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April 18th, 2023
Parrish Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring Vivvix, formerly Ad$pender, brought to you by Kantar Group.
Vivvix provides a top-level summary of the multi-media advertising marketplace, including advertising expenditures and occurrence information for more than three million brands across eighteen different types of media.
The List of Business Databases 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 Career Account.
Please note that there is a limit of 3 concurrent users so please remember you log off when finished.
Click Getting Started with Vivvix to see the basics of using this database.
Some other resources you might want to explore are:
Featured Database 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, or future Featured Databases.
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, MGMTMarch 30th, 2023
Humanities, Social Science and Education Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring Women’s Studies International database, brought to you by EBSCO.
Link: https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/db/db306
Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue login and password.
Focus: The Women’s Studies International database covers the core disciplines in Women’s Studies to the latest scholarship in feminist research. That coverage includes more than 871,000 records and over 2,000 periodical sources, which spans from 1972 to present.
Tutorial: Click here see the basics of using the Women’s Studies International database.
Quick tip: If you access the Detailed Record for an article that interests you, to the left side of the page, you will see a link for find similar results. You can use this to generate a new results list that share similar keyword and subjects as the article you selected originally. This is a great way to expand your research.
Related Resources:
Other databases you might want to explore are:
Women’s Studies Archive: https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/db/wmns
Women and Social Movements in the U.S. 1600-2000: https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/db/wasm
March 28th, 2023
The Libraries Research Council has voted to support three research seed grant proposals that will advance the Research Excellence Areas in Libraries (REALs). The selected seed grant projects will occur between now and the end of August.
Gang Shao: Exploring Data Management Courses in U.S. Higher Education Institutions
This project will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of data management education in higher education data science programs in the U.S. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of the extent to which data management skills are being taught in these programs and identify any gaps in the curriculum.
Heather Howard: International Business Information
In this project, Professor Howard will start a book project for International Business Information. The short-term goal is to complete a proposal to publish a new book on international business information that can be used by practicing librarians, library school students, and business researchers worldwide.
Chao Cai: Automated Citation Deduplication Tool for Systematic Reviews
Removing duplicated citations from multiple database searches is an essential step in evidence synthesis projects. Existing tools are not robust enough for comprehensive removal of duplicated citations. The outcome of this project will provide a user-friendly tool for fast and more reliable results when removing duplicated records, for researchers who conduct evidence synthesis research, such as systematic reviews.
Congratulations to our faculty members who were awarded!
Filed under: faculty_staff, general, News and Announcements, Research HighlightMarch 21st, 2023
Parrish Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring Mergent Online brought to you by Mergent.
Mergent Online includes financial statements, company news, industry analysis, historical information on M&A activity, country information, product and brand names, historical ratings, U.S. executive biographies and compensation details, and historical daily stock pricing back to 1925.
The List of Business Databases 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 Career Account.
Click Getting Started with Mergent Online to see the basics of using this database.
Some other resources you might want to explore are:
Featured Database 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, or future Featured Databases.
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, MGMTMarch 14th, 2023
By: Ayn Reineke, in conversation with Neal Harmeyer, clinical associate professor, assistant head of Archives and Special Collections, and archivist for Digital Collections and Initiatives
There are certain stereotypes and assumptions that exist about “library people”—that we’re all introverts, that we’re all hyper-organized and obsessed with data, order, and peace and quiet. And most pertinent to today’s topic, that all library people would rather read a good book or enjoy their own tranquil, scholarly pursuits over participating in outdoor activities, crowded gatherings, and all things sports.
While that may be true for some of us, even many of us, Purdue Libraries employs a diverse faculty and staff with interests and personalities as eclectic, varied, and interesting as the resources on our shelves and online. Today, I, resident extroverted library person, am excited to shine the spotlight on Neal Harmeyer, who joins me from Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, to discuss his love of college basketball as we enter tournament season.
AR: Hi, Neal. So tell me, how did your love of college basketball start?
NH: I am a native Hoosier and grew up playing basketball with my parents and siblings on our farm. From that, I grew interested in all levels of basketball, and I have continued to follow college basketball—men’s and women’s—for my entire life.
AR: That’s a long time! I imagine you must have picked up some favorite rituals and traditions for tournament season over the years, right?
NH: Yes. Each year after the teams for the Men’s and Women’s tournaments are announced, I participate in a bracket competition with my family; nothing is on the line but bragging rights. At the onset of the first weekend of the Men’s and Women’s NCAA Tournaments, I always cook a large pot of chili, create a set-up to watch all of the concurrent games at once, and settle down for several weeks of great games.
AR: You’re an archivist. Do you think your profession has had any impact on how you enjoy and participate in college basketball?
