CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOK

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1 THE PAUL AND ROSEMARY TRIBLE LIBRARY CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOK (Reference) OR (Circulation)

2 WELCOME TO THE PAUL AND ROSEMARY TRIBLE LIBRARY The purpose of the Trible Library is to collect, to make readily available, and to assist in the use of library materials needed by the faculty, students, and staff of the University. The entire library staff is committed to this service philosophy. The current building opened in January of 2008 and combines the traditional library of the past with current 21 st century technology in order to provide the best possible atmosphere for research, learning and scholarly interaction. The stunning architecture combined with the classic interior provides the campus community with a warm and inviting space for their academic studies outside of the classroom. A print collection of approximately 218,000 volumes, over 1500 periodicals, as well as access to more than 3000 media items is available for your use. This collection is supplemented by 24/7 access to materials through the extensive online resources available on the library s webpage ( The e- collection is provided through subscription services and provides access to full-text journal articles, e-books, and a variety of other reference materials. In addition the library s internet resources collection highlights the many free scholarly collections, tools and resources that are provided by institutions throughout the world. The building has two large quiet study rooms upstairs and group study rooms on both floors. Casual seating as well as study carrels makes a comfortable environment for those with different learning styles. A secure 24/7 study space with computer access is available after the main part of the building is closed. Computer workstations with printing capability are located both upstairs and downstairs. Wireless access is available throughout the building for those that wish to bring their laptops or other wireless enabled devices. IT Services provides a help desk which can aid you in setting up your laptop for access to the campus wireless network. Einstein s café provides a comfortable space for relaxing with a cup of coffee, tea, or soda. The café provides a place where faculty members are able to interact with students in a less formal environment than what is typically provided by a classroom. Meeting space may be scheduled if you need a place to confer with your colleagues, committee members, or a small group of students. Upstairs you and your students will find the Trible Library Media Center, two instruction classrooms and the CNU Center for Academic Success. The building is also home to The Mariners Museum Library ( It holds the largest maritime history collection in the Western Hemisphere. This facility is not managed by Trible Library, so faculty members wishing to use these materials should consult with The Mariners Museum Library staff (phone or [email protected]). The Trible library is an active member of the VIVA Consortium ( the VTC ( and the VPLC ( We look forward to assisting you and your students with your research needs. We hope that this handbook will provide you with information for a dynamic, productive and enjoyable library experience.

3 Reference Services The reference collection is a 21 st century interdisciplinary assortment that includes materials ranging from the traditional print resources to dynamic online databases with indexing, abstracting, and full-text access for journal articles, newspapers, e-books and more. You will find general materials such as dictionaries, thesauri, and writing style guides as well as subject specific resources such as encyclopedias, critical analyses, and statistical data. The library s holdings for reference as well as all other library collections can be viewed in the online public access catalog (OPAC) available via the homepage or directly via Research Assistance A Reference Librarian is available to answer questions and guide research at the reference desk by chat by ([email protected]) by phone There are currently 8 professional librarians and 1 reference assistant to support your library research needs. If you would like to discuss your research in depth, please feel free to make an appointment with a librarian. You may also wish to suggest to any of your students having difficulty with their library research that they can make a research assistance appointment online via

4 Remote (off-campus) 24/7 Access Wide awake at 3:00 A.M.? No matter where you are or what time of day Trible Library is there for your research needs with e- resources. All you need is your CNU Captains Card. Working from home? There is a library barcode on the front of the card with a 10 digit number underneath. That 10 digit number serves as your password to available library resources when you are not on campus. Traveling? Having problems? Please see some tips on the Remote Access Page at or e- mail [email protected] or call and we will try to help solve your problem. When you select a subscription resource from our home page you will be asked for your name and password. Use your last name for the user name and the 10 digit barcode number as your password. New faculty must stop by the circulation desk to activate their card. Or call Library Instruction Faculty may request class presentations geared to their specific disciplines. The classes introduce students to the resources available in their field and teach the research skills needed to use them. Since the content and level of the instruction are adapted to the particular needs of each course, requests for library instruction should be made at least one week in advance to allow for preparation. The Instruction Librarian, Amy Boykin, coordinates the schedule for library instruction. Don t let your students fall into the research GAP (Google, Apathy, Plagiarism). Schedule a class today! An online request form is available:

5 Faculty Borrowing Privileges Circulation Services Your CNU Captains Card serves as your library card. Extended loan privileges of 120 days (does not apply to items with special loan periods.) Items are subject to recall after 30 days if needed by others. Maximum number of items which can be checked out a time is 100. There are no charges for overdue fines; however you are responsible for paying replacement costs if the item is lost. Complete details are available online New faculty must stop by the circulation desk to activate their card. Or call Searches and Holds If a book you need is not on the shelf, please ask at the circulation desk. The staff will determine if it is checked out or missing. You will be notified of the search results. If an item is determined to be missing from the collection it may be requested through the Interlibrary Loan Service. If an item you need is checked out you may place a hold on it and you will be notified when it is returned. You may use the online catalog to place the hold by clicking the Request button on the book screen, but ask at circulation if you need assistance. Returning Materials Library material may be returned at the Circulation Desk during normal operating hours. If the Library is closed, material can be placed in the book return found outside the library entrance. Photocopying If you need to make a photocopy of library materials there is a copy machine available for your use behind the circulation desk. Please ask at the desk and they will be able to show you where it is located. Area Libraries - Borrowing Privileges Virginia Tidewater Consortium (VTC) CNU is a member of the VTC which provides borrowing privileges at local colleges and universities. Applications and borrower cards are available at the Circulation Desk. A borrower card must be obtained before going to a member institution. You will also need your CNU Captains Card. More information about the program and the member institutions can be found online at and Public Libraries There are several public library systems in the local area. Each library has their own policies regarding checking out books, using materials and computer access. Borrowing privileges are usually available to any Virginia resident. CNU does not have any type of formal usage agreement with the area public libraries.

6 Course Reserves Faculty may place required reading materials or media (library owned or personal copies) on reserve for their students. Materials owned by other libraries cannot be placed on reserve. Reserve loan periods vary from 2-hours to 2-weeks, and are chosen by the faculty member. Electronic Reserve (e-reserve) is available for articles. Copyright compliance is the responsibility of the faculty member. Materials placed on reserve are processed as quickly as possible, but please allow a minimum of 3 days for processing. All materials are removed from reserve at the end of the semester unless otherwise specified. Students may check-out the reserve materials at the circulation desk during normal library hours. Students may access e-reserve materials 24/7 using their last names and library barcode numbers as the user name and password. Detailed information on acceptable reserve materials, copyright, loan periods and more can be accessed at URL: Reserve forms are available: at the Circulation Desk, on the library's website ( or you may have forms delivered via campus mail (call ). Alternatives to traditional reserves If you plan on putting a large number of items on reserve and you expect each student to read each document, you may want to consider using a course pack instead. The total amount of material on reserve for a class should be small in proportion to the total assigned reading for that class when invoking fair use. You may wish to use Scholar/Blackboard for your course readings. This allows you to upload personally created documents and link to websites and articles available from the Library s online databases. The contact person for Scholar is Shannon Phillips, Associate Director of Information Technology Services for Academic Computing ([email protected] or ). For copyright reasons, it is preferable to link to articles available from the library s online databases. For help on finding persistent links to e-journals, you may go to the library's Persistent Article Links webpage ( If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the Access Services Librarian, Beth Young, at or Reference at or the library at [email protected].

7 Interlibrary Loan Service Interlibrary loan (ILL) enables CNU faculty, staff, and students to supplement Trible Library s resources by borrowing materials from other libraries worldwide. If your research is time sensitive, please submit your requests as early as possible to allow time for processing and shipment. Please feel free to tell your students about this valuable service, but remind them if they think they will need to use it, they should begin their research early. Requests are made via the ILLiad system. Please do not submit Interlibrary Loan requests via . First time users must create a username and password. Go to to set-up your account and for additional information. Login to your account and fill out the form for the type of material you need. All requests must comply with copyright law. ILL Staff will find the material at another library and request that it be sent to CNU. When it comes in you will be notified. The limits and conditions of use are established by the lending library and must be observed by the user. If the material you need is provided in electronic format, you will be able to access it through your ILLiad account. Other items will be available for pick-up at the circulation desk. Once you pick-up an item, it is your responsibility. You will be charged for lost items. It may not be possible to fill all requests. You will be notified if the request can not be filled. The average waiting period is two weeks. Sometimes it does arrive more quickly and occasionally it may take longer. Books usually take longer than articles as they must be mailed; articles are sometimes faxed or sent electronically. For assistance please call or [email protected] Study Abroad ILL Privileges Faculty and students teaching or studying abroad may use ILLiad for articles & book chapters that can be delivered electronically. Requests for loans of books and media items are unable to be filled.

8 WORLDCAT and ILL WorldCat is a catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide. It will allow you to find materials that may be helpful for your research that are not available in Trible Library. Using the WorldCat database from the Top 10 Databases list on the library s homepage will allow you to have the ILL form in ILLiad filled in automatically. See the steps below to use this feature. Select WorldCat from the Top 10 dropdown menu. Search for your topic, book title, author, etc. For items that the Trible Library does not have, but that you would like to use, click on the book title. Under the book information will be a section for External Resources. Click on the Send Request to ILLiad link. You will be taken to the ILLiad logon screen. Enter your user name and password and logon to the system. You will see the form, already completed with the information needed. If you wish to make any changes to the defaults you may do so at this point. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click the Submit Request button. You will be notified when the item arrives. Dissertation Express ILL, ProQuest, and Dissertations ILL participates in Dissertation Express. We are able to purchase select dissertations for a discount on your behalf. Please ([email protected]) us if you are interested and want more information. Online Databases COMING SOON! The VIVA consortium has purchased access to the complete ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database; it is scheduled to become available in September & will be available from the library's website. PQDT Open ProQuest has implemented PQDT Open which provides the full-text of open access dissertations and theses. Access is provided to this database for free. It can be found at All the ProQuest databases are accessible from the Databases A-Z list on Trible Library s homepage ( Interlibrary Loan Dissertations and theses may also be requested through the ILL service.

9 Media Center Services The Trible Library Media Center is located on the second floor of the building. It contains over 2,000 media items and includes both academic and popular film titles on DVDs and sound recordings on CDs, as well as other materials. Library items located in the media center have the location designation MEDIA in the online catalog. It also provides a variety of services to help students and faculty navigate the ever changing seas of technological change. Planning and Developing Your Course? Let the Trible Library Media Center help! Media Assignments We want to work with you to help students develop their media literacy skills in order to enter today s workplace in which technological skills are considered a necessary tool. While developing your assignment, please consider scheduling a consultation with the Multimedia Librarian by ing [email protected]. Scheduling a consultation will help both you and your students utilize the available technology to create and use materials for a dynamic 21 st Century multimedia class experience. The Multimedia Librarian will assist you in the development of a plan for your course assignments, including such things as: Hardware, software and technology needs Most effective way of submitting the assignment Desired level of assistance Evaluation of equipment availability that will meet or exceed the assignment's needs Scheduling a brief instruction session (preferably during lecture time) to introduce students to the Media Center technology Plan of communication that will address any problems or concerns students are having during the completion of the assignment Reserves If you would like to put media items on reserve, please complete the reserves form Your students will be able to access the media reserves at the circulation desk just like your other course reserves. Detailed information on acceptable reserve materials, copyright, loan periods and more can be accessed at Finding Media The Multimedia Librarian can assist you with finding both traditional and online media to fit the needs of your course. Please send an to [email protected] that contains information on the desired media topic, the method of media delivery and the anticipated date of airing. (Please allow 3 days for this service).

