AccessScience database no longer available effective Nov. 6, 2014
September 24th, 2014
As part of the Libraries annual review of databases, AccessScience has been recommended for cancellation by the subject specialist librarians. Access will cease November 6th, 2014. Please contact Rebecca Richardson, Electronic Resources Librarian, with comments.
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Purdue Libraries Announce First Annual Parrish Library Case Competition
September 24th, 2014
In order to bring attention to exemplary information literate student inside and outside of Krannert, the Parrish Library is excited to host a fall case competition. Students compete presenting solutions using business information. This case competition is open to all undergraduate students regardless of major. Teams should be 4-5 students. At least one student should have taken MGMT 175, and one of the students need to be freshmen or sophomore level. This case competition is intended to be a “lower division” case competition. First prize: $500 Second prize: $300 Third prize: $100
More information: https://www.lib.purdue.edu/parrishcasecompetition
Callouts: Thursday October 9 Krannert Auditorium 6-7pm
Thursday October 16 Krannert Auditorium 7-8pm
Teams Form and Case Presentation: Oct. 17 Krannert Drawing Room
First Round Memos Due: Oct. 21 (Submitted online)
Final Presentations: Oct. 24 (Krannert Auditorium, Open to Public)
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Join Purdue Libraries for Hicks Welcome Back Event – Sept. 26 from 4 to 7 p.m.
September 22nd, 2014
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Purdue students and faculty celebrate ‘Constitution Day’
September 17th, 2014
(From Paul Zink, WLFI.com)
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – On Sept. 17, 1787 the United States Constitution was signed. On Sept. 17, 2014 Purdue students and faculty gathered to celebrate Constitution Day.
The event began at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning in Purdue Memorial Union’s room 118. Visitors were able to take the self-guided tour through a series of booths to watch videos and take quizzes testing their knowledge on the Constitution. There also were games with prizes including a football signed by head Purdue football coach Darrell Hazel.
Organizers said it’s important to remember what the celebration is really about.
“I think it’s important not just to celebrate the signing, but also to remember the importance of the Constitution,” said the Head of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Phillip VanFossen Ph. D. “Our theme this year is ‘In a digital age is the Constitution still important?’ and of course our answer to that is ‘Yes.’”
VanFossen said he hopes the event will help students reflect on the law of the land.
“I think what we enjoy most is having people come in, learn a thing or two. Take a free pocket Constitution, maybe a T-shirt — Constitution Day T-shirt, wear it around, have people ask them about it and realize how important the document is,” said VanFossen.
There was also a celebrity quiz-off at 12:30 p.m. with the celebration wrapping up around 3 p.m.
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Purdue Libraries Hosts Dust Bowl Exhibit through Oct. 10
September 16th, 2014
Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry
The Hicks Undergraduate Library is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a new exhibition this fall from the American Library Association titled, Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry. From August 28th to October 10th, the exhibition and related programs will be available for all library visitors to learn about the Dust Bowl, one of the worst man-made ecological disasters in American history.
The exhibition was organized by the American Library Association Public Programs Office, the Oklahoma State University Library, and the Mount Holyoke College Library. It was made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor.
The exhibition recalls a tragic time in our history and explores its environmental and cultural consequences. Visitors will explore several thought-provoking questions: What caused fertile farms to turn to dust? How did people survive? What lessons can we learn? Audiences will explore this time period as the exhibition delves into the history and geography behind the Dust Bowl. It also delves into the human element through the words of the survivors themselves, showing what it was like to live through such a difficult time.
Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry will be accompanied by a series of free library programs, including lectures and film screenings:
September 9, 2014 – 7:00pm*
Hicks Undergraduate Library – Room G980D
The Dust Bowl: Causes and Consequences
Presenter: Dr. R. Douglas Hurt – History Department HeadSeptember 16, 2014 – 7:00pm*
Hicks Undergraduate Library – Room G980D
Prelude to the Dust Bowl: Drought and Depression in the 1890s
Presenter: Dr. Susan Curtis – Professor of History
September 24, 2014 – 7:00pm*
Hicks Undergraduate Library – Room G980D
The Politics of the Dust Bowl: Woody Guthrie and John Steinbeck
Presenter: Dr. Harry Targ – Professor of Political Science
September 25, 2014 – 7:00pm
Hicks Undergraduate Library – Room G980D
Dust Bowl Women
Presenter: Dr. Pamela Riney-Kehrberg – Chair – Iowa State University Department of History
October 1, 2014 – 7:00pm*
Hicks Undergraduate Library – Room G980D
Sanora Babb: Whose Names are Unknown
Presenter: Dr. Bill Mullen – Professor of English & American Studies
October 8, 2014 – 7:00pm
Hicks Undergraduate Library – Room G980D
The Plow that Broke the Plains – The Dust Bowl Documentary
Presenter: Dr. Otto Doering – Professor of Agriculture Economics
* Sections of the Ken Burns documentary, The Dust Bowl, will be aired during these presentations.
