More Computers Added to Library

The library has been busy this summer adding computers and additional workstations on the second floor. With the expansion of Java City, the first floor computer lab has moved to the second floor. Besides the new computer lab, the library has added 40additional computing workstations on the second floor. This is in direct response to last spring's student survey which stated that the library needs more computers. The library plans to update the furniture and add some more computer workstations in the near future.

EBSCOhost Database updates

Over the summer, EBSCOhost databases upgraded to EBSCOhost 2.0! While your favorite databases may now look a bit different (EBSCO databases include Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, MLA International Bibliography, PsycINFO, Sports Discus, and many others), the content of each database remains the same. Improvements based on extensive user testing were made to the search interface screens and other database functions . Learn more about the changes and get help using the new interface on the EBSCO website here: http://www.ebscohost.com/thisTopic.php?marketID=1&topicID=969

Global Road Warrior

Kimbel Library has recently acquired access to Global Road Warrior, Library Edition.

This database provides information related to business travel, telecommunications, and business culture for 175 countries.

There are many categories of information covered, here are just a few notable ones:

• Climate
• Demographics
• Travel warnings
• Essential language terms
• Resources for women in business.

Please visit the database to see how it can be helpful for you!

Global Road Warrior

CQ Global Researcher

CQ Global Researcher is a new online resource available through Kimbel Library. If you are looking for background information, statistics, timelines, pro and con opinion pieces (and much more!) about current international issues, this is the database for you. Check it out!

Changes to our Online Catalog

You may notice some changes the next time that you search our online catalog, which was upgraded on July 25.

If you perform a keyword search, your results will now be ranked with the most relevant items appearing at the top of your list.

Item locations and call numbers will appear directly in the search results list, but you can still click on the item when you need more information.

Please try it out when you get the chance. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

New databases!

Have you looked at our list of databases and indexes recently? Kimbel Library has added some interesting and helpful new databases to its resources lately.

Some highlights include (but are definitely not limited to!):

• Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center, a collection of resources covering a variety of todays hot topics
• Birds of North America - a complete reference database describing a great variety of North American birds. It includes pictures of the birds, their nest and eggs to help in identification. Audio files are available for identifying various bird calls. Anybody interested in ornithology should definitely check this out!

Take a look at our newest arrivals here, or see the entire list of our databases here.

If you have any questions always feel free to visit or call the Information Desk, or use our Ask A Librarian system to email us your questions!

Welcome

Welcome to the Kimbel Library blog. We will use this as a resource for posting library news, helpful information, and any other information that may be helpful to Coastal Carolina University students, faculty and staff, as well as area residents interested in our library's services.

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