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Are you a RefWorks User?
RefWorks will be active through June 30th 2017 at which time the UA Libraries subscription will terminate. Current users have several options to consider and will need to either migrate to an individual, personal RefWorks subscription or migrate to another citation management tool. To learn about alternatives to RefWorks, please refer to the following link.…
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Enhancements to the PsycINFO Research Database
Recent updates in the form of powerful new search limits have been made to PsycINFO – the world’s largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. These new limiters include: open access and impact statements new fields that connect content across research platforms like PubMed’s MeSH terms and NIH clinical trial…
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New Research Database for Statistics
The research database, Statista, is now available to UA users. It offers access to 1 million facts and statistics that are ready to use in PPT, XLS and PNG. In promotional material released by Statista, current users of the database say that Statista saves them a lot of time when conducting their research because their…
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Consumer Demographics Research
Patrons of the The University of Akron Libraries have access to a wealth of consumer research information in print and online. Recently, 22 publications were added to the LexisNexis Academic database from New Strategist Press, a publisher specializing in consumer trends across generations and industries. Content aims to provide clear and concise data on marketing,…
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The New and Improved Science Online Research Database
The research database, Science Online, has recently been rebuilt from the ground up. Improvements