Purdue University Libraries has launched a new library management system, Alma to replace both Voyager and SFX. This includes functions associated with an integrated library system (ILS) and an electronic resources management system (ERM). The benefits of Alma will include: · Streamlined workflows resulting in efficient and effective processes. · Elimination of silos between print [...]
Have you heard of PURR but want to find out more information on the key functions of this Purdue University Libraries repository? Check out PURR’s latest video, which has also been launched on YouTube and learn the four main ways the Purdue University Research Repository (PURR) can help you manage your data and research: https://purr.purdue.edu/
On Monday, November 26th, SpringerLink will be migrating to a new platform. Please note that individual accounts from the old SpringerLink will NOT be migrated. Users with accounts will need to go to link.springer.com and set up a new profile/account. Users will need to this while within the institution’s IP range as they will then [...]
ScienceDirect and Scopus will be unavailable this weekend from Saturday (August 25th) at 7:30AM to Sunday (August 26) at 2:30AM for maintenance and platform improvements. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Starting this fall semester, Purdue Libraries will offer a text message reference service, in addition to email and chat services. Get a brief answer to your simple question. TEXT Purduelib to 66746 to get started! Purdue Libraries’ reference service has many options available, whether the physical library is open or not. In fact, Libraries is [...]
The Libraries’ updated catalog search interface recently came out of beta and is now the default search option for searching the Libraries catalog. To see the new catalog search, visit http://catalog.lib.purdue.edu. The updated catalog search interface offers faceted searching, or options for users to narrow their searches by format, author, or even library, among other [...]
Ask a Librarian chat service will not be available during the summer, May 9-August 22. Patrons can still submit questions via email using the chat widget on library webpages, or by visiting http://www.lib.purdue.edu/askalib/email.html and submitting the email form. For more information on Purdue Libraries’ Ask a Librarian service, visit http://www.lib.purdue.edu/askalib/.
The Libraries catalog search engine now has two options for searching — “Search Classic” or “Search Beta.” The beta version of the catalog search, made available to the public last week, offers faceted searching, or options for users to narrow their searches by format, author, or even library, among other categories. This brings the catalog [...]
Welcome to this feature from the Management & Economics Library (MEL). These database snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources. This week our hint leads you to a specific database but we are really featuring a quicker way of getting to our databases. Tool name: MyMEL toolbar; from [...]
Welcome to Database of the Week — a new feature from the Management & Economics Library (MEL). These weekly database snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources. Database name: PressDisplay; from NewspaperDirect. Link: www.lib.purdue.edu/mel, in the pull down Quick Access to Business Databases alpha list right below our [...]