10 Holds Faculty may put a media item on hold by calling The Media Center will locate the item in the collection and place it on hold at the Circulation desk. Digitizing 5 different types of scanners are provided, which will allow you or a work study student to scan in materials, such as slides, film negatives, pictures or books. Sustaining and Archiving Course Material As technology continues to evolve, it is important that your course materials are migrated into new mediums that will be accessible for you now and in the future. In order to assist you in meeting this need the following services are provided: Slide digitization Traditional pictures to digital pictures Text to digital text Videos to DVD All conversions must be copyright compliant. The Trible Library Media Center looks forward to serving you now and in the future. Please contact us via telephone at or [email protected] with any multimedia concerns. In addition to services provided by the media center, faculty should also consult the IT Services Department to take advantage of the assistance and training provided by Shannon Phillips and her staff. Ms. Phillips is Associate Director of Information Technology Services for Academic Computing ([email protected] or ).

11 Books The library has a book collection of over 200,000 volumes. We are continually adding to the collection, as the budget allows, and encourage suggestions from faculty. New books can be viewed in the Summerville reading room for a month before they are sent to the book stacks. In addition a link to a list of newly arrived books can be accessed at The books are arranged on the shelves according to the Library of Congress call number system. If you ever have trouble locating any items in the library, please ask at the circulation or reference desks. We will do our best to locate the item. If we can t find it for you quickly, you can fill out a search slip and we will contact you when the item is either found or declared missing. Items in the library are also divided into collections and that is indicated by the Location field in the record. The available locations are the General Collection, where the majority of the books can be found; Reference; Media; Juvenile; Microforms; Learning Resources, which contains k-12 items for the MAT program; Archives; Rare Books; Reserves; Print Indexes; New Books, which indicates the new books that are in the Summerville Reading Room; and Vogan, which indicates items that are part of the Vogan Music collection. All of the books can be searched using the online public access catalog (OPAC). It can be accessed through the library s homepage or directly via It is available from anywhere that you have an internet connection and does not require a login or password for off campus use. In addition to print books, the OPAC contains access to other items in the library s collection including media materials and e-books (most e-books will require a login and password. ) Features of the OPAC include: the ability to search for items by keyword, title, author, subject, call number, standard number (isbn or issn,) and OCLC number an advanced search feature which allows combined searches and limits such as publisher, date, language or location the location and call number for each item in the library the availability of an item is indicated by the status column which will show if an item is available, due, library use only, missing, etc. the ability to mark and save records and then , print or save the records for later viewing linked subject headings and a similar items button allow you to find other items with the same subject heading as the record you are currently viewing access to your library account so you can see a list of the items you have currently checked out the ability to search the reserves module by professor s name or by class

12 Periodicals The periodical collection is available in a variety of formats: paper, microform, and on-line. Many of the online versions may be accessed from your office or off-campus. The best method for locating an article on a topic is to use one of the online databases provided through the library s homepage ( These can provide a citation to the article and many will also provide the full-text of the article. However, if the full-text is not available, the Journal Finder database will help you locate it elsewhere in the library or let you know if we do not have access to it so that you can use the ILL service to request a copy. Journal Finder Accessing Using Many of the databases provide a quick link to Journal Finder from within your search results. From the library's homepage From inside the online catalog using the link on the main screen Directly at Type in the title for the journal, magazine, or newspaper in the Title Search box Click the Search button The results screen will show the title (in some cases a list of titles) If there is a computer icon to the left of the title click it to see what years are available as well as which databases provide access. Sometimes there are multiple choices to choose from, be sure to check the start and end dates in order to know which one should contain the article. Sometimes the link will take you to the actual journal within a database, other links will take you to the main database screen from which you can navigate to or search for the journal or article. If there is book icon to the left of the title, click it to see what years are available and if the date that you need is available in print (bound), on microfiche or on microfilm. The envelope icon sends you to the ILLiad logon page where you can request the article through ILL if necessary. The car icon takes you to a page suggesting other ways to locate the periodical yourself. If you have trouble accessing an online journal through Journal Finder, please let us know and we will try to resolve the problem. (Reference Desk or [email protected]) If the library does not have a particular journal you will be taken to a screen indicating this by stating: I did not find any titles that match your search. You may wish to check that you did not make a typo or that you did not abbreviate portions of the title in your initial search.

13 Print and Microform In order to access the print or microform articles you must come to the library in order to make a copy of the article you need. Periodicals do not circulate. Print titles are in the collections area of the library and are arranged alphabetically by title. This includes both bound and loose issues. Current daily issues and the latest Sunday issues of print newspaper are located through the Collections Doors just to the left. Back issues of print newspapers are located on a special row in the stacks, after the print periodicals. Select titles (the New York Times, Washington Post, and the Wall Street Journal) are available on microfilm. Current issues of popular magazines can be located in the stand through the Collections Doors slightly past the doors to the Mariners Museum Library. Past issues would be in the print periodical stacks and/or online or on microform depending on the date. Print materials may be copied using the machine at the circulation desk. Microfiche and microfilm are stored in the black filing cabinets located at the very end of the book stacks. Machines are provided for viewing and copying these materials. Microfilm or microfiche copies can be made by requesting the override key at the circulation desk. Please ask at the circulation desk if you have trouble locating items on the shelves or in the cabinets. Online Abstract Full text Full Text - PDF Print Numerous periodicals covering a wide range of subjects are available online through the library s subscription databases. As noted above using Journal Finder will aid you in discovering where a particular issue may be located. If you wish to access online materials in the library you are welcome to use the computer stations available throughout the building. However, most online materials can be accessed in your office and there are a limited number of computers available in the building. Faculty may use their CNU Captains Card to activate the print stations, if they have money loaded on the card. Most materials can also be downloaded or ed from the databases.

14 Archives The archives Include materials related to the history of CNC/CNU as well as other materials related to campus life and administration through the decades. Items of interest include back issues of the student newspaper, The Captain s Log; theses written by CNU students; minutes of the Faculty Senate and Board of Visitors; yearbooks; course catalogs; and publications by CNU Faculty. In addition to printed materials, photographs, video, and audio recordings relating to the university are stored here. Many of these publications are one of a kind and none of the materials can be taken from the library building. Select materials from this collection are in the online catalog and have the location designation of Archives. Rare Books Materials in this collection are designated in the online catalog with a location of Rare Books. The Rare Books area is located within the University Archives. These books may be viewed and parts photocopied, but they may not leave the Library. Virginia Author Collection This collection was started by John Bowen of CNU and is updated irregularly. Books in this collection have been autographed by the authors. Authors included in this collection are in some way related to the Commonwealth of Virginia. To see what items are included in this collection search the online catalog by the subject Virginia Author Collection. Alexander C. Brown Nautical Collection This collection of maritime related books was begun by Alexander C. Brown. Brown was a noted maritime historian, author, literary editor at the Daily Press, and local historical preservationist. These items are located in the General Collection and can be checked out. To see what titles are included, search the online catalog by the subject Alexander Brown Nautical Collection. The library doesn't normally add to this collection as the Mariners Museum Library has an extensive collection of nautical materials. Josephine L. Hughes Collection Music Collections Harold Chapman Collection Chapman was a Harvard composition student, a brilliant teacher and a composer. A list of items included in the collection can be seen at American sheet music from as early as 1790 and from as late as the 1940's which was collected by Josephine L. Hughes. It contains over 5000 pieces of sheet music and includes two dozen books. Cary McMurran Collection McMurran was a concert pianist and the founder and conductor of the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra in Newport News, Virginia. In addition he conducted the Colonial Williamsburg's Governor's Palace Orchestra. The collection contains sheet music and memorabilia. McMurran Hall is named after his brother, Lewis Charles E. Vogan Collection The relatives of Charles E. Vogan, a former Chair of the Department of Music and Professor of Organ at Old Dominion University, donated his collection of music books, scores, sheet music, and journals. To see what items are included in this collection search the online catalog by the subject Charles E. Vogan music collection. For help in locating and using these special materials please ask at the Reference Desk.

15 Databases Provided by the Paul and Rosemary Trible Library and the VIVA Consortium Databases available at the Trible Library cover general topics, news, and subject specific items. Many of these subscriptions are paid for thanks to the VIVA consortium. Others are funded by the library s budget. The reference department is happy to assist you and your students in formulating search strategies and explaining the variety of functions available in the databases. Should you have suggestions for other databases you would like to see the library acquire you may contact the Collection Management Librarian, Alicia Willson-Metzger ([email protected]) and she will take your request under consideration. An alphabetical list with links is available from and a subject listing for the databases can be found via Subject specific databases cover topics such as: art, business, classical studies, education, film, history, law and government, literature, mathematics, music, news, psychology, philosophy and religion, science, sociology and anthropology, theater, and women s studies. While the databases are accessed through online websites, they are not freely available and should not be confused with normal web pages. In this increasingly digital age many journals and books are only published online for both ease of access and to cut costs. Many of these databases either provide access to the full-text directly, links to the full-text or links to Journal Finder to aid in locating the full-text. Other features available in some of the databases include: The ability to limit searches to peer reviewed or scholarly journals Citations available in APA, MLA, Chicago, etc. styles Access to works other than just journals including business reports, statistical data, encyclopedias, e-books, and more A variety of search options for limiting searches that produce large numbers of results Reliable content provided in a contained environment, making it easy to distinguish quality sources from inferior ones Access to an extensive digitized backfile of journals, many times to the first volume The next few pages provide a description of the available subscription databases which are obtained through a variety of vendors.

