Excited to explore an array of trusted resources and dependable databases? Be sure to hit that ‘Like’ button on the IU East Campus Library’s Facebook page! We regularly feature highlights from our A-Z index, and here are some of our recent favorites. In search of comprehensive reports on current and trending issues? Look no further… Read more »
Tag: reference databases
New Interface for a Major Research Tool
The easiest way to begin searching for research materials at IU East is to start typing in the blank labelled “Search EBSCO (Articles)” on the library’s home page. This search blank is a meta-search, which means that it looks through many of the library’s databases simultaneously. Most research at IU East starts here. The software… Read more »
Friends with Research
If you haven’t yet, be sure to LIKE the IU East Campus Library Facebook page for updates on databases that can provide interesting, reliable information for a class project, research paper, or simply be of interest to you! Below are highlights of databases featured recently. Education Interested in interactive tutorials, practice tests, e-books, flashcards, and… Read more »
Full-text and e-books for fast access
When time is a factor, your campus library has resources that can be accessed immediately – locally held books and ebooks and full text articles in databases. Most databases offer a check box or something similar to refine searching to immediately available assets. Often, this will be near the search box, or along one side… Read more »
New Canvas Library Tool Available – ProQuest Resources
The IU East Campus Library is now offering a new tool to embed journal articles and other resources directly into Canvas from our database search engine, ProQuest Central. This is a similar tool to the Library Resources application that we launched in Fall of 2022, which allows faculty to search and embed articles from EBSCO… Read more »
“Oh, the Humanity!” – historical research and more through film
Films can be a useful resource for a variety of research. Several of the IU East Campus Library databases provide videos for educational purposes. Be sure to “Like” the IU East Campus Library Facebook page for weekly features of unique resources such as the following highlights which can all be located via our A-Z Index…. Read more »
International Women’s Day
Since 1911, International Women’s Day has served as a salute to the capabilities and accomplishments of women throughout the world. This year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. What does it mean to #EmbraceEquity? If women are to be counted as full members of society, they need more than acknowledgement. They need real opportunities and the knowledge that… Read more »
The (Lib)Key to Quick Access
The IU East Campus Library subscribes to a useful service that connects students and faculty directly to the articles they want, by providing quick access and eliminating paywalls. LibKey is a suite of products that help researchers locate and view research articles with fewer clicks. The LibKey API works with the library’s subscriptions and the… Read more »
Curated Collections of Primary Sources
The IU East Campus Library subscribes to a variety of the Adam Matthew (AM) digital archives, ranging in topics from gender studies, history, and literature, to politics, advertising, and world culture. “Like” us on the IU East Campus Library Facebook page for weekly features of unique resources available via our A-Z Index, such as these highlights. View… Read more »
A Research Journey
No matter where you are in your research journey, the IU East Campus Library is here for you! Recently the library website was redesigned and you can find helpful tips on navigating the site here. Be sure to like the IU East Campus Library Facebook page for updates on library resources and services as well as special resource feature days… Read more »