Exhibits, Events, Resources Libraryhttp://www.unf.edu/libraryExhibit: JazzExhibit: JazzThe exhibit case in the library's entryway features library resources on jazz. The library's collections include more than 5000 music discs, nearly 2000 books, and a major research database, NAXOS Music Library. The exhibit samples a few of those resources.]]>Fri, 17 May 2013 14:06:14 GMTNew DatabasesNew Databases

The following databases have been added to the library's resources:

  • eStatement Studies -- The online version of Risk Management Association's Annual Statement Studies, providing financial ratio benchmarks and industry default probabilities and cash flow measures.
  • Films on Demand -- A web-based digital video collection that features thousands of educational films on a multitude of subjects.
  • State Papers Online -- Provides the full text of 16th Century British State Papers.
  • Statistical Abstract of the United States -- The Statistical Abstract provides authoritative data on the social, economic, and political conditions of the United States.
  • VAST -- Access streaming videos on all types of topics including art, architecture, music, history, economics, and more.

For a full list of library databases, visit http://www.unf.edu/library/databases/.

]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 09:59:55 GMTExhibit: PhotographyExhibit: PhotographyThe library's exhibit case in the 1st floor elevator lobby features resources on photography. The exhibit runs through June.]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 09:28:29 GMTDatabase Trial: e-libroDatabase Trial: e-libroe-Libro is the first and only electronic Spanish-language platform devoted to research, with a focus on academic institutions. This site enables you to search, browse, and preview all of the e-books and other authoritative material that e-Libro offers from leading publishers.  It is available until 6/1/13 at http://libguides.unf.edu/databasetrials.]]>Thu, 09 May 2013 14:26:39 GMTDatabase Trial: Films on DemandDatabase Trial: Films on DemandAvailable until 5/5/13. Films on Demand is a web-based digital video delivery service that allows you to view streaming videos from Films Media Group anytime, anywhere, 24/7! Choose from thousands of high-quality educational titles in dozens of subject areas. Special features allow users the ability to organize and bookmark clips, create and share playlists, personalize folders, and more. View the library's database trials page to link to Films on Demand. http://libguides.unf.edu/databasetrials]]>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:44:52 GMTExhibit: Focusing on the Environment -- Curriculum Materials in the LibraryExhibit: Focusing on the Environment -- Curriculum Materials in the LibraryApril is Earth Month. The library's entry display case features materials from the library's collection of children's books that focus on the environment and recycling.]]>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:55:02 GMTDatabase Trial: VASTDatabase Trial: VASTAvailable until 4/26/13.VAST: Academic Video Online is the most comprehensive multidisciplinary streaming video resource on the Web. It brings together thousands of video titles in a wide range of disciplines. With thousands and thousands of complete titles (not clips) and growing by more than 400 titles per month, VAST includes award-winning films from dozens of notable producers and distributors.

VAST covers the following areas and more: art, architecture, business, counseling and therapy, dance, economics, education, ethnic studies, ethnography, gay and lesbian studies, health, history, humanities, law and public safety, literature, opera, philosophy, political science, rehabilitation and sports medicine, feature films* (including contemporary world cinema and silent films), psychology, religion, science, theatre, musical performance, and women’s studies. The range of subjects covered continues to grow.]]>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:39:37 GMTNew Database: Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based PracticeNew Database: Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Practice

 

This comprehensive database covers a wide range of medical, nursing, and health science specialties and includes a unique suite of information that’s been analyzed, appraised, and prepared by expert reviewers at JBI so users can integrate the world’s best evidence into everyday health practice:

  •   Evidence Summaries
  •   Evidence–Based Recommended Practices
  •   Best Practice Information Sheets
  •   Systematic Reviews
  •   Consumer Information Sheets
  •   Systematic Review Protocols
  •   Technical Reports

Library access also includes two Joanna Briggs journal selection and analysis tools, JBI Journal Club and JBI RAPid.

]]>Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:31:27 GMTDatabase Trial: PsycTESTSDatabase Trial: PsycTESTSPsycTESTS® is a research database from the American Psychological Association that provides access to psychological tests, measures, scales, surveys, and other assessments as well as descriptive information about the test and its development and administration. The Library has a trial of the database that runs until April 10th, 2013. For more information and to link to other database trials, visit http://libguides.unf.edu/aecontent.php?pid=274675. ]]>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:19:17 GMTExhibit: Discovering FloridaExhibit: Discovering Florida

The large exhibit case just outside Special Collections on the 1st floor of the Library features materials related to the discovery and exploration of Florida and North America. April 2013 is the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon's "accidental" discovery of Florida while in search of the "Islands of Benimy."

