Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Today the new Library website becomes available!

This afternoon your new Marygrove Library website becomes available. We're excited to show you the work we've been doing!

A redirect will be set up so that anyone trying to access the old web address (lib.marygrove.edu/library) will be automatically sent to the new (research.marygrove.edu). But in the meantime, if you have any bookmarks to the old web address, be sure to update those.

You may be unable to access some of the library's article databases and Serials Solutions this afternoon and possibly tomorrow morning. There may be other (unforeseen) issues that arise; if this happens we'll work to fix them as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!

As always, we welcome your feedback. Be sure to tell us what you think of the new website.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

3rd Annual Banned Book Read-in

In honor of Banned Book Week the library staff invites you to join us for our: 3rd Annual Banned Book Read-in.

We need you (faculty, staff, or students) to give a dramatic reading from one of your favorite banned books along with a brief discussion of the book's social and historical context.

Where: The Beyond Words Gallery: Located in the library

When: September 29, 2010, from 3:00-6:00 pm,

For more information contact: Michelle Vargo 313.927.1498 or Laura Manley 313.927.1540

Books & Authors helps you decide what to read next

Book fans know the feeling: finishing a thrilling novel or an engaging nonfiction work and wanting to sustain that momentum to the next book. But what is that next book?

Books & Authors is a resource that lets you explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors and topics. It allows you to broaden and narrow your search by author, title, series, awards and other criteria. An "if you like" search connects you to themes and genres that you may not have noticed.

Until August 17, 2010, Books & Authors was called What Do I Read Next?

InfoTrac Newsstand: get access to 1000+ newspapers

Infotrac Newsstand is a full-text newspaper database searchable by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section and other fields. It provides access to articles from more than 1,000 U.S. and international newspapers.

Until August 17, 2010, this database was called Infotrac Custom Newspapers.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

New & improved library website arrives at the end of August

By the end of August, we'll be introducing the new and improved library website as part of the college's commitment to making Marygrove’s website an invaluable resource for our students, alumni, donors, community, faculty and staff.

We rely on your input to make sure the library website is easy to use, accessible, and meets your needs. You'll be invited to share your questions and feedback at our launch party at the end of August (details to be announced). See you there!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Improvements to CINAHL (nursing) database


CINAHL is a Marygrove Library database, and an excellent source of articles on nursing and allied health. At the end of this week, improvements will be made to this database that make your search process easier. Learn how to best use the improved features of this database by opening this PDF tutorial, or call a Marygrove Librarian at 313.927.1346.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Back-to-School Software Guide: How to save thousands

"August is that time of year: back-to-school time for students across the country. . .Using technology to help increase your grades and ease your studying is the mark of a smart student, and the foundation of your academic tech arsenal needs to be software."

http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/unplggd-back-to-school-software-guide-tips-that-can-save-you-thousands-123481