NH: I have a love of knowledge and history, and the history of basketball is full of amazing accomplishments, events, and stories that connect people. Sports are often a reflection of the world in which we all live. As an archivist, I also have a love of knowledge and history and the connections that bring the past into the present and connect people, places, and events. I often think about past eras of basketball, and I always enjoy learning more about the history of the sport.
AR: So, with your knowledge of recent seasons and the rich history of college tournaments past, what are your predictions for how far Purdue will go this year, and which teams besides Purdue will you be rooting for most?
NH: The amazing thing about the NCAA Tournament is its unpredictability, and so any outcome is possible, like seeing UMBC defeat Virginia in 2018. This year, I expect both the Purdue men’s and women’s teams to do well in their postseasons. Each year, I root for all the Big Ten teams, and with strong teams at the top, I expect the conference to do well.
AR: Thanks, Neal. We’re all hoping you’re right!
Boiler Up! This story is the first in a new series showcasing the diverse talents and interests of Purdue Libraries employees.
Filed under: faculty_staff, general, News and AnnouncementsMarch 3rd, 2023
In partnership with the Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA), Purdue University has entered into new read and publish agreements with several publishers. What this means for Purdue University authors is simple: corresponding authors affiliated with participating BTAA member universities like Purdue may publish their research open access in a large number of journals without having to pay article processing charges (APCs).
The largest and most notable of these new agreements is with global publishing leader Wiley. “In Wiley publications, there will be no fees, no caps, no limits, no hassle,” the BTAA announced in an official statement. “Authors keep rights in their own work under a Creative Commons license; and it is immediately open and available to anyone.” The estimated cost avoidance during this contract term will ultimately save BTAA member universities between $10.4 and $21.1 million dollars in fees associated with open access publishing. The Wiley agreement also applies to authors from Purdue University’s Fort Wayne and Northwest campuses.
“We hope that these new publishing opportunities will encourage more Purdue authors to publish their work Open Access,” said Libraries’ Associate Dean for Collections and Access, Rebecca Richardson. “By removing cost barriers and simplifying the process for our authors, we hope to support our land grant mission by making high quality, groundbreaking Purdue research more accessible to educators, students, and researchers around the world.”
New Open Access publishing opportunities effective January 1, 2023:
Wiley:
Purdue University authors may publish open access in any of Wiley’s hybrid journals (subscription-based journals that offer an open access option), or Wiley or Hindawi fully open access journals, without having to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs). Corresponding authors at Purdue University–West Lafayette, Purdue Fort Wayne, and Purdue Northwest are eligible to participate. This agreement begins on January 1, 2023 and runs through December 31, 2025.
Microbiology Society:
Corresponding authors from Purdue University–West Lafayette campus can publish open access in any of Microbiology Society’s journals without the need to pay article processing charges. Journals covered under this agreement include Microbiology, Journal of General Virology, Journal of Medical Microbiology, Microbial Genomics, International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology, Access Microbiology, and JMM Case Reports. This agreement begins on January 1, 2023, and runs through December 31, 2025.
Institute of Physics (IOP):
Purdue University–West Lafayette has unlimited read access to all content in IOPscience Extra. This agreement supports unlimited Open Access publishing in eligible IOP journals, including 58 hybrid journals representing almost all of IOP and society partners’ hybrid titles and 18 fully open access journals. Corresponding authors from Purdue University–West Lafayette may publish open access in these journals at no cost to themselves. This agreement begins on January 1, 2023, and runs through December 31, 2025.
More details about these and other existing open access publishing agreements can be found at https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/oapublishing.
Questions can be directed to Nina Collins, Scholarly Publishing Specialist: nkcollin@purdue.edu.
Filed under: general, News and Announcements, Open_Access, press_release, scholcommFebruary 28th, 2023
In honor of Black History Month, and in recognition that Black history, culture, and inclusion matter all year long, Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies is highlighting its collection of resources that focus on the Black Experience in America.
These resources are part of several dozen databases that support the learning, research, and teaching of equity, inclusion, and belonging on campus. They cover a range of topics including slavery in the United States, literature, the civil rights movement, Black studies, women’s studies, sexuality and gender, the disabled, and indigenous peoples.
The complete collection of diversity, equity, and inclusion resources can be found via a filtered list on the Libraries’ A to Z database list, or through the Library Search service on the Libraries’ home page.
Libraries Resources on the Black Experience in America
February 23rd, 2023
Humanities, Social Science and Education Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring African American Poetry database, brought to you by ProQuest.
Link: https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/db/db302
Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue login and password.
Focus: This database contains nearly 3,000 poems by African American poets of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This includes the major poets of the nineteenth century, like Paul Laurence Dunbar and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper.
Tutorial: Click here see the basics of using the African American Poetry database.
Quick tip: If you look to the right side of the screen, you will notice a list of article titles. These are suggested sources that are compiled from various ProQuest databases that might help with your research. If you scroll down and click on the view all link, you will see their list of suggestions, which may assist in finding additional resources.
