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The Eduserv Chest Data Messenger 29 May 2008
Contents:
1. PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, PsycBOOKS, PsycEXTRA and PsycCRITIQUES
2. Inspec Agreement renewal news
3. Nielsen BookData Search & Discovery Tools Agreement
4. ASTM Digital Library Agreement news
5. June webinars from Adept Scientific introducing software to help manage references and write essays
6. Over 200 institutions commit to OpenAthens
7. Your data wishes
1. PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, PsycBOOKS, PsycEXTRA and PsycCRITIQUES
Negotiations for renewal of the agreements with APA (American Psychological Association) have been finalised.
Sites can now compare the information from the 5 service providers that responded to our tender questionnaire and their prices http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/agreements/data/existing/apa_2008
Subscribers to the current agreement will be sent commitment forms shortly. It is important that these are submitted quickly as the final price for the content will depend on the number of institutions that subscribe.
If you are undecided about whether you would like a subscription to any of these resources we have arranged an extended 60 day trial period with all service providers so that current and potential subscribers can see the benefits of each interface and have the opportunity to road test them. To take advantage of this offer please complete the Trial Request Formand return via email to nikki.green@eduserv.org.uk with subject "APA Trial".
2. Inspec Agreement renewal news
The agreement for the Inspec database of bibliographic information which gives access to the world's scientific and technical literature in physics, electrical engineering, electronics, communications, control engineering, computers and computing, and information technology from the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) is currently being renewed. The data fees have been finalised and the service providers are being asked to reply to tender questionnaires shortly. Sites which currently subscribe to the Inspec agreement will be notified of details in the next few weeks.
3. Nielsen BookData Search & Discovery Tools Agreement
Many institutions may be under-utilizing their subscription to BookData Online by not taking full advantage of the site’s special features and personalization options. Nielsen is encouraging subscribers to seek out the thorough help facilities – integrated online help and downloadable help notes – from the Nielsen website (http://www.nielsenbookdata.co.uk/controller.php?page=178).
With a comprehensive database of over 7.5 million book titles (including in print, forthcoming and out of print titles), the Nielsen BookData database provides a ‘one-stop shop’ for book information. Users can check bibliographic data, confirm price and availability and identify contact details for relevant publishers or distributors.
With personalised password protected accounts, BookData Online can be used by everyone:
- Librarians: use as an integral part of the new book stock selection process. The comprehensiveness and independence from supply, makes the BookData information invaluable in this area. Details of new titles are included up to two years in advance of publication and a minimum of 16 weeks.
- Teaching Staff: Use comprehensive search facilities to identify and isolate titles within specific subjects for reading/research lists – these lists can then be efficiently shared with department staff, students, and suppliers
- Students: Search for and identify suitable book titles within any area of interest or on course reading lists-- check availability, including price and purchase details.
If you do not currently subscribe to the BookData Online Chest Agreement then you can sign up for a FREE 30 day trial by registering at www.nielsenbookdataonline.com
Details of the Chest Agreement can be found here: http://www.eduserv.org.uk/chest/agreements/data/existing/nielsen
4. ASTM Digital Library Agreement news
A new Chest Agreement for the ASTM Digital Library is imminent. It will be available for Universities, Colleges and Research Councils in
The library consists of books, journals, and papers as well as all ASTM Standards.
Details will be placed on the chest website as soon as they become available.
If you are interested in subscribing then please email nikki.green@eduserv.org.uk for a licence form.
5. June webinars from Adept Scientific introducing software to help manage references and write essays
UK technical software specialists Adept Scientific are running a series of free 1/2-hour webinars to demonstrate just how much time and effort EndNote, EndNote Web and Reference Manager could save users when it comes to finding and storing useful references, citing authors and creating bibliographies. These events make an ideal introduction to reference management software; need-to-know information for anyone involved in research, especially for staff and students enrolled at sites with a relevant Chest licence. Please pass on this information to anyone who would benefit from a software overview.
Please note, these webinars are not designed to act as software training sessions. To improve your knowledge of using our bibliographic tools, please refer to Adept’s range of public courses at http://www.adeptscience.co.uk/training/
- Find out about EndNote X1 at 2.30pm on 12th June
- Find out about Reference Manager 11 at 2.30pm on 19th June
- Find out about EndNote Web at 2.30pm on 26th June
View the upcoming webinar schedule and enroll http://www.adeptscience.co.uk/training/index.html?cat=online_seminars
If you'd like more information about Adept's web seminars or would like to set up a session solely for your institution, please email Stephanie Marshall on biblio@adeptscience.co.uk
6. Over 200 institutions commit to OpenAthens
Since the end of Jan 220 institutions have confirmed their commitment to subscribe to OpenAthens from 1st Aug 2008. A subscription to OpenAthens enables universities and colleges in the
If you have any questions relating to OpenAthens or the UK Access management Federation feel free to contact the OpenAthens helpdesk openathens@eduserv.org.uk or telephone 01225 474380.
7. Your data wishes
If you would like Eduserv Chest to investigate an Agreement for data that would benefit your institution, why not make a wish? Wishes are the main way for you to tell us which products we should be negotiating on your behalf.
To make a new wish visit our Future Agreements section.