The server for Ulrichsweb (our subscription serials directory) is refusing connections. This was reported and confirmed late yesterday evening, and a support ticket has been entered with the vendor.
We will update as we receive more news.
Sorry for the inconvenience!
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Mobile Monday: Birds of North America Online
Although it's not specifically optimized for mobile use, one of the most comprehensive birding guides, The Birds of North America, is available for Antioch U library users -- anywhere you have internet access. Covering birds from the USA (including Hawaii) and Canada, this collection provides comprehensive life histories and multimedia files for over 715 species.
The Birds of North America is frequently updated by members of the American Ornithologists' Union.
If you want to try some other online birding resources, Audubon reviewed some apps and online field guides this summer.
Like most of the plant identification apps, the apps that are designed to help you identify birds by photos, location, and your recordings of their songs are still developing. Active identification still needs a lot of improvement! Apps like Birdsnap and Chirp! BirdSong USA are getting better all the time, though, especially with more user interaction and notes and ideas for developers.
Online field guides might add to your birding adventures, so check some out before your next excursion.
The Birds of North America is frequently updated by members of the American Ornithologists' Union.
If you want to try some other online birding resources, Audubon reviewed some apps and online field guides this summer.
Like most of the plant identification apps, the apps that are designed to help you identify birds by photos, location, and your recordings of their songs are still developing. Active identification still needs a lot of improvement! Apps like Birdsnap and Chirp! BirdSong USA are getting better all the time, though, especially with more user interaction and notes and ideas for developers.
Online field guides might add to your birding adventures, so check some out before your next excursion.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Mobile Monday: Databases A to Z
Antioch University Library subscribes to almost 250 databases, indexes, and full-text resources. One of the best ways to browse all of that great content is via the Databases A to Z list.
The Databases A to Z list takes advantage of responsive web design, meaning that you can use it from your desktop, laptop, tablet or even your phone and have the content scale to your screen. Not all of the content you will link to will be as mobile-friendly, but more and more library vendors are listening to us (and you!) and making responsive design a priority.
Finding the list a little overwhelming? Check out some of the librarian-curated subject guides tailored just for your location and program or make an appointment with your personal librarian to discuss your needs.
Los Angeles Guides | Your Librarian Lisa
Midwest Guides | Your Librarian Steve
New England Guides | Your Librarian Rachel
Santa Barbara Guides | Your Librarian Christine
Seattle Guides | Your Librarian Beverly
AU Connected | Your Librarian Steve
Friday, November 20, 2015
OCLC Scheduled Maintenance
OCLC System Alert
Posted: 11/20/2015 10:40:50 AM ET
Alert Status: Scheduled maintenance
Affected Services:
FirstSearch
ILLiad
WorldShare ILL
ILL Policies Directory
Description:
Please be advised that OCLC is preforming maintenance on Saturday November 21, 2015 from 2:00 am - 8:00 am Eastern time.
Some library systems may be affected.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
OCLC system alerts are posted to http://www.oclc.org/support/systemalerts.en.html
Posted: 11/20/2015 10:40:50 AM ET
Alert Status: Scheduled maintenance
Affected Services:
FirstSearch
ILLiad
WorldShare ILL
ILL Policies Directory
Description:
Please be advised that OCLC is preforming maintenance on Saturday November 21, 2015 from 2:00 am - 8:00 am Eastern time.
Some library systems may be affected.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
OCLC system alerts are posted to http://www.oclc.org/support/systemalerts.en.html
Paywalls
Are paywalls standing in the way between you and the information you need?
We Deliver can help!
Antioch University students, faculty, and staff have access to a fantastic interlibrary loan and document delivery system -- We Deliver.
We Deliver can often request your paywall-blocked content from their partner libraries and deliver your PDF -- always at no cost to you.
Next time you hit a paywall, try asking We Deliver!
We Deliver can help!
Antioch University students, faculty, and staff have access to a fantastic interlibrary loan and document delivery system -- We Deliver.
We Deliver can often request your paywall-blocked content from their partner libraries and deliver your PDF -- always at no cost to you.
Next time you hit a paywall, try asking We Deliver!
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Beverly Stuart on KING 5 TV News
Antioch Seattle librarian, Beverly Stuart appeared on KING 5 TV News speaking about the move next year to a new location for Antioch Seattle's campus.
The current campus, located on 6th Avenue will be the new home of two 42 story towers housing residential units and hotel rooms.
The new university site, on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Battery, is under construction now, with a move in start date of December 2016.
Our library family is in for monumental and exciting times ahead!
The current campus, located on 6th Avenue will be the new home of two 42 story towers housing residential units and hotel rooms.
The new university site, on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Battery, is under construction now, with a move in start date of December 2016.
To see Bev CLICK HERE for the full broadcast
For more information regarding the move - CLICK HERE for Antioch Seattle's
October announcement
October announcement
Our library family is in for monumental and exciting times ahead!
Friday, October 23, 2015
Open Access Week 2015
October 19th - 25th is Open Access Week!
Open Access literature is - in accordance with the author or copyright holder's consent - freely accessible on the Internet. Proponents of open access believe that unrestricted access to academic literature will lead to increased collaboration and scholarly output.
