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May 2nd, 2013
Welcome to Database of the Week, a feature from the Roland G. Parrish Library of Management & Economics. These weekly snapshots will give you basic information about our most relevant and beneficial online resources.
This Week’s Featured Database: Checkpoint, formerly RIA Checkpoint, from Thomson Reuters.
Link:www.lib.purdue.edu/libraries/mgmt, under Collections, click on the List of Business Databases.
Description/focus: Checkpoint is the database for tax research.
Start with this hint: The link from Parrish to Checkpoint lands at the basic search page where tax and accounting professionals can search rulings, IRS publications, SEC filings, or accounting standards and regulations. These can be searched by keyword, code, case, or by clicking on the Thesaurus/Query Tool to bring up specific search templates. Non-professionals will find documents and forms by clicking the link to Form/Line Finder under Go To, and publications of interest in the News tab. See here for a short video tutorial on the basics of searching Checkpoint.
Why you should know this database: Tax and accounting professionals can use Checkpoint to research supporting cases. The Tools tab has calculators for working out payments for autos, mortgages, credit cards, and other business and personal financial concerns.
How this database can be integrated into the curriculum: Students studying tax and accounting can find cases to support answers to tax questions and can use the handy Citator button to find related cases. The Home tab has links to Training and Support
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. 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 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 (@PurdueLibraries).
If you would like us to promote your favorite database, send an email to mdugan@purdue.edu.
Filed under: collections, database, general, HSSEB, MGMTApril 30th, 2013
Purdue University has identified “Big Data” as a major thrust for interdisciplinary research and education. Several faculty positions, including one in the Libraries, are available in enabling technologies as well as in domain sciences that deal with the use and management of digital data. The new hires will join a strong faculty group engaged in this area and will have a unique opportunity to help shape Purdue’s vision and research/education agenda in managing collections of scientific data.
Responsibilities: Candidates for tenure and tenure-track positions at the Assistant/Associate professor level will be considered. Strong interest in interdisciplinary activities is required. Outstanding candidates with an interest in all data-related areas of computer science and engineering, physics, civil engineering and library science will be considered. Examples of specific fields of interest are data curation and preservation, data infrastructure (storage and networking), system software infrastructure (OS, programming models), scalable analytics (data mining and machine learning at scale), analytics presentation (information visualization) and applications in domain sciences. A detailed description of open positions is available at http://www.cs.purdue.edu/hiring/bigdata.
Qualifications: Candidates must hold either a MLS from an ALA accredited university or a PhD degree in one of the above-mentioned areas or in a closely related discipline. Successful candidates will have demonstrated potential for excellence in research, and be committed to excellence in teaching. “Big Data” faculty will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, conduct research in their field of expertise, and participate in interdisciplinary “Big-Data” activities.
Applications:Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Submit applications online at http://www.cs.purdue.edu/hiring/bigdata. The application should include a cover letter, a complete and detailed vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests. Also, please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three or more references. For questions regarding the application process, please contact Nicole Piegza (piegza@purdue.edu). Applications for positions to begin in Fall 2013 are now being considered; the review will continue until the positions are filled. A background check will be required for employment in these positions. Hard copy applications can be sent to: Faculty Search Chair, 305 N. University Street, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907.
Purdue University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
Filed under: ADM, D2C2, faculty_staff, general, press_release
April 11th, 2013
Mary Dugan and Michael Witt, two members of the Purdue Faculty of Library, Archival and Information Sciences, were approved by the Board of Trustees for promotion to the rank of associate professor with tenure. This approval culminates the process that began at the beginning of the academic year with review by the Libraries Primary Promotion and Tenure Committee, followed by review by the Libraries Area Promotion and Tenure Committee, and early this year by the University Promotion Committee. The Provost then recommended the promotions to the President and to the Board of Trustees, resulting in these two promotions to the rank of associate professor with tenure.
Mary M. Dugan, associate professor of library science
Professor Mary Dugan has established herself as a leader in the area of business information literacy. She perceives the needs of students in their learning, provides the necessary information that supports learning, designs tools and creates an effective process to support learning, and conducts research that is relevant and informs the business information literacy community. She has practiced her teaching style in and outside the classroom, in the classroom as exemplified by GS175, Information Strategies, and outside through her work with the SPAN Plan. Her research has developed and supports her practice as a business/economics information specialist.
