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November 3rd, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University Press and the School of Veterinary Medicine will develop a new online resource to further the study of the human-animal bond.The site – HABRI Central – will serve as a comprehensive bibliography and repository of scholarly material, an online publishing platform for peer-reviewed content, and a virtual collaborative community for those involved in human-animal bond studies.
The project is the first to be funded by the nonprofit Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation, the founding sponsors of which are the American Pet Products Association, PETCO and Pfizer Animal Health. The collaborators will receive a grant of $831,535 for the project.
When it is launched in early 2012, HABRI Central will provide researchers, practitioners and other professionals with easy access to a comprehensive database of published and previously unpublished materials from a wide range of human-animal bond studies, including audiovisual material and datasets, as well as text.
Human-animal bond research is a relatively new area of study that explores the complex relationships between animals and humans. The field covers a diverse array of disciplines, including agriculture, anthropology, nursing, psychology, sociology, law, veterinary medicine and zoology. As the influence of the human-animal bond has expanded into multiple fields, growing numbers of researchers have begun to show interest. This recent growth has led to a strong need for a centralized collection of resources for human-animal bond studies.
Professor Alan Beck, director of the Purdue School of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for the Human-Animal Bond, and Charles Watkinson, director of Purdue Press, will oversee the project. Communications professional Christopher Charles will manage it. An editorial board of internationally acclaimed experts in the field will ensure that content is relevant to the community of human-animal bond scholars.
Professor Rebecca Johnson of the University of Missouri chairs the management advisory board. Bibliographic oversight will be provided by professor Gretchen Stephens, and the underlying taxonomy that will allow powerful browse and search capabilities will be created by professor Jane Yatcilla, both Purdue Libraries faculty members.
HABRI Central will be built upon the HUBzero platform for scientific collaboration developed at Purdue. The platform, originally designed to support the Network for Computational Nanotechnology’s nanoHUB.org, is used by more than 30 hubs in various fields.
“Evidence-based study of the human-animal bond is an interdisciplinary field of research conducted by a widely spread network of researchers. With its powerful and proven tools for building scholarly communities across national and disciplinary boundaries, HUBzero is the ideal partner to help us build HABRI Central,” Watkinson said.
Steve Hellem, executive director of the HABRI Foundation, said, “While a great deal of research has been done to date on the positive physical, mental and emotional human health benefits derived from our relationships with pets and other animals, it is scattered and difficult to access. By supporting a new online research center, we will enable further studies into the power of the human-animal bond, including ways to help humans make informed decisions about their own health.”
About Purdue University Press
A unit of Purdue Libraries, Purdue University Press is dedicated to publishing and disseminating scholarly and professional information. Purdue Press oversees 15 scholarly journals and publishes approximately 30 books annually in a variety of subject areas. It is a leading publisher of books in human-animal bond studies, and its program also includes significant titles in engineering, agriculture, health, business and select fields in the humanities and social sciences.
About the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine
The Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine is one of only 28 colleges of veterinary medicine in North America and the only one located in Indiana. In addition to providing educational opportunities to students seeking a doctor of veterinary medicine degree, the school also provides programs for students seeking associate and bachelor’s degrees in veterinary technology and master’s and doctoral degrees in basic medical sciences, comparative pathobiology and veterinary clinical services. The school also houses the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and the Indiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.
About the HABRI Foundation
Based in Washington, D.C., the HABRI Foundation (http://www.habri.org) is a national, nonprofit foundation of animal-focused businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting the positive role animals play in the health and well-being of people, families and communities.
Contact: Christopher Charles, HABRI Central Project Manager, 765-516-0609, cccharle@purdue.edu
Sources: Alan Beck, 765 494-0854, abeck@purdue.edu
Charles Watkinson, 765 494-8251, cwatkinson@purdue.edu
November 2nd, 2011
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Libraries will receive a $2 million grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to endow an archivist for the Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan archives and special collections at the university. Conrad Hilton’s son, Barron Hilton, is the retired chairman, president and CEO of Hilton Hotels Corp. An avid pilot and lifelong supporter of aviation, he said that he realizes the special educational and motivational value of these important collections.”As someone who has been personally inspired by Neil Armstrong and Eugene Cernan, I am pleased that their personal papers and artifacts are entrusted to Purdue’s professional care,” Hilton said. “It is gratifying to know that the careers of these remarkable role models will continue to inspire citizens of the world for generations to come, thanks to Purdue Libraries.”Purdue President France A. Córdova said: “We are truly grateful to Mr. Hilton and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and honored that they are celebrating Purdue’s history of achievement in space through this generous gift. Purdue has a reputation as ‘the Cradle of Astronauts,’ and we are building flight archives worthy of that reputation. We are thankful that Mr. Hilton will help provide us with this great resource to be able to reach flight enthusiasts and researchers around the world with our collection.”Purdue Libraries’ division of Archives and Special Collections is home to the papers and artifacts of some of the most recognizable names in U.S. flight history. Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon, and Cernan, the most recent person to do so, donated papers. Astronauts Janice Voss and Roy Bridges Jr. followed in donating personal collections.The George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers – the world’s largest compilation of papers, memorabilia and artifacts related to the late aviator – along with papers from 1930 graduate and aviation pioneer Ralph Johnson, also are housed there.