16 EBSCOHost Research Databases EBSCOHost is a collection of databases covering a variety of subject areas. This main menu allows searching across any combination or all of the individual databases at one time. Academic Search Complete Access more than 6,100 full-text periodicals, including more than 5,100 peer-reviewed journals. In addition to full text, this database offers indexing and abstracts for more than 10,100 journals and more than 10,600 publications including monographs, reports, conference proceedings, etc. Topics cover almost every area of academic study. Over 2000 primary source documents are available. The database features PDF content going back as far as Alt HealthWatch Focusing on the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated approaches to health care and wellness, this database offers full-text articles for more than 180 international, and often peer-reviewed, journals and reports. In addition, there are hundreds of pamphlets, booklets, special reports, original research and book excerpts. America: History and Life An index of literature covering the history and culture of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present with indexing for 1,700 journals from 1964 to present, this database is a bibliographic reference tool for students and scholars of U.S. and Canadian history. The database also includes citations and links to book and media reviews. Strong English-language journal coverage is balanced by an international perspective on topics and events, including abstracts in English of articles published in more than 40 languages. Associates Program Source Containing nearly 1,000 full-text journals as well as 11 full-text books, this database covers subjects ranging from alcohol & drug abuse counseling to fashion design. ATLA Religion with ATLA Serials This index to journal articles, book reviews, and collections of essays in all fields of religion combined with ATLA's online collection of major religion and theology journals includes more than 537,000 article citations from more than 1,633 journals, more than 225,000 essay citations from over 18,700 multi-author works, more than 494,000 book review citations, and a growing number of multimedia citations. Full-text is provided for more than 238,000 electronic articles and book reviews, from more than 100 journals selected by leading religion scholars in the United States. Business Source Complete (Regular & Enhanced search interfaces) The bibliographic and full-text content offers comprehensive coverage and includes scholarly business journals back as far as 1886; references for over 1,200 journals; detailed author profiles for the 40,000 authors; full-text of nonjournal content such as: financial data, books, conference proceedings, case studies, investment research reports, industry reports, market research reports, country reports, company profiles, SWOT analyses and more. CINAHL

17 Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature provides indexing for over 2,928 journals from the fields of nursing and allied health fields. In addition, this database offers access to health care books, book chapters and more. Communication & Mass Media Complete Providing a quality research solution in areas related to communication and mass media the CMMC database incorporates the content of CommSearch and Mass Media Articles Index as well as other journals in communication, mass media, and closely-related fields of study. Coverage includes more 600 journals with full-text for 350 journals and over 5,000 Author Profiles. Computers & Applied Sciences Complete CASC covers the research and development spectrum of the computing and applied sciences disciplines. It contains information on traditional engineering challenges & research, and is a resource for research concerning the business and social implications of new technology. Indexing and abstracts for more than 1,800 academic journals, professional publications, and other reference sources from a diverse collection with full-text available for more than 730 periodicals is provided. Subject areas include the many engineering disciplines, computer theory & systems, new technologies, etc. Consumer Health Complete A comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content designed to support patients' information needs and foster an overall understanding of health-related topics. It provides access to full-text articles and features more than 700 physician-generated videos with full-text transcripts and 248 animations. Economia y Negocios This bibliographic database provides coverage for over 300 Spanish and Portuguese-language periodicals covering the fields of business and economics. Search functionality uses keywords supplied in Spanish and English. Education Research Complete A bibliographic and full text database covering scholarly research and information relating to all areas of education, ERC provides indexing and abstracting for over 1,870 journals, full-text for more than 1,060 journals, full-text for 133 books and numerous education related conference papers. Topics covered include all levels of education from early childhood to higher education, and all educational specialties, such as multilingual education, health education, and testing. Environment Complete This database covering environmental topics contains more than 680 journals in full-text. In addition it provides the full text for 120 monographs such as the Encyclopedia of World Environmental History and bibliographic records for articles in over 1,700 domestic and international titles going back to the 1940s. ERIC The Educational Resources Information Center database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and is available through a variety of interfaces including one provided for free by the government. It was created to provide extensive access to educational-related literature including journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, books and monographs. Journals are designated by EJ in the accession number and other documents have an ED in the accession number. Fuente Académica This is a rapidly growing collection of scholarly journals from Latin America, Portugal and Spain.

18 Health Source Consumer Edition A collection of consumer health information that provides access to nearly 80 full text, consumer health magazines, more than 1,000 health-related pamphlets and more than 130 health reference books. Health Source Nursing/Academic Edition Providing nearly 550 scholarly full text journals focusing on many medical disciplines this database also features abstracts and indexing for nearly 850 journals and includes the Lexi-PAL Drug Guide. Historical Abstracts Covering the history of the world (excluding the United States and Canada) from 1450 to the present, this authoritative database provides indexing of more than 1,700 academic historical journals in over 40 languages back to Hospitality & Tourism Complete This database covers scholarly research and industry news relating to all areas of hospitality and tourism. Full text for 440 publications, including periodicals, company & country reports, and books is available. It covers a variety of topics related to this industry from the culinary arts to hospitality law. Humanities International Complete Providing access to the full text of hundreds of journals, books and other published sources from around the world, this database contains content covering all aspects of the humanities field. Legal Collection A collection of respected, scholarly peer-reviewed publications including law journals, documents, and case studies with full text for more than 250 of the world s best law journals. Full text information in this database dates as far back as MasterFILE Premier This database provides full text for nearly 1,750 general periodicals covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. In addition it provides indexing and abstracts for more than 2,650 titles. This database features: 5,000 full text Magill Book Reviews, nearly 500 full text reference books including the World Almanac & Book of Facts; full text from 86,017 biographies, 105,786 full text primary source documents, American Heritage Dictionary, 4th Edition and an Image Collection of 400,972 photos, maps and flags. MedicLatina A Spanish language collection of medical research and investigative journals published by renowned Latin American medical publishers with access to full text for 130 peer-reviewed medical journals in native Spanish.

19 MEDLINE Medline is sponsored by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and is available through a variety of interfaces including one provided for free by the NLM. It is a bibliographic database that contains over 16 million references to journal articles in life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine. A distinctive feature of MEDLINE is that the records are indexed with NLM's Medical Subject Headings (MeSH ). Citations are from approximately 5,200 worldwide journals in 37 languages; 60 languages for older journals; the time period covered is generally 1949 to the present. Military & Government Collection With cover-to-cover full text for nearly 300 journals and periodicals and indexing and abstracts for nearly 400 titles this database provides access to news and information pertaining to all branches of the military. Newspaper Source Plus Providing more than 27 million full-text articles from 1,570 full-text newspapers the database covers both national and regional papers. It also provides access to the transcripts for more than 583,100 television and radio news transcripts, videos and podcasts. Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection Providing nearly 600 full text publications, including nearly 550 peer-reviewed journals, this database covers topics such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry & psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational and experimental methods. In addition to the full text, indexing and abstracts are provided for all journals in the collection. Regional Business News This database provides full text coverage for regional business publications, including coverage of 75 business journals, newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States. Religion and Philosophy Collection This database covers such topics as world religions, major denominations, biblical studies, religious history, epistemology, political philosophy, philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of philosophy. It has nearly 300 full text journals, including more than 250 peer-reviewed titles, and also provides indexing and abstracts for all journals in the database. Coverage for this database begins in 1975 and continues to the present. RILM Abstracts of Music Literature RILM is a comprehensive music bibliography featuring citations, abstracts, and indexes. Currently there are over 540,000 records covering traditional, popular, and classical music. The coverage includes traditional resources such as books, conference proceedings (going back to 1835), journal articles, and dissertations as well as multimedia resources from the internet, sound recordings and motion pictures. This database has a limit of 1 user, so please logout when finished. Salud en Español This is the Spanish language version of the Consumer Health Complete database. Please note searches for this database cannot be combined with other EBSCO Host database and it is not accessible from the main menu only through the direct link in A to Z list on the library s homepage. Vente et Gestion

20 Providing full text coverage for French language business journals this collection includes publications covering topics such as accounting & tax, administration, industry & manufacturing, marketing, logistics, technology and others. Women's Studies International Coverage spans the core disciplines in Women s Studies to the latest scholarship in feminist research through more than 586,600 records and spans from 1972, earlier in some cases, to the present. Over 2,000 periodical sources are represented as well as other sources such as books, book chapters, proceedings, reports, theses, dissertations, NGO studies, web sites and grey literature. APA PsycNet Databases PsycARTICLES This database from the American Psychological Association (APA) provides access to full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology. The database contains more than 137,000 articles from 66 journals published by the APA, its imprint the Educational Publishing Foundation (EPF), and from allied organizations including the Canadian Psychological Association and the Hogrefe Publishing Group. It includes all journal articles, book reviews, and letters to the editor, as well as errata from each journal. Coverage spans 1894 to present; nearly all APA journals go back to Volume 1, Issue 1. PsycARTICLES is indexed with controlled vocabulary from APA's Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms. PsycBOOKS Produced by the American Psychological Association (APA), this database contains more than 24,000 chapters in PDF from over 1,500 books published by APA and other distinguished publishers. It also includes over 800 classic books of landmark historical impact in psychology dating from 1806, and the exclusive electronic release of more than 1,500 authored entries from the APA/Oxford University Press Encyclopedia of Psychology. PsycBOOKS is indexed with controlled vocabulary from APA's Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms. PsycINFO The American Psychological Association's (APA) renowned resource for abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. It contains over 2.5 million citations and summaries dating as far back as the early 1800s. Ninetyeight percent of the covered material is peer-reviewed. The database also includes information about the psychological aspects of related fields such as medicine, psychiatry, nursing, sociology, education, pharmacology, technology, linguistics, anthropology, business, law and others. Journal coverage, which spans from 1887 to present, includes international material selected from more than 2,200 periodicals in more than 27 languages. PsycINFO is indexed with controlled vocabulary from APA's Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms.

21 ProQuest Online ProQuest Online is a collection of databases covering a variety of subject areas. The main page provides access to a search that includes the entire collection of available databases. In addition, users may access the menu of ProQuest databases to select any combination of the individual databases to search at one time. Information on each database is provided below. ABI/Inform Complete (Dateline, Global, Trade & Industry and Archives) It provides articles, abstracts and indexing for business related articles. Articles are provided from quality business journal publishers; newspapers including the Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times; and industry trade publications. In addition there is access to over 7000 annual reports, reports covering over 195 countries, the full-text of over 20,000 business dissertations, working papers, over 1000 SWOT analysis reports and more. Indexing and some full-text are available back to 1918 for some titles. RSS feeds are also available. Accounting & Tax/Accounting and Tax Periodicals Based on the Accountants' Index, this database provides information to a wide range of topics in the accounting field. With the accompanying Accounting Tax Periodicals database it provides access to about 300 full-text titles. Banking Information Source This database searches essential banking industry publications for information about the financial services industry, banking, and industry trends. Many of the results provide direct access to the full-text of the article. Canadian Newsstand This database contains approximately 150 full-text Canadian news titles with backfiles as deep as This collection includes: The Globe and Mail, The Gazette, Ottawa Citizen, The Province, and The Winnipeg Free Press. ProQuest provides on demand article translation into French or other languages. Career and Technical Education With citations to more than 580 titles, over 485 of those in full-text, this database allows you to research virtually any technical topic, including: Computing science, Healthcare, Building trades, Auto mechanics, Sales and retail, etc. CBCA Complete The Canadian Business & Current Affairs (CBCA) database combines full text and indexed content with comprehensive subject coverage. Information is available from the broadest range of Canadian sources. Criminal Justice Periodicals This database of U.S. and international criminal justice journals provides research support for the study of criminal justice, law enforcement, corrections administration, drug enforcement, rehabilitation, family law, and industrial security. The database includes abstract and indexing for over 500 titles, with more than 90 available in full-text. Hoover s Company Records Access business information from one of the world s leading electronic distributors of information about companies, industries, and the people who lead them through profiles of more than 40,000 companies, 600 industries, and 225,000 key executives. Profiles contain things such as: a company overview, company history, historical financials, rankings, etc. National Newspaper Abstracts This database provides abstracts and indexing for New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal.

