Archives for: October 2011, 20
Try out a database
October 20th, 2011The following databases are being evaluated on a trial basis by the Old Dominion University Libraries.
The Publishing Opportunities Database:10/25 - 11/21/2011
Jewish Studies Source: 10/10 - 12/10/2011
The Early Republic: 10/07 - 11/20/2011
World Religion Database: 08/30 - 10/28/2011
World Christian Database: 08/30 - 10/28/2011
Chicago Manual of Style Online: 08/29 - 12/31/2011
Be sure to try them out before the dates listed above. There is no guarantee that we will be able to acquire them. But while we have trial access, please use them and let us know what you think. Your opinion matters. We want to know what you think of the resources and if they would support your learning, teaching, or research at ODU.
Contact your subject specialist librarian or Pamela Morgan, Collection Development Officer, or click on the links above to access and provide feedback.
Access is also available from at the bottom of the FIND DATABASES A-Z page on the library's Web site.
Celebrating National Friends of the Library Week
October 20th, 2011The Friends of the Old Dominion University Libraries are celebrating National Friends of the Library Week during October 16-22nd with a display in the Learning Commons @ Perry Library. This display highlights the benefits of membership in the Friends of the ODU Libraries and acknowledges the support the Friends give us.
On display, for borrowing, are a selection of recent books that the Friends have purchased for the libraries. Their generous support also includes funding the Worldcat Local database accessible from the libraries homepage: http://www.lib.odu.edu
For information on becoming a Friend of the Old Dominion University Libraries and the variety of benefits available, contact either Edward Wladas, ewladas@odu.edu, 683-5910 or Fern Mcdougal, fmcdouga@odu.edu, 683-4146 or visit the Friends website at http://www.lib.odu.edu/fol
