digital Rights Issues?”. There are links to related web sites, articles, and books.
Posted by amcmanus at 09:13 AM
July 15, 2005
SFX to Be Called "Get It @ BU"
In addition to adding new SFX services, we are giving the SFX button a new look. Soon you will see a "Get It @ BU" button instead of "SFX" in our databases and journal indexes. There will be a short transitional period where you may see "SFX" in some databases and "Get It @ BU" in others.
Posted by amcmanus at 12:49 PM
New & Improved SFX Services
SFX has been upgraded to include links to book reviews, web search engines, the Libraries' Ask a Librarian service, and more. Some of these new links are available as "beta" services; look for the "More Services (Beta)" section on the SFX menu. We encourage you to send us your feedback so that we can improve SFX even more.
In addition to adding new SFX services, we are giving the SFX button a new look. Soon you will see a "Get It @ BU" button instead of "SFX" in our databases and journal indexes. There will be a short transitional period where you may see "SFX" in some databases and "Get It @ BU" in others.
Posted by amcmanus at 12:45 PM
BU faculty member selected to participate in NAE's 2005 U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium
Scott Craver, an assistant professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering, has been selected to participate in the National Academy of Engineering's 2005 U.S. Frontiers of Engineering Symposium.
Posted by amcmanus at 12:40 PM
July 13, 2005
Faceted searching in Compendex
Faceted searching is available for Quick and Expert search. Faceted searching allows you to select facets of interest and include (or exclude) them when refining your search results. Facets that may be selected are: most cited authors, document types, language, and year of publication among others. For more information, see http://www.ei.org/eiupdate/02_whats_new/index.html#ei_p2_01.
For assistance in searching Compendex, contact Alesia McManus [IM username: scilibchica]
Posted by amcmanus at 08:27 AM
July 12, 2005
Impact Factors of BioMed Central Journals
From press release: "Impressive impact factors prove that BioMed Central's Open Access journals are high quality and widely read and cited. Journals published by BioMed Central have again received impact factors that compare well with equivalent subscription titles, it was announced today, with five titles in the top five of their specialty. The high impact factors for these journals affirm that they are respected by researchers, and are fast becoming the place for authors to submit important research findings." More here...
Posted by erushton at 04:39 PM
July 05, 2005
Evolution Resources From the National Academies
The National Academies has designed a web site to provide easy access to books, position statements, and additional resources on evolution education and research. More here....
Posted by erushton at 05:12 PM