22 OxResearch OxResearch provides succinct analytical articles covering world and regional economic and political developments of major significance. It contains objective, multi-disciplinary articles compiled by an extensive international network of over 1,000 faculty members at Oxford and other leading universities around the world, as well as think-tanks and institutes of international standing. Pharmaceutical News Index This database gives researchers access to the latest information on medical technology, research, and legislative developments. It covers 22 key U.S. and international pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology, medical device, and cosmetic industry newsletters. Some titles also provide access to the full-text. ProQuest Asian Business and Reference Often used in conjunction with other business information services such as ABI/INFORM this database can also serve as an excellent stand-alone resource. It offers detailed information on companies, economies, markets, and overall business conditions throughout the Eastern Hemisphere. A great deal of information on international trade is available as well. ProQuest Biology Journals Covering over 360 titles related to biology, with more than 300 available in full text; it includes some of the most popular information resources for the study of biology and related topics. ProQuest Central This is a multidisciplinary database covering over 11,000 titles, with over 8,000 titles in full-text. Over 160 subjects areas are covered extensively including business and economics, health and medical, news and world affairs, technology, social sciences, and more. ProQuest Computing The database includes citations to over 415 titles, with more than 335 available in full text. It covers a range of computer related topics such as: product reviews, database design and management, e-commerce, Web site development, etc. ProQuest Education Journals Offering information on hundreds of educational topics, this database provides access to over 785 of the top educational publications with over 600 of the titles in full text. Image articles include all the charts, tables, diagrams, and other graphical elements often used to enhance the editorial value of articles that focus on education topics. ProQuest European Business Find the European business and financial information from quality resources such as The Economist, Fortune, European Business Journal, etc. Coverage dates range from 1971 to the present. ProQuest Health and Medical Complete This database combines clinical research titles with hundreds of additional consumer and health administration titles. The in-depth coverage comes from over 1,500 publications with over 1,250 available in full text. ProQuest Military Collection This database covers topics across all government and military branches; from international relations to aeronautics and space flight. Information is from over 545 titles with more than 400 of those available in full-text. ProQuest Newspapers/ ProQuest Newsstand Providing detailed indexing this database searches over 800 world wide newspapers, with full-text available for more than 700 of those titles; with access to not only top news stories but also detailed information on the arts, sports, business, and popular culture. Even such items as editorials, editorial cartoons, obituaries, and letters to the editor from well know people are indexed.

23 ProQuest Psychology Journals Providing abstracts and indexing for more than 650 titles, with over 540 titles available in full text this database covers a wide range of topics in the field of psychology as well as related fields. In addition to the journal coverage there are 4,000 full text dissertations available for the years spanning 2000 through ProQuest Religion The database includes over 150 titles, with more than 130 available in full text. It includes details on doctrines and philosophies, reports on religious history, and related archeology. In addition it covers formal theological studies and commentary on topics of general interest from the perspectives of specific religions. Primary faiths represented in the database are Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Buddhism. ProQuest Research Library With extensive coverage of over 100 academic subject areas, this database includes more than 4,050 titles with nearly 2,800 in full text. Coverage dates range from 1971 to the present. It provides a mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and newspapers. ProQuest Science Journals ProQuest Science Journals provides support for both the applied and general sciences. With coverage dating back to 1986, it features over 740 titles with more than 615 available in full text. These journals cover hundreds of topics relating to all major fields of scientific study and the full-text format provides access to all the charts, diagrams, graphs, tables, photos, and other graphical elements so vital to scientific and technical literature. ProQuest Social Science Journals Covering 1994 to the present, this database includes over 565 titles and more than 330 of those are available in full text. ProQuest Social Science Journals provides information on hundreds of topics such as addiction, urban studies, family studies and international relations. ProQuest Telecommunications Designed for anyone researching the industry or its technology, this database includes over 140 titles, with more than 110 available in full text. It covers topics related to the wireless, internet, and long-distance industries. Snapshot Series From the Snapdata International Group, a market research company, this database provides access to about 4,600 reports designed to provide an instant overview of a market. Snapshots North America This database provides access to market data for a broad range of industries. The North America series of over 630 reports is designed to provide an instant overview of this geographic region, and the data is supplied in both graphical and tabular format for ease of interpretation and analysis. All data is compiled in house by the Snapdata Research Department, an international team of research experts. ProQuest Variety Review Database Access the full-text of reviews of films, plays, television etc. beginning in COMING SOON! The VIVA consortium has purchased access to the complete ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database; it is scheduled to become available in September & will be available from the library's website.

24 Special databases from Proquest and its subsidiaries which cannot be combined with the Proquest Online database search include: PROQUEST HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS New York Times, Historical This database from Proquest allows users to access the full-text of articles in the New York Times starting with the first issues in It currently ends in 2005; however access to those years is available through other online databases as well as on microfilm. Check Journal Finder to find the availability for the dates you need. PROQUEST-CHADWYCK HEALEY African-American Poetry Database, A collection of over 2,500 poems that provides a survey of African-American poetry from the earliest published African American poems to the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar. The bibliographic basis is William French's bibliography, Afro-American Poetry and Drama American Poetry Database to 1900 This database includes 1,288 works by 209 poets, along with six landmark anthologies of American poetry. Gathering the works of the most influential American poets, from the Colonial period to the early twentieth century, the bibliographic basis for the database is the Bibliography of American Literature, Yale University Press, English Poetry Database The database contains poems in English from Anglo-Saxon times to the end of the nineteenth century by writers from the British Isles; it contains over 165,000 poems. English Verse Drama Database With access to more than 2,200 works, EVD includes masques and short dramatic pieces written primarily in verse, selected translations, works written for children, and numerous adaptations. It covers a period from the Shrewsbury Fragments of the late 13 th century through the Elizabethan and Jacobean period to the end of the 19 th century.

25 Proquest Film Indexes Online From the main page users can search both the AFI Catalog and Film Index International together or they can be searched separately. ProQuest American Film Institute Catalog The AFI Catalog is considered the premier authoritative resource of American film information for the years Information provided by the catalog includes items such as: source citations, plot summaries, cast and credits. Proquest Film Index International Film Index International is a major information resource for entertainment films and personalities produced in collaboration with the British Film Institute. With a scholarly, inclusive approach to all areas of film studies it provides international coverage, indexing films from over 170 countries. Available information includes items such as: references, plot summaries, cast and credits. DOW JONES- FACTIVA Factiva Factiva.com covers over 25,000 of the world's leading news and business sources from 159 countries, 350 geographic regions and in 22 languages: 2,100+ Newspapers including the Wall Street Journal; 3,500+ Magazines including general business titles and the "must-read" industry publications; 500+ Newswires including breaking news from Dow Jones, Reuters and the Associated Press; 280+ Media program transcripts; 12,000+ Web sites that cover the world's top news and business sites; 32,000+ Company reports with financial data including ratios; 7,000+ Pictures added each week from Reuters and McClatchy - Tribune Photo Service; and Historical Market Data. Content is supplied in 22 languages including English, Spanish, and French. Safari Books Online Safari Technical Books Online Digital books with extensive coverage of important technology and e- business and management books from the world's most trusted authors and publishers are available full-text. Currently the database contains over 7,000 titles.

26 Cambridge Scientific Abstracts Access a selection of bibliographic databases published by CSA and its publishing partners in the following areas: Arts & Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Technology. This main page allows searching across any of the subject areas or users can access a menu of the specific database and create a unique combination of individual databases to search at one time. AGRICOLA A bibliographic database consisting of literature citations for journal articles, monographs, proceedings, theses, patents, translations, audiovisual materials, computer software, and technical reports pertaining to all aspects of agriculture. AIDS and Cancer Research Abstracts This comprehensive database provides bibliographic data from the worldwide scientific literature as related to AIDS, immunology, virology and cancer genetics. Information featured in the database concentrates on both basic science research and clinical applications. ANTE: Abstracts in New Technologies and Engineering An abstracting and indexing service which monitors publications from the U.K. and the U.S. that cover topics such as information technology and computing, electronics, biotechnology, medical technology, as well as engineering (including construction, electrical and chemical engineering) and allied subject areas. Sources covered include over 350 periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, trade journal/newsletter items, patents, books, and press releases. Aqualine Providing a comprehensive focus on trade, technical and scientific literature concerning all aspects of water resources this database draws from a source list of approximately 300 journals as well as from conference proceedings, scientific reports, books and theses. Entries include a bibliographic citation and an abstract. Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Abstracts Input to ASFA is provided by a growing international network of information centers monitoring over 5,000 serial publications, books, reports, conference proceedings, translations and limited distribution literature. ASSIA: Applied Social Sciences Index and Abstracts An indexing and abstracting tool covering health, social services, psychology, sociology, economics, politics, race relations and education. It covers over 500 journals published in 16 different countries, including the UK and US. Biological Sciences This interdisciplinary database offers abstracts and citations to a wide range of research in biomedicine, biotechnology, zoology and ecology, and some aspects of agriculture and veterinary science. It covers articles from over 6000 serials, as well as conference proceedings, technical reports, monographs and selected books and patents. Biology Digest A compilation of abstracts and indexes of domestic and international literature in the area of life sciences contains over 53,000 records with coverage from 1989 to the present.

