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March 25th, 2020
Announcements
In accordance with Purdue University’s decision to move all courses to an online model for the foreseeable future, Purdue Libraries has made changes to its operations in the interest of the health and safety of the campus community. News about the COVID-19 virus changes fast, and any updates to Libraries-specific operating procedures or policies will be noted here. Please refer to the University site for all information related to Purdue’s COVID-19 response.
Changes to Hours/ Services Moving Online
Beginning Friday, March 20, 2020 at 5 pm EST and continuing until the University deems it safe for campus life to resume as normal, all Libraries services and resources will be available online only. All Libraries buildings will be closed completely until further notice with the exception of Hicks Undergraduate Library, which will remain open to Purdue students Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm as a study space ONLY. This is subject to change per University protocol. No in-person library services will be provided and social distancing protocol will be strictly enforced. Visit our All Hours page for the most up-to-date library hours.
Statement from the Dean of Libraries
Dean Beth McNeil has released a statement on the COVID-19 outbreak, its impact on Purdue Libraries, and our commitment to continuing necessary services while keeping our campus community safe.
Print Materials
For the health and safety of our staff and patrons, we have temporarily suspended all circulation of print materials and scanning services until further notice.
Changes to Events
Events are currently subject to likely cancellation for the health and safety of all attending. Please check your email frequently for updates or contact the event organizer to confirm that an event is still taking place before you travel to campus.
Link to Remote Access Resources Guide
Purdue Libraries will make every effort to maintain access to critical resources through this uncertain time. We encourage you to explore this guide to learn about the various ways that we can support your scholarship and research while you are away from campus.
Information for Instructors
The Innovative Learning team at Purdue Online has created a guide for instructors to help navigate the transition from in-person to online teaching. Instructors in need of help with online courses should begin here. If you are having difficulty accessing a particular resource for your course, please contact your liaison librarian for assistance.
More Information
For more information about Purdue University’s COVID-19 response, plans, and FAQs, please visit this page.
For help with Libraries resources, please contact us here.
Filed under: UncategorizedMarch 19th, 2020
Purdue University Press is pleased to offer open access resources made available on Purdue e-Pubs, the open access text repository and publishing platform supported by the Purdue University Libraries.
Here is a brief summary of what is available.
The Year in C-SPAN Archives Research is a book series that presents the finest interdisciplinary research utilizing tools of the C-SPAN Video Library. The most recent volume in the series is President Trump’s First Term: The Year in C-SPAN Archives Research, Volume 5, research addresses Trump’s moral language, his rhetoric on climate change, and his African American support. All volumes are now available open access through Purdue e-Pubs. During Purdue’s 150 Years of Giant Leaps celebration, a selection of books on the history of Purdue were republished and made available for free online. This includes a biography of Purdue’s namesake The Midas of the Wabash: A Biography of John Purdue by Robert C. Kriebel, Purdue’s first president Richard Owen: Scotland 1810, Indiana 1890 by Victor Lincoln Albjerg, and other notable Purdue leaders like Edward Charles Elliott, Educator by Frank K. Burrin and The Hovde Years: A Biography of Frederick L. Hovde by Robert W. Topping.
Other recent books that have been published open access include Transforming Trauma: Resilience and Healing Through Our Connections With Animals edited by Philip Tedeschi and Molly Anne Jenkins, A History of Yugoslavia by Marie-Janine Calic, and Imagining Afghanistan: Global Fiction and Film of the 9/11 Wars by Alla Ivanchikova.
You can view the whole collection of open access books here.
CLCWeb: Comparative Literature and Culture publishes new scholarship in theory and criticism, comparative literature, and cultural studies. First Opinions, Second Reactions (FOSR) fills a void by publishing book reviews that meet the needs of K–12 teachers of language arts, parents and children, and public and school librarians.
