Scopus is an abstract and citation database of more than 77.8 million records from more than 5,000 international publishers that provides an overview of the world’s peer-reviewed research output in the fields of science, technology, medicine, social science and arts and humanities. It includes books, chapters, articles-in-press, conference papers, data papers, editorials, and patents. Training Read More

In The Lincoln Miracle: Inside the Republican Convention That Changed History, Ed Achorn brings to life the most consequential presidential election in US history by chronicling Abraham Lincoln’s nomination to lead the Republican Party in the 1860 presidential election. Once you are finished, check out the rest of our Popular Reading collection. Titles range from Read More

Taras Zvir, Theology & Religious Studies Librarian, has been selected as the recipient of the Edward J. Belanger Jr. Staff Award for Excellence in Service for 2022. Library staff noted his willingness to take on a wide breadth of tasks for the better of the university: from the advanced research & instruction needed for our Read More

This week is Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week (Feb. 20-24), a celebration of the concepts of fair use and fair dealing. The Association of Research Libraries explains that “while students, faculty, librarians and others use copyrighted material on a daily basis, Fair Use/Fair Dealing Week is a time to promote and discuss the opportunities presented, celebrate Read More

What is Love Data Week? Love Data Week is an international celebration of data. This week was created to promote data discovery, use, protection, sharing, and preservation, specifically in everyday life to inspire communities to use data and was established to bring change that can make a difference. These changes come in a variety of Read More

Sit Down and Stand Up: Women of Action in the Civil Rights Movement is on display in the Mullen Library Lobby near the 1st Floor Computer Lab. Although the effects of the Civil Rights Movement truly came to light in the 1950s when speeches and protests were finally heard and acted on by the American Read More

Textbook affordability continues to be a serious concern for our students. What is the result of the unchecked commercial textbook publishing market? Most students will never purchase the required textbook-directly informing student success, retention and equity in the classroom. Open Education Resources (OER) for higher education have made significant progress over the last few decades Read More

As we approach the 100th anniversary of the construction of Mullen Library in 2028, Facilities has hired the architectural firm SmithGroup to: make a preliminary study of the existing conditions & history of Mullen Library; assess the space needs for collections & library services; and rough out some options & pricing for possible future renovation Read More

As a member of the 2023 University Research Day Committee, I would like to share the following announcement with you: University Research Day at Catholic University is back! The deadline for abstract submission for University Research Day 2023 is Jan. 24, 2023. All members of the Catholic University community are encouraged to share their work Read More

Storytelling is a skill that everyone can develop. In The Bezos Blueprint: Communication Secrets of the World’s Greatest Salesman, Carmine Gallo “reveals the communication and leadership secrets of the Amazon founder, showing readers how to sharpen their writing, storytelling and communication skills to build the company or career of their dreams.” Once you are finished, Read More