]]>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:24:55 GMTNew Database: Annual ReviewsNew Database: Annual ReviewsSince 1932, Annual Reviews has offered comprehensive, timely collections of critical reviews written by leading scientists. Annual Reviews volumes are published each year for 41 focused disciplines within the Biomedical, Life, Physical, and Social Sciences. UNF Library's subscription provides access to the Reviews from 2009 to date. Topic matches from the Reviews are included in OneSearch or the database can be accessed and searched individually.]]>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:27:28 GMTExhibit: What's Special About JacksonvilleExhibit: What's Special About JacksonvilleExhibit cases inside Special Collections now feature materials that focus on Jacksonville. Items include books on Jacksonville history, culture, and business, and selections from the library's collection of historic Jacksonville area postcards. ]]>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:44:36 GMTExhibit: Mirth MonthExhibit: Mirth MonthMarch is Mirth Month. The library's entry case display features library resources that highlight humor, cartoons, and the therapeutic uses of humor. ]]>Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:37:50 GMTDatabase Trials -- moreDatabase Trials -- more

Patai’s Chemistry of Functional Groups - Available until 3/31/13. Patai covers all aspects of the chemistry of functional groups – an essential tool for the organic chemist – including physical organic chemistry, analytical chemistry and techniques, reaction mechanisms, chapters on synthetic pathways, reactions and strategies as well as applications in drug discovery, pharmaceuticals, biochemistry and molecular biology.
Native American Archives - Available until 4/26/13. Whether tracing your heritage or learning about Native American history, original records shed new light on the people and events of the past. Over 1.5 million images available for the first time on the Internet.
National Review Archive - Available until 4/26/13. This database offers complete indexing, abstracting, and full text coverage for all issues of the journal back to the first issue in 1955 through the present.

 
Access to trial databases is via the trials libguide at http://libguides.unf.edu/content.php?pid=274675.
 

]]>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:15:08 GMTDatabase Trial: ProQuest Statistical AbstractDatabase Trial: ProQuest Statistical AbstractThe ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States. The library has a trial of this database until April 3, 2013. Find this and other database trials at http://libguides.unf.edu/content.php?pid=274675.]]>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:57:31 GMTBioOne now included in OneSearch resultsBioOne now included in OneSearch resultsOneSearch now includes BioOne matches in its search results. BioOne provides coverage of high-impact bioscience research journals and features content on a wide variety of today’s most pressing topics, including global warming, stem cell research, and ecological and biodiversity conservation. The database covers over 170 journals with over 100,000 articles online.]]>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:08:07 GMTNaxos Music Library and Naxos Jazz now searchable in OneSearchNaxos Music Library and Naxos Jazz now searchable in OneSearchNaxos Music Library is the world´s largest online classical music library. Currently, it offers streaming access to more than 82,210 CDs with more than 1,181,800 tracks. Naxos Music Library Jazz provides online streaming access to jazz CDs from hundreds of artists. The addition of Naxos matches to OneSearch search results means quick and easy access to over 100,000 streaming CDs.]]>Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:07:38 GMTExhibit: Black History MonthExhibit: Black History MonthFebruary is Black History Month. Accordingly, the library's entry display case on the 1st floor features library resources related to African American history. Also featured are a poster of famous Black Americans, a copy of Gerald Ford's 1976 proclamation recognizing Black History Month, the text of the 1986 Congressional joint resolution recognizing the month, and President Barack Obama's 2013 Proclamation.]]>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:12:23 GMTDatabase Trial: Business Experts Press eBooksDatabase Trial: Business Experts Press eBooksAvailable until March 15, 2013. Business Expert Press's Digital Libraries are filled with practical, concise books covering specific areas of business, including supply and operations management, international business, social media, finance, accounting, public relations, and marketing strategy.]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:31:02 GMTDatabase Trial: Joanna Briggs InstituteDatabase Trial: Joanna Briggs InstituteAvailable until February 28, 2013. This comprehensive database covers a wide range of medical, nursing, and health science specialties and includes a unique suite of information that’s been analyzed, appraised, and prepared by expert reviewers at the Joanna Briggs Institute to assist researchers looking for information on evidence based practice.]]>Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:28:57 GMTService RecognitionService RecognitionFive library employees were recently recognized for service milestones at UNF. Recent retirees Verna Urbanski and Cynthia Valentine were recognized for 35 years of service, Bob Farnsworth and Paul Mosley for 25 years, and Tracey Britton for 20 years of service.
 ]]>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:18:51 GMTUBorrow Comes to OneSearchUBorrow Comes to OneSearchOneSearch now includes a widget that will allow a researcher to search Florida's state university libraries' combined catalog for materials that can be borrowed from other libraries statewide. The widget appears to the right of the search results in OneSearch.]]>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:26:20 GMTDatabase Trial: Wharton Research Data ServicesDatabase Trial: Wharton Research Data Services

