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December 9th, 2009
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 search interface more in line with popular site search tools, like those at Amazon.com.
During the beta process, the Libraries Information Technology and Resource Services (ITRS) staff are watching for failed searches and other issues to determine any bugs that might be present. Sometimes, failed searches point to missing or inaccurate information in catalog records, which are being corrected as issues arise.
Users can submit feedback on the beta catalog through the tab on the left side of the screen in the beta search interface.
The search interface is based on the open-source software VuFind, which was developed by Villanova University and has been further developed by libraries all over the world. To access the catalog directly, visit http://catalog.lib.purdue.edu/.
Filed under: collections, general, servicesDecember 8th, 2009
Metallic and Molecular Interactions in Nanometer Layers, Pores and Particles: New Findings at the Yoctolitre Level
Jurgen-Hinrich Fuhrhop and Tianyu Wang
RSC © 2009
“Nanochemistry offers the unique chance to work with almost all the elements of the periodic system to try to solve problems with new materials in architecture, medicine and electronics. This book draws together the published material on nanochemistry from 2005-2008, choosing each important element of the periodic table, summarising relevant general properties and then detailing the findings.
Coverage is aimed at materials researchers and the authors intend to bring the reader up-to-date with information which could alter the use of materials in an industry setting.”
Filed under: CHEM, collectionsDecember 3rd, 2009
Purdue Libraries-Archives and Special Collections
Artifacts and photographs from the George Palmer Putnam collection of Amelia Earhart papers housed in the Purdue Archives appear in the exhibit “In Search of Amelia Earhart” at the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington. The artifacts will return to the Purdue Archives and Special Collections in February 2010.
For more information about the exhibit, click here
Filed under: SPECDecember 3rd, 2009
Purdue Libraries-Archives and Special Collections
Purdue Libraries Contributes to City University of New York 2010 Calendar and Curriculum Project
December 3, 2009– This year, Purdue Libraries, Archives and Special Collections was among more than 100 public colleges and universities in all 50 states that contributed to the 2010 City University of New York’s (CUNY) calendar, website and curriculum project by sharing historic images and milestones from their own past.
Entitled, “Investing in Futures: Public Higher Education in America,” the 2010 calendar project is the sixth such collaboration bringing together CUNY, the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives and The New York Times Knowledge Network, with support provided by founding sponsors JPMorgan Chase and TIAA-CREF.
Visit the Investing In Futures calendar/curricula website:
http://www.cuny.edu/publichighered
“We are particularly enthused about this year’s calendar which underscores our country’s historic commitment to advanced learning and the importance of a strong system of public colleges and universities to America’s social and economic well-being,” said Craig Dunn, The New York Times’ Education Partnerships Manager. “Its launch reinforces President Obama’s recent announcement of the American Graduation Initiative and funding for community colleges.”
The LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, which produced the calendar, is housed at CUNY’s LaGuardia Community College in Queens, New York, The launch of the 2010 CUNY calendar, website and curriculum was celebrated at a reception on November 11 at The New York Times Conference Center. Dr. Muriel A. Howard, the president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, and a double CUNY alumna who earned her A.A. at the New York City College of Technology and her B.A. at the College of Staten Island, praised the calendar project in her remarks.
Contact
Purdue Libraries-Archives and Special Collections
Shauna Borger, Digital Collections Coordinator
LaGuardia and Wagner Archives:
Steven Levine, Coordinator for Educational Programs (718) 482-6067; slevine@lagcc.cuny.edu
December 3rd, 2009
Purdue Libraries-Archives and Special Collections
New Earhart movie stirs memories of connection to Purdue
Exponent-This year marks the 72nd anniversary of Amelia Earhart’s disappearance en route to becoming the first person to fly around the world.
Read the full article here
View more Amelia Earhart images here
December 3rd, 2009
Purdue Libraries-Archives and Special Collections
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – More than 70 years ago, Amelia Earhart came to Purdue University to help chart a new course for its female students. This weekend, a major motion picture about Earhart’s life opens nationwide.
Film renews interest in Earhart’s life. . .Read the full article here
View more Amelia Earhart images here
Filed under: SPECDecember 3rd, 2009
Purdue Libraries-Archives and Special Collections
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI) – More than 70 years ago, Amelia Earhart came to Purdue University to help chart a new course for its female students. This weekend, a major motion picture about Earhart’s life opens nationwide.
Film renews interest in Earhart’s life. . .Read the full article here
View more Amelia Earhart images here
Filed under: SPECNovember 24th, 2009
Rheology of Particulate Dispersions and Composites
Rajinder Pal
CRC Press © 2006
Rheology of Particulate Dispersions and Composites provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental principles and equations that govern the rheology for particulate dispersions and two-phase solid composites. The rheological properties of suspensions, emulsions, bubbly liquids (foams) and other dispersions appear alongside those of solid composite materials for the first time in this unique, single source.
Filed under: CHEM, collectionsNovember 18th, 2009
Specialty Chemicals – Source Book (4th Edition)
Michael Ash and Irene Ash
Synapse Information Resources, Inc. © 2009
“This book has been extensively revised and expanded and now contains approximately 18,000 monographs on this group of chemicals with 70,000 cross-referenced chemical synonyms, and more than 60,000 trade name equivalents. This reference contains integrated information on these chemicals, their properties, functional and application market sectors, manufacturers and distributors.”
Filed under: CHEM, collectionsNovember 18th, 2009
Library hours for the Thanksgiving Break are located at:
http://www.lib.purdue.edu/libraries/hours/2009/thanksgivinghours.html