Reserve List | New in SEL | What is ingenta? 
Web of Knowledge | Digital Media Library
 Current Research at UTA | Trial Databases 
Reminders | Library Liaison  

Reserve List
The printed reserve list located at SEL's Circulation Desk is now available ONLINE!! 
This list shows the book materials placed on reserve either by professors or that are on permanent reserve. The books are listed by title, call number, loan period and author. By clicking on the title, one can find out the status of the book when away from the library. Many thanks to a combined effort from the Circulation Staff. 

New in SEL

ingenta
What is ingenta? Instructional Session 
Come to learn how you can order an article at your desktop & receive it at your designated fax machine, within 24 hours, at no cost to you!  Choose session most convenient to your schedule.
Wednesday, Oct. 2, noon-1pm, 315A, Central Library
Wednesday, Oct. 9, noon-1pm, 315A, Central Library
No sign-up is required.  Light refreshments will be provided.

Web of Knowledge
Web of Science is now called Web of Knowledge. This contains several Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) websites, including Science Citation Index Expanded.

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. 

New database: 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.

Trial Databases
Safari Tech Books Online - Trial ends October 31, 2002.  So hurry and take a look by clicking to our Trial Database page, scroll down to Safari Tech Books.

Reminders
Please include my name and contact information on your print or online class syllabi, to help them facilitate understanding the library resources and/or services.
Laptop computers are available for UTA faculty, staff, and students to check out at the Circulation Desk. The laptops are for use ONLY in the Library. They may be borrowed for a three hour period and are available on a first-come first-serve basis.
To place items on reserve, you may use either the print or online course reserves form. Allow approximately one week for reserve items to be processed. E-reserves must comply with copyright policy. 

Library Liaison Barbara Howser, liaison for the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, is available to meet your information needs. I will  provide library instruction sessions to classes, small groups, or individually with students to enhance their research skills. I am also available to meet with you to discuss how the library can more effectively meet your research and instructional needs. For more information, please contact me by e-mail or telephone 817-272-7519.