Wharton Data Research Service.    Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) is the leading data research platform and business intelligence tool for over 30,000 corporate, academic, government and nonprofit clients in 29 countries. Wharton provides single-point access to over 200 terabytes of data across multiple disciplines, including Finance, Marketing, and Economics.       Username, unorthf. Password, Unf2013.

 

 

]]>Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:58:07 GMTExhibit: The Emancipation ProclamationExhibit: The Emancipation ProclamationThe large library display case just outside Special Collections on the 1st floor features an exhibit on Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation. Running through February, this exhibit showcases library resources focusing on Abraham Lincoln and the Proclamation.]]>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:37:38 GMTExhibit: Remembering Martin Luther KingExhibit: Remembering Martin Luther KingThe library's main exhibit case in the 1st floor entryway features library resources on Martin Luther King, Jr., renowned civil rights leader and recipient of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. The exhibit runs through the month of January.]]>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:32:38 GMTLibrary launches new home pageLibrary launches new home pageThe library's web site features a new start page. Redesigned to place a stronger focus on the library's main search system, OneSearch, and to emphasize the library's engagement with social media, the new home page also more prominently features specialized collections, such as Digital Commons, and library help and instruction.]]>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:27:54 GMTKaleen Davis joins library staffKaleen Davis joins library staffWe are pleased to announce that  Kaleen Davis has accepted the position of Executive Secretary in the Library Dean's Office.]]>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:21:55 GMTEileen Brady RetiresEileen Brady RetiresUniversity Librarian and Head of Special Collections, Eileen Brady retired on November 30th, 2012, after serving the university community for over 38 years.]]>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:49:12 GMTExhibit: What's Special About FloridaExhibit: What's Special About FloridaRunning from December 2012 through January 2013, the Special Collections exhibit cases feature Florida materials housed in the library's Special Collections. Included are rare books, maps, and other materials relating to Florida history, geography, business, and culture.]]>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:51:38 GMTExhibit: VeteransExhibit: VeteransThis month's featured exhibit in the Library's 1st floor display cases focuses on Veterans.]]>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 10:27:51 GMTLibGuide: Art in the LibraryLibguide: Art in the LibraryIf you've ever wondered about all of the art work that is displayed in the library -- who created the individual works, when were they created, where are they located -- take a look at the library's guide to art in the library.]]>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:34:08 GMTDatabase Trial: eStatement StudiesDatabase Trial: eStatement Studies Available until 11/14/12, eStatement Studies is the only source of composite performance metrics derived directly from the financial statements of financial institutions’ borrowers and prospects. These financial statements come directly to Robert Morris Associates (RMA) from its member institutions, which get their data straight from their customers.]]>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:27:17 GMTDatabase Trial: PassportDatabase Trial: Passport Available until 11/30/12, this online market research tool monitors industry trends and gives you strategic analysis and a market size and market share database for all your products across all your key countries. Passport is Euromonitor International's global market analysis software platform, which analyzes the industry in countries around the world.]]>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:24:17 GMTVerna Urbanski RetiresVerna Urbanski RetiresHired September 30, 1977, as Assistant Cataloger, Verna's career spanned 35 years of service to the Library and the University community.]]>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:40:32 GMTExhibit: Voces y carasExhibit: Voces y caras: Hispanic Communities of JacksonvilleThis exhibit represents an oral history project conducted by students in Constanza Lopez's Communications and Communities for Speakers of Spanish class in Spring of 2012. Housed in the exhibit case just outside of Special Collections, Voces y Caras runs through October.]]>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:08:28 GMTNew DatabaseNew Database: Journal Citation ReportsOn its wish list for quite some time, the library is pleased to now offer access to the Journal Citation Reports database. The JCR is an essential tool for faculty wishing to analyze the impact of the journals where they are published.]]