“This endowed position will give us the ability to devote someone full time to building upon our tremendous collection of Purdue flight history,” said James L. Mullins, Purdue Libraries dean. “This process of making Purdue Archives and Special Collections a destination for those wanting a true sense of U.S. flight history is going to grow, thanks to Mr. Hilton and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.”
www.purdue.edu/newsroom/general/2011/110408MullinsHilton.html
Photo caption: At the recent President’s Council annual dinner announcing the gift, Eugene Cernan, Purdue alumnus and the last man to walk on the moon, joined Hilton Foundation Representative, Patrick Berry, President Córdova, and Libraries Dean, Jim Mullins, to speak of his support of the collection.
Filed under: AVTE, general, press_release, SPECNovember 1st, 2011
West Lafayette, IN – Publishing services provided by libraries are expanding and professionalizing, suggests a new report released by SPARC, the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition, on behalf of a team of researchers from the libraries of Purdue University, Georgia Institute of Technology, and the University of Utah. The report is the result of a year-long study of library publishing services made possible by a collaborative planning grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), with additional support from Berkeley Electronic Press and Microsoft Research. It is available at http://wp.sparc.arl.org/lps/
The research included a survey distributed to deans and directors at all 223 institutions that are part of the Association of Research Libraries, the Oberlin Group, and University Libraries Group, supervised by consultant October Ivins; three detailed sustainability case studies of library publishing programs at Purdue, Georgia Tech, and Utah by consultant Raym Crow; three consultative workshops involving over 120 leaders in the library publishing community; and a literature review. Together, these sources paint a picture of the state of library publishing services in the US and Canada that is unique in breadth and depth of coverage.
Key findings of the project include:
The report includes a series of recommendations for future development of library publishing services based on the survey, workshops, case studies, and literature review. These are centered around developing best practices, collaborating to create community-based resources, and formalizing skills and training.
The report is open for comment through the end of the year. A final version will be issued in early 2012.
About the Project: The “Library Publishing Services: Strategies for Success” research project was conducted between October 1, 2010, and September 30, 2011 with support from a Collaborative Planning Grant in the National Leadership Program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The PI is James L. Mullins, Dean of Libraries at Purdue University, and the co-PIs are Catherine Murray-Rust, Dean of Libraries, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Joyce Ogburn, Dean of the J. Willard Marriott Library and University Librarian, University of Utah.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (http://www.imls.gov) is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the report do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Source: Charles Watkinson, Director, Purdue University Press, a unit of Purdue Libraries, 765-494-8251 or cwatkinson@purdue.edu
Mamie Bittner, IMLS, 202-653-4630 or mbittner@imls.gov
Filed under: general, press_releaseOctober 28th, 2011
Welcome to this feature from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. These database snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources.
This Week’s Featured Database: Purdue e-Pubs, from Purdue University Libraries, in recognition of Open Access 2011 at Purdue and Open Access Week, October 24-30.
Link: e-Pubs. The long path starts at Purdue University Libraries home page, scroll down to Initiatives, click on e-Scholar.
Description: It’s a free Web site for your journal articles, managed by Purdue Libraries.
Start with this hint:. If you have published an article and have retained your author rights, you can add it to the Purdue Libraries digital collection and make your paper freely available online. The Purdue e-Pubs site has a link to the CIC Author Addendum to submit with a publishing agreement. Click here to see the basics of contributing to Purdue e-Pubs. When you contribute, you can receive a monthly e-mail telling you how many times your articles have been downloaded.
Why you should know this database: The University Senate will soon consider adopting an Open Access policy such as those at Harvard, MIT, Princeton, and the University of Kansas. On November 2 there will be a presentation and Q&A session, See details at What is an Open Access Policy? Why should Purdue faculty care?
How students can contribute: The work of Purdue University undergraduate and graduate students may also be deposited if the appropriate collection has been established. See, for example, the CFS Honors Program Undergraduate Theses and the College of Technology Directed Projects.
Cost: Purdue Libraries pays an annual maintenance fee for the Digital Commons repository platform.
