Schools roll out new technology with new school year Aug 13, 2008
GMS Coach wrote on Aug 13, 2008 8:48 AM:" I was going to be quick to judge but first I must ask a question do these schools spend any of their technology budget so students can access well maintained online library databases like LexisNexus or EBSCOhost? If they do not then what good are we really doing putting what basically amounts to another television in the classroom and using Wikipedia for their references? ". Post a comment Once your comments are approved, they will appear here. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Anti-TNF alpha drugs work for resistant rheumatoid arthritis Apr 18, 2008
Trials were searched from MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases. The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) efficacy response criteria were used. (BioMed Central)
Illegal downloading spawns computer monitoring Mar 27, 2008
Wilson said he wants to assure students that they will still have access to the copyrighted material on the library databases if the bill is passed. "Even though using the databases means using and sometimes downloading copyrighted material," said Wilson, "the library pays for memberships to those Web sites which allows students and faculty to legally access that material." Page 1 of 1. (The University Echo, TN)
Out-of-control car slams into apartment Jan 28, 2008
"); } function opn(id) { // options options = 'toolbar=0,status=0,menubar=0,scrollbars=1,resizable=0,width=400,height=385'; // open window newWindow = window.open("/cgi-bin/email. " "She looked shaken up," said Holst. "But she appeared to be OK." According to Holst, the first thing he did was calm the woman down and then had fellow Brickhaven resident Anita Hargrove call 911. Hargrove was taking out her trash when the crash occurred. "I've never seen anything like this in my life," said... (Echo Online, MI)
Evaluating Internet Sources Nov 13, 2007
For many projects library databases and book sources may be more useful to students. In all cases, students must actively taught how to identify and use research material. (Suite101.com)
For College Students Time Management is Biggest Research Issue, says ProQuest Study Nov 6, 2007
Students prefer the content available in library databases for its ability to deliver more relevant information in a single search. However, if discovery and access to library databases is more cumbersome than they expect, they will abandon library resources for the more familiar terrain of Google and Wikipedia ... When study participants were asked to identify which resource they preferred for academic research and course assignments, they overwhelmingly preferred library databases. (PR Newswire)
For-profit libraries a sad story Oct 22, 2007
Library databases create 24-hour access to information. And some libraries are mini cultural centers with music, art, and lectures. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Your Community Sep 22, 2007
Library databases are available on public-use computers in the library, as well as from home and school computers with an Albany Public Library card. For more information, contact John Burton, reference librarian, at 917-7580, ext. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
WIT and U of I form partnership Sep 1, 2007
In addition to strategic advising, 2 Plus 2 participants will be provided with access to U of I online services and library databases, internship networks and career-planning resources. They also will be eligible to receive a U of I student identification card that provides discounted admission to select U of I cultural and athletic events. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
New year, new college digs Aug 22, 2007
Jackson State University - Students can now access library databases from computers anywhere, rather than just those on the campus ... Students at Jackson State University now can access library databases from computers anywhere, rather than just those on the campus. (The Clarion-Ledger)
UCSF receives $150 million pledge for cancer center UCSF, Jun. 25 Jun 26, 2007
UC NewsWire -- UCSF receives $150 million pledge for cancer center. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 25, 2007 University of California San Francisco. (University of California Newswire, CA)
Crawford Communications Automates Workflow with Xytech Systems Media Business Software Feb 22, 2007
And two separate library databases will be consolidated in the Xytech Enterprise MetaVault media asset library. "After careful review of all possible vendors, it became apparent that Xytech Systems' software was a complete solution that could meet our diverse and comprehensive media business requirements," said James Schuster, Senior Vice President for Crawford Communications. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Joint Universities Computer Centre Enables Real-Time Collaboration for Hong Kong and International Universities with Nortel Metro Ethernet Solution Dec 5, 2006
The new JUCC network significantly enhances collaborative research and resource sharing capabilities for its eight-member universities, providing instant online access to high-bandwidth services such as library databases, Web-based courses, distance learning, telemedicine, multimedia applications, video conferencing and more. Other universities, local and overseas, will connect to the new Metro Ethernet infrastructure via JUCC's existing wide area network (WAN) - the Hong Kong Academic and... (PR Newswire)
GWid numbers to take over SSNs Nov 6, 2006
Two databases making the complete switch to GWid that may have the most significant effect on students are the library databases and the GWeb Information System, which allows students to add or drop classes, view their tuition payments and select housing, among other online options. "I've been quietly pleased with how (GWid) has worked out," said Bill Mayer, associate University librarian for Information Technology, who worked as lead executive on the project for the past three years. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Cody Library Centennial events fill Friday-Saturday Nov 2, 2006
In addition, there will be a book sale and demonstrations of eAudiobooks and library databases. There will be book signing, open mike readings and book sale opportunities as well as library-themed games such as ookopoly, in which players investigate the world of classic literature by buying, selling and trading while learning about the authors. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Library's Centennial celebration Nov. 3-4 - By Enterprise Staff Oct 24, 2006
In addition, there will be a book sale and demonstrations of eAudiobooks and library databases. Refreshments will be served. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Library increasing 'hot spot' access Oct 19, 2006
Patrons can use their own wireless devices to check e-mail, surf the Internet, complete online research, consult the library's catalog and access library databases. Currently, wireless access is available at the central library's first floor and at the Riverside branch, in addition to nine suburban locations throughout the county. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Vision of the future: Fusion of education, technology on display at UM Sep 22, 2006
ourth or fifth grade is when they're starting to use library databases, Phillips said of children's technological savvy. s an English teacher, I'm certainly going to be expecting typed work from my ninth-graders. (Missoulian, MT)
UPI NewsTrack Entertainment News Aug 7, 2006
Kilgour, who came up with the concept of library databases and online search engines in the early 1970s, died Monday of a brain hemorrhage, the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday. In 1967 Kilgour founded a library center at Ohio State University with an idea to take reference resources out of their traditional brick-and-mortar housing and make them accessible to anyone in Ohio, the Times said. (Washington Times, DC)
Single- versus two- layer intestinal anastomosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Jan 27, 2006
Randomized controlled trials comparing single- with two-layer intestinal anastomosis were identified using a systematic search of Medline, Embase and the Cochrane Library Databases covering articles published from 1966 to 2004. Outcome of primary interest was postoperative leak. (BioMed Central)
