The Philosopher’s Index database is now hosted by EBSCO. The advantages of this are: 1) cheaper than subscribing through OVID. 2) unlimited simultaneous users as opposed to the 5 person limit. 3) the user interface is easier and less cumbersome. 4) full text is available for many journals and serials.
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Philosopher’s Index now hosted by EBSCO
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Access to Haworth Press journals restored
Access to electronic full-text Haworth Press Journals has been restored. We thank you for your patience. For a full listing of journals available online please see Haworth Press Journals.
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Accessing article databases during MetaLib upgrade
We are currently experiencing problems with the MetaLib upgrade which affects normal access to the article databases. While the problem is addressed, on-campus users can access the article databases through Alternative Access to Database Lists. If you are off campus, please IM a librarian during business hours for a link to the database you would Read More
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The Dictionary of Old English online: A to G has arrived!
Did you know that ban-gār in Old English means ‘deadly spear’ and reference to it can be found in Beowulf (the text, not the movie with Angelina Jolie)? You can find other fascinating old English words in the Dictionary of Old English. The DOE (as it is affectionately known to insiders) covers old English from Read More
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Access to Ovid databases restored
Normal access to the Ovid databases has been restored. We thank you for your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
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Alternate access to Ovid databases
While we continue to experience problems with normal access to Ovid databases, there is an alternate way for on-campus users to successfully access them. The Alternative Access to Database Lists will provide entry to Ovid databases such as: CINAHL, ERIC, Essential Nursing, Health and Psychosocial Instruments, MEDLINE, Philosopher’s Index and PsycARTICLES. The link to this Read More
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Ovid databases temporarily unavailable
We are currently experiencing problems with databases provided by Ovid Technologies. This includes: ERIC, Essential Nursing, Health and Psychosocial Instruments, MEDLINE, Philosopher’s Index and PsycARTICLES. We are in communication with WRLC and Ovid, and hope to have the problem resolved tomorrow. We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience.
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Update on Blackwell and Wiley journal migration
After the past weekend’s migration, Wiley InterScience is back online. However, they are reporting that there is some missing content that they are working to fix. A full list of missing content can be found on their website – scroll down to “What will happen to Blackwell journal content?” : Online Content Transition News They Read More
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Blackwell Synergy and Wiley InterScience unavailable June 28 to 29
Due to the merger of publishers Blackwell and Wiley, all content previously available through Blackwell Synergy is being transferred to Wiley InterScience. Blackwell Synergy will close at the end of the day Friday, June 27. Over the weekend of June 28/29 Wiley InterScience will be unavailable while the migration takes place. Wiley InterScience is expected Read More
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