For more than 40 years, Filmakers Library has worked to offer high-quality, issue-based documentaries and independent films from around the world. Now more than 1,000 of these titles are available online in a single, easy to search, multidisciplinary collection of streaming video designed specifically to meet the needs of researchers and teaching faculty. If we wished to purchase each film individually, the collection would cost more than $250,000 to build. The library has purchased this database through Alexander Press as part of our membership in Westchesters Academic Library Directors Organization (WALDO).
Here is the access URL. Enjoy!
http://flon.alexanderstreet.com/
Friday, July 01, 2011
New Audio-Visual Resources
All from the CT Department of Environmental Protection
Expedited Site Assessment: the CD-Multimedia technicl guidance on investigating fuel releases at underground storage tank sites.
Better Birdwatching in the East: DVD Field Guide-Three hours of video and audio for 270 birds commonly found in the Eastern U.S.
An Introduction to the Threatened Turtles of Massachusetts: Why They Need Our Help-How they have survived for 200 million years and why they need our help today.
Topo USA: Terrain, Trail, and Street Maps for GPS and PCs East Region-Plan trips for maximumenjoyment and navigate with complete confidence.
Expedited Site Assessment: the CD-Multimedia technicl guidance on investigating fuel releases at underground storage tank sites.
Better Birdwatching in the East: DVD Field Guide-Three hours of video and audio for 270 birds commonly found in the Eastern U.S.
An Introduction to the Threatened Turtles of Massachusetts: Why They Need Our Help-How they have survived for 200 million years and why they need our help today.
Topo USA: Terrain, Trail, and Street Maps for GPS and PCs East Region-Plan trips for maximumenjoyment and navigate with complete confidence.
Don't Do What You Love
It's common wisdom to do what you love. Management experts usually promise that happiness and fulfillment will follow. But that's not always the case. Here are three reasons you may want to avoid pursuing your passion:
It's not your strength. You may love to do something you are just not good at. Because it can be hard to self-assess, ask for frank feedback from those around you to know where your strengths are.
You're too emotionally attached. Passion may cloud your judgment. When you care deeply about something, it can be hard to be take criticism or let others get involved.
It's a hobby, not a job. Sadly, you can't be paid for everything. What you love may not be lucrative. Instead find something you like that pays.
Source: Harvard Business Review Tip of the Day, July 1
It's not your strength. You may love to do something you are just not good at. Because it can be hard to self-assess, ask for frank feedback from those around you to know where your strengths are.
You're too emotionally attached. Passion may cloud your judgment. When you care deeply about something, it can be hard to be take criticism or let others get involved.
It's a hobby, not a job. Sadly, you can't be paid for everything. What you love may not be lucrative. Instead find something you like that pays.
Source: Harvard Business Review Tip of the Day, July 1
Thursday, June 30, 2011
State Budget and Goodwin Library
STATE BUDGET AND OUR LIBRARY
Kenneth Wiggin, State Librarian, received a summary of the Governor's proposed budget adjustments. The Governor will seek to gain legislative authority during the upcoming Special Session to implement these adjustments. If he receives that authority, Wiggin believes the expectation is that the agencies will be asked to implement the reductions. There is, at this point, no proposed line by line budget reduction for the State Library (or any agency). But the proposed adjustments for the State Library represent a 23% cut from the budget that was approved for the next biennium. Obviously, in addition to personnel cuts, there would have to be significant cuts to library programs in order to reach the $2,670,034 adjustment that is proposed. They have not been asked for specifics and he does not have them at this time.
Kenneth Wiggin, State Librarian, received a summary of the Governor's proposed budget adjustments. The Governor will seek to gain legislative authority during the upcoming Special Session to implement these adjustments. If he receives that authority, Wiggin believes the expectation is that the agencies will be asked to implement the reductions. There is, at this point, no proposed line by line budget reduction for the State Library (or any agency). But the proposed adjustments for the State Library represent a 23% cut from the budget that was approved for the next biennium. Obviously, in addition to personnel cuts, there would have to be significant cuts to library programs in order to reach the $2,670,034 adjustment that is proposed. They have not been asked for specifics and he does not have them at this time.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
FILMAKERS LIBRARY ONLINE
Great News! Soon you can search, find, click, and watch videos on your computer screen, iPad, or smart phone. The Goodwin Library is subscribing to Filmakers Library Online. In partnership with electronic publisher Alexander Street Press, this new online collection gathers together for the first time all of the superb documentary films in the Filmakers catalog on a single cross-searchable streaming platform. Encompassing more than 1,000 films at launch and with new titles being added all the time, this multidisciplinary collection will include documentaries that present points of view and historical and current experiences from diverse cultures and traditions worldwide.