Michael C. Witt, associate professor of library science Professor Michael Witt has built a substantial presence within the Libraries, campus, nation and internationally in the area of information technology, library science and data management. He combines his role as a Libraries faculty member with scholarship that includes top tier journals and invited presentations at international conferences, along with engagement activities within the University and the profession. Professor Witt is also a Fulbright Scholar.
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April 2nd, 2013
The Learning and Information Literacy Division of Purdue Libraries has launched a new web page on the Purdue Libraries website.
The web page offers key tools and resources that show how Purdue Libraries advances student-centered learning and information literacy through educational practice and research.
For complete details go to: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/infolit
For more information on Purdue Libraries Learning and Information Literacy initiatives contact:
Sharon Weiner, EdD, MLS, Professor of Library Science and W. Wayne Booker Chair in Information Literacy, Purdue University Libraries – Phone: (765) 496-3128; Email: sweiner@purdue.edu
Clarence Maybee, MLIS Associate Professor of Library Science, Information Literacy Specialist, Purdue University Libraries – Phone: (765) 494-7603; Email: cmaybee@purdue.edu
Filed under: general, RSRCH, scholcommApril 2nd, 2013
The Learning and Information Literacy Division of Purdue Libraries has launched a new web page on the Purdue Libraries website.
The web page offers key tools and resources that show how Purdue Libraries advances student-centered learning and information literacy through educational practice and research.
For complete details go to: http://www.lib.purdue.edu/infolit
For more information on Purdue Libraries Learning and Information Literacy initiatives contact:
Sharon Weiner, EdD, MLS, Professor of Library Science and W. Wayne Booker Chair in Information Literacy, Purdue University Libraries – Phone: (765) 496-3128; Email: sweiner@purdue.edu
Clarence Maybee, MLIS Associate Professor of Library Science, Information Literacy Specialist, Purdue University Libraries – Phone: (765) 494-7603; Email: cmaybee@purdue.edu
Filed under: general, RSRCH, scholcommMarch 21st, 2013
The world’s largest children’s museum is over the moon about its first Extraordinary Scientist-in-Residence – former astronaut, Dr. David Wolf. Adding to the excitement is an additional announcement of a new partnership with Purdue University in conjunction with Purdue Libraries and its Barron Hilton Flight and Space Exploration Archives (part of the Virginia Kelley Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center) and future programs and exhibits that will be developed, which will focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) principles as well as space exploration, the International Space Station, the Shuttle program and experiments in zero gravity featuring the work of Indiana astronauts and Purdue University, Dr. Wolf’s alma mater.
The new Extraordinary Scientist-in-Residence at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis will bring the real-world experience of space and innovative science to millions of children and their families.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for children to be inspired at the world’s largest children’s museum,” said Purdue President Mitch Daniels. “Young people can share the same dreams that touched astronauts and scientists like David Wolf and learn how to launch those dreams in the classroom, much as he did during his time at Purdue.”
The museum is also pleased to announce a partnership with Purdue University to explore new opportunities in the space and engineering areas and collaborate on future programs and exhibits in conjunction with Purdue University Libraries and its Barron Hilton Flight and Space Exploration Archives, part of the Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center.
Already home to the nation’s only biotechnology laboratory created especially for children and families, The Children’s Museum will capture the intrigue of space and STEM-based learning first-hand. Families and children will be able to conduct hands-on science experiments and develop critical problem-solving skills modeled after experiments completed on the International Space Station. New programs dealing with cell growth, electronics, the impact of zero gravity and how GPS navigation works will be relevant to our changing world while piquing fascination in the naturally curious minds of the children and families who visit the museum.
