tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17612729336249637422024-03-05T21:41:43.260+00:00Science & Engineering Library News & Views - The University of NottinghamSharing library news and views of interest to the Science and Engineering community at the University of NottinghamAlison Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995053767165290334noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-52266013805182601652010-03-10T15:05:00.003+00:002010-03-10T15:08:08.919+00:00New location for Science and Engineering BlogThis blog now has a new updated look and location at:<br /><a href="http://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/library/">http://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/library/</a><br />For posts specific to the Faculties, click on the <em>Science and Engineering</em> category on the right-hand side of the new page.<br /><br />These pages will now cease to be updated so please redirect your browser to:<br /><a href="http://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/library/">http://blogs.nottingham.ac.uk/library/</a>Jenny Coombshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142736709890862383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-37624345866247584092010-03-02T15:44:00.002+00:002010-03-02T15:45:31.874+00:00February New Book ArrivalsA listing of all new book arrivals for February is now available. It includes titles for Science and Engineering titles. To view click on the link "New Book Arrivals" on the right hand menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-65768071643706739532010-02-02T10:26:00.001+00:002010-02-02T10:26:39.811+00:00January New Book ArrivalsA listing of all new book arrivals for January is now available. It includes titles for Science and Engineering titles. To view click on the link "New Book Arrivals" on the right hand menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-28828922916555717612010-01-08T09:02:00.003+00:002010-01-08T09:12:47.847+00:00Zoological Records - Moving to Web of Science<strong>Zoological Records</strong> is moving from the Ovid interface to <strong>Web of Science.</strong><br /><br />The switch will take place in early January allowing users who have set up saved searches and alerts within the Ovid interface to migrate them across to the new Web of Science platform before the Ovid access to Zoological Records is discontinued early February.<br /><br />Web of Science is a key database in the science field and users of the Ovid interface should already be fully familiar with the service making migration relatively straightforward. This also means that Zoological Records can now easily be searched in combination with other Web of Science databases including ISI conference proceedings which were absorbed into the Web of Science database last year.Alison Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995053767165290334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-18813452828996368062010-01-04T15:30:00.001+00:002010-01-04T15:31:21.519+00:00December New Book ArrivalsA listing of all new book arrivals for December is now available. It includes titles for Science and Engineering titles. To view click on the link "New Book Arrivals" on the right hand menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-36937806539763645852009-11-30T12:43:00.001+00:002009-11-30T12:43:47.728+00:00November New Book ArrivalsA listing of all new book arrivals for November is now available. It includes titles for Science and Engineering titles. To view click on the link "New Book Arrivals" on the right hand menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-85325280940948861002009-11-25T16:07:00.002+00:002009-11-25T16:12:23.100+00:00SpringerImages database available on trialSpringerImages offers more than 1.7 million images spanning science, technology and medicine, in an online collection of photos, graphs, histograms, figures and tables. Search captions, keywords, context and more, even jumping from image to source article. Users can create personalized image “sets” and export images for use in presentations or lectures.<br />Access the database through the eLibrary Gateway or, on campus, directly at <a href="http://www.springerimages.com/">SpringerImages</a> and explore the potential for your research and teaching. Please feedback your views on this service to the blog or to the library staff.Dinah Northallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624467568161950731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-31498727697857176312009-11-17T14:23:00.004+00:002009-11-17T14:41:10.579+00:00Trial of Springer Materials - data for your research<p>We currently have on trial <a href="http://www.springermaterials.com/navigation/">Springer Materials </a>the Landolt Bornstein database, a collection of fully evaluated data relevant to the following areas of physical sciences and engineering.</p><ul><li>Particles, Nuclei and Atoms</li><li>Molecules and Radicals</li><li>Electronic Structure and Transport</li><li>Magnetism</li><li>Semiconductivity</li><li>Superconductivity</li><li>Crystallography</li><li>Thermodynamics</li><li>Multiphase Systems</li><li>Advanced Materials</li><li>Advanced Technologies</li><li>Astro- and Geophysics</li></ul><p>It covers physical and chemical properties for 165,000 substances and material systems. If you need data for your research try this resource. It's available until mid January from the link above or via the eLibrary Gateway.</p><p><br /> </p>Dinah Northallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624467568161950731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-10640518858716127862009-11-11T11:58:00.002+00:002009-11-11T12:02:07.977+00:00Powder Diffraction File updatedWe have just received the latest update of the Powder Diffraction File. This is now available on a standalone computer next to the enquiry point on Floor C of the George Green Library. Please ask in the team office next door if you require help with using this resource.Dinah Northallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624467568161950731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-37003086032037798342009-11-03T15:46:00.000+00:002009-11-03T15:47:33.023+00:00October New Book ArrivalsA listing of all new book arrivals for October is now available. It includes titles for Science and Engineering titles. To view click on the link "New Book Arrivals" on the right hand menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-31071348533421731302009-11-02T15:16:00.003+00:002009-11-02T15:33:52.125+00:00ACS Journals Access RestoredAccess to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ACS</span> Journals and Back Issues has now been restored. Access was blocked by the publisher last week due to inappropriate downloading/copying by a member of the University. Downloading excessive amounts of information from the database is clearly in violation of our licensing agreement with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">ACS</span>.