27 Biotechnology and Bioengineering Abstracts This database provides bibliographic coverage of ground-breaking research, applications, regulatory developments and new patents across all areas of biotechnology and bioengineering, including medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, environmental and marine biology. Computer & Information Systems Abstracts This database provides information on the latest theoretical research and practical applications around the world. Sources covered include over 3,000 periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, trade journal/newsletter items, patents, books, and press releases. Conference Papers Index Conference Papers provides citations to papers and poster sessions presented at major scientific meetings around the world. Subject emphasis since 1995 has been in the life sciences, environmental sciences and the aquatic sciences, while older material also covers physics, engineering and materials science. CSA Materials Research Database with METADEX This database brings together the majority of the leading materials science databases, with specialist content on materials science, metallurgy, ceramics, polymers, and composites used in engineering application. Everything from raw materials and refining through processing, welding and fabrication to end uses, corrosion, performance and recycling is covered in depth for all metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Sources covered include over 3,000 periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, trade journal/newsletter items, patents, books, and press releases. EconLit Published by the American Economic Association this database provides bibliographic coverage of a wide range of economics-related literature covering both theory and application. EIS: Digests of Environmental Impact Statements The federal government issues hundreds of environmental impact statements each year - and this one resource provides detailed abstracts of all of those statements, also indexing them for easy reference. Each entry includes a clear description of the project, sections on positive impact and negative consequences, and legal mandates. Electronics and Communications Abstracts This database provides international coverage as well as coverage of numerous non-serial publications including over 3,000 periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, trade journal/newsletter items, patents, books, and press releases. Major subjects covered include: circuits, photonics, telecommunications, and power systems. Environmental Science & Pollution Management This is a multidisciplinary database providing comprehensive coverage of the environmental sciences with abstracts and citations from scientific journals, conference proceedings, reports, monographs, books and government publications. ERIC The Educational Resources Information Center database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and is available through a variety of interfaces including one provided for free by the government. It was created to provide extensive access to educational-related literature including journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, books and monographs. Journals are designated by EJ in the accession number and other documents have an ED in the accession number. Linguistics & Language Behavior Abstracts

28 LLBA abstracts and indexes international literature in linguistics and related disciplines in the language sciences. The database covers all aspects of the study of language including phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics. The database provides abstracts of journal articles and citations to book reviews drawn from over 1,500 serials publications, and also provides abstracts of books, book chapters, and dissertations. Mechanical & Transportation Engineering Abstracts This database provides citations, abstracts, and indexing of the serials literature in mechanical and transportation engineering and their complementary fields through comprehensive coverage of the international engineering literature as well as numerous non-serial publications. Sources covered include over 3,000 periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, trade journal/newsletter items, patents, books, and press releases. Mechanical Engineering Abstracts MEA contains the facts, figures, and discoveries engineers need in order to make faster, more authoritative decisions. Abstracts provide researchers' methods and conclusions in clear, compact form, making it easy to absorb key facts in a fraction of the time. MEDLINE Medline is sponsored by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and is available through a variety of interfaces including one provided for free by the NLM. It is a bibliographic database that contains over 16 million references to journal articles in life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine. A distinctive feature of MEDLINE is that the records are indexed with NLM's Medical Subject Headings (MeSH ). Citations are from approximately 5,200 worldwide journals in 37 languages; 60 languages for older journals; the time period covered is generally 1949 to the present. MicroPatent Materials Patents This database provides monthly updates of US, European (EP) and Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) patents. The contents of the database are drawn from the MicroPatent database using a carefully structured series of searches. This supplemental database provides the most up-to-date and efficient way of reviewing pertinent patent information. National Criminal Justice Reference Service Abstracts The database is published by the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice's National Criminal Justice Reference Service. It contains summaries of over 189,000 U.S. and international publications, including federal, state, and local government reports, books, research reports, journal articles, audiovisual presentations, and unpublished research. The NCJRS Abstracts Database excludes most legal decisions, opinions, and statutes. Documents are either written in English or have an English-language summary. Oceanic Abstracts Focused exclusively on worldwide technical literature pertaining to the marine and brackish-water environment, the database is comprehensive in its coverage of living and non-living resources, meteorology and geology, plus environmental, technological, and legislative topics. PAIS Archive The PAIS Archive database comprises a retrospective conversion of the PAIS Annual Cumulated Bulletin, Volumes 1-62, published and contains over 1.23 million records. It contains references to monographs, periodical articles, etc.; and it provides an historical perspective on early 20th century public and social policies. PAIS International The PAIS International database from contains references to more than 553,300 journal articles, books, government documents, statistical directories, grey literature, research reports, conference reports, publications of international agencies, microfiche, Internet material, and more. It includes publications from over 120 countries throughout the world. And it continues to provide information on sources for public and social policies worldwide. Physical Education Index This Index covers a vast collection of material from peer-reviewed journals, report literature, conference proceedings, trade magazines, patents, articles from the popular press, and many other publications which cover physical education and related areas such as sport law, kinesiology, coaching, sport psychology etc.

29 PILOTS Published International Literature On Traumatic Stress is produced at the headquarters of the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in White River Junction, Vermont. It is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The plan for this database is for it to include citations to all literature on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental-health issues related to traumatic events. Plant Science Containing citations and abstracts of scientific literature on plant science this database has over 250 primary research journals scanned by specialized scientific editors to add approximately 23,000 titles to the database each year. Safety Science & Risk Published in association with the University of Southern California and the University of Waterloo, this database provides comprehensive, timely information across the fields of public health, safety, and industrial hygiene. Cited studies are geared to help researchers identify, evaluate, and eliminate or control risks and hazards from environmental and occupational situations. Subjects covered include: asbestos exposure, corporate risk management strategies, medical safety, occupational safety, and risk assessment and management among others. Social Services Abstracts CSA Social Services Abstracts provides bibliographic coverage of current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas such as: social welfare, social policy, and community development. The database abstracts and indexes over 1,300 serials publications and includes abstracts of journal articles and dissertations, and citations to book reviews. Sociological Abstracts This database abstracts and indexes the international literature in sociology and related disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. It provides abstracts of journal articles and citations to book reviews drawn from over 1,800 serials publications, and also provides abstracts of books, book chapters, dissertations, and conference papers. Solid State & Superconductivity Abstracts This database provides global coverage on all aspects of theory, production, and application of solid state materials through sources which include over 3,000 periodicals, conference proceedings, technical reports, trade journal/newsletter items, patents, books, and press releases. TOXLINE This service offers rapid access to information in all areas of toxicology, including chemicals and pharmaceuticals, pesticides, environmental pollutants, and mutagens and teratogens. It is produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and a free version can be accessed through their website ( provides bibliographic citations and abstracts from the core journal literature in toxicology. This version of TOXLINE does not contain information from Chemical Abstracts Service, BIOSIS, or International Pharmaceutical Abstracts; furthermore, it is a "rolling 5-year" database, consisting of records from the last 5 years plus the current year.

30 NewsBank NewsBank is a collection of several databases which provide access to articles from a large variety of newspapers. Individual databases are described in this list. In addition to database access, the main page provides quick access to Hot Topics, News Headlines, Special Reports, and the NewsBank Maps collection. Access World News This database provides access to the full-text content from valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers as well as that of key international sources. Each provides unique coverage of local and regional news, including companies, politics, sports, industries, cultural activities, and people in the community, as well as a distinctive focus offering a variety of viewpoints on local and world issues. Paid ads are excluded. Business NewsBank News articles cover companies, industries, executives, and products including current information on hard-to-research small companies. Sources: U.S. local, regional, and national newspapers; newswires; and business journals. Coverage dates back to NewsBank Popular Periodicals Coverage of U.S and international news, the arts, business, careers, culture, family life, history, health, people, entertainment, science, sports, and technology from well-known and familiar magazines. NewsBank Retrospective This database provides access to news articles from 1970 to It covers social, political, economic, environmental, international, health, and science issues as well as events from contemporary American history, including firsthand reports and varying regional perspectives. NewsBank ScienceSource Collection Articles, biographies, and digests explore science topics including diseases, mammals, the environment, and physics. Learn about biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, health, oceanography, and applied sciences.

31 FirstSearch The main FirstSearch menu provides access to a variety of databases which index and abstract publications across many topics. Users can choose to search across a pre-determined topic set or can select individual databases for searching. AH Search Arts and Humanities Search indexes the world's leading arts and humanities journals; selected articles from social science and science journals; and articles, bibliographies, editorials, letters, reviews, and more. ArticleFirst An index of articles from the contents pages of journals from over 16,000 sources. Subjects covered include: business, science, humanities, social sciences, medicine, technology, and popular culture. ClasePeriodica An index of Latin American journals in the sciences and humanities with access to more than 300,000 bibliographic citations from documents published in 2,600 scholarly journals in the Spanish, Portuguese, French and English languages. Contemporary Women s Issues CWI provides access to global information on women in over 150 countries through the indexing of books, journals, newsletters, research reports from non-profit groups, government and international agencies, and fact sheets. Dissertation Abstracts This database of dissertations and theses from institutions in North America and Europe provides abstracts and citations. EBooks This is a catalog of online electronic books available through libraries worldwide. Please note that most items do not provide access to the actual text of the e-book. ERIC The Educational Resources Information Center database is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and is available through a variety of interfaces including one provided for free by the government. It was created to provide extensive access to educational-related literature including journal articles, conferences, meetings, government documents, theses, dissertations, reports, audiovisual media, bibliographies, directories, books and monographs. Journals are designated by EJ in the accession number and other documents have an ED in the accession number. GeoBase This bibliographic database covers worldwide literature on geography, geology, and ecology; 99% of these provide English abstracts.

32 GPO Monthly Catalog This online version of the U.S. government publications catalog includes bibliographic citation information for each record and covers all types of U.S. government documents, including Congressional reports, hearings, debates, etc. MEDLINE Medline is sponsored by the U.S. National Library of Medicine and is available through a variety of interfaces including one provided for free by the NLM. It is a bibliographic database that contains over 16 million references to journal articles in life sciences with a concentration on biomedicine. A distinctive feature of MEDLINE is that the records are indexed with NLM's Medical Subject Headings (MeSH ). Citations are from approximately 5,200 worldwide journals in 37 languages; 60 languages for older journals; the time period covered is generally 1949 to the present. OAIster A union catalog of digital resources. PapersFirst This index provides citations to aid users in locating papers presented at conferences worldwide on wide variety of subjects. Proceedings An index of worldwide conference proceedings in which each record contains a list of the papers presented at each conference. WorldAlmanac This database provides access to the full-text of Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia and four almanacs: The World Almanac and Book of Facts, The World Almanac of U.S. Politics, The World Almanac of the U.S.A., and The World Almanac for Kids. It includes biographies, encyclopedia entries, facts, and statistics. WorldCat The OCLC catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide contains millions of bibliographic records and includes records representing 400 languages. WorldCatDissertations A database of all dissertations and theses available in WorldCat All dissertations, theses and published material based on theses cataloged by OCLC members, including all subjects. WorldScope Indexes and provides a summary of documents related to basic financial information on public companies worldwide.

33 GALE CENGAGE LEARNING Business & Company Resource Center Access a variety of global business information, company profiles, industry rankings, investment reports, industry statistics, financial ratios, coverage of major business events and trends from 1980 to the present and more. Featuring content from Reuters and other partners, the variety of resources included in this database allows undergraduates, graduates, business professionals and casual investors to find answers to their questions. Business Index ASAP Perform in-depth research on management issues, economic indicators and business theories and practices, as well as on the activities of companies and industries worldwide. It includes access to the full-text for academic and business journals. Articles from this database are included in the Business & Company Resource Center or it can be searched by itself. Literature Resource Center with MLA LRC provides critical, biographical and contextual materials that support interdisciplinary approaches, information literacy, and the development of critical thinking. Highlights of the database are: Biographies on more than 130, 000 authors; over 70,000 full-text critical essays; over 7,000 overviews of frequently studied works; 650,000 plus full-text articles, critical essays, and reviews from over 300 scholarly journals and literary magazines; about 30,000 full-text poems, short stories and plays; over 4,500 interviews; nearly 5,000 links to selected web sites; and Merriam- Webster's Encyclopedia of Literature, featuring 10,000 definitions of literary terms. In addition the center provides access to the Scribner Writers Series and the Twayne s Author Series. Also included are results from the MLA database. New and updated content is continuously being added. MLA International Bibliography The Modern Language Association (MLA) International Bibliography provides access to more than 1.9 million bibliographic citations to journal articles, books, and dissertations from 1926 to the present in academic disciplines such as language, literature, folklore, linguistics, literary theory and criticism, and the dramatic arts. Coverage includes literature from all over the world and it includes access to the Modern Language Association thesaurus as well as the Modern Language Association's Directory of Periodicals, which offers detailed information on over 7,100 journals. MLA results are also included in Literature Resource Center searches. The Times Digital Archive This database allows users to search through the complete digital edition of The Times (London), using keyword searching and hit-term highlighting to retrieve full facsimile images of either a specific article or a complete page. The entire newspaper is captured, with all articles, advertisements and illustrations/photos divided into categories to facilitate searching. It covers the time period from 1785 to 1985.