Source: Information and illustration from Filmakers Library Online website.
EBRARY SURPASSES 70,000 TITLES
Just when you thought our ebrary's Academic Complete™ database couldn't get any bigger, they have added over 16,000 e-books! Our subscription database now offers unlimited, multi-user access to over 70,000 titles. The newly added selection spans all academic subject areas from Amsterdam University Press, Brill Academic Publishers, MIT Press, National Academies Press, Oxford University Press, University of Minnesota Press, World Scientific, and other leading publishers.
Academic Complete gives you,our library users, access to new content at no additional cost, along with powerful research technology.
Academic Complete gives you,our library users, access to new content at no additional cost, along with powerful research technology.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Featured Reference Title of the Month
Meet the Philosophers of Ancient Greece (Ashgate Publishing)
Ancient Greece was the cradle of philosophy in the Western tradition. Meet the Philosophers of Ancient Greece brings the thoughts and lives of the pioneers of Western philosophy down from their sometimes remote heights and introduces them to a modern audience. Comprising essays written by internationally distinguished scholars in a lively and accessible style, this book presents the values, ideas, wisdom and arguments of the most significant thinkers from the world of ancient Greece.
Commencing with Thales of Miletus and continuing to the end of the Ancient Period of philosophy by way of Heraclitus, Parmenides, Protagoras, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Archimedes, Epictetus this book explores the major contributions of each philosopher as well as looking at archaeological and historical sites where they lived, worked and thought. This book is an outstanding introduction to the world of the philosophers of Ancient Greece.
This reference book is available in the Credo Reference Database.
Summer is here!
The summer solstice – the annual moment at which the sun is the highest it ever gets in the sky – occurs today at 1:16 p.m. ET. This time also marks the beginning of astronomical summer in the Northern Hemisphere.
Specifically, the summer solstice is the moment when the sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer. This is the farthest north the sun ever moves in the sky, which is why the days near the solstice have the most daylight of any days of the year. Today, for instance, Washington, D.C., will have almost 15 hours of daylight and only about nine hours of darkness.
Specifically, the summer solstice is the moment when the sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer. This is the farthest north the sun ever moves in the sky, which is why the days near the solstice have the most daylight of any days of the year. Today, for instance, Washington, D.C., will have almost 15 hours of daylight and only about nine hours of darkness.
Friday, June 17, 2011
New In the First Person Database
Some of the exciting new documents on In the First Person database include:
A full text oral history interview with an anonymous British civilian female aid worker serving in Afghanistan. (Afghanistan Provincial Reconstruction Team, Interview #37, July 22, 2005).
A travel diary written by a man named Alvan Stewart. Included is mention of his new friendship with world-renown author James Fennimore Cooper while visiting Paris. (Alvan Stewart Papers, July 4, 1831).
Letters written by American Civil War veteran, Calvin Shedd, to his wife from the lonely, perilous battlefront and from remote cities, where he roamed looking for post-war work. (Calvin Shedd Papers, 1861-1869).
Audio excerpts voiced by Chicana feminists and activists from 20th century Los Angeles. (Women's History: Chicana Feminists).
There are also 788 new memoirs, oral histories and letters from the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress.
In case you have forgotten, In the First Person is a free, high quality, professionally published, in-depth index of close to 4,000 collections of personal narratives in English from around the world. It lets you keyword search more than 700,000 pages of full-text by more than 18,000 individuals from all walks of life. It also contains pointers to some 4,300 audio and video files and 30,000 bibliographic records.
A full text oral history interview with an anonymous British civilian female aid worker serving in Afghanistan. (Afghanistan Provincial Reconstruction Team, Interview #37, July 22, 2005).
A travel diary written by a man named Alvan Stewart. Included is mention of his new friendship with world-renown author James Fennimore Cooper while visiting Paris. (Alvan Stewart Papers, July 4, 1831).
Letters written by American Civil War veteran, Calvin Shedd, to his wife from the lonely, perilous battlefront and from remote cities, where he roamed looking for post-war work. (Calvin Shedd Papers, 1861-1869).
Audio excerpts voiced by Chicana feminists and activists from 20th century Los Angeles. (Women's History: Chicana Feminists).