<br />Excessive downloading is systematic, beyond normal use and printing of articles that would result from searching or browsing. It is usually the result of a user, or users, who are systematically, and/or automatically and very intentionally, downloading numerous articles from one or more journals.<br />A breach of our signed license agreements with vendors may result in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ip</span> address blocking and we can potentially lose complete access. In this case one <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">individual's</span> inappropriate activity inconvenienced researchers across campus and could have prevented us from continuing this license. Such cases may be investigated by the University to identify the culprits.<br />Please ensure that your use is within the <a href="http://pubs.acs.org/userimages/ContentEditor/1218802614549/terms_conditions.pdf">terms of our licence </a>Dinah Northallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624467568161950731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-37679571117615770592009-10-07T16:13:00.003+01:002009-10-07T16:17:06.375+01:00Free membership of the IMechE for undergraduate studentsIf you are an undergraduate student on an Engineering degree or on an engineering apprenticeship you are eligible for free affiliate membership of the Institute of Mechancial Engineers. Membership provides you with access to their library services, including access to ejournals, ebooks, market research reports and more. For more information, see <a href="http://www.imeche.org.uk/library">http://www.imeche.org.uk/library</a>Jenny Coombshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142736709890862383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-63360058464948096512009-10-07T15:57:00.002+01:002009-10-07T16:02:14.741+01:00Staffing updateFollowing the permanent move of Chris Middleton to the the post of Head of Academic Services, Jenny Coombs has been appointed Library Team Leader for Science and Engineering. I have been working in this post for a year during Chris' secondment and I have very much enjoyed it and look forward to continuing to work with you all. <br /><br />We are also pleased to welcome Debi McKeown, who joined us in the team in September as Senior Information Assistant. Debi works the first half of the week to job-share with Liz Day. Debi replaces Jane Maltby who is now employed full-time in the Greenfield Medical Library. Debi previously worked in the Hallward Library so brings with her a wealth of experience.Jenny Coombshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142736709890862383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-79898383551117381562009-10-07T15:45:00.004+01:002009-10-07T15:53:55.469+01:00New interface for British Standards OnlineThe British Standards Online service has launched a new interface. Features include:<br /><ul><li>a separated standard number and keyword search option</li><li>Quick filter options, such as searching for current standards</li><li>Options for refining by module, status, committee and ICS category</li><li>Option to download up to 5 documents in one go as a zip file</li><li>Browse options; by module or ICS classification</li><li>Option to create notification lists at standard level or module and ICS level</li><li>Advanced search options</li><li>Links to news and newsletters</li></ul>This is a significant improvement on the previous interface and the next stage for the developers is to focus on making the search engine more intuitive.<br /><br />To access BSI, go to the eLibrary Gateway at: <a href="http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/elibrarygateway">http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/elibrarygateway</a> and click on the standards sub-category<br /><br />Please contact the library if you would like more information or helpJenny Coombshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142736709890862383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-26711384272708879412009-10-05T11:31:00.001+01:002009-10-05T11:32:05.274+01:00September New Book ArrivalsA listing of all new book arrivals for September is now available. It includes titles for Science and Engineering titles. To view click on the link "New Book Arrivals" on the right hand menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-49855891061044000132009-09-07T16:36:00.001+01:002009-09-07T16:37:50.331+01:00SciFinder Open Session 9th September 10.30amYou are invited to an open session detailing recent enhancements to SciFinder particularly to the Web version which was launched last year. It is also an opportunity to ask questions of Vikki Vowles, our CAS contact. Please come along bringing your queries, suggestions and wants.<br /><strong>Wednesday 9th September 10.30 am Chemistry Lecture Theatre XI<br /></strong>The session will last about an hour including time for questions.<br />Hope to see you there.Dinah Northallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624467568161950731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-51853116230179786682009-09-03T16:20:00.002+01:002009-09-15T12:03:35.501+01:00August New Books ArrivalsA listing of all new book arrivals for August is now available. It includes titles for Science and Engineering titles. To view click on the link "New Book Arrivals" on the right hand menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-56466398819737857762009-09-01T15:00:00.003+01:002009-09-01T15:08:21.885+01:00Enhance your Research Rating - some tips on publishing your researchAll staff and research postgraduates in Science & Engineering are invited to attend the following presentations to help enhance your research visibility and citation rating.