CNU Library Blog

Update to ERIC Database

Library Staff — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:13:41 +0000

A redesigned web interface and 130 newly-indexed journals are in the expanded ERIC database. ERIC is for those researching “education-focused literature” and is available freely online.

Free Book from NetLibrary

Library Staff — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:06:33 +0000

For the month of August, NetLibrary is allowing free access to the book called “Competition and Development: The Power of Competitive Markets” by Susan Joekes and Phil Evans. It is available by clicking the link on the right side of the NetLibrary web page.

Books are back!

bhb — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:54:19 +0000

The books are back! The new compact shelving is still having the finishing touches put on, so the stacks are not open to the public. If you need a book, just ask at the Circulation or Reference Desk and we’ll be happy to get it for you.

The wall for the Mariners’ Museum Library continues to be put up as construction progresses.

Check back for more updates and photos.

7/18 - Catalog and Off-campus databases unavailable

bhb — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:14:57 +0000

Our library catalog and off campus access to databases and journals will be unavailable on Friday, July 18 from 3pm - 6pm due to scheduled system maintenance.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please call 594-7132.

Free Book from NetLibrary

Library Staff — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 12:33:01 +0000

For the month of July, NetLibrary is allowing access to the book called, “Britannica Encyclopedia of World Religions” by the editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica and Merriam-Webster. It is available by clicking the link on the right side of the NetLibrary home page.

Construction Update

bhb — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:35:35 +0000

The new compact shelving is being assembled and installed, getting us closer to the date for the books to return (the first picture). The wall for The Mariners’ Museum Library space is also going up (second and third pictures).

YouTube Video Contest

Library Staff — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:03:39 +0000

For those of you of the right age, hurry over to learn how you can win a trip to New York City by submitting a short video about what you’re doing to advance civil rights today. Contest ends July 31st!

New Collection of E-Books

Library Staff — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:35:32 +0000

More VIVA news: the complete collection of Safari Technical Books Online, more than 5500 titles, is now available. A few well-known publishers include O’Reilly, Sams, Macromedia, Adobe Press, IBM Press, Microsoft Press, and Que.

VIVA Update

Library Staff — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:27:26 +0000

The big VIVA news this summer is a new full-text, multidisciplinary database provider called EBSCO. Infotrac and Gale resources are going away on June 30th. The new EBSCO databases are already available and will soon be listed individually on the Databases A to Z list.

Free E-Book from NetLibrary

Library Staff — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:53:58 +0000

For the month of June, the free book from NetLibrary is called “What Now?” by Ann Patchett and is based on her commencement address at Sarah Lawrence College. See the link to this book on the right side of NetLibrary’s web site.