Filed under: ADM, collections, events, general, press_releaseMarch 18th, 2013
Purdue e-Pubs has reached another significant milestone, hitting 4-million downloads this past week since its original inception. There continues to be a consistent and steady stream of utilization of Purdue e-Pubs. Purdue e-Pubs is a service of the Purdue University Libraries, providing online publishing support for original publications as well as hosting for Purdue-affiliated articles, reports, conference proceedings, student scholarship, and more. For more information go to: http://docs.lib.purdue.edu/
Filed under: generalMarch 11th, 2013
BobVetere, president of the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation (HABRI), is pleased to announce that over the past year, its online hub, HABRI Central, has collected extensive research and evidence available online for peer review in seven key areas including allergy and asthma immunity among children, Alzheimer’s, autism, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). After more than a year of organizing existing research and data, HABRI Central has identified these seven areas of strong scientific research solidifying the positive impacts animals have on human health.
“Research exploring the human-animal bond is still a relatively new area of study and we are pleased with the compilation and strong amount of research that has been conducted on these health issues thus far,” said Vetere. “We look forward to continuing the momentum and our commitment to supporting research in multiple fields to help solidify that pets provide people with dozens of health benefits and much more than just love and companionship.”
Among key findings in these seven fields, new research has shown that contact with companion animals can have physical benefits to those with PTSD including the release of oxytocin and endorphins in the brain; pets can have a protective effect for young children from allergies later in life; and patients recovering from heart surgery have a better rate of survival if they own a pet.
Housing research on these health issues and more, HABRI Central serves as an online comprehensive bibliography and repository of scholarly material and a platform for peer-reviewed content for those involved in human-animal bond studies. Managed by Purdue University, this centralized research and resources are available at www.habricentral.org.
The Human Animal Bond Research Initiative Foundation (HABRI) is a national, non-profit foundation dedicated to promoting the positive role animals play in the health and well being of people, families and communities. HABRI, in partnership with Purdue University, has also created a comprehensive online research center, HABRI Central. HABRI Central serves 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 studies. Dr. Alan Beck, Director of Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine’s Center for the Human-Animal Bond and Charles Watkinson, Director of Purdue University Press, oversees the development of the project. An editorial board of internationally acclaimed experts in the field guides content development to ensure that it remains relevant to the human-animal studies community.
Filed under: UncategorizedMarch 11th, 2013
Purdue University Press and Scholarly Publishing Services is excited to welcome John G. Dove, President of Credo Reference, to the Management Advisory Board. The Board consists of fourteen members and provides strategic guidance. The Chair of the Editorial Board and the Director of the Press are ex officio members, and the Management Board is chaired, ex officio, by the Dean of Libraries, to whom the Press reports. Six members represent Purdue University and bring a range of perspectives and expertise. Five members are invited from the wider world of scholarly communication.
John G. Dove has extensive experience in technology businesses including electronic publishing and online education. In 1968 he joined a start up on Wall Street that produced the first end-user accessible online database of stock market information.
In the early 90s he was on the executive team of a Boston area consulting firm, Symmetrix, which was instrumental in building learning organizations and electronic performance support systems to back them up. Subsequently, he was president and COO of SilverPlatter, a supplier of electronic and online bibliographic information to research libraries worldwide.
In 2000, John was COO of GlobaLearn, a company that deployed investigative reporters and photographers to travel the world on behalf of (and wired into) social studies classrooms. GlobaLearn was purchased by an arm of Houghton-Mifflin. Immediately prior to joining Credo in 2003, John worked with the Executive Education on E-Government project at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Filed under: UncategorizedMarch 11th, 2013
In April 2012, Purdue University Press and Purdue Libraries’ Scholarly Publishing Division moved under a new umbrella, that of the Publishing Division of Purdue Libraries. The organizational change leverages the combined efforts of staff working at the Press and on the Purdue e-Pubs repository so that they can better serve the scholarly communication needs of the University. The synergies achieved allow a much greater range of publishing services to be offered, across a continuum from formal, peer-reviewed books and journals produced under the “Purdue University Press” imprint to informal conference proceedings, technical reports, white papers, and other “literature” produced with the assistance of Purdue Scholarly Publishing Services.
A publishing division website has been launched at lib.purdue.edu/publishing to provide an access point for these services for faculty, staff, and students at the University. A combined 2013 catalog of the products of both the Press and Scholarly Publishing Services is also now available.
Filed under: scholcomm