Each presentation is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions about the display or presentations, please contact Ann O’Donnell (atodonne@purdue.edu, 765-496-1498) or Emily Heitman (eheitman@purdue.edu, 765-494-6732).
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Purdue Libraries Database of the Week: Privco
September 12th, 2014
Welcome to Database of the Week. This feature from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics is intended to give you a brief introduction to a database that you may not know, with only basic information to get you started. Hopefully, you will be tempted to explore this or other databases.
This Week’s Featured Database: Privco, from The Privco Company.
Find it:www.lib.purdue.edu/parrish, Under the column headed Collections, click on List of Business Databases.
Description/focus: Privco is a great source for private company information.
Start with this hint: From the Privco main page, type Mars Inc. into the main search box and click Go. You will see a list of results and Mars Inc. is the first one. Clicking on this link will take you a page all about this company. You can download a PDF report from the top of the page, or scroll down to look at information such as Mars organizational structure or Mars competitors.
See here for a short video on accessing the database and using the interface.
Why you should know this database: Some of the biggest companies in the world are privately owned and financial information about these billion-dollar companies is covered by our long-standing company information databases such as Mergent Online. Smaller private companies, though, are a challenge. Privco is specifically obtained to provide in-depth business intelligence about private companies.
How this will help students: Privco’s interface is straightforward and offers options to narrow an initial search.
Cost: For information contact mdugan@purdue.edu.
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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. Database of the Week is archived at https://blogs.lib.purdue.edu/news/category/MGMT/. For more Purdue Libraries news, follow us on Twitter (@ParrishLib).
Feedback is always welcome. If you would like us to promote your favorite database, send an email to mdugan@purdue.edu.
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Purdue Libraries Seeks Digital Library Software Developer
September 8th, 2014
Purdue University Libraries seeks a Digital Library Software Developer to join our team at the Distributed Data Curation Center (D2C2) to further the development of our cutting-edge research data repository service, PURR. The Purdue University Research Repository (http://purr.purdue.edu) is a platform based on HUBzero that enables campus researchers to write and implement effective data management plans, collaborate on research online, publish datasets and tools, and archive data in a secure, reliable digital repository.
HUBzero is open source software built on a technology stack that includes Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, and the Joomla content management system. Qualified candidates will be proficient and effective in gathering requirements and evaluating, designing, developing, and implementing software and can demonstrate the ability to analyze and solve problems.
Required:
· *Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent
· *Ability to identify and learn technologies relevant to digital libraries
· *Knowledge of programming and scripting languages, web design, software development lifecycle, databases and information systems
· *Demonstrated mastery of at least one programming language
· *Good verbal and written communication skills
· *Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Preferred:
· *Experience with PHP, Joomla, java, perl, and/or MySQL
· *Previous experience with library or knowledge management systems is desirable but not required
Salary and benefits: This is an exempt, administrative/professional position with salary commensurate with experience and the university’s salary structure. Purdue offers a generous fringe benefit package that includes contribution to retirement, health, disability, and life insurance, 22 annual vacation days, and tuition support for employee, children, and spouse/same sex domestic partner.
Application process: To be considered for the position, applications must be made through Purdue University’s employment web site, http://www.purdue.edu/hr/careers and reference position ID 1402464. Please include a cover letter with your application outlining your qualifications for this position. Review of applications will begin September 9, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to libhr@purdue.edu. Resumes sent to this email address cannot be considered. Please put “DLSD” in the subject line of all email correspondence.
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Hicks Undergraduate Library Hosts ‘Dust Bowl’ Historical Exhibit through Oct. 10
September 5th, 2014
The Hicks Undergraduate Library is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a new exhibition this fall from the American Library Association titled, “Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry.” Through October 10th, the exhibition and related programs will be available for all library visitors to learn about the Dust Bowl, one of the worst man-made ecological disasters in American history.
The exhibition recalls a tragic time in our history and explores its environmental and cultural consequences. Visitors will explore several thought-provoking questions: What caused fertile farms to turn to dust? How did people survive? What lessons can we learn? Audiences will explore this time period as the exhibition delves into the history and geography behind the Dust Bowl. It also delves into the human element through the words of the survivors themselves, showing what it was like to live through such a difficult time.
The exhibition was organized by the American Library Association Public Programs Office, the Oklahoma State University Library, and the Mount Holyoke College Library. It was made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Exploring the Human Endeavor.
