Summer is in full swing, so you may be wondering “what do I read next”? If so, the online library resource Books & Authors offers title recommendations, reading lists, and more. You can search Books & Authors by title, author, genre, keyword and series. Users can also perform an “if you like…” search, awards search, and who, what, when, where . . .Continue reading What do I read next?
Category: Databases
EBSCO Link Resolver Issue
EBSCO is currently experiencing problems with their full text link resolver. If you are attempting to access articles through an EBSCO database, you may find that it will not load at all, or if it loads, you may reach a paywall. EBSCO is working on solving this problem as quickly as possible.
March Database Madness
The first match-up in our March Database Madness is Factiva vs. LexisNexis, two sources for news and business information. Let’s take a look at Factiva: – Owned by the Dow Jones Corporation, Factiva provides access to thousands of premium news and information sources – 600 continuously updated newswires – Information and stock quotes on over 22 . . .Continue reading March Database Madness
Brokered and Contested Conventions
Some call it an open convention, while others prefer the terms “contested,” “disputed,” or “brokered.” Whatever the words, Trump rivals Ted Cruz, Marco Rubio, and John Kasich are trying to accrue enough delegates ahead of the July convention to deny the front-running billionaire the necessary majority on the first ballot — forcing a second ballot, something the Republicans have . . .Continue reading Brokered and Contested Conventions
Embrace This Database: Archives Unbound
Archives Unbound Quick Facts: Scanned primary documents such as letters, memos, FBI surveillance reports, treaties, etc. Topic coverage is diverse, but includes American civil rights movement, European and American colonialism, evangelism around the world, Vietnam War Suitable for History, Political Science, Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, Religion, Anthropology and Sociology research Ease of use: Archives Unbound is . . .Continue reading Embrace This Database: Archives Unbound
Finding Polls and Surveys
15% of American Adults Have Used Online Dating Sites or Mobile Dating Apps – Pew Research Poll Tattoo Takeover: Three in Ten Americans Have Tattoos, and Most Don’t Stop at Just One – Harris Poll The Affordable Care Act Doesn’t Rank Highly As an Issue for Voters in the Presidential Primaries – Kaiser Family Poll . . .Continue reading Finding Polls and Surveys
Embrace This Database: CQ Researcher
A Database That Works For You: CQ Researcher Need to know about important issues of the day? Are you writing a speech, looking for a paper topic, or preparing for a debate? CQ Researcher reports are in-depth, reliable, and organized for quickly learning about current events, movements, and controversies that are facing America. Sample topics, . . .Continue reading Embrace This Database: CQ Researcher
52 Years of Televised U.S. Presidential Debates
In 1960, when John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon met face to face in the first televised presidential debates in American history, a new era began in which on-camera personality, media exposure, and public image had major impacts on political campaigns. Fifty-six years later, televised presidential debates have become commonplace and even more critical to the outcome of . . .Continue reading 52 Years of Televised U.S. Presidential Debates
Library Databases Now Accessible
Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the majority of the library’s databases were unavailable both on-campus and off-campus for about 1 hour on February 8th, 2016. Users trying to access the databases received the following cryptic error message: “Maximum sessions reached, please try again later.” We appreciated your patience as we worked to quickly resolve this . . .Continue reading Library Databases Now Accessible
ProQuest Down: 1/16
The J.B. Duke Library would like you to be aware that there will be significant downtime for ProQuest products on Saturday, January 16 beginning at 8 pm. We apologize and thank you for your patience. On January 16, 2016, ProQuest will be upgrading its systems infrastructure to improve performance, security, and overall reliability of your . . .Continue reading ProQuest Down: 1/16