The Journal of Aviation Technology & Engineering serves the needs of collegiate and industrial scholars and researchers in the multidisciplinary fields of aviation technology, engineering, and human factors. The Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research is dedicated to addressing the need for increased engineering interest, preparedness, and representation; to transforming P–12 education through the inclusion of engineering curricula; to preparing a globally competitive engineering workforce; and, ultimately, to creating a society of engineering‐literate citizens. You can find the archives of current and former journals here.
A short preview of a majority of new Purdue University Press books is posted here prior the publication date. The preview generally includes the introduction of the book and the first chapter. See all of the previews here.
Filed under: Open_Access, PurduePress
March 18th, 2020
Announcements
In accordance with Purdue University’s decision to move all courses to an online model for the foreseeable future, Purdue Libraries has made changes to its operations in the interest of the health and safety of the campus community. News about the COVID-19 virus changes fast, and any updates to Libraries-specific operating procedures or policies will be noted here. Please refer to the University site for all information related to Purdue’s COVID-19 response.
Changes to Hours/ Services Moving Online
Beginning Friday, March 20, 2020 at 5 pm EST and continuing until the university deems it safe for campus life to resume as normal, all Libraries services and resources will be available online only. All Libraries buildings will be closed completely until further notice with the exception of Hicks Undergraduate Library, which will remain open to Purdue students Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm as a study space ONLY. This is subject to change per University protocol. No in-person library services will be provided and social distancing protocol will be strictly enforced. Visit our All Hours page for the most up-to-date library hours.
Statement from the Dean of Libraries
Dean Beth McNeil has released a statement on the COVID-19 outbreak, its impact on Purdue Libraries, and our commitment to continuing necessary services while keeping our campus community safe.
Print Materials
For the health and safety of our staff and patrons, we have temporarily suspended all circulation of print materials until further notice.
Changes to Events
Events are currently subject to likely cancellation for the health and safety of all attending. Please check your email frequently for updates or contact the event organizer to confirm that an event is still taking place before you travel to campus.
Link to Remote Access Resources Guide
Purdue Libraries will make every effort to maintain access to critical resources through this uncertain time. We encourage you to explore this guide to learn about the various ways that we can support your scholarship and research while you are away from campus.
Filed under: UncategorizedMarch 18th, 2020
Get Help Online
Use our Ask a Librarian service for general assistance with Libraries resources. Email, live chat, texting, and tweeting are all available during varying hours. We are committed to expanding our ability to assist you online, but please understand that delayed responses may occur based on staff availability during this uncertain time.
E-Resources
Purdue Libraries has an expansive catalog on e-resources covering all disciplines represented at the University. Please explore our catalogs and A-Z Database for journals, databases, tools, and programs that you can use to further your academic studies, teaching, or research while you are away from campus.
If you encounter difficulty accessing an e-resource, please submit a support ticket.
Looking for an alternative to print?
Course Reserves
We are currently revising our Course Reserve Request Form for instructors who wish to place Libraries materials on hold for student use. Currently, it is advisable to assign and direct students to e-resources whenever possible. All circulation of print resources, including course reserves, has been suspended. We are actively working with instructors to convert course reserves for the Spring 2020 semester to electronic formats.
Remote Librarian Consultations
Our liaison librarians are available for remote consultations with faculty, staff, and students via phone, email, or (in some cases) video conferencing. Please locate your librarian by subject, and contact them by email to arrange an appointment.
Connecting to Libraries through Boilerkey, VPN, and EZProxy
Please visit our Off-Campus Access page for guidance on connecting to the Purdue Libraries server from a distance. Please leave your Purdue workstation computer turned on when you leave campus to ensure ability to connect remotely.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan remains available to help source journal articles at this time, with restrictions.
Obtaining print materials through ILL is no longer feasible. However, requests for articles and chapters that can be scanned or obtained electronically may still be processed.
All ILL shipping methods and deliveries are currently suspended, including those to Purdue Online students.
Books on the ILL hold shelf will remain on hold until the Libraries re-open, and renewals will be discussed at that time, if needed.
