E-Resources

World Oceans Day – June 8

The ocean: the body of water that links us all, from the oxygen we breathe to the pharmacopoeia that it yields.   In observance of World Oceans Day this month FAU Digital Library highlights Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) for its development of research at FAU and its significant contributions to FAU’s institutional repository.  

The HBOI digital collection showcases the research of the institute’s scientists and field experts working to advance ocean-related innovation, exploration, research, education and conservation. From developing ways to preserve coral reef systems and to analyzing organisms in search of compounds with disease-fighting potential, HBOI has, for more than 40 years, contributed to our understanding of  Ocean Science. Stay informed about HBOI research by subscribing to their e-bulletin.

Community of Science now COS Pivot

The previous funding search database, The Community of Science (COS), will be shutting down and transitioning all COS Funding Opportunities subscribers over to the newly launched next generation interface: PIVOT.

If you registered for an account at the previous site, all of your saved searches and tracked records are already available to you on COS Pivot and you do not need to reregister.  If you haven’t registered , we recommend that you take a second now to create your Pivot account.  Note that you should create an account in order to access all features and content. Continue reading

CQ Researcher Plus Archive – April Database of the Month

CQ Researcher plus Archive provides in-depth coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the economy, dating back to 1923. Find reports on historical events such as passage of the Social Security Act of 1935, as well as reports that give background on issues of current debate such as abortion, health insurance, and responses to global terrorism.  Each single-themed, 12,000-word report is researched and written by an experienced journalist and includes an introductory overview; background and chronology on the topic; an assessment of the current situation; tables and maps; pro/con statements from representatives of opposing positions; and bibliographies of key sources.

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International Mother Earth Day April 22, 2012

FAU Libraries Oral History Digital Collection features the interviews of Dr. Leonard Berry who discusses his environmental work experiences and research contributions. This effort is in celebration of  Dr. Berry’s renowned career of teaching from a global perspective to foster an awareness of environmental issues.

In observance of International Mother Earth Day, FAU’s Digital Library highlights the contributions of  this Distinguished Research Professor, whose work spans three continents. In Africa and Asia, Dr. Berry studied tropical environments and assisted in regional planning for the Government of Tanzania. Since coming to the United States in 1970, he has worked on environmental and development training programs for the U.S. Agency for International Development(USAID), United Nations Development Program, and United Nations Environment Program. The British-born environmentalist also worked for the World Bank and the Global Environment Facility in a number of capacities.  

Founder and director of  FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies, Dr. Berry, who was also an FAU Provost, is Director of the Florida Climate Change Initiative and principle investigator on several projects including a Florida Department of Transportation study to assess the impact of sea level rise on transportation infrastructure. In 2010, he was named an FAU expert on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Listen or read Dr. Berry’s interview conducted as part of the Department of History’s Oral History project.

PsycNet – March Database of the Month

“Go rest, young man”
In late 1800s, men were sent West to cure excessive nervousness

Discover authoritative and comprehensive resources in the behavioral sciences with APA PsycNET databases. PsycNET provides access to international literature in psychology and related disciplines by bringing together the PsycINFO index and the full text of PsycARTICLES. This database includes literature from an array of disciplines related to psychology such as psychiatry, education, business, medicine, nursing, pharmacology, law, linguistics, and social work. Continue reading

ProQuest Newsstand – February Database of the Month

ProQuest Newsstand

ProQuest newspapers can now be searched on the all-new, powerful, comprehensive and easy-to-navigate platform (see information on new platform).  ProQuest Newsstand indexing helps users quickly find the news information they need. Each issue is indexed thoroughly, so there is access to not only top news stories but also the information contained on the various sections of the paper.  The indexing covers not only complete bibliographic information but also companies, people, products, etc. Continue reading

New ProQuest Platform

The new ProQuest platform is now live

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The all-new, powerful, comprehensive and easy-to-navigate ProQuest platform brings together resources from ProQuest, Cambridge Scientific Abstracts (CSA) and Chadwyck-Healey. Some of FAU’s most popular databases are now easily searchable alongside databases that were previously on other platforms. See selected  list below, or see full list of FAU subscribed databases now available on the new platform (not all ProQuest products are included in the initial release). Send comments and report problems to Jane Strudwick, Electronic Resources Librarian.

See the links below for further information:

New ProQuest Platform Demo

Quick Start Reference Overview

All-New ProQuest Platform Highlights for Faculty

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Popular Indexes on the  Cambridge Scientific Abstracts Platform:

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Wilson Databases Moving to EBSCOhost

The database vendors H.W. Wilson and EBSCO have merged; on February 1st all Wilson databases will be integrated into the EBSCOhost platform. All links will redirect but some of the product names have changed, please see the list of databases below.

As of February your “My WilsonWeb” folders will no longer be accessible. We encourage you to save the content in your “My WilsonWeb” as you deem appropriate. Should you wish to establish a new “My EBSCOhost” folder, this would work very similarly to “My WilsonWeb.” For information on “My EBSCOhost”, please visit: http://support.ebscohost.com/knowledge_base/detail.php?topic=996&id=1275&page=1.

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Jewish Life in America c1654-1954 – January Database of the Month

Jewish Life in America is a database of original source materials exploring the history of Jewish communities in America,  from the arrival of the first Jews in the 17th century through to the mid-20th century. This rich collection brings to life the communal and social aspects of Jewish identity and culture, whilst tracing Jewish involvement in the political life of American society as a whole. The material is based on a variety of original manuscript collections from the American Jewish Historical Society in New York, digitized and organized into six major collections and twenty-four collections of personal papers. In addition, Jewish Life in America contains a wealth of materials designed as supplementary resources; these include a chronology, interactive maps, essays by leading scholars, a selection of American Jewish Year Book articles, a visual resources gallery, biographies and links to other useful websites. Continue reading

Palm Beach County Counts – Find local data

Palm Beach County Counts is a comprehensive source for data and information about the county. The site is built around “topic centers” which include health, economy, education, environment, government & politics, public safety, and social environment. Key statistics are provided as “indicators” in numerous areas pertinent to the category. Comparisons are made with either U.S. or other Florida counties. Examples of the varied subjects include homeownership, families living below poverty level, adults unable to afford to see a doctor, educational attainment, juvenile violent crime rate, and single-parent households.

In many cases, local reports are provided which contain greater detail and analysis on a particular subject. This resource also provides access to information on a wide range of effective county-wide programs and policies from around the nation which could potentially benefit the county.  In order to remain current and expand its scope, individuals and organizations are encouraged to contribute data and reports to Palm Beach County Counts. The many uses of this valuable resource include market research, community assessment, strategic planning, and compiling demographic surveys.