<br /><strong>Wednesday 2nd September Pope Building A16</strong><br /><strong>2.00 Support for Open Access Publishing at Nottingham</strong><br /><strong>2.30 Web of Science features including Researcher ID, h-index and citation maps</strong><br /><strong>3.45 Journal Citation Reports (impact factors, journal ranking, Eigenfactor etc.)</strong><br />Refreshments will be provided<br />No need to book (unless you wish to reserve a space) or to attend the whole session.Dinah Northallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624467568161950731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-4679152876822455142009-08-03T15:47:00.000+01:002009-08-03T15:48:09.958+01:00July New Book ArrivalsA listing of all new book arrivals for July is now available. It includes titles for both Engineering and Science. To view click on the link "New Book Arrivals" on the right hand menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-43299211841258063692009-07-22T14:49:00.001+01:002009-07-22T14:52:19.642+01:00Research postgraduates - please tell us your information searching habitsWe are anxious to ensure that our training for new PhD students in Science & Engineering is relevant and up-to-date and would like to ask current research students what information services they really find useful in practice.<br /><br />Please could you help us by completing a SHORT questionnaire (approx. 5 minutes) at <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=lGdePEZJBk8CCrzpVGrkHQ_3d_3d">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=lGdePEZJBk8CCrzpVGrkHQ_3d_3d</a><br />We should be very grateful for your feedback by the end of August.<br />Thank you.Dinah Northallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624467568161950731noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-54521709137922757412009-07-09T09:46:00.001+01:002009-07-09T09:48:33.466+01:00IEEE Xplore MobileIEEE Xplore Mobile (beta) has now been introduced and gives you the power to search articles in the IEEE Xplore digital library from any web-enabled phone. Just visit <a href="http://m.ieeexplore.ieee.org/">http://m.ieeexplore.ieee.org</a> on your phone's browser.Jenny Coombshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16142736709890862383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-70531006514035826302009-07-07T09:24:00.001+01:002009-07-07T09:26:31.958+01:00June New Book ArrivalsA listing of all new book arrivals for June is now available. It includes titles for both Engineering and Science. To view click on the link "New Book Arrivals" on the right hand menu.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-15198726141890917922009-06-25T09:00:00.002+01:002009-06-25T09:06:56.726+01:00Paying to publish for Open Access - RIN Guidelines“The Research Information Network and Universities UK have produced <a href="http://www.rin.ac.uk/openaccess-payment-fees">a guide </a>(March 2009) to provide advice on paying open access publication charges: that is, fees levied by some journals for the publication of scholarly articles so that they can be made available free of charge to readers, immediately upon publication. The guide also sets out recommendations for universities and other research institutions, publishers, research funders, and authors.”Alison Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05995053767165290334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-86830353811460328352009-06-23T11:47:00.002+01:002009-06-23T11:49:57.845+01:00New journals from the Royal Society of ChemistryWe have registered for the following new RSC journals during the periods of free trial access as listed below. <br /><br />Energy and Environmental Science<br />Free online access available until December 2009<br /><a href="http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/EE/Index.asp">http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/EE/Index.asp</a><br /><br />Integrative Biology<br />Free online access available until December 2010<br /><a href="http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/ib/index.asp">http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/ib/index.asp</a><br /><br />Metallomics<br />Free online access available until December 2010<br /><a href="http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/MT/index.asp">http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/MT/index.asp</a><br /><br />Analytical Methods<br />Free online access available later in 2009 until December 2010<br /><a href="http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/AY/index.asp">http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/AY/index.asp</a><br /><br />Nanoscale<br />Free online access available later in 2009 until December 2010<br /><a href="http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/NR/index.asp">http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/NR/index.asp</a><br /><br />Polymer Chemistry<br />Free online access available in 2010 until December 2011<br /><a href="http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/PY/index.asp">http://www.rsc.org/Publishing/Journals/PY/index.asp</a>Dinah Northallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624467568161950731noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1761272933624963742.post-55185705552909163312009-06-23T11:42:00.002+01:002009-06-23T11:46:16.820+01:002008 Journal Citation Reports released for the latest impact factorsThe 2008 JCR contains more than 400 new titles, including more than 350 titles that will have their first published Journal Impact Factor.<br /><br />The release of the 2008 Journal Citation Reports includes the first-ever update to the newly introduced Five Year Impact Factor and Eigenfactor™ Metrics in JCR Web. Eigenfactor™ Metrics use citing journal data from the entire JCR file to reflect the prestige and citation influence of journals by considering scholarly literature as a network of journal-to-journal relationships.<br />Connect to the JCR via our subscription to <a href="http://apps.isiknowledge.com/">Web of Knowledge</a>.<br />For more details about JCR see <a href="http://isiwebofknowledge.com/products_tools/analytical/jcr/">http://isiwebofknowledge.com/products_tools/analytical/jcr/</a>Dinah Northallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07624467568161950731noreply@blogger.com0