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Database Trial: GeoScienceWorld eBooks

During the month of February, the UST Libraries will be trialing the GeoScienceWorld (GSW) eBook Collections. The UST Libraries already have a subscription to the GeoScienceWorld database and GSWorld eBooks would be an add-on to that platform. The platform is cross-searchable, allowing users to search eBooks, all 46 journals on the GSW platform, and nearly four million GeoRef records simultaneously.

GSW eBooks are from 10 respected publishers in the geosicences, including the Geology Society of America. Other features include:

Responsive design for easy reading on any mobile device
Unlimited access and downloading
Downloadable, DRM-free PDF chapters
Downloadable images
Ability to view larger versions of images

Please try out this database and give us your comments. Click on GeoScienceWorld (GSW) eBook Collections to access the trial site.

This trial runs through February 28, 2019. Please send your comments to Karen Brunner at brun4952@stthomas.edu.

February 1, 2019 by Karen Brunner

Database Highlights & Trials

Access interruption for Jan. 19-20 for some resources

Starting on 9am on Saturday, January 19th through Sunday, January 20th we will have service interruptions to all

resources. There will be times when these resources, or even parts of them, will be available and then POOF! They’ll be unavailable. This is a planned outage in order to maintain the resources.

Thanks for your patience.

January 11, 2019 by

Archbishop Ireland Library, Charles J. Keffer Library, Database Highlights & Trials, Libraries, News & Events, O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library, Theology

Ireland Library offers new database free to alumni.

The Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library offers the University of St. Thomas and The Saint Paul Seminary School of Divinity alumni free access to the ATLASerials for ALUM Database.

ATLASerials for ALUM is an ecumenical database that provides access to key articles, book reviews, and essays found in more than 450 theological journals representing the varied fields within the discipline of religious studies and includes a significant amount of scholarship related to Roman Catholicism. It comprises content from over 30 countries and in 16 languages.

ATLASerials for ALUM contains merged and new content previously contained in the Catholic Periodical and Literature Index for Alums and the ATLA Religion Database for Alums. Alumni who used the former databases must request the most recent web address in order to access the new combined database. New users also need to request access to this service.

Please contact Betsy Polakowski for more information: ejpolakowski@stthomas.edu.

November 19, 2018 by

Database Highlights & Trials

Bibliography of Asian Studies Trial

The Bibliography of Asian Studies (BAS) is the major multi-disciplinary index for the study of East, Southeast, and South Asia. It contains citations to Western language works published worldwide on all subjects pertaining to this vast region, especially in the humanities and the social sciences (including but not limited to art, history, language, literature, religion, anthropology, sociology, political science, and economics).

The online BAS focuses on periodical articles and chapters in edited volumes; articles in over 100 “fast track journals” are given priority in indexing. Currently, the number of citations is approaching 800 thousand.

The online BAS offers users various methods to search, browse (by country-subject or journal title), download, and email citations. The “Find it @ your library” button under each record can be used to retrieve the full-text article, identify the availability of the print copy, or make an ILL request. If you have any questions, please email me at kmburke@stthomas.edu.

October 18, 2018 by kmburke

Database Highlights & Trials, Libraries, Media/Music Collections, News & Events

Database Trial – Feature Films for Education

During the month of October, the University of St. Thomas Libraries is conducting a trial for Feature Films for Education.
The Feature Films for Education Collection offers hundreds of full-length feature films for educational instructional purposes. Brought to you in partnership with Global Eagle, this outstanding collection focuses on both current and hard-to-find titles, including dramas, literary adaptations, blockbusters, classics, science fiction, environmental titles, foreign films, social issues, animation studies, Academy Award® winners, and more. 637 Films.

Please try it out and provide comments. Click here to access the database and use this username and password when prompted:
Password: willow
Username: 000001

If you are using this database off campus, follow these instructions:

Use these credentials to Login:

Username: stthomas
Password: digital

Then enter these other credentials:
Password: arrow
Username: 000001

Please send your comments about this resource to Cindy Badilla-Melendez, Head of Music & Media Collections.

Thank you!

