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Ethel’s Database of the Month

May 2nd, 2013 by Ashley Shealy in Announcements, Databases

Special Features

  • Resumé Builder
  • Cover Letter Builder
  • Job Searching Assistance
  • Self-paced computer courses in:
    • Photoshop
    • Flash
    • Microsoft Access
    • and More!

A Great Resource For:

  • Job Seekers
  • Internship Information
  • Resumé/Cover Letter Help
  • Enhancing Computer Skills

Tip of the Week

April 22nd, 2013 by Ashley Shealy in Announcements, Databases, Reference

Tip of the Week

Go Green and save paper!

Most databases allow you to e-mail articles directly to your Wingate e-mail account. Ask a Librarian to show you how!

Questions? Ask Us!


Tip of the Week

April 15th, 2013 by Ashley Shealy in Announcements, Databases, Reference

Tip of the Week

Looking for practice tests  for the GRE, LSAT, or MAT?

We’ve got you covered!  Ask us how to access them.

Questions? Ask Us!


Ethel’s Database of the Month

April 3rd, 2013 by Ashley Shealy in Announcements, Databases, Reference

EBSCOhost's Environment Complete

Highlights:

  • Full-text for 820 academic journals
  • Coverage dating back to 1888
  • Over 200 full-text reference materials

A great resource for:

  • Environmental Issues
  • Law, Ethics or Science research
  • English 110 papers about pollution, the environment, clean energy, etc.

OCLC Maintenance

March 15th, 2013 by jimm wetherbee in Announcements, Databases

Database MaintenanceIn order to add capacity and improve the reliability and performance of  its services, OCLC will be performing proactive maintenance to core network components on Sunday March 17th  between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.

 

 

 

OCLC Databases include

  •  ArchiveGrid
  • ArticleFirst
  • CAMIO
  • ClasePeriodica
  • GPO
  • OAIster
  • WorldCat
  • ArchiveGrid
  • ArticleFirst
  • CAMIO
  • ClasePeriodica
  • GPO
  • OAIster
  • WorldCat

While OCLC will attempt to minimize outages, there may be multiple disruptions affecting OCLC services during that maintenance window that will vary in duration, from momentary interruptions up to several minutes.


LexisNexis Maintenance

March 15th, 2013 by jimm wetherbee in Announcements, Databases

Database MaintenanceLexisNexis Academic, will be unavailable on Saturday, March 16th, 2013 from 12:01 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. because of maintenance work.

 


Tip of the Week

March 11th, 2013 by Ashley Shealy in Announcements, Databases

Tip of the Week

Looking for visuals for a speech or presentation?

Many databases have rich collections of images, charts, maps, graphics, etc.

Questions? Ask Us!


Ethel’s Database of the Month

March 6th, 2013 by Ashley Shealy in Announcements, Databases, Reference

Highlights:

  • Up-to-date information
    • Many current events
  • Comprehensive reports
    • Extensive research on topics
  • High-quality images
    • Maps, charts, graphs, etc.

A great resource for:

  • English 101 essays
  • Pro/Con presentations
  • Argumentative writing
  • Debates

MultiSearch & Permalink: Here, There, and Everywhere

March 6th, 2013 by Amee Odom in Announcements, Databases, E-Resources

Find single database searching tedious and cumbersome?  Want your entire class to read a specific article?  Learn how to search several databases at once (MultiSearch) and how to create dedicated links to electronic sources (Permalink).  See how the databases can work for you!

  • Wednesday, March 13 at noon in LaVerne Dining Hall
  • This session will most benefit the following Departments:
    • All Disciplines
    • All are Welcome
  • Feel free to add questions here in advance

Tip of the Week

February 18th, 2013 by Ashley Shealy in Announcements, Databases, Reference

Tip of the Week

Many databases off a folder option — a free, personalized account for storing articles, searches, etc.  Folders are perfect for organizing research!

Ask us how to create an account.

Questions? Ask us!


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