http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/ Science Library Weblog Science Libraries web site Copyright 2008 Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:49:43 -0500 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.121 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss You can now reach the Science Libraries using text messaging. Text messaging is ideal for answering simple questions that require brief answers. If longer responses are necessary an email may be sent to an email address you provide. For in-depth... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/11/text_messaging.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/11/text_messaging.html New Tools Mon, 05 Nov 2007 10:49:43 -0500 LibX Yale Library Edition is a Firefox extension that provides direct access to Orbis (the Library OPAC) and other library resources. Within your browser page, you can highlight and right-click words or terms to automatically search Orbis. LibX also places... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/11/libx_yale_libra.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/11/libx_yale_libra.html New Tools Thu, 01 Nov 2007 10:05:30 -0500 Chat with a Science Librarian from home, your office, or anywhere! Instant Messaging is now available from the Science Libraries. Contact the screen name yalescilib through any of the major Instant Messaging services – AIM, Yahoo, MSN, GoogleTalk. Service is... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/09/instant_messagi.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/09/instant_messagi.html New Tools Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:23:47 -0500 After careful consideration, the Cushing/Whitney Medical and the Science Libraries have decided to end their support for BioMed Central's Open Access publishing effort. The libraries previously covered 100% of the author article charges which allowed these papers to be made... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/08/library_drops_b_1.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/08/library_drops_b_1.html Journals Fri, 03 Aug 2007 11:03:02 -0500 The new improved SciFinder Scholar 2007 for both PCs and Mac OS X (10.2 and higher) is now available. The software is available from the usual library web site -- http://www.library.yale.edu/science/help/scifinder/sfsdownload.html The new features include: * Combine answer sets. *... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/08/scifinder_schol_4.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/08/scifinder_schol_4.html New Tools Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:50:04 -0500 Fei will be handling journal check-in and binding, book ordering and receiving, and, most importantly, she will be working on LSF transfers while the F&ES Library prepares for our move in Fall 2008.... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/02/fei_huang_fes_l.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/02/fei_huang_fes_l.html Staff Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:23:51 -0500 Paul Civitelli began this week at the Engineering Library. His normal working hours are Sunday 1:30-10pm and M-Th 4:15-10pm. Paul is a recent graduate of Southern Connecticut State University. He has prior experience working at the Yale library in the... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/02/paul_civitelli.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/02/paul_civitelli.html Staff Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:42:27 -0500 It is with great excitement that we welcome Joe Murphy to our team. His email is joseph.murphy@yale.edu and his phone is 2-9519. He will be located downstairs in KSL. Joe brings a B.S. in physics, an MLS from the University... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/02/joe_murphy_new.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2007/02/joe_murphy_new.html Staff Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:41:12 -0500 NOTE: only works with IE and Safari. NOT MOZILLA FIREFOX. The Yale Libraries have just begun an evaluation of the DiscoveryGate interface to the Beilstein and Gmelin databases. The vendor is hoping to move us off the current CrossFire interface... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/10/beilsteingmelin.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/10/beilsteingmelin.html New Tools Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:45:31 -0500 After use and faculty ranking analysis the following titles will remain in paper, as they are either necessary in paper format or unavailable in an online version. (Additional titles may be added after reviewing the few remaining direct publisher orders.)... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/10/reducing_paper.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/10/reducing_paper.html Journals Wed, 18 Oct 2006 12:59:10 -0500 There is now a color copier located in the lobby of the Kline Science Library. The machine accepts copy cards -- NO CASH. (You may purchase a copy card with a Yale charge account at the Circulation Desk.) Cost: 8.5... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/09/color_copier_no.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/09/color_copier_no.html Facilities Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:00:32 -0500 The Kline Science Library will have new hours beginning Tuesday, September 5th. KSL hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30 a.m. - 7:45 p.m. Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sat 10:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Sun noon. - 7:45 p.m.... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/08/revised_ksl_eve.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/08/revised_ksl_eve.html Facilities Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:31:10 -0500 Connor O'Rourke, our former KSL Evening Stacks Assistant, has now become the daytime Circulation Library Assistant, our primary staff contact for circulation concerns. Andrew Hungaski, previously a temporary LSF journal preparation staff member, will now fill the Evening Stacks Assistant... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/08/ksl_staff_chang.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/08/ksl_staff_chang.html Staff Wed, 30 Aug 2006 10:25:28 -0500 Zoological Record, the premier journal index for zoological information such as new discoveries and population studies, is now available for searching within Web of Knowledge platform. This is the same search interface used for the Web of Science (Science Citation... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/07/zoological_reco.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/07/zoological_reco.html New Tools Mon, 31 Jul 2006 18:13:46 -0500 The new improved SciFinder Scholar 2006 for Mac OS X (10.2 and higher) is now available. You do not need to upgrade; however, there are improved options (see below). The software is available from the usual library web site --... http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/06/scifinder_schol_3.html http://www2.library.yale.edu/movabletype/scilib/archive/2006/06/scifinder_schol_3.html New Tools Fri, 30 Jun 2006 16:21:54 -0500