34 HeinOnline This database is a collection of individual libraries which cover legal information. Law Journal Library This library contains more than 1,100 law and law-related periodicals. American Association of Law Libraries & the Association of American Law Schools The full-text of publications produced by each of these organizations can be found in these individual libraries. Code of Federal Regulations This library provides the ability to browse or search the Code of Federal Regulations. English Reports, Full Print The English Reports, Full Reprint contains over 100,000 cases reprinted verbatim and spans the years 1220 to European Center for Minority Issues Through a special arrangement HeinOnline provides access to some of the ECMI s reports and working papers. Federal Register Library This library provides multiple browsing and searching features for accessing the Federal Register. Legal Classics The full-text of More than 1,300 works from some of the greatest legal minds in history can be found here. Manual of Patent Examining Procedures This manual is for use by patent attorneys, agents, and examiners; it describes U.S. patent laws and regulations. Treaties and Agreements Library Access U.S. Treaties and Other International Agreements set as well as famous sets from Bevans, Miller, Malloy, etc. United States Code The text of the U.S. Code is available here. U.S. Attorney General Opinions This collection provides access to the official opinions of the U.S. Attorney Generals. U.S. Federal Legislative History Library This library contains the actual federal legislative histories published by the U.S. GPO and private publishers U.S. Presidential Library The Library includes such titles as Messages and Papers of the Presidents, Public Papers of the Presidents, CFR Title 3 (Presidents), Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents, and other documents related to U.S. Presidents. U.S. Statutes at Large The full-text of the Statutes at Large can be found in this collection. U.S. Supreme Court Library This library provides complete coverage of the official U.S. Reports bound volumes as well as preliminary prints; slip opinions; and books and periodicals related to the U.S. Supreme Court.

35 OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS Grove Art Online A scholarly art encyclopedia covering all aspects of Western and non-western visual art that includes the full text of The Dictionary of Art, edited by Jane Turner (1996, 34 volumes). It is regularly updated and each year new articles are added to enhance the coverage of significant areas of the visual arts with the participation of more than 1,000 international art historians. All new content continues to be written and peer reviewed by scholars and specialists. It is part of the Oxford Art Online collection. Grove Music Online A compendium of music scholarship offering the full texts of The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 2nd Edition (2001), The New Grove Dictionary of Opera (1992), and The New Grove Dictionary of Jazz, 2nd Edition (2001), as well as all subsequent updates and emendations. It includes 50,000 signed articles and 28,000 biographies contributed by over 6,000 scholars from around the world. It is part of the Oxford Music Online Collection. Oxford Art Online This collection provides access to Grove Art Online, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, the Encyclopedia of Aesthetics, and The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms. These can be searched together or choose a specific one(s) to search. Users can also choose to search just the image portion of the database. The Tools and Resources section of this site provides access to things such as Timelines of World Art; Lesson Plans; and Thematic Guides, which provide a general introduction into many areas of the visual arts, art history and world history by collecting links to overview essays and specific articles and biographies related to the theme (African Art, Expressionism, Cubism, etc.) Oxford English Dictionary The OED is widely acknowledged to be the most authoritative and comprehensive dictionary of English in the world, and the definitive record of English language. It traces the evolution of over 600,000 words from across the Englishspeaking world through a wide range of sources. It also offers the best in etymological analysis, listings of variant spellings, and shows pronunciation using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Oxford Journals Oxford Journals is part of the Oxford University Press and is considered to be a major international publisher of academic and research journals. This database provides access to full-text for selected journals covering a broad range of subject areas. Oxford Music Online This collection provides access to Grove Music Online, The Oxford Dictionary of Music, and The Oxford Companion to Music. These can be searched together or choose a specific one(s) to search. The Tools and Resources section of this site provides access to a full list of abbreviations used throughout Grove, music timelines, topical guides, etc. Oxford Reference Online This collection offers over 175 fully-indexed, cross-searchable dictionary, language reference, and subject reference works published by Oxford University Press, including detailed information across a broad subject range from titles in the world-renowned Oxford Companions Series. It is updated regularly with new titles, new editions, new entries, maps, illustrations, timelines, web links, and bibliographies.

36 FACTS ON FILE Facts.com Use Facts On File's federated search tool to search across the World News Digest, Issues and Controversies, and Today s Science databases. These databases include access to facts, articles and biographies as well as an almanac, encyclopedia and other special features. This main page allows users to access the individual database and also provides the News Services Cross-Search which allows a search across all of the individual databases at one time or users can choose a combination of databases to search. Issues and Controversies Designed to help researchers understand today s crucial issues by exploring hot topics in politics, government, business, education, and popular culture, this database offers in-depth articles made to inspire thought-provoking debates. It includes access to more than 900 timely, in-depth, and objective articles; pro and con statements, focusing researchers thinking about a topic; timelines, primary source documents, and statistical tables, providing context and perspective; as well as editorial cartoons, newspaper editorials, and discussion questions. Today s Science Today s Science is updated weekly and includes a 16-year backfile explaining important developments in biology, chemistry, the environment, space, physics, and technology. The tabbed search results and browse options make it easy for students to pinpoint information. Key features include: Science in the Headlines; biographies on more than 2,000 scientists; a pop-up glossary providing instant definitions of scientific terms; and a Science Encyclopedia. World News Digest Providing coverage, context, and perspective by bringing together nearly seven decades of news from the renowned Facts On File World News Digest in print this digital archive of domestic and international news covers all major political, social, and economic events since November World News Digest is updated twice weekly and includes a searchable hourly newsfeed. It includes features such as primary documents, timelines, editorial cartoons, maps, charts, graphs and historic photographs. Additionally, it provides access to an almanac and an encyclopedia as well as profiles and obituaries of important newsmakers.

37 LEXIS-NEXIS Lexis-Nexis Academic Access over 6,000 news, business, and legal sources through this database. News coverage includes deep backfiles and up-to-the-minute stories in national and regional newspapers, wire services, broadcast transcripts, international news, and non-english language sources. The Company Dossier module can retrieve detailed company information and financial performance measures or identify and compare companies matching specific criteria. This product also provides access to the renowned Shepard's Citations service for all federal and states court cases back to Lexis-Nexis Congressional This database provides access to a comprehensive collection of historic and current congressional information online. It includes the full text of congressional publications, finding aids, a bill tracking service, and the full text of public laws and other research materials. The Hot Bills & Hot Topics features cover the leading legislative and political issues of the day. The American Mathematical Society AMS BOOKS Access a selection of full-text electronic books published by the AMS. AMS Journals Access full-text articles from AMS published journals, proceedings and transactions. MathSciNet This database offers access to a carefully maintained and easily searchable database of reviews, abstracts and bibliographic information for much of the mathematical sciences literature. MERGENT Mergent Horizon Mergent Horizon provides users with seamless capabilities for finding, filtering and organizing information about companies and industries. Comprehensive coverage is provided for all companies that are actively traded on the NYSE, AMEX and NASDAQ--over 6,200 in total, with enhanced product-level detail for 3,700 companies in the Healthcare, Technology, Media and Finance sectors. Mergent Online Mergent Online delivers a comprehensive suite of authoritative company financial information. Financial statements are presented in an as-reported format and in native currencies. It includes financial ratios, the ability to compare peer groups within specific industries and sectors, the ability to export information into MS Excel, the ability to create comparison reports on multiple companies and more.

38 ACM Digital Library [Association for Computing Machinery] The ACM Digital Library is a vast collection of citations and full text from ACM journal and newsletter articles and conference proceedings. ACS Publications [American Chemical Society] As a leading publisher of peer-reviewed research journals in the chemical and related sciences the ACM serves scientific communities worldwide. The full-text of ACS Journals are available through this collection. The subscription also includes access to the ACS Journals archive. Annual Reviews Access Annual Review publications in various areas of study: Biomedical/Life Sciences (Analytical Chemistry, Marine Science, Plant Biology, etc.); Physical Sciences (Earth and Planetary Science, Environment and Resources, Physical Chemistry, etc.); and Social Sciences (Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, etc.) Applied Science Full-Text Access the most important sources in applied science and technology with much of it from peer-reviewed journals. This database features full text, graphs, charts, diagrams, photos, and illustrations that convey an abundance of data in scientific and technical articles. Full Text coverage for selected periodicals is also included. BioOne (collection 1 & Open Access) Providing a unique aggregation of high-impact bioscience research journals, featuring timely content on a wide-array of topics, including global warming, stem cell research, ecological and biodiversity conservation, this database gives full-text access to 87 high-impact publications. Complementing this content is a collection of open access journals. Books in Print with Reviews Find information on books, audio books, or videos. The database provides search and browse options, author biographies, book reviews and other special features. Caliber Access the electronic versions of select journals published by the University of California Press.

39 Cambridge Journals Online Access the electronic versions of select journals published by the Cambridge University Press. CIAO Columbia International Affairs Online is a comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. It publishes a wide range of scholarship from 1991 onward that includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs. It is also a resource for teaching materials including original case studies written by leading international affairs experts, course packs of background readings for history and political science classes, and an atlas which provides access to country information. CRC Handbook of Chemistry & Physics The content of the current edition of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics is available online. ENGnetBase With over 500 handbooks and references, ENGnetBASE provides all fields of engineering with access to essential formulas, updated codes, and late-breaking developments that are shaping the field. It encompasses the following databases: CivilENGINEERINGnetBASE, ElectricalENGINEERINGnetBASE, MechanicalENGINEERINGnetBASE, and TELECOMMUNICATIONSnetBASE. HarpWeek HarpWeek enables you to directly experience the richness and historical significance of Harper s Weekly, America's leading 19th century illustrated newspaper. The following years are available: : The Civil War Era; : Reconstruction I; and : Reconstruction II. Highwire Press HighWire Press, A division of the Stanford University Libraries, hosts the largest repository of high impact, peerreviewed content, with 1232 journals and 5,683,552 full text articles from over 140 scholarly publishers covering a wide variety of disciplines. This collection has articles and journals available, some of which are full-text through subscriptions provided by Trible Library and VIVA as well as others which are accessible for free. In addition there are also citations and abstracts for other journal articles. For any items which list a fee, please remember to check Journal Finder to see if a subscription is available in another format or if it isn t, please use the Interlibrary Loan service to request the article.