Filed under: UncategorizedMarch 18th, 2020
For the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and our community, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies is immediately shifting all services to an online only model effective Friday, March 20, 2020 at 5:00 pm EST and continuing for the foreseeable future. Please refer to our Changes to Operations page for Libraries updates and the University’s COVID-19 site for the latest information on campus policy and protocol.
Please note:
Our ongoing focus will be on connecting faculty, staff, and students to electronic resources and assisting our patrons as they transition to an e-learning and telework environment. Librarians will be available for phone, email, or video chat consultations, and the hours for our virtual methods of assistance will be expanded. Though we are closing our physical doors, Purdue Libraries will continue to provide the highest level of service possible in a virtual environment.
Need help?
Please note that not all services are available at all times.
March 11th, 2020
The health and safety of the Purdue University community remains our utmost concern in these uncertain times. Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies stands with the vigilant efforts of campus administration to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 to our students, faculty, and staff by moving current courses online. As this situation develops in real time, information about COVID-19 and Purdue’s response will be regularly updated on the University’s site.
I want to reassure our community that Purdue Libraries will make every effort to continue necessary services and resources and provide scholarly support to our faculty, staff, and students. We have created a guide to our Remote Access Resources to aid those who require access to Libraries materials while away from campus. We encourage instructors to utilize these electronic resources in lieu of print materials when possible for the safety and convenience of their students who may be studying away from campus. Liaison librarians will be available for consultations via phone or email for those with questions and concerns.
We have implemented additional health and safety measures in our physical libraries by increasing the frequency in which we clean study spaces and encouraging the social distancing measures recommended by the CDC. As this outbreak and precautionary recommendations evolve, you may see changes to our operating hours, events, and policies. This guide will be actively updated as changes occur.
Purdue Libraries is closely following the University’s lead in taking the proper preventative steps to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on our faculty, staff, and students. Every effort is being made to ensure that Libraries will continue to provide service and expertise to our community without jeopardizing the health and safety of our faculty, staff, and patrons. I want to thank those who work in Purdue Libraries for their time, effort, and planning in proactively addressing the changing needs of campus as we confront the COVID-19 outbreak.
Thank you for your continued support,
Beth McNeil
Dean and Esther Ellis Norton Professor of Library Science
Libraries and School of Information Studies
March 11th, 2020
Announcements
In accordance with Purdue University’s decision to move all courses to an online model for the foreseeable future, Purdue Libraries has made changes to its operations in the interest of the health and safety of the campus community. News about the COVID-19 virus changes fast, and any updates to Libraries-specific operating procedures or policies will be noted here. Please refer to the University site for all information related to Purdue’s COVID-19 response.
Changes to Hours/ Services Moving Online
Beginning Friday, March 20, 2020 at 5 pm EST and continuing until the university deems it safe for campus life to resume as normal, all Libraries services and resources will be available online only. All Libraries buildings will be closed completely until further notice with the exception of Hicks Undergraduate Library, which will remain open to Purdue students Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6 pm as a study space ONLY. This is subject to change per University protocol. No in-person library services will be provided and social distancing protocol will be strictly enforced. Visit our All Hours page for the most up-to-date library hours.
Statement from the Dean of Libraries
Dean Beth McNeil has released a statement on the COVID-19 outbreak, its impact on Purdue Libraries, and our commitment to continuing necessary services while keeping our campus community safe.
Print Materials
For the health and safety of our staff and patrons, we have temporarily suspended all circulation of print materials until further notice.
Changes to Events
Events are currently subject to likely cancellation for the health and safety of all attending. Please check your email frequently for updates or contact the event organizer to confirm that an event is still taking place before you travel to campus.
Link to Remote Access Resources Guide
Purdue Libraries will make every effort to maintain access to critical resources through this uncertain time. We encourage you to explore this guide to learn about the various ways that we can support your scholarship and research while you are away from campus.