AURA (Antioch University Repository & Archive), AU's digital dissertations repository, is Open Access, meaning any researcher can find and download the materials posted there without having to pay a fee.
For more information on Open Access, see Peter Suber's brief introduction to the movement.
The University of Wisconsin Libraries also has a fine compilation of Open Access related websites.
Learn more about the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), an international coalition of libraries working to create a more open system of scholarly communication.
Open Access literature is - in accordance with the author or copyright holder's consent - freely accessible on the Internet. Proponents of open access believe that unrestricted access to academic literature will lead to increased collaboration and scholarly output.
AURA (Antioch University Repository & Archive), AU's digital dissertations repository, is Open Access, meaning any researcher can find and download the materials posted there without having to pay a fee.
For more information on Open Access, see Peter Suber's brief introduction to the movement.
The University of Wisconsin Libraries also has a fine compilation of Open Access related websites.
Learn more about the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC), an international coalition of libraries working to create a more open system of scholarly communication.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
PsycTESTS 30-day Trial
The library is running a 30-day trial of PsycTESTS on the EBSCO platform.
Description from EBSCO:
Description from EBSCO:
PsycTESTS®, produced by the American Psychological Association (APA), serves as a repository for a growing selection of psychological tests and measures, including thousands of actual test instruments and test items that are available for immediate download and use in research and teaching. International in scope, PsycTESTS® also provides access to an increasing number of tests that are available in languages other than English. PsycTESTS® is an authoritative source of structured information about tests of relevance to psychologists and professionals in related fields such as psychiatry, management, business, education, social science, neuroscience, law, medicine, and social work. While focused on contemporary instances of test use, coverage spans more than a century.
Use THIS LINK to try it out for yourselves and let us know what you think!
AUS Library welcomes Fall Quarter
The Quarterly Vue fall issue is available now. Check it out to see what's happening on the Seattle campus.
Thanks for reading!
~ Beverly Stuart
Thanks for reading!
~ Beverly Stuart
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Google Books Court Ruling
On Friday October 16th the U.S. appeals ruled that Google's online library does not violate copyright law.
The first suit filed was 10 years ago.
Will this have an impact on how libraries access and disseminate information to patrons?
Have you used Google Books before and do you see this ruling as a (good) step forward?
Further Reading:
Reuters
The Atlantic
Smithsonian.com
Cory Doctorow at Boing Boing
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New York rejected infringement claims from the Authors Guild and several individual writers, and found that the project provides a public service without violating intellectual property law.
The first suit filed was 10 years ago.
Will this have an impact on how libraries access and disseminate information to patrons?
Have you used Google Books before and do you see this ruling as a (good) step forward?
Further Reading:
Reuters
The Atlantic
Smithsonian.com
Cory Doctorow at Boing Boing
Friday, October 16, 2015
OCLC Connectivity Issues Reported
OCLC System Alert
Posted: 10/16/2015 10:49 AM EDT
Connectivity Performance Issues
Alert Status: Condition Reported
Affected Services Include:
ILLiad
EZproxy
WorldShare Management Services
WorldCat Discovery
WorldCat
Description:
OCLC has detected disruption to some services. Their global technology team is investigating. We will update as we know more.
OCLC system alerts are posted to http://www.oclc.org/support/systemalerts.en.html
Posted: 10/16/2015 10:49 AM EDT
Connectivity Performance Issues
Alert Status: Condition Reported
Affected Services Include:
ILLiad
EZproxy
WorldShare Management Services
WorldCat Discovery
WorldCat
Description:
OCLC has detected disruption to some services. Their global technology team is investigating. We will update as we know more.
OCLC system alerts are posted to http://www.oclc.org/support/systemalerts.en.html
Friday, September 25, 2015
Mango Language Software Accessible to all Antioch University Students and Staff
Antioch University now subscribes to Mango Language Software, which provides access to lessons in over 70 languages, including ASL, Cherokee, Chinese (Mandarin), Farsi, Swahili, Spanish, German, and much, much more.
The software is available to all current Antioch University students and employees, and can be used on or off campus, on any computer. Once you have an account, you can also download the free Mango Languages app to your mobile device. You can play lessons online, or download them for later.
Visit the guide for more information, or contact your librarian.
The software is available to all current Antioch University students and employees, and can be used on or off campus, on any computer. Once you have an account, you can also download the free Mango Languages app to your mobile device. You can play lessons online, or download them for later.
Visit the guide for more information, or contact your librarian.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
WorldCat Performance Issues Reported
OCLC System Alert
Posted: 9/24/2015 12:21:13 PM ET
Discovery Performance Issues
Alert Status: Condition reported
Affected Services:
WorldCat Discovery
Description:
We are experiencing performance issues with WorldCat Discovery. We are investigating the issues and will post updates as we know more.
OCLC system alerts are posted to http://www.oclc.org/support/systemalerts.en.html
Posted: 9/24/2015 12:21:13 PM ET
Discovery Performance Issues
Alert Status: Condition reported
Affected Services:
WorldCat Discovery
Description:
We are experiencing performance issues with WorldCat Discovery. We are investigating the issues and will post updates as we know more.
OCLC system alerts are posted to http://www.oclc.org/support/systemalerts.en.html
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
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