Kresge Engineering Library News
Number 19, December 2006
Jean McKenzie, Editor.
- New Online Journals
- Electronic Books Update
- Retrospective Article Databases
- New Services: IM Reference Launches
- Services Update
- Ask Us (formerly eReference) and Purchase Recommendations
1. New Online Journals
Biomicrofluidics is a new, open access title from the American Institute of Physics that addresses novel microfluidic techniques for "researchers from diverse fields, including engineering, physics, materials science, chemistry, and biology." Its first issue (Jan-Mar 2007) is partially available now.
Biointerphases began in early 2006 and has three issues out. It is an open access, interdisciplinary journal providing a platform for biomaterials interface researchers from biology, chemistry, physics, and materials sciences communities.
2. Electronic Books Update
The Kresge Engineering Library subscribes to several large packages of electronic books that continually add titles to their collections. Knovel, ENGnetBASE, and Safari are among the largest of these and we thought it might be useful to list some of their recent additions:
Knovel adds newly digitized material, including older classics (about 1,020 titles to date):
- Mobile, wireless, and sensor networks : technology, applications, and future directions. Shorey, Rajiv, ed. IEEE Press, 2006.
- Nuclear chemical engineering. Benedict, Manson, Pigford, Thomas H., Levi, Hans Wolfgang. 2nd edition. McGraw-Hill, 1981.
- Statistical design and analysis of experiments : with applications to engineering and science. Mason, Robert L., et al. 2nd edition. Wiley, 2003.
ENGnetBASE adds newer materials published by CRC/Taylor & Francis (about 625 titles to date):
- Biomedical engineering fundamentals. Bronzino, Joseph D., ed. 2006.
- Multiphase flow handbook. Clayton Crowe. 2006.
- Earthquake engineering for structural design. Chen, W.F., Lui, E.M. 2006.
Safari, O'Reilly computer manuals (about 400 titles currently):
- Programming Python. 3rd Edition. O'Reilly, 2006.
- Google hacks. 3rd Edition. O'Reilly, 2006.
Knovel, ENGnetBASE, and Safari are accessible from all campus IP addresses or via the proxy server. You can view individual titles or search across the entire collections. Thousands more electronic books are accessible from Electronic Books.
3. Retrospective Article Databases
Many article database producers have converted their old print volumes to digital files, making it possible to search for historical material from more than 100 years ago. Compendex, PubMed, and Web of Science have integrated the older materials into the current file; INSPEC has kept the current and historic files separate. Links for all these article databases can be found from our Article Databases page.
Compendex: 1884 - present
INSPEC: 1898 - 1968; 1969 - present
PubMed: 1951 - present
Web of Science: 1900 - present
4. New Services: IM Reference Launches
The Engineering Library recently launched an instant message (IM) reference service. During the semester, we are providing IM reference from 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Through this service, you can instantly connect with a librarian who can help answer your library questions. Our screen name is askengi on AIM, Yahoo!, and Google Talk. Add us to your buddy list for easy access! If you do not have IM software on your computer, or you cannot use it for security reasons, try the web-based meebo instead. For more information about IM, see the Doe Library's IM Reference FAQ. You can also still reach us in person, by phone, and by e-mail. See our Ask Us page for more information.
5. Services Update
Expedited Article Requests
Are you in a hurry to get a journal article or conference paper not available at UCB? The Engineering Library offers an expedited document delivery service for faculty, graduate students, and research staff in the College of Engineering. Use our Expedited Article and Paper Request form, and requested documents will usually be delivered electronically (web delivery) in one to three days.
Course Reserves and bSpace
You can link to your course reserve lists from the Web Content section of bSpace, making it easier for your students to find the materials they should be reading. The instructions are on the How to Add a Link to Library Reserves page. Faculty will soon receive the first call for their Spring Course Reserve lists.
Standards
We subscribe to a few large sets of standards, including those from ASTM, IEEE, and ASCE. However, we will gladly purchase individual standards from other organizations, such as ISO or ANSI, when they are needed for research. Please contact us if you find a standard that is critical to your research.
6. Ask Us (formerly eReference) and Purchase Recommendations
- Ask Us: Reference and Research Assistance
- Book Purchase Recommendation Form