>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:49:27 GMTExhibit: UNF Library -- 40 yearsExhibit: UNF Library -- 40 yearsA new exhibit has been launched in Special Collections as part of UNF's 40th anniversary. The display features photos, memorabilia, and other artifacts representing the library's 40 years at UNF.]]>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:47:38 GMTSarah Philips and Jim AldermanSarah Philips and Jim AldermanSarah Philips and Jim Alderman have moved to Special Collections. Sarah is now Director of Special Projects, while Jim serves as Special Projects Librarian and oversees the daily operations of the Special Collections area.]]>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:44:11 GMTTechnology Assistance CenterTechnology Assistance CenterA cooperative effort between the library, ITS, and CIRT, the Center is located at the information desk on the 2nd floor of the library and provides reference and instruction, technological assistance, help with Blackboard, and even laptop troubleshooting. Hours are Monday - Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.]]>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:42:11 GMTJeremy HallJeremy HallJeremy Hall has joined the Thomas G. Carpenter Library as its new Virtual Services Librarian.]]>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:37:35 GMTExhibit: Fine Arts at UNFExhibit: Fine Arts at UNFRunning through October, this exhibit features the variety of free programs sponsored by UNF, including Movies on the House, free performances at the Fine Arts Center, and free art exhibits at the campus gallery and MOCA.]]>Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:33:27 GMTExhibit: Native AmericansExhibit: Native AmericansThis exhibit features library resources about Native Americans, including information on Florida tribes. Also featured are works by Native American writers. The exhibit runs through September 13th.]]>Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:39:24 GMTLibAnswers Now AvailableLibAnswers Now AvailableLibAnswers is a software package that allows library staff to build a database of answers to assist students and other library users. They can be quick information answers or more in-depth research information.]]>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:27:15 GMTLibGuides Now AvailableLibGuides Now AvailableLibGuides is now available. This software enables librarians to create information and research subject guides for students and faculty.]]>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:24:47 GMTExhibit: Political Parties in the United StatesExhibit: Political Parties in the United StatesThis exhibit focuses on sources about political parties in the United States. It is located in the library entry display case and will be available through August 17.]]>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 10:08:19 GMTBarbara Tuck RetiresBarbara Tuck RetiresBarbara Tuck, reference librarian and library webmaster, retires after 21 years of service to the library.]]>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:04:56 GMTDavid King, Jr., joins Library Systems & Technology DepartmentDavid King, Jr., joins Library Systems & Technology DepartmentDavid King, Jr., joins the library to support all areas of technology.]]>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:03:00 GMTStephanie Weiss moves to Reference DepartmentStephanie Weiss moves to Reference DepartmentReference Librarian Stephanie Weiss moves from Access Services to the Reference Department. Her duties will include library instruction, distance learning support and assessment.]]>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:58:36 GMTSpecial Collections ExhibitNew Exhibit in Special Collections"Two Jacksonville Legends: James Weldon Johnson & Eartha M. M. White," features rare materials from Special Collections relating to White and Johnson. Eartha White was a contemporary and friend of a wide range of prominent artists, authors, social welfare activists, and political leaders. The exhibit features correspondence from Johnson regarding his friend Eartha White, a photograph of his brother, John Rosamund Johnson, and letters from Grace Nail Johnson, widow of James Weldon Johnson. Copies of his notable works, The Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man, God's Trombones, and Along This Way, are also on display. The exhibit is open in the Special Collections Reading Room (first floor) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday through July 31, 2012.]]>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 09:46:21 GMTExhibit: Library of America ProjectExhibit: Library of America ProjectFounded in 1979 with the support of seed money from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Ford Foundation, the Library of America is a nonprofit publishing venture whose objective is to restore and pass on to future generations our nation’s literary heritage. In the years since its inception it has gained recognition by both scholars and the general public as the national edition of our country’s literature. The display runs through the months of June and July and is located in the large display case outside Special Collections on the 1st floor.]]>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:50:00 GMT