Getting into Databases from Home

Happy Holidays!

If you're like me and trying to search the databases from home this weekend, you may have noticed some subtle changes to the UA Libraries page.

In order to access the databases from home, please consider establishing a VPN (virtual private network) as this ensures that you will have access to every database from home. Detailed instructions are available at: http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/info/connect/#vpn

You may have already discovered that clicking on the database name without first establishing a VPN connection will result in taking you to the vendor's password page. You will be unable to log in on this page.

If you are unable to set up a VPN, your next best bet would be to go to the Ohiolink database list, and click on the "off campus URL" link for the database you want to use. This will start the authentication process that many are already familiar with.

We hope this is helpful information as you finish up your research this weekend!

Maureen

OhioLINK, how do I love thee?

The fine folks at OhioLINK are looking for testimonials from students, faculty, and staff, describing the value of OhioLINK.

They are looking for quotes and short vignettes that go deeper than "I love OhioLINK" and illustrate the value of OhioLINK resources for both research and instruction.

If you have comments you would like to share, you can enter your testimonials on OhioLINK's online webform at: http://www.ohiolink.edu/about/share-story.html.

Testimonials will be shared with the OhioLINK community in the annual "Snapshot" newsletter. To view previous Snapshots, go to: http://www.ohiolink.edu/about/publications.html

Contributions need to be received by January 14th to be considered for the 2007 Snapshot.

If you're not sure why we love OhioLINK so much, check out the archived testimonials at:
http://www.ohiolink.edu/supportohiolink/stories.html

Maureen

Thanks for helping raise funds!

Over the month of October the library was able to raise $110 in donations and fine collection in order to help out the Findlay Hancock County Public Library’s flood recovery efforts. We all wish the best for the fine folks in Findlay as they work towards opening the main library for business soon.

If you would like to keep up to date with the progress at FHCPL, you can visit their website at:
http://www.findlay.lib.oh.us/

Their website includes a weekly update on the recovery efforts, a link to their blog, and pictures of the recovery effort.

Thanks to everyone who donated funds or paid their fines in October!

Maureen

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

Next week is Thanksgiving!!!! If you're like most students you probably have some kind of project due right after the holiday break. Be sure to plan ahead because the library will be closed over the entire Thanksgiving weekend.

Library Hours next week:
Monday, November 19th: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20th: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Wednesday, November 21st: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
CLOSED: Thursday through Sunday, November 22nd through November 25th

Let us know how we can help you gather the resources you need to meet your after-the-holiday deadlines.

Maureen

Fireside Readers December Selection

Please join the library's book discussion group, the Fireside Readers, for our next meeting on Monday, December 3rd at 7 p.m. in the community room.

We will be discussion Ishmael Beah's A long way gone: memoirs of a boy solder.

Find out more about the author at the publisher's website and on Wikipedia. The Wikipedia entry also includes a link to an interview of the author by the Daily Show's John Stewart.

As always, you do not need to have read or finished the book to join in on the conversation. New members and guests are always welcome. Light refreshments are provided.

Hope to see you there!

Maureen

OhioLINK Celebrates 15 Years

November 2007 marks the 15th year OhioLINK has been in existence. (1992-2007) Bring yourself up-to-date on all of OhioLINK's services by clicking on the links below.

(for faculty) http://www.ohiolink.edu/ostaff/marketing/15yrthingsnotknownfac.html

(for students) http://www.ohiolink.edu/ostaff/marketing/15yrthingsnotknownstudents.html