There are also 788 new memoirs, oral histories and letters from the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress.
In case you have forgotten, In the First Person is a free, high quality, professionally published, in-depth index of close to 4,000 collections of personal narratives in English from around the world. It lets you keyword search more than 700,000 pages of full-text by more than 18,000 individuals from all walks of life. It also contains pointers to some 4,300 audio and video files and 30,000 bibliographic records.
Emergency Preparedness Information
The Preservation Directorate of the Library of Congress (LC) redesigned and updated its Web site in acknowledgement of MayDay 2011. MayDay is an initiative promoted by Heritage Preservation to increase the emergency preparedness and response capabilities of cultural heritage organizations. LC’s new Web site features information about emergency preparedness, protecting family treasures, collections care, preservation science, and where to get help. It also highlights the activities of the Preservation Directorate, including conservation projects, outreach opportunities, and upcoming lectures and events.
CQ Global Researcher: Brazil on the rise
Centuries ago, Brazil was a remote Portuguese colony. Today the biggest nation in Latin America has evolved into a stable democracy, a regional power and an important U.S. and European Union partner. Economic growth has been steady, fueled by rising food exports, and the burgeoning oil and ethanol industries have helped the country become energy independent. Twenty-eight million Brazilians have been lifted out of poverty in the past decade. Globally, Brazil participates in numerous peacekeeping missions and is becoming an aid donor rather than recipient. The picture is not all rosy, however. Brazil needs major infrastructure upgrades before it hosts the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Summer Olympics. The Amazon rain forest continues to disappear, drug gangs control many city slums and the country increasingly relies on cheap Chinese imports. Nevertheless, as Brazil's new President Dilma Rousseff — a former guerrilla fighter — begins to make her mark, Brazil is a booming regional power.
The full CQ report is available online (password protected).
The full CQ report is available online (password protected).
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
New Reference: Berkshire Encyclopedia of China
NEW CREDO REFERENCE BOOK
BERKSHIRE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CHINA
The Berkshire Encyclopedia of China is now available in the Credo Reference database accessible from the library home page. The encyclopedia features lavishly illustrated articles (over 1,100 unique photographs and maps) that appear in English and in Chinese with pinyin transliterations and tones (that will help those studying the language). 800 articles and over 1,100 photographs on Chinese history and culture are now live on Credo.
Berkshire's collection, 5,000 years in the making, is not just the history of
China! With information on blogging and Internet use, human rights, and overseas returnees (the "sea turtles"), Berkshire's Encyclopedia of China looks to the future with articles on renewable energy and other political and environmental challenges.With additional subject coverage ranging from arts and education to social welfare and technology, these volumes are specifically intended to help students and professionals improve their knowledge of all aspects of China.
Credo Reference is an online database of 535 full-text reference books.
http://www.goodwin.edu/library/libdatabases.htm
BERKSHIRE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CHINA
The Berkshire Encyclopedia of China is now available in the Credo Reference database accessible from the library home page. The encyclopedia features lavishly illustrated articles (over 1,100 unique photographs and maps) that appear in English and in Chinese with pinyin transliterations and tones (that will help those studying the language). 800 articles and over 1,100 photographs on Chinese history and culture are now live on Credo.
Berkshire's collection, 5,000 years in the making, is not just the history of
China! With information on blogging and Internet use, human rights, and overseas returnees (the "sea turtles"), Berkshire's Encyclopedia of China looks to the future with articles on renewable energy and other political and environmental challenges.With additional subject coverage ranging from arts and education to social welfare and technology, these volumes are specifically intended to help students and professionals improve their knowledge of all aspects of China.
Credo Reference is an online database of 535 full-text reference books.
http://www.goodwin.edu/library/libdatabases.htm
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
NURSING STUDENTS: AWONN Convention 2011
You have free access to the proceedings of the the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWONN)--134 pages of valuable research information. Nurses from throughout the United States and Canada and a good handful of other countries gathered in Denver this year with the goal of inspiring, leading and forging new directions in the care of women and newborns.
You can view a summary of the knowledge shared in the papers and posters presented at the meeting HERE.
You can view a summary of the knowledge shared in the papers and posters presented at the meeting HERE.
