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April 29th, 2016
April 26th, 2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016 marks the 2016 Purdue Day of Giving event. We need your support and participation to help elevate the Libraries’ presence on social media and event leader boards, offering an even greater impact for your gift.
As part of Purdue Day of Giving, you can direct your pledge to a specific Libraries funding initiative here including:
There are several hourly challenges that we really need your help with. Please consider giving a gift during the following one-hour timespans. You can participate in as many of these challenges as you’d like.
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Thank you for your participation and generous support of Purdue University Libraries.
Filed under: generalApril 18th, 2016
Purdue University Libraries has developed a new information literacy mission statement to guide students, faculty and staff in fostering successful learning at Purdue.
The new statement is:
“Purdue University Libraries’ research-based information literacy programming empowers Purdue’s diverse communities of learners to use information critically to learn and to create new knowledge, fostering academic, personal and professional success.”
The Libraries revisited the mission statement to align it more closely with campus goals for learning. Beginning in fall 2015, the mission statement was developed through an inclusive process that gathered input from stakeholders in the Libraries and focus groups with faculty across the University.
Libraries faculty and staff partner across the University community to integrate information literacy into the curriculum and beyond.
During the last fiscal year, the Libraries collectively worked with 19,481 students on many information literacy-related efforts to foster effective learning and decision-making skills. Libraries faculty also work directly in the planning stages of unique Purdue projects, such as developing innovative learning environments for students in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and creating digital learning tools to teach Honors College students who are preparing to conduct original research.
Fundamental Libraries information literacy efforts include:
* Creation of the first endowed chair for information literacy, held by Sharon Weiner, professor of library science and the W. Wayne Booker Chair in Information Literacy.
* Libraries faculty teaming with other campus units and Purdue instructors to revamp courses through the IMPACT (Instruction Matters: Purdue Academic Course Transformation) program, and serving in key roles on the committees developing and implementing Purdue’s core curriculum.
* Libraries faculty working closely in planning and design of new Purdue projects in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute and Honors College.
* Libraries faculty and staff creating and implementing engaging activities to connect new Purdue students with the libraries during Boiler Gold Rush.
* University Libraries leading the academic research library profession in the development of data literacy education.
* The creation of a new Graduate Resource Information Portal (G.R.I.P.) to connect graduate students with the services and resources available through the Libraries.
The mission is grounded in research. The continued contributions to information literacy research by faculty have been highlighted in a bibliographic study conducted by researchers at the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
The extended version of the new mission statement is available on Purdue Libraries’ website.
For more information, contact Shannon Walker, director of strategic communication for Purdue Libraries, at walker81@purdue.edu or Clarence Maybee, assistant professor and information literacy specialist for Purdue Libraries, at cmaybee@purdue.edu.
Filed under: general, Open_Access, press_release, RSRCH, scholcommApril 15th, 2016
April 15th, 2016
Welcome to Database of the Week, a feature from the Parrish Library. Each of these weekly snapshots will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. To celebrate Earth Week this week’s database is GREENR brought to you by CENGAGE Learning.
Link: http://guides.lib.purdue.edu/businessdatabases is the alphabetical list of the databases specially selected for those in a business program of study. Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue login and password.
Focus: GREENR offers content, including images and videos, on green technologies and issues on the environment and sustainability.
Search: GREENR allows users to either do a Basic Search or an Advanced Search that displays results so they can be limited by further descriptors. Search results are automatically sorted by type; academic journals, statistics, news, magazines, images, videos, podcasts, etc. GREENR also has a map button that searches for specific information based on the map location chosen.
Click here to see the basics of searching GREENR, or try our Guide on the Side with this link.
Why you should know this database: GREENR covers food systems, environmental law, economics and trade, pollution, ecology, energy, and more. Besides the academic resources included in text-only databases, GREENR includes podcasts, websites, newspapers, videos, magazines, and case studies. You can navigate country, organization, and country portals for news, video, and primary source documents.
Why students should know this database: GREENR has a different look that resembles the web and should appeal to anyone. It is easy to search or browse by topic, country, or format. Students will find GREENR easy to navigate, and can use it to find content specific information for their assignments.
Cost: $8000.00 paid annually by Purdue University Libraries.
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Database of the Week comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this weekly feature.
Since usage statistics are an important barometer when databases are up for renewal, tell us your favorite database, and we will gladly promote it. Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMTApril 8th, 2016
Welcome to Database of the Week, a feature from the Parrish Library. Each of these weekly snapshots will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This week’s database is Bloomberg, brought to you by Bloomberg L.P.
Link/Location: The Bloomberg Terminal is currently located in the Parrish Library and can be used on a first-come, first-served basis unless a reservation has been made with the Parrish iDesk. Log-in information is available at the Bloomberg terminal. Unlike most of our databases, Bloomberg cannot be accessed off campus since it is a particular software that can only be installed on one computer.
Focus: The Bloomberg Terminal is the most powerful and flexible platform for financial professionals who need real-time data, news and analytics to make smarter, faster, more informed business decisions.
For more information on the Bloomberg Terminal visit the Bloomberg Lib Guide. For more information on recently updated Bloomberg training offerings, view the Bloomberg Education page.
Why you should know this database: The Bloomberg Terminal brings together real-time data on every market, unparalleled news and research, powerful analytics, communications tools and world-class execution capabilities – in one fully integrated solution.
Why students should know this database: Bloomberg is a widely used resource in the professional business world, having experience with this software makes the student more marketable.
Cost: For information regarding the cost of the Bloomberg Terminal, please contact the Krannert School of Management.
Database of the Week comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this weekly feature.
Since usage statistics are an important barometer when databases are up for renewal, tell us your favorite database, and we will gladly promote it. Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu
Filed under: database, general, MGMTApril 1st, 2016
Welcome to Database of the Week, a feature from the Parrish Library. Each of these weekly snapshots will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This week’s database is Frost & Sullivan.
Link: http://guides.lib.purdue.edu/businessdatabases is the alphabetical list of the databases specially selected for those in a business program of study. Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue login and password.
Focus: Frost & Sullivan delivers direct access to their business intelligence portfolio, provides practical industry insights and analysis with real-world statistics and research results. Industries covered include: Communication and IT, Transportation, Consumer Products, Healthcare, Environment and Energy, Aerospace and Defense, Electronics and Semiconductors, Chemicals, Materials, and Food.
Search: Frost & Sullivan allows users to browse by industry, then narrow the results by region, country, type, and more. Advanced search options are available by clicking on the magnify glass with the plus sign next to the search bar.
Click here to see the basics of searching Frost & Sullivan or try our Guide on the Side with this link.
Why you should know this database: Frost & Sullivan reports cover global trends, current industry trends, drivers and restraints, opportunity analysis, the competitive landscape, challenges and conclusions.
Why students should know this database: Frost & Sullivan offers filtering options such as Industry, Region, and Deliverable Type.
Database of the Week comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact parrlib@purdue.edu. Also let us know if you know of a colleague who would benefit from this weekly feature.
Since usage statistics are an important barometer when databases are up for renewal, tell us your favorite database, and we will gladly promote it. Send an email to parrlib@purdue.edu
Filed under: database, general, MGMT