Central Library News:

UTA Libraries Online Re:design:

We'll be hosting Focus Groups on Wednesday, November 20, 2002 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM in Central Library. These will be small group sessions (15 people maximum per session) where we'll ask you to talk about what you'd want and need the UTA Libraries web site to do for you. Click here to sign up for one of the Focus Groups.

Online surveys are being conducted.  Your feedback is important.

Circulation Corner:  

Read these titles lately?  Look for selected new titles here soon.

Database Information: 

          New:  Current Research @ University of Texas - Arlington
Current Research@University of Texas - Arlington (1997-present) contains UTA theses and dissertations from Dissertations Abstracts. This database allows users to search for citations (author, title, advisor, etc.) and abstracts, view previews, and download the full text of UTA theses and dissertations.

     Spotlight:   The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram 1991 to present is available now for 6 concurrent users at http://infoweb.newsbank.com.

     Trial: From the libraries' homepage, highlight under 'Select' the Databases-Trial link to access:

Digital Media Classroom:
Located in room B29 in the Central Library, the Digital Media Classroom (DMC) offers a self-service multimedia production and training facility. Its purpose is to serve the needs of students, faculty, and staff who wish use new media in teaching and research.  

The DMC features Dell and Apple computers, scanners, and audio/visual equipment. Available software enables digital audio and video editing, graphic and animation creation, web site creation, animation, photo and image manipulation, and multimedia authoring. Course development software (WebCT) assistance is also available.

The DMC is open Monday through Friday 10am-4pm, with hours to be extended in Spring 2003.  No reservation is required to use the facility, but persons needing consultation or training should contact classroom staff for an appointment at (817) 272-1345 or libraryweb@uta.edu. 

Distance Learning

Engineering News:
For specific library news relevant to Engineering subject areas, click on the department.

Engineering and Computer Science Databases. This link provides information to subject databases, internet resources and guides & bibliographies relevant to each engineering discipline. 

What's New @ IEEE for Libraries, includes information about new journals, conference proceedings, and other IEEE features.

Exhibits:

  Coming soon.  Visit the SEL exhibits online to see previous exhibits.

Reference Corner:

Reference Source Spotlight:

Van Nostrand's scientific encyclopedia 
Glenn D. Considine
Q121 .V3 2002 

Van Nostrand's scientific encyclopedia offers comprehensive, concise and accessible coverage of all areas of science, including engineering, mathematics, and medicine. Topic discussions develop progressively, beginning with a simple definition expressed in plain terms, followed by more detailed information, and augmented by additional suggested sources. 

Topics include animal science, anatomy, astronomy, atmospheric science, biosciences, chemistry, chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, earth science, energy sources, information science, life science, materials science, mechanical engineering, medicine, mining, physics, physiology, planetary science, structural engineering, and a host of other subjects.

Science News:
For specific library news relevant to Science subject areas, click on the department.

Science and Mathematics Databases.  This link provides information to subject databases, internet resources and guides & bibliographies relevant to each science discipline. 

Staff News:  Welcome to Donna Kelly & Darras Blevins, new circulation staff.  Donna will be handling reserve materials and Darras will be handling periodicals.

Previous Issues:

December 2001