40 Historical Cooperative The American Historical Association, the Organization of American Historians, the University of Illinois Press, and the National Academy Press joined together to create the History Cooperative. It provides full-text access to a selection of history journals such as: American Historical Review, William and Mary Quarterly, Journal of Social History, and more. In addition the site provides access to conference papers, the Booker T. Washington Papers Online, a historical maps collection and links to other related websites. ICPSR Available on campus Only ICPSR acquires, preserves, enhances, and distributes original social science research data for research and instruction. ICPSR data span many disciplines including sociology, political science, criminology, history, education, demography, gerontology, international relations, public health, economics, and psychology. In addition to the general archive, ICPSR hosts a number of special topic archives, including the Health and Medical Care Archive (HMCA), Child Care and Early Education (Research Connections), Data Preservation Alliance for the Social Sciences (Data-PASS), Data Sharing for Demographic Research (DSDR), the International Archive of Education Data (IAED), etc. IEEE Xplore A digital library providing full text access to literature in electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics, IEEE Xplore, contains full text documents from IEEE journals, transactions, magazines, letters, conference proceedings, standards, and IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) publications. Ingenta Search or browse over 32,000 publications, covering a wide variety of subject areas including Arts and Humanities, Biology/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Social Sciences etc. A small number of the publications are available full-text through this database. Please consult Journal Finder to locate other titles. Institute of Physics Journals Access the full-text of journals from the IOP by searching or browsing this collection. Journals@Ovid Full-text Search or browse a full-text collection of journals covering topics in medicine and related fields.

41 JSTOR An online database of full-content articles from various journals in many subject areas; many of the journals start with the first volume and issue; there is usually a delay of several years for accessing current issues. Trible library currently subscribes to these collections within JSTOR: Arts & Sciences I, Arts & Sciences II, Arts & Sciences III, Arts & Sciences IV, and Ecology & Botany. These collections cover over 40 academic disciplines including: African American Studies, Anthropology, Aquatic Sciences, Art & Art History, Biological Sciences, Botany & Plant Sciences, Business, Classical Studies, History, Language & Literature, Music, Philosophy, etc. L'Annee Philologique Only available in the Library Users can find citations to books, book chapters, book reviews, journal articles and dissertations related to classical studies and ancient history. This database does not provide the full-text of the articles. Things of note about the database: (1) The search interface is English, however, article/book titles and abstracts may be in another language (French, German, Spanish, etc.) (2) Abstract language does not necessarily correspond to the language of the article. (3) The language of the article title is the best indicator of the language of the article. (4) Languages can be searched under Other Criteria and then combined with other searches. (5) Journal titles are often abbreviated in the citation. Sometimes placing your cursor over the journal title will give a pop-up with the full-title. (6) The Full Text search option does not search the full-text of the article; it searches the abstract and the citation information. (7) Ancient authors need to be searched for by the Latin form of the name. Nature Journal Access the full-text of Nature from January 1950 to the present through this database. Articles are provided in PDF format. Naxos Music Library NML offers streaming access to more than 17,000 CDs with more than 250,000 tracks. On average, 500 new CDs are added to the library every month. In addition it include synopses of over 700 operas, a pronunciation guide for composer and artist names and a glossary of musical terms and can be searched or browsed. NetLibrary NetLibrary provides access to e-books. The library has subscription access to the full-text of selected books; in addition it includes a collection of publicly accessible full-text e-books from a variety of e-book sites such as Project Gutenberg.

42 The New Music Performance Collection This collection is a cooperative project of the Virginia Tidewater Consortium libraries to serve music faculty members who incorporate new music in their teaching. Participating institutions include Old Dominion University, Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, Norfolk State University, and the College of William and Mary. This project is made possible by a grant from the F. Ludwig Diehn Music Fund of the Norfolk Foundation. A database of the collection is available This material is available for research in the Diehn Composers Room at ODU and for borrowing through Interlibrary Loan. Project MUSE The Project Muse database provides access to a full-text collection of a selection of prestigious humanities and social sciences journals. MUSE is also the sole source of complete, full-text versions of titles from many of the world's leading university presses and scholarly societies. The journals on MUSE cover a wide range of academic disciplines such as American studies, film, history, literature, philosophy, religion, etc. Sage Journals Online SAGE publishes journals in business, humanities, social sciences, science, technology, and medicine. This database provides access to a selection of full-text titles from these publications along with access to indexing and abstracting for other Sage titles. SciFinder Scholar SciFinder is a research discovery tool that allows you to explore the CAS databases containing literature from many scientific disciplines including biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, materials science, agricultural science, etc. SciFinder Scholar access is limited to registered users (current students, faculty and staff at CNU) and you must use an on-campus computer. You must register first, and have a current CNU address for SciFinder Scholar access. It does not provide access to full-text articles; the full-text link actually takes you to Journal Finder. Ulrich s Periodical Directory This database is an authoritative source of bibliographic and publisher information on more than 300,000 periodicals of all types academic and scholarly journals, Open Access publications, peer-reviewed titles, popular magazines, newspapers, newsletters, and more from around the world. Virginia Heritage A database of guides, or finding aids, describing archives and manuscripts in eleven repositories in the Commonwealth of Virginia: the University of Virginia, the College of William and Mary, George Mason University, the Library of Virginia, Old Dominion University, Virginia Commonwealth University, the Virginia Historical Society, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the Virginia Military Institute, Virginia State University, and Washington and Lee University. At present, there are 1600 finding aids in the database. The full text of the finding aids is searchable by keyword and by individual institution.

43 Internet Resources We encourage students and faculty to utilize our vast collection of subscription services, however there are many resources and tools that are available for free on the internet that can also aid in the research process. In combination with our subscription databases, print collections, and interlibrary loan service you and your students should be able to access a wealth of information to help meet your needs. The Library's website provides a guide to some sites you and your students should find useful for research needs. Through this site you will find sites by subject area We have also provided helpful information on evaluating websites available via Please feel free to provide it to your students. Free, reliable, and useful resources are available online. The value of these resources to researchers should not be discounted because they are provided for free or because they are online. Through this ever expanding digital world you and your students have access to collections that would otherwise require travel to other areas or that simply would be inaccessible due to the fragile state of the materials or the scarcity of the items. These resources enhance the collection of materials provided by Trible Library and should be used in conjunction with the more traditional materials. Resources include: Archives Databases Digital libraries E-books Government information (federal, state and local as well as international) Maps in a variety of formats, both current & historical Open access journals Primary source materials (texts, newspapers, photographs, audio and video) Productivity tools (word processing, slide presentations, citations, etc.) Reference tools (encyclopedias, dictionaries, almanacs, etc.) Specialized search engines Statistical data A small sample of the resources that are available follows on the next few pages. We hope both you and your students will be able to put them to good use during the year. Should you have questions or concerns about any of the websites, please feel free to discuss them with the reference staff.

44 Specialized Search Engines & Databases ChemIDplus Free from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, this is a database of over 380,000 chemicals, synonyms, structures, regulatory list information, and links to other databases. GeoScience World Search over 30 journals from leading earth science societies and institutes. A browsing feature is also available. Searching and viewing of the abstracts is available for free. CNU users can check our Journal Finder database for availability of the full-text or request articles not available through ILL. Google News Archive From the makers of the popular Google search engine: "News archive search provides an easy way to search and explore historical archives. In addition to helping you search, News archive search can automatically create timelines which show selected results from relevant time periods." Once you have searched your key words you can limit the results to a specific time period or newspaper. Note - not all results provide free full-text access. Check CNU Library's Journal Finder to see if we have access to the newspapers/dates you need or request the articles through ILL. Google Scholar This tool from the makers of the popular Google search engine has been designed to enable users "to search specifically for scholarly literature, including peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports from all broad areas of research. Use Google Scholar to find articles from a wide variety of academic publishers, professional societies, preprint repositories and universities, as well as scholarly articles available across the web." The aim of this search engine is to help users locate more scholarly resources than what is found with the general search. Of course, it is still necessary for users to evaluate the sites found. Not all material is available in fulltext nor is it all free. Check the library's resources to see if we can provide you with free access to the materials you find! Request items we don t have using ILL. GreenFILE A free database accessible through the EBSCOHost collection as well as on a free site from EBSCO, it offers wellresearched information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. A combination of scholarly, government and general-interest titles, it draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. Topics covered include global climate change, green building, pollution, renewable energy, recycling, and more. Intute "Intute is a free online service providing you with access to the very best Web resources for education and research. The service is created by a network of UK universities and partners. Subject specialists select and evaluate the websites in our database and write high quality descriptions of the resources." It covers multiple subject areas. Project Euclid Searches scholarly literature in the field of theoretical and applied mathematics and statistics. Some full-text is provided free (open access). Consult Journal Finder to see if we have access to the articles you need or request them through ILL. Scitopia Scitopia is a "free federated search portal to the digital libraries of leading science and technology societies." It searches documents, peer reviewed journal content, and technical conference papers. Full-text is not necessarily available or free when it is available. Consult Journal Finder to see if we have access to the articles you need or request them through ILL. Teacher Reference Center Another free database accessible through the EBSCOHost collection as well as on a free site from EBSCO, the center provides indexing and abstracts for more than 270 of the most popular teacher and administrator journals and magazines to assist professional educators.

45 Archives, Digital Libraries, Primary Sources & E-Books American Memory This is an extensive collection of valuable documents and other assorted information available from the Library of Congress. It "provides free and open access through the Internet to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience." An excellent site for locating primary source materials related to American History. asksam Free E-Books asksam provides access to a variety of digital books available for searching and downloading. Users may also need to download the free asksam viewer application. It includes literature, legislative texts, government reports, etc. Bartleby.com "... publishes the classics of literature, nonfiction, and reference free of charge for the home, classroom, and desktop of each and every Internet participant." This site provides free access to reference tools such as: the Columbia Encyclopedia, The Encyclopedia of World History, The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, the American Heritage Dictionary, thesauri, quotations, and much more. The site also includes the full-text of poetry anthologies, fiction and non-fiction works. The site can be searched or browsed. Berkeley Digital Collection "The Berkeley Digital Library SunSITE builds digital collections and services while providing information and support to digital library developers worldwide. We are sponsored by The Library, U.C. Berkeley and Sun Microsystems, Inc." The Berkeley site provides access to a number of digital collections. Many of these collections focus on California, but other collections are more general. To assist in finding what you need the site provides catalogs, indexes, a search feature, and a Fast Access feature for those who know what they want. Google Books Using this special search engine from Google you can access limited previews and the actual full-text for some book titles. Most of the full-text books are out of copyright titles, but some newer ones are also available. In addition it includes a selection of full-text magazines and the ability to create your own Google Library. Internet Archive This site contains a variety of collections including full text books, movies, and audio, software, and educational resources in addition to the WayBack Machine. MSU Digital Collections This site is designed to make documents from the Special Collections division of the Michigan State University libraries available online. Formats vary by collection OAIster "OAIster is a union catalog of digital resources. Digital resources can range from an old-time advertisement of electric refrigerators (from the Library of Congress American Memory project) to Harriet Beecher Stowe memoirs (from the University of Michigan Digital Library Production Service Making of America collection)." Project Gutenberg One of the earliest internet projects to digitize and provide access to electronic books and texts for free. It can be searched or browsed. Books on Gutenberg cover a wide range of topics, languages and dates. Most of the e-books are older literary works that are in the public domain in the United States. World Digital Library "The World Digital Library (WDL) makes available on the Internet, free of charge and in multilingual format, significant primary materials from countries and cultures around the world."