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Academic Leadership Journal Online
Academic Leadership Journal is an open access journal (publications available online for users to read, download, copy, distribute,and use with attribution). The journal, provides a professional learning community with innovative user tools to allow readers and editors to add ratings, comments, editor notes, and discussions to published articles. An International team of editors reviews the peer-reviewed articles from India, Greece, Canada, and the United States. Articles are multidisciplinary and broadly focused. This journal provides four issues each year and is available online free from 2002-current.
www.academicleadership.org/
www.academicleadership.org/
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Research Accounts in ProQuest
Now that iCONN has migrated its ProQuest resources to the new ProQuest platform, any of you who have created My Research accounts in ProQuest will want to migrate the contents to My Research in the new platform as soon as possible. For advice on how to accomplish this, point to:
http://search.proquest.com/help/Import_to_MR.html
For help with th1se operation, feel free to contact ProQuest Technical Support at:
tsupport@proquest.com
(800) 889-3358 x2513
http://search.proquest.com/help/Import_to_MR.html
For help with th1se operation, feel free to contact ProQuest Technical Support at:
tsupport@proquest.com
(800) 889-3358 x2513
Friday, June 03, 2011
Free for All: 4000 books from National Academies Press
WOW!Yesterday the National Academies Press announced it would offer its entire PDF catalog of books for free, as files that can be downloaded by anyone. The press is the publishing arm of the National Academies of Sciences and Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council, and publishes books and reports that scientists, educators, and policy makers rely on.
The first new title taken was Surrounded by Science: Learning Science in Informal Environments, which sells in hardcover for $24.95. A more technical tome, but very popular among researchers, is Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards, which costs $99.95 in hardcover.
Go to National Academies Press HERE.
The first new title taken was Surrounded by Science: Learning Science in Informal Environments, which sells in hardcover for $24.95. A more technical tome, but very popular among researchers, is Prudent Practices in the Laboratory: Handling and Management of Chemical Hazards, which costs $99.95 in hardcover.
Go to National Academies Press HERE.
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Hit the Trails June 4 and 5
Connecticut Trails Day Celebration 2011
Dust off your favorite hiking shoes and grab your water bottle. Connecticut Trails Day 2011 is almost here! This year's celebration will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, as part of National Trails Day. The theme is "Made With All Natural Ingredients." Our natural ingredients should be easy to find with 193 Trails Day events scheduled in 115 towns on over 500 miles of trails across Connecticut.
For more information, go HERE.
Dust off your favorite hiking shoes and grab your water bottle. Connecticut Trails Day 2011 is almost here! This year's celebration will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, as part of National Trails Day. The theme is "Made With All Natural Ingredients." Our natural ingredients should be easy to find with 193 Trails Day events scheduled in 115 towns on over 500 miles of trails across Connecticut.
For more information, go HERE.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Printing Slides in Outline Format
Directions for printing Powerpoint slides in outline format are available in the library. These directons were created by Amy Beauchemin of the computer literacy faculty. We will also post them on the library page this week.
Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk.
Please pick up a copy at the circulation desk.
Library Open Computer Lab
The Goodwin College Library and computer Literacy Faculty bring you the Goodwin College Open Computer Lab for the summer semester. The lab is available Monday through Thursday in Room 142 from 8:30 to 10:30 and Thursday afternoon from 2:30 to 4:30. Help on Goodwin tools (such as Blackboard, Email, etc), Microsoft Office, and standard software tools. Please take advantage of this opportunity to work with faculty to solve any problems you may have.
Gale Virtual LIbrary Update
ebook titles in Gale Virtual Reference Library collection provide access to the most recent editions available. These are titles iCONN provide access to of our subscription contract with Gale Cengage Learning.
The Technical Solutions team will be automatically installing the titles below on or before May 13. The old editions of these titles will be automatically removed from our Collection on Friday, May 20 .
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3rd edition (2009) ( ISBN 9781414448770)
The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer, 3rd edition (2010) (ISBN 9781414476018)
The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, 3rd edition (2010) (ISBN 9781414476056)
Additionally, when the 4th edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine publishes in late June 2011, we’ll follow up then with install date for this new edition.
Please pass this information on. Thank you.
Marilyn
The Technical Solutions team will be automatically installing the titles below on or before May 13. The old editions of these titles will be automatically removed from our Collection on Friday, May 20 .
The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, 3rd edition (2009) ( ISBN 9781414448770)
The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer, 3rd edition (2010) (ISBN 9781414476018)
The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders, 3rd edition (2010) (ISBN 9781414476056)
Additionally, when the 4th edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine publishes in late June 2011, we’ll follow up then with install date for this new edition.
Please pass this information on. Thank you.
Marilyn
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