Dust, Drought, and Dreams Gone Dry will be accompanied by a series of free library programs, including lectures and film screenings:
September 9, 2014 – 7:00pm*
Hicks Undergraduate Library – Room G980D
The Dust Bowl: Causes and Consequences
Presenter: Dr. R. Douglas Hurt – History Department Head
September 16, 2014 – 7:00pm*
Prelude to the Dust Bowl: Drought and Depression in the 1890s
Presenter: Dr. Susan Curtis – Professor of History
September 24, 2014 – 7:00pm*
The Politics of the Dust Bowl: Woody Guthrie and John Steinbeck
Presenter: Dr. Harry Targ – Professor of Political Science
September 25, 2014 – 7:00pm
Dust Bowl Women
Presenter: Dr. Pamela Riney-Kehrberg – Chair – Iowa State University Department of History
October 1, 2014 – 7:00pm*
Sanora Babb: Whose Names are Unknown
Presenter: Dr. Bill Mullen – Professor of English & American Studies
October 8, 2014 – 7:00pm
The Plow that Broke the Plains – The Dust Bowl Documentary
Presenter: Dr. Otto Doering – Professor of Agriculture Economics
Each presentation will be held in Hicks Undergraduate Library, Room G980D. They are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. If you have any questions about the display or presentations, please contact Ann O’Donnell (atodonne@purdue.edu, 765-496-1498) or Emily Heitman (eheitman@purdue.edu, 765-494-6732).
You can also visit our website: https://www.lib.purdue.edu/dustbowl
* Sections of the Ken Burns documentary, The Dust Bowl, will be aired during these presentations.
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Purdue Libraries Database of the Week: CrowdAsk
September 5th, 2014
Welcome to Database of the Week. This feature from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics is intended to give you a brief introduction to a database that you may not know. This week, though, instead of a database, we want to introduce you to a crowd sharing service that could be used for any class.
This Week’s Featured Database: CrowdAsk
Find it: crowdask.lib.purdue.edu
Description/focus: CrowdAsk is a library site where academics, librarians, and students work together to share knowledge and answer questions. Creating an account is easy with your Purdue username and password.
Start with this hint: To see the most recent questions and answers on CrowdAsk right now, go to the CrowdAsk site. The main page will show these questions. You can also view the answer that was provided to the questions, or look at how many votes the question has received. Users will vote for questions that they believe are important. The best answer to a question can also receive votes. Some questions are tagged in categories, which you can look at the right side of the page. You can also search a topic to see what kind of questions and answers already exist.
Click here to see how to get started with CrowdAsk. There is another tutorial here which covers questions, voting, and badges.
Why you should know this database: CrowdAsk provides quick, contextual help from members of your community and teaches question-asking, answering, and technical writing skills.
How this will help students: Some classes use this database as a central place where their students can ask each other questions. For example, students can ask each other when certain assignments are due. But you are not limited to classes; any student can ask questions or answer questions on the site.
Cost: For information contact mdugan@purdue.edu.
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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. Database of the Week is archived at https://blogs.lib.purdue.edu/news/category/MGMT/. For more Purdue Libraries news, follow us on Twitter (@ParrishLib).
Feedback is always welcome. If you would like us to promote your favorite database, send an email to mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: database, general, MGMT
Bepress Announces New Undergraduate Research Commons
September 4th, 2014
Bepress announced today their new Undergraduate Research Commons (http://undergraduatecommons.com/). The commons provides a central point of access to undergraduate scholarship and research from undergraduate students of institutions on the Digital Commons institutional repository and publishing platform. The commons provides free online access to many different types of materials including peer-reviewed journal articles, capstone and honors theses, fieldwork and class projects, conference proceedings, and more. One can search the commons by subject areas, types of works, and institution. At Purdue we have six series/collections/journals represented in the commons that are linked below:
Aviation Technology Undergraduate Student Research (Department of Aviation Technology)
CFS Honors Program Undergraduate Theses (CFS Honors Program)
College of Health and Human Sciences Honors Program Undergraduate Theses (College of Health and Human Sciences Honors Program)
Honors College Student Publications (Honors College)
The Journal of Purdue Undergraduate Research (Scholarly Publishing Services Open Access Journals)
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Symposium
About Bepress:
Bepress, formerly the Berkeley Electronic Press, is an academic software firm that was founded by academics in 1999. It is dedicated to producing products and services to support scholarly communication, including institutional repository and publishing software.
For more information about Purdue series/collections/journals represented in the commons, contact Dave Scherer, Manager, Purdue e-Pubs, Purdue University Libraries at dscherer@purdue.edu.
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