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EndNote Training
Learn how to use EndNote
to assist you in writing papers for publication. EndNote is an easy-to-use
way of managing citations and footnotes. Citations can be exported
from Google Scholar and databases such as Academic Search Premier,
then formatted instantly in a large variety of citation styles in
either EndNote or a Microsoft Word document. This class will focus
on the PC version of the software.
Two sessions will be offered:
Monday, June 2 at 10
am in Library 138
Monday, June 2 at 1 pm
Library 138
If you are unable to come
to either session, please call and we can schedule a one-on-one
meeting.
West Entrance
Closed
The West entrance of
the library will be closed for approximately six weeks beginning
May 6. Access will be limited to the East entrance while landscaping
is completed along the west of the building. At that point, the
East entrance will close and access will be limited to the West
entrance while landscaping projects are completed on the east side.
By the start of Fall term at the end of August, both entrances will
be open. We are excited about the landscaping project which will
include a water feature and green areas.
Selected New Books
Title
|
Author
|
Call
Number |
Agile
Web Development with Rails |
Thomas,
Dave et al |
TK5105.888.T477
2006 (reserve) |
Controversies
in Science & Technology |
Kleinman,
Daniel Lee et al (eds) |
QH442.C645
2008 |
Web Sites of InterestÂ
The Missing Link
http://missinglinkpodcast.wordpress.com/
Professor Elizabeth Green Musselman of Southwestern University is
excited about the history of science, and she's devised a rather
ingenious way to get others excited about it as well. She's created
a monthly podcast which can be found on this site, along with lists
of suggested readings for those who are looking for additional information.
Episodes currently available include "Time's Arrow", which
features an exploration of time's "strange behavior" and
"Constant Companions", which looks at the animals that
have accompanied humans through the history of scientific study
and medical discovery. Visitors will find that these podcasts are
informative, witty, and quite accessible and they can also sign
up to receive the RSS feed fromthe site. [KMG]
Fuel Economy [pdf]
(Last reviewed in the Scout Report on October 8, 1999)
http://www.fueleconomy.gov/
As the price of fuel continues to rise, this site continues to be
as timely as when it first came online in October 1999. The site
is maintained by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy
and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and it provides fuel-saving
tips, fuel economy estimates, and so on. From the homepage, visitors
can click through sections that include "Gasoline Prices",
"Gas Mileage Tips", "Hybrid Vehicles", and "New
Fuel Economy Ratings". As one might expect, the "Gasoline
Prices" area allows users to find the lowest gas prices in
their area, learn about saving money and fuel with gas mileage tips,
and also learn why gas prices are so high. In the "Your MPG"
area, visitors can calculate their own miles per gallon and also
compare their measurements with other users. Finally, visitors can
also access this information on their mobile phones through a specially
designed site that includes fuel economy ratings, fuel cost estimates,
and annual petroleum use. [KMG]
Center for Academic
Integrity [pdf]
http://www.academicintegrity.org/
Academic integrity at all levels of education has come under increased
scrutiny, and a number of organizations and institutions are dedicated
to providing high-quality information and public outreach programs
about this topic. One such organization is The Center for Academic
Integrity, which is affiliated with the Robert J. Rutland Institute
for Ethics at Clemson University. While some resources on the site
are only available to dues-paying members of the Center, a number
of helpful resources are available at no charge to the general community.
Some of these resources can be found in the "Educational Resources"
section, and they include articles on academic integrity, online
ethics tutorials, and information about conducting faculty workshops.
This area also includes a model code of academic integrity that
might serve as a template for those looking for a place to start.
[KMG]
From The Scout Report,
Copyright Internet Scout 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Comments
or suggestions for the newsletter are welcome and appreciated.
Please reply to:
JaNae Kinikin, Science Librarian
Stewart Library
(801) 626-6093
jkinikin@weber.edu