46 Tools & Applications Babel Fish Translation Yahoo's translator can translate up to 150 words at a time from English into numerous other languages and from those languages into English. Bedford Research Room "The Research Room, drawn from Mike Palmquist's The Bedford Researcher, supports students in courses across the disciplines and offers instructors a library of helpful instructional tools." Students can register for basic access to the Bedford Bibliographer "easy-to-use Web-based application from the author of The Bedford Researcher assists students with the process of collecting sources, and generates bibliographies in MLA, APA, CSE, and Chicago Styles." Citation Builder From the NCSU Libraries this site was designed to show the differences between several major citation styles. Users can choose from several types of sources and then either use the sample information available to compare citation types or fill in information to create a citation. Financial Calculators Dinkytown "KJE Computer Solutions, LLC's information and interactive calculators are made available to you as self-help tools for your independent use and are not intended to provide investment advice." Calculators cover topics such as: financial ratios, business valuations, mortgages, retirement, loans, debt, taxes, etc. LibraryThing "Enter what you're reading or your whole library it's an easy, library-quality catalog. LibraryThing also connects you with people who read the same things." Keep track of books you have read and books you want to read, see what others are reading, and get their opinions and reviews. Noodle Tools Provides several free tools including NoodleBiB Express which can be used to create single APA and MLA citations. A subscription version is also available (this library does not subscribe.) Open Office An open source (free!) suite of office productivity software that can be downloaded onto your computer it provides an alternative to many of the MS Office programs including word processing, presentations, and creating databases. TCEAP TCEAP is published by Scenta, in association with The Institute of Physics, as part of a comprehensive range of websites to support physics and physicists and others studying or working in the wider fields of science, engineering and technology. The site provides resources such as conversions, symbols, equations and moon phases. Thomas Thomas is the home of U.S. legislative information on the internet. It is provided by the Library of Congress. Users have access to a number of resources for locating bills and laws. It includes access to Bill & Summary status, Bill Texts, Public Laws, the Congressional Record, and Committee information.

47 Statistics American FactFinder This website is from the U.S. Census Bureau. It provides an "online source for population, housing, economic and geographic data that presents the results from four key data programs." Users can find informational maps, tables, and reports. It also provides links to related Census Bureau sites and fact sheets for basic demographic profiles. Use the section for people to locate popular topics for an area such as age, income, race, etc. The housing area provides information related to home buying, mortgages, home values, etc. Business and Government is where to locate data on topics such as foreign trade and government finances. The Data Sets section provides access to all the data available in American Fact Finder. Bureau of Economic Analysis "...promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data in an objective and cost-effective manner." Use the site to find economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product, Gross State Product, Balance of Payments, etc. Bureau of Justice Statistics From the United States Department of Justice, the BJS is designed to be "the United States' primary source for criminal justice statistics." It provides access to statistical information covering all aspects of criminal and justice related activities in the U.S. Business Statistics Center This website is provided by the Irwin/McGraw-Hill publishing company. It provides links to sources for business related statistical information, links to university resources, as well as information on commercial software and books. An online version of Pocket Dictionary of Statistics by Hardeo Sahai/Anwer Khurshid 2002 is provided in PDF format. The site also provides a statistical glossary. CDC - Data and Statistics The statistical section of the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides data and statistics by topic. In addition it provides data access tools, surveys, publications and more. DataWeb DataFerrett These are provided by the U.S. Census Bureau and work in conjunction to provide access to statistical data. The DataFerrett statistical tool can be used to access a variety of statistical information from the DataWeb. TheDataWeb is a network of online data libraries that the DataFerrett accesses the data through. Data topics include, census data, economic data, health data, income and unemployment data, population data, labor data, cancer data, crime and transportation data, family dynamics, vital statistics data,... As a user, you have an easy access to all these kinds of data. As a participant in TheDataWeb, you can publish your data to TheDataWeb and, in turn, benefit as a provider to the consumer of data. Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to Bicentennial Edition This Census Bureau site provides access to the PDF version of the Historical Statistics of the United States, Colonial Times to 1970 both volumes 1 and 2. Also available in.zip format for downloading. In addition this site provides access to previous years of the Statistical Abstract of the United States. Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System IPEDS A site from the National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS is "a single, comprehensive system that encompasses all identified institutions whose primary purpose is to provide postsecondary education." The site provides access to surveys, publications and data collected. Also includes a glossary of terms. Statistical Abstract of the United States "... contains a collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included." Statistical Abstract tables are accessible in PDF format. Older editions are also available.

48 Collection Development Collection Development is coordinated by the Collection Management Librarian, Alicia Willson- Metzger or ). Please feel free to contact her with any questions or suggestions that you may have. Materials Selection Faculty participation in the selection of library materials is vital to ensuring that our collection successfully fills the teaching and research needs of every academic discipline. Faculty members should consult the Collections Development Librarian with any questions. Materials request cards are available from the Acquisitions Department (4-7137). Although we would like to be able to make purchases for all your suggestions, we do have a limited budget. Library Advisory Committee The Library Advisory Committee, appointed by the Provost, includes faculty members and students. It provides advice on library budget allocations; periodic evaluation and recommendations concerning library holdings, equipment, and facilities; and acts as a liaison between the faculty, the library, and the students. Time Unfortunately, the ordering process does take time, so things will not arrive immediately. There are many State rules and regulations that need to be followed; books may be sold out, out of print, etc. Once the materials arrive, they are processed by the Acquisitions and Cataloging departments as soon as possible.

49 Consortium Memberships The Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) is the consortium of the nonprofit academic libraries within the Commonwealth of Virginia. Members include 39 of Virginia's state-assisted colleges and universities, as well as 33 private, nonprofit institutions. In addition other educational and research Institutions such as the Library of Virginia participate. For a full list of VIVA members please see: The mission of VIVA is to provide, in an equitable, cooperative and cost-effective manner, enhanced access to library and information resources for the Commonwealth of Virginia's nonprofit academic libraries serving the higher education community. VIVA provides enhanced support of resource sharing of Virginia's exceptional print and microform collections. Consult with Trible Library's Interlibrary Loan Department for information on obtaining materials from other libraries. VIVA also provides shared access to a number of online library resources available through the Trible Library s A to Z list greatly expanding the amount of resources that the library could provide on its own. The Virginia Tidewater Consortium for Higher Education (VTC) serves as the major vehicle for regional cooperation among institutions of higher education and affiliated agencies. Since 1973, consortium institution libraries have participated in reciprocal direct borrowing to students, faculty, and staff of member institutions. In most cases, the automated reference services of consortium libraries are also available to member institutions. To see what institutions are included visit the website above or download this MS Word document The service is available to Faculty, students, and staff at CNU. Come to Trible Library First! If you need to borrow materials from a consortium library, please come to the circulation desk to apply for and obtain a consortium borrower's card before you go to the other library. The card is good for only 1 semester. Things to know before you go! The borrower must present a valid consortium borrower's card and photo ID at the lending library. The lending library determines whether borrowing privileges will be extended or denied. Library privileges are determined by the policies of the lending library, and vary from library to library. To request specific information, call the lending library first, and identify yourself as a consortium borrower. Fines for overdue books and replacement costs for lost books must be paid at the lending library. Circulation and Interlibrary Loan privileges at all VTC member libraries will be blocked if you have overdue books or unpaid fines at any lending institution. Other sanctions may apply as determined by the lending and/or home institution. No charge. The Virginia Peninsula Literary Consortium was formed in the Fall of 2006 to stimulate public interest in authors, books, reading, and libraries, and to encourage the study and enjoyment of books. It was also created to encourage cooperation among all types of libraries on the Peninsula. Together, these libraries serve about 800,000 residents. Each year, the Consortium plans to present regionally and nationally recognized authors to entertain and inspire the citizens of the Virginia Peninsula.

50 Library Staff The entire Staff of the Paul and Rosemary Trible Library looks forward to assisting you during the coming semesters. If you have any concerns about the operation of the library or questions about library policies or procedures, please contact Mary Sellen, University Librarian. Administration University Librarian Mary Sellen Assistant to the University Librarian Donna Mitchell Public Services Head of Public Services Doris Archer Interlibrary Loan Librarian Johnnie Gray Reference Assistant Susan Barber Reference Desk Access Services Access Services Librarian Beth Young Circulation Supervisor Regina Pugh Evening Circulation Supervisor Robin Tucker Evening Supervisor Ella Belch Evening Supervisor Antwanne Marable Evening Supervisor Barbara MacLauchlin Circulation Desk Cataloging Catalog Librarian Steve York Cataloging Assistant Deborah Spencer Collections Management Collection Management Librarian Alicia Willson-Metzger Acquisitions Supervisor Jean Barger Periodicals Supervisor Betty Smith Media Services Multimedia Librarian Sharon Whitfield Media Services Desk Instruction Services Instruction Librarian Amy Boykin Instruction Assistant Susan Barber

51 Friends Of The Trible Library Friends of the Trible Library is a not-for-profit organization that promotes the academic success of every CNU student and enriches the library through various initiatives and activities. Funds raised by the organization are used to: Promote intellectual growth through programs featuring world-renowned authors and speakers Support and reward stellar research in all fields of study Enhance the library's collections and resources Support the library's development - from innovative to traditional The Mariners Museum Library The Mariners Museum Library holds the largest maritime history collection in the Western Hemisphere. Containing over 1,750,000 items, the collection includes books, magazines, rare books, manuscripts, maps and charts, vessel plans, newspaper articles, and photographs. In addition the library also houses the Mariners Museum archives as well as the Chris-Craft archives. Should you wish to see more details on what is available, please see their webpage or contact their staff. The book stacks are closed to the public. The materials do not circulate and most require special handling due to their rare and fragile nature. It is located on the first floor of the Trible Library, just to the right as you pass through the collections doors. The normal hours of operation are from Monday-Friday from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. The Mariners Museum Library s staff should be consulted if you or your students wish to use it for any research projects. The staff can be contacted by: Phone or [email protected] or Fax Einstein s Café Coffee? Tea? What will it be? Stop by Einstein s Café to pick up coffee, tea or soda on your way to teach. When you have more time add a muffin, cupcake, or chicken salad and sit down to relax. IT Services Help Desk The Information Technology Services Help Desk is located in the 24/7 Room in Trible Library. Contact Information: Phone (757) , [email protected], or Online: Submit a Helpdesk Request. Center For Academic Success Located in room 240 on the second floor of the Trible Library, the center offers free assistance to all students who wish to improve and enhance their academic performance in grammar and writing and math and science.