http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html WPI Gordon Library news and resources. en-us Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:20:20 EDT Copyright: (C) Gordon Library WPI http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library 1 Under Self Help, check out our Business Plan Research Guide. Events this week sponsored by CEI. http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/Help/Self/bplans.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:53:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ National and Global Events International Education Week: Nov. 16-20. Take the Global IQ quiz. http://iew.state.gov/quiz.cfm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:20:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ National and Global Events PubMed has a new, improved search interface. Try it now. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 9:09:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Electronic Resource Update Don't miss Judi Trainor's fantastic exhibit, Impressions from the Grave, now on view in 3rd floor. You can meet the artist at a reception Thursday, 10/29 4-6 pm. Judi will be giving a gallery tour at noon on Friday, Oct. 30, as part of Gordon Library's Scarefest activities. http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/calendar.html#99906 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:50:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Library Event President Obama declares October National Information Literacy Awareness Month which "highlights the need for all Americans to be adept in the skills necessary to effectively navigate the Information Age." http://www.whitehouse.gov/the_press_office/presidential-proclamation-national-information-literacy-awareness-month/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:40:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ National and Global Events Friday 10/30 11am-2pm. Come if you dare! Costumes encouraged, great raffle prizes, and events. http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/Events/scarefest2009.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Library Event In order to facilitate the move to ILLiad, automated ILL will not be available Wed. Please contact Laura Hanlan if you have an urgent ILL need http://ulysses.wpi.edu/illiad/FAQ.html Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:20:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Service Alert Archives and Special Collections: will be closed Oct. 19th-23rd and will re-open Oct. 27th. http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/Archives Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:27:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Library Hours ILLiad to be implemented October 22, 2009. The Interlibrary Loan staff is thrilled to be rolling out a new interlibrary loan interface over the term break. The new system, called ILLiad will offer a single web-based interface for placing requests, checking request statuses, and receiving electronically delivered items. Learn more about ILLiad by visiting by visiting ILLiad @ WPI: FAQ. http://ulysses.wpi.edu/illiad/FAQ.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:23:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Service Alert Thurs Oct 15, closes at 10pm; Fri and Sat Oct 16-17, closes at 5pm; Sun Oct 18 open noon-9pm. http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/About/cal.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:51:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Library Hours Mon-Wed October 12-14 GL open 'til 2am. http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/About/cal.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:47:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Library Hours Mon-Wed October 12-14, in GL303 9pm-1am. Stop by for games, puzzles, and oasis of fun. http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/About/cal.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:46:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Library Event Access over 30,000 eBook titles in thirteen subject collections ranging from Physical Sciences, to Life Sciences and Medicine. Use the search box and select "within these results" to find books in a specific subject. http://bit.ly/Saohv Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:16:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Resource Trial Global Reference on the Enviroment, Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources http://bit.ly/1E5xCl Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:11:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Resource Trial Refreshments will be served. Thursday, Sept. 17, 6-8 pm 3rd floor gallery. http://www.socialweb.net/Clients/WPI/library.lasso?id=96854 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:08:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Library Event Share your thoughts on the renovation project and learn more about Phase III at a focus group for students on September 16 from 5-6pm. Food and goodies provided! If you are interested in participating please contact Christine Drew (cdrew@wpi.edu). http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:31:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Library Renovation <p><em>Welcome Class of 2013, new graduate and transfer students!</em> Also find us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/WPI-Gordon-Library/6392256246">Facebook</a></p> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/WPI_library">Twitter</a></p> http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Thu, 28 Aug 2009 18:33:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/ Welcome to the Gordon Library <p><em></em> Open Sunday-Thursday nights 'til 1am. http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/cal.html Thu, 28 Aug 2009 18:33:00 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/cal.html Welcome to the Gordon Library <p><em>Try it!</em> Let us know what you think. <a href="http://library.wpi.edu:7008/vwebv/searchBasic">Connect now... </a></p> http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:33:00 EDT http://library.wpi.edu:7008/vwebv/searchBasic New Resource <p><em>Renovation Update:</em> Technology for Teaching and Learning staff of the Academic Technology Center, Jes Caron, Jim Monaco, Erin DeSilva, and Debra Dexter have moved to the main entrance level of the library.<a href="http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/Events/renovation.html">More...</a></p> http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:30:26 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html#aug-renovation-update Library Renovation <p><em>August 1-26 Hours:</em>: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; Saturday & Sunday closed.</p> http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:16:12 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html#lib-aug-hours Library Service Alert <em>Lab A and B Computers Replaced:</em> Anderson Lab A computers were replaced and have the WPI lab software installed, in addition we've installed the LibX Toolbar and EndNoteWeb <i>Cite While You Write</i>. Anderson Lab B computers were upgraded and now have additional software also found on Multimedia Lab computers including <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/design/">Adobe Creative Suite 3 Design Premium</a> and <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere/">Adobe Premiere</a>. http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:51:34 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html#new-anderson-lab-computers Library Service Alert <em>July 16 Telegram & Gazette:</em> <a href="http://tinyurl.com/msh2t7)">Preserving the past, WPI pursues time travel the old-fashioned way: through archives</a> http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:13:25 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html#TG-article-on-archives Gordon Library in the Media <em>Renovation Updates</em>: No more leaks! The roof was replaced by early July. Also, Library Administration, Systems, and Collection Management offices have moved to the third floor in the space vacated by the Archives and Special Collections. <a href="http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/Events/renovation.html">More ...</a> http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:14:40 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html#renovation-update Library Renovation <p><b>Library closed Friday July 10th</b> for water main replacement. Ask <a href="http://www.wpi.edu/+Library/Help/ask.html">Questions Online</a> if you need research help. Various labs on campus are open including SL123 and printing at the CCC Help Desk in Fuller Labs.</p> http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:12:24 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html#closed-for-repairs Library Service Alert <a href="http://www.isiknowledge.com/JCR"><img src="http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/Collections/Databases/Images/wok_logo.gif" alt="[WoK logo]"></A> <br /> <b>New Resource - <a href="http://www.isiknowledge.com/JCR">Journal Citation Reports within ISI Web of Knowledge</a></b>: JCR Web offers a science and social science edition with a systematic means to evaluate leading journals. It provides quantifiable, statistical information based on citation data. JCR will allow you to: <ul> <li>Look up the impact factor for a specific journal title</li> <li>View five year trends of citation impact for journals</li> <li>Compare journals in the same field</li> <li>See a yearly count of the number of articles published in a journal</li> <li>Benchmark the age of cited articles</li> <li>Quantify source data</li> <li>And more ...</li> </ul> http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:06:40 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html#isi-citations New Resource <p><b><a href="http://library.wpi.edu:7008/vwebv/searchBasic">New Library Catalog Interface Coming Soon</a></b> The library is testing and revising the beta version of the new library catalog. Please <b><a href="http://library.wpi.edu:7008/vwebv/searchBasic">try it</a></b> and <a href="http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/Help/suggest.html">let us know what you think</a>. We expect to move to this new version later this summer.</p> http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:43:24 EDT http://www.wpi.edu/Academics/Library/About/new.html#new-catalog-interface Electronic Resource Update