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Database of the Week comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. Our intent is to give you a brief introduction to a database that you may not know. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact kranlib@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 (@PurdueLibraries).
If you would like us to promote your favorite database, send an email to mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: collections, database, HSSEB, MGMT
October 21st, 2011
Welcome to this feature from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. These database snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources.
Database name: BCC Market Research.
Link: www.lib.purdue.edu/mel, in the pull down Quick Access to Business Databases alpha list right below the Libraries’ search box.
Description/focus: BCC Market Research provides market research reports.
Start with this hint: Purdue’s subscription to BCC Market Research includes the categories of biotechnology, healthcare, and nanotechnology. The reports include current industry analysis and market forecasts. Browsing the list of reports in each category is an effective discovery tool, but a keyword search is also an option. Click here to see the basics of searching BCC Market Research.
Why you should know this database: BCC Market Research analysts have international experience. Reports include an industry background, company profiles, and patent information.
How this will help students: BCC Market Research will expose students to the highest quality, professional research reports.
Cost: For information on the cost of this database, contact mdugan@purdue.edu.
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Database of the Week comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics Library. Our intent is to give you a brief introduction to a database that you may not know. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact kranlib@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 (@PurdueLibraries).
If you would like us to promote your favorite database, send an email to mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: collections, database, HSSEB, MGMT
October 19th, 2011
Welcome to this feature from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. These database snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources.
Database name: Social Sciences Full Text, from WilsonWeb.
Link: www.lib.purdue.edu/mel, in the pull down Quick Access to Business Databases alpha list right below the Libraries’ search box.
Description/focus: Social Sciences Full Text covers trends, opinions, theories and methods of the social sciences.
Start with this hint: As a WilsonWeb database, Social Sciences Full Text has a straightforward interface and includes tools not found in some other aggregators. Click here to see the basics of searching Social Sciences Full Text, and features such as translation or the audio option, which are available on limited selections. Many of the hits that date from the early 1980’s are not available as full text in this database, but articles that are only indexed always come equipped with the Find It @Purdue Libraries tool.
Why you should know this database: Social Sciences Full Text subjects include economics, ethics, international relations, law, planning and public administration, policy studies, and psychology.
How this will help students: Students researching topics that include an aspect of human society or relationships or behavior will find scholarly articles and other document types in Social Sciences Full Text.
Cost: For information on the cost of this database, contact mdugan@purdue.edu.
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Database of the Week comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics Library. Our intent is to give you a brief introduction to a database that you may not know. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact kranlib@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 (@PurdueLibraries).
If you would like us to promote your favorite database, send an email to mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: collections, database, HSSEB, MGMT
October 10th, 2011
This release contains some exciting new additions to Reaxys, most notably the Similarity Searching capability, and the enhancements to Reaxys structure searching. The key highlights include:
For the full details on this release please check the “About” hyperlink displayed at the bottom of the Reaxys query page.
Filed under: CHEM, collectionsOctober 7th, 2011
Welcome to this feature from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. These database snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources.
Database name: Mediamark Reporter, from GfK Mediamark Research & Intelligence.
Link: www.lib.purdue.edu/mel, in the pull down Quick Access to Business Databases alpha list right below the Libraries’ search box.
Description/focus: Mediamark Reporter provides demographic, lifestyle, product usage, and media data.
Start with this hint: Mediamark Reporter (use Internet Explorer) requires first-time users to create an account using your Purdue email and a password of your choosing. After you login and enter the database called MRI+, you can explore the choices under Getting Started, but the real substance is accessed by clicking on Mediamark Reporter in the banner next to the tabs. Click here to see the basics of selecting options in Mediamark Reporter. If the goal is to find out which population groups are the best potential market for a product or service, the column of Index numbers tells which groups are likely targets. For personalized assistance with navigating this database, email your request to kranlib@purdue.edu.
Why you should know this tool: Mediamark Reporter includes historic demographic data back to 2005 so that comparisons can be made.
How this will help students: A marketing plan should include data on user preferences. This kind of information is included in SimplyMap (see Database of the Week for September 2, 2011) but Mediamark Reporter displays the data in a spreadsheet which might be more straightforward than a geographic display for some students. The interface is not intuitive, but students can get assistance with a request emailed to kranlib@purdue.edu.
Cost: Paid annually by the Libraries.
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Database of the Week comes to you from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics Library. Our intent is to give you a brief introduction to a database that you may not know. If you would like more information about this database, or if you would like a demonstration of it for a class, contact kranlib@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 (@PurdueLibraries).
If you would like us to promote your favorite database, send an email to mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: collections, database, HSSEB, MGMTOctober 5th, 2011
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Filed under: general, Uncategorized