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Aug 22 2011

Databases

Janet D. Greenwood Library Introduces OneSearch

Have you ever wanted to look for journal articles AND books from a single search box? The Greenwood Library invites you to try our newest product,

EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) “one-stop” search interface.

What is it?

A single interface to search most of the Library’s electronic and print collections: books, articles, and more. In addition, One Search:

Provides users with a seamless search experience
Uses the EBSCOhost search platform and offers familiar EBSCOhost features
Searches all EBSCOhost databases, JSTOR and several other journal collections
Includes many but not all of the Library’s electronic books
Searches the Library’s catalog, including CDs & DVDs

Simply use the OneSearch search box on the Library’s website.

Click here for more information about this exciting new research tool.

May 31 2011

Technology

“One-Stop” Search Tool

The Greenwood Library will provide the “one-stop” EBSCO Discovery Service in 2011-12, allowing users to look for journal articles AND books from a single search box.

You may have noticed the trial on the library home page over the past several months. Input from users and focus groups has been positive, and we believe this tool will make it easier to access the majority of the Library’s print and electronic resources.

Here are a few things to note about the EBSCO Discovery Service:

It searches many but not all of the Library’s databases.
All EBSCOhost databases are included.
It searches JSTOR and several other journal collections.
Many but not all of the Library’s electronic books are included.
Books, CDs and DVDs are included.
Results include both print and online resources.

Over the next few months, we will be refining the interface. Meanwhile, we invite you to try it out!

May 23 2011

Miscellaneous, Technology

Dynamic Library FAQ

The Greenwood Library has developed a new dynamic Library FAQ component on our website that allows you to find timely information about library services and policies more intuitively. You can search all questions or browse by category: About, Borrowing, Faculty, Research, and Technology. The results include a short answer, resource links to more detailed information, and links to related questions. See, for example, “How do I find an item that is on reserve?”

The FAQ is the key component of a year-long help page redesign. Usability studies conducted in 2009 served as a starting point for the redesign, which gives users the choice of asking a librarian or finding answers on their own. The FAQ application was developed by Chris Harper, Library Information Systems Specialist, and includes a web-based administrative interface for easy updates, usage analysis and the ability to embed widgets on library web pages and research guides.

Let us know what you think!

May 13 2011

Miscellaneous

Films on Demand Streaming Video Trial

Longwood users are invited to explore Films on Demand educational streaming videos in a free trial offered through VIVA (The Virtual Library of Virginia) for the month of May. The database offers high-quality video and multimedia from Films for the Humanities and Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Browse by subject and search title or video segment by keyword, producer or standard.

Go to the Trial Databases guide to access Films on Demand, which is only open to Longwood faculty, staff and students through May 31, 2011.

Tagged trial

May 11 2011

Databases

Contemporary Women’s Issues

Contemporary Women’s Issues is back after a brief hiatus and change in vendors. This multidisciplinary, full-text resource brings together relevant content from mainstream periodicals, “gray” literature, and the alternative press — with a focus on the critical issues and events that influence women’s lives in more than 190 countries. For similar resources available through the Greenwood Library, see the Women’s and Gender Studies Research Guide.

Contemporary Women’s Issues is provided by VIVA (Virtual Library of Virginia), the consortium of nonprofit academic libraries within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Members include all of Virginia’s state-assisted colleges and universities, as well as 33 private, nonprofit institutions and the Library of Virginia.

May 04 2011

Events, Miscellaneous

Library Fans on YouTube

To celebrate the American Library Association’s National Library Week and follow the 2011 theme “Create your own story @ your library,” we asked LU students, staff and faculty what they liked most about the Janet D. Greenwood Library. Below is a video of their testimonials:

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Apr 28 2011

Databases, Services, Technology

Looking for a video about American history?

The newly acquired database American History in Video is just right for you! It provides more than 5,000 streaming videos and searchable transcripts of documentaries from Biography, The History Channel, A&E, PBS, Bullfrog Films and more, as well as United News and Universal newsreels. Many of the videos are also listed in the library catalog.

Take a break and browse these videos by historical events, people or places.

American History in Video is provided by VIVA (Virtual Library of Virginia), the consortium of nonprofit academic libraries within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Members include all of Virginia’s state-assisted colleges and universities, as well as 33 private, nonprofit institutions and the Library of Virginia.

Mar 18 2011

Services, Technology

EBSCO Discovery Service Trial

Have you ever wanted to look for journal articles AND books from a single search box? The Greenwood Library invites you to try the “one-stop” EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS) on trial through May 2011.

This search tool allows you to use the familiar EBSCOhost interface to search the Library’s catalog and many of our article databases at one time. Test it from the library home page.

We hope you’ll also tell us your impressions. The Greenwood Library is considering purchasing this product. Your feedback will help us determine if EDS is a useful tool for conducting research at Longwood University.

Here are a few things to note about the trial:

It searches many but not all of the Library’s databases.
All EBSCOhost databases are included.
It searches JSTOR and several other journal collections.
Many but not all of the Library’s electronic books are included.
Books, CDs and DVDs added after January 2011 are not included.
Results include both print and online resources.

If you have questions about the trial, which ends May 31, 2011, please contact the Learning Commons at x2435 or refdesk@longwood.edu.

Tagged catalog, EBSCOhost, trial

Mar 03 2011

Services, Technology

Do you want to check out a Nook?

Twelve Barnes and Noble’s Nook e-readers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Nook makes it easy to download free books and audio files from various online sites. To check out a Nook, please go to the Circulation/Reserve Desk. To find out more about loading free books & audio books please go to the E-readers guide.

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Mar 03 2011

Services, Technology

Do you want to check out a Kindle?

Twelve Amazon Kindle e-readers are available on a first-come, first-served basis with the following preloaded assortment of titles. To check out a Kindle, please go to the Circulation/Reserve Desk. To find out more about the E-readers Pilot Program, please go to the E-readers guide.