October 15, 2018 by

Database Highlights & Trials, Libraries, Media/Music Collections, News & Events

Database Trial: Film Platform

During the month of October, the University of St. Thomas Libraries is conducting a trial for FILM PLATFORM. This is an innovative collaboration between some of the leading filmmakers and sales agents around the world to bring the finest documentary films to an academic audience. Our international selection of films introduce new concepts, expose students to fresh perspectives, and enhance classroom discussions. Subjects include:

Please send your comments about this resource to Cindy Badilla-Melendez, Head of Music & Media Collections.

Thank you!

October 15, 2018 by

Database Highlights & Trials, Libraries, Media/Music Collections

Database Trial: Counseling and Therapy in Video V. 5

During the month of October, the University of St. Thomas Libraries is conducting a trial for Counseling and Therapy in Video Volume 5.
Symptom Media’s DSM-5®/ICD-10 guided films showcase mental health symptoms unfolding. Films are used and integrated in undergraduate, graduate and professional nursing, social work, psychology, counseling programs to introduce and improve understanding, recognition, and diagnosing of psychiatric disorders as well as improve student clinical competency.

Please try it out and provide comments. Click here Counseling and Therapy in Video Volume 5 to access the database.

Please send your comments about this resource to Cindy Badilla-Melendez, Head of Music & Media Collections.

Thank you!

October 5, 2018 by

Archbishop Ireland Library, Database Highlights & Trials, Libraries, News & Events, O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library, Theological Libraries Month, Theology

October database TRIAL: ProQuest Religion Database

During the month of October, the University of St. Thomas Libraries will be conducting a trial of the ProQuest Religion Database.

ProQuest Religion Database covers formal theological studies and commentary on topics of general interest from the perspectives of many, worldwide religions. In addition, there are many titles from religious publishing bodies and nondenominational organizations.

Please this try out the database and give us your comments. Click on Religion Database to connect to the trial site.

This trial runs through October 31, 2018. Please send your comments to Curt LeMay at the Archbishop Ireland Memorial Library at nclemay@stthomas.edu.

October 4, 2018 by

Database Highlights & Trials, News & Events, Science

Database Trial: JoVE Science Education: Chemistry

During the month of October, the UST Libraries will be trialing the innovative video database JoVE Science Education: Chemistry. JoVE Science Education: Chemistry is a database dedicated to providing simple, easy to understand videos that demonstrate key concepts and laboratory techniques. This trial includes access to the following six collections:

Please send your comments on this resource to Karen Brunner (brun4952@stthomas.edu).

October 2, 2018 by Karen Brunner

Database Highlights & Trials, Libraries, Media/Music Collections, O'Shaughnessy-Frey Library, Political Science

By Land, Air, and Sea: WWII Documentaries

Visit Digitalia, one of many video streaming sites the Music and Media Collections offers!

Digitalia featrues Eric Brown: A Pilot’s Story (2014) a documentary from filmmaker Nicholas Jones about one of Britain’s greatest aviators in World War Two. This feature-length program centers on an interview with the then 95 year old Captain Brown. Brilliant archival footage and rare photographs from Brown’s personal library illustrate his extraordinary story.

There are many WWII-related DVDs in the Music and Media Collections. Here are two great selections!
Navajo Code Talkers is remarkable documentary detailing the extraordinary work by twenty-nine young men from government-run Navajo reservations in the 1940s. Fighting for the country that sought to annihilate their culture and existence, they used their native language to create a code that could not be broken by their Japanese enemies.
D 810 .C88 N3 2006 DVD

For a greater scope of World War Two check out WWII: 3-Film Collection produced by the History Chanel. This unique documentary series consists of perspectives on the war from the land, air and from space. With the use of original color footage and groundbreaking CGI satellite views, experience history like never before.
D 743 .W99 2013 disc 1-3 DVD
D 743 .W99 2013 disc 4-5 DVD

Please stop by the Music and Media Collections located on the first floor of the O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library to the right of the Main Circulation Desk. Everyone is welcome!
By Sarah Pavey

September 11, 2018 by

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