Related Resources:
Other databases you might want to explore are:
Black Thought and Culture: https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/db/bltc
JSTOR: https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/db/db347
February 21st, 2023
This article first appeared in the February 2023 edition of Libraries’ Research Highlight newsletter.
With project funding from the Purdue Innovation Hub, Libraries faculty Heather Howard, Margaret Phillips (project-PI), and Dave Zwicky, with Professor Fred Berry (PPI, School of Engineering Technology), have spent several months hard at work creating a series of information modules, packaged into a new Brightspace course titled “University to Workplace Information Strategies.” The best part about the team’s innovative approach is that these new modules are designed to be foundational, not discipline specific, and can be used independent of one another, providing instructors the flexibility to further develop higher level lessons and assignments relevant to their own discipline and students’ needs.
“The series has a “workplace” focus,” Phillips said, “and we think this will result in graduates who are better prepared for the information demands of today’s workplace environments.” In developing the module content, the team consulted industry leaders with ongoing interest in hiring Purdue graduates, a local entrepreneurship expert, faculty from the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, the Krannert School of Management, and Purdue undergraduate students. “The video modules are also being used at two multinational companies who hire Purdue students to train new hires,” Phillips added, indicating their usefulness to industry.
Students who complete a module earn a digital badge that can be shared with potential employers on their résumés, and through badge compliant platforms like LinkedIn. “In our pilot phase, we integrated the modules into a senior level PPI course and a first year business management course with success,” Phillips said. “We have awarded nearly 1,000 badges to Purdue undergraduate students to date.”
The series currently includes five modules on the following topics:
Each module consists of 6–10 videos, each 3–5 minutes in length, plus short quizzes. Students who watch each video and complete each quiz earn a badge in Brightspace. More information, including sample videos and the ability to sign up for the Brightspace course, is available on the project website: https://sites.lib.purdue.edu/workplaceil/index.php.
Filed under: faculty_staff, general, press_release, Research HighlightFebruary 15th, 2023
This article first appeared in the January 2023 edition of Libraries’ Research Highlight newsletter.
At this paradoxical moment in history, more Americans have access to high quality, factual information at their fingertips than ever before, and yet, conspiracy theories and their believers have never appeared more prevalent or more powerful in inspiring grassroots fanaticism. How did this happen, and more importantly, what can we, as educators, researchers, and concerned citizens, do about it?
At Libraries and School of Information Studies, we are actively seeking solutions to the misinformation epidemic. One faculty member at the forefront, Dr. Matthew N. Hannah, is exploring the public impacts of information technology and the way such technology facilitates and accelerates the growth and spread of viral online conspiracy theories. His research focuses on the visual aspects of conspiracy graphics and maps and the role they play in convincing Americans of a conspiracy theory’s legitimacy, the rhetorical and structural elements of social media in spreading mis/disinformation, and the informational dynamics of online conspiracies.
In 2022, Dr. Hannah brought his research into the classroom to engage students in a challenging project with real-world applications. Co-directed with Associate Professor Bethany McGowan (Libraries), “Diplomacy Lab” focused on global mis/disinformation. Collaborating with the Purdue Policy Research Institute and the U.S. Department of State, Dr. Hannah and Professor McGowan led an undergraduate initiative to respond to the information needs of U.S. diplomats in assessing mis/disinformation. While learning to be smarter consumers and creators of information and data themselves, students had the opportunity to design and build an information toolkit for government officials (see the toolkit here) that was well-received by the Department of State.
Building on the success of “Diplomacy Lab,” Dr. Hannah is also leading a research initiative through the Institute of Information Literacy at Purdue, entitled “Information Literacy in the Age of Online Mis/Dis/Malinformation.” This project will bring experts in psychology, political science, computer science, and communications together to develop an information literacy toolkit for the masses, designed to help the public intervene directly when encountering online conspiracy theories. This framework will provide the basis for future toolkits to help de-radicalize conspiracy theorists.
If you are interested in reading more of Dr. Hannah’s work, his research on the conspiracy theory QAnon has appeared in First Monday and Social Media + Society. He has an article focused on online conspiracies and information literacy forthcoming in a special issue of the Journal of Information Literacy, and a chapter forthcoming in the book Extremism and Conspiracy Movements: From the Alt-Right to QAnon (Lexington Books). He is also co-editor with Dr. Christopher Conner (University of Missouri) of a special issue of Frontiers in Communication focused on the public impact of conspiracy theories, entitled “Paranoid Publics: Conspiracy Theories and the Public Sphere.” This semester, Dr. Hannah will teach “American Studies 301: American Conspiracy Theories,” which focuses on the conspiracism pervading American cultural and political life in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries (see the syllabus here).
Filed under: faculty_staff, general, press_release, Research Highlight