Filed under: generalMarch 11th, 2020
Get Help Online
Use our Ask a Librarian service for general assistance with Libraries resources. Email, live chat, texting, and tweeting are all available during varying hours. We are committed to expanding our ability to assist you online, but please understand that delayed responses may occur based on staff availability during this uncertain time.
E-Resources
Purdue Libraries has an expansive catalog on e-resources covering all disciplines represented at the University. Please explore our catalogs and A-Z Database for journals, databases, tools, and programs that you can use to further your academic studies, teaching, or research while you are away from campus.
If you encounter difficulty accessing an e-resource, please submit a support ticket.
Looking for an alternative to print?
Course Reserves
We are currently revising our Course Reserve Request Form for instructors who wish to place Libraries materials on hold for student use. Currently, it is advisable to assign and direct students to e-resources whenever possible. All circulation of print resources, including course reserves, has been suspended. We are actively working with instructors to convert course reserves for the Spring 2020 semester to electronic formats.
Remote Librarian Consultations
Our liaison librarians are available for remote consultations with faculty, staff, and students via phone, email, or (in some cases) video conferencing. Please locate your librarian by subject, and contact them by email to arrange an appointment.
Connecting to Libraries through Boilerkey, VPN, and EZProxy
Please visit our Off-Campus Access page for guidance on connecting to the Purdue Libraries server from a distance. Please leave your Purdue workstation computer turned on when you leave campus to ensure ability to connect remotely.
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary Loan remains available to help source journal articles at this time, with restrictions.
Obtaining print materials through ILL is no longer feasible. However, requests for articles and chapters that can be scanned or obtained electronically may still be processed.
All ILL shipping methods and deliveries are currently suspended, including those to Purdue Online students.
Books on the ILL hold shelf will remain on hold until the Libraries re-open, and renewals will be discussed at that time, if needed.
Filed under: generalMarch 10th, 2020
Parrish Library’s Featured Database aims to give a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of the Purdue Libraries and the School of Information Studies (PULSIS) specialized subscription databases. This Featured Database highlights Passport, brought to you by Euromonitor International.
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 login and password.
Provides business intelligence on countries, consumers and industries. It offers integrated access to statistics, market reports, company profiles and information sources.
Click Getting Started with Passport to see the basics of using Passport. Click Finding Travel and Tourism Data in Passport for a brief tutorial on accessing travel and tourism data in Passport.
Use the keyword search at the top of the page; relevant content will appear as you type.
Passport can be used to find travel and tourism data such as city travel briefings, which include information on business dynamics, lodging, SWOT analysis, city destination rankings and more.
Some other resources you might want to explore, are:
You can find additional tutorials for a variety of our subscription resources on our YouTube channel.
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, MGMTFebruary 26th, 2020
In this interview, we talk with author Eric Grissell about writing his new book A History of Zinnias: Flower for the Ages.
A History of Zinnias is a cultural and horticultural history documenting the development of garden zinnias—one of the top ten garden annuals grown in the United States today.
Q: Why did you choose the Zinnia?
Eric Grissell: The subject of zinnias first came about as a result of moving from my shady Maryland garden to southeastern Arizona where sun and water became the primary factors of gardening. I had a bit of luck with dwarf zinnias in Maryland, but I wanted to grow the tall, colorful sorts that require lots of sun. I soon discovered several native species of zinnia that piqued my life-long interest in native plants, and quickly became inundated in zinnias, growing from seed as many color forms and shapes of the annual sorts as possible. I also researched what the native species had to offer. Being a normal gardener (i.e., obsessive compulsive) I soon began to question zinnia origins and histories. Answers were not immediately forthcoming so I began my other indulgence of finding answers about questions that intrigued and/or bothered me. I’ve spent my life doing this with insects so plants were not far behind. At the same time my interest in zinnias became serious I read the entertaining book A Perfect Red by Amy Butler Greenfield, which is the history of a single species of scale insect. For some still-unexplained reason I thought a book about zinnias might possibly be infinitely more interesting than one about a little red bug. This admission cannot become common knowledge or I will be ostracized by my entomological colleagues.
Q: Did Zinnias live up to that billing?
Grissell: I suppose readers will be the judge of that! I can say, however, that attempting to learn about zinnias was both challenging and greatly improved my view of “history.” History seems to be divided into specific subjects such as geography, politics, music, and art, along with subsets of these broader categories. Researching the subject of zinnias surprisingly lead me to integrate areas I would not have imagined when I began. That is what eventually lead to a book that is more interesting than a simple history of a flower.
Q: You mention the preface of the book that some purported historical facts about Zinnias are actually complete falsehoods, what were some of your favorite myths to bust?
Grissell: I don’t consider myself a myth buster, but more appropriately a truth seeker. Perhaps the most often quoted sentence in all of zinnia literature is that they were a favorite flower of the Aztec peoples. This statement is made unhesitatingly throughout literature of all kinds but without attempts to verify it. Like much of life (and the Internet) it is simply repeated “knowledge.” Three chapters of my book investigate this problem from many different angles. The obvious of which is that the word “Zinnia” did not exist until 1759. So what was it called before that and how could I find out? Other odd notions about zinnias are that Gottfried Zinn, for whom the zinnia is named, collected zinnia seed in Mexico and was accosted by bandits. The purported incident occurred 150 years after his death, and Zinn had never even left his home country of Germany. This legend appears as fact in popular field guides to this day. Another bit of nonsense is that an elderly British Prime Minister fell off a cliff to his death while botanizing. His wife supposedly had a role in importing zinnia seed to England. Although an interesting bit of legend, it was the wrong wife, the wrong husband, and he didn’t die until a year after the fall—as a result of old age.
Q: On that note, was there anything you learned in research for this book that surprised you?
Grissell: I found it interesting that so many famous people and subjects were associated with zinnias in one way or another. Normally these associations would go unnoticed because no one in their right mind would think to look for them. These simply popped up as a result of searching for information on zinnias. Additionally, when people envision zinnias in the garden the first—and possibly only—thought is of the brightly colored garden varieties, all of which are annuals. I was surprised to learn that half of the two dozen known species are perennials, some verging on dwarf, woody shrublets. These species are considered wildflowers but are rarely mentioned even in wildflower guides. The so-called Desert Zinnia has even been the subject of work by the U. S, Department of Agriculture to develop a genetically diverse (but not engineered) seed source with which to help in restoration of disturbed areas, wildlife habitat improvement and for increasing plant diversity on lands in southeastern Arizona. The Desert Zinnia has also been used in attempts to introduce perennial status into annual garden zinnias.
Q: Do you feel the relative lack of knowledge on the history of Zinnias made your research more fun? or possibly more frustrating?
Grissell: I would have to say both! It certainly was frustrating because I was searching in the dark for 250 years before 1759 when the name “Zinnia” was created. It did force me to look at plants that were more thoroughly researched such as marigolds and dahlias. These have a documented history going back centuries and are endemic to Mexico as is the zinnia. Having to dig deeper and deeper into what was, or was not, known either forces one to give up in frustration or press onward with hope. I chose the latter out of stubbornness and the love of mystery. Eventually discovering minor and major bits of information along the way became increasingly more productive. Integrating such notions as Winston Churchill and battle ships, or Mozart and his students, seemed to have nothing to do with where I started, but a number of such diversions made the latter-day history of zinnias outweigh the earlier frustrations of searching through an abyss until I could admit that the whole project was more fun than I should admit. Hopefully the reader will agree.
Thank you to Eric for taking the time to answer our questions! If you’d like to learn more about Zinnias, you can order your own copy of A History of Zinnias or pick a copy up from your local library!
You can get 30% off A History of Zinnias and all other Purdue University Press books by ordering from our website and using the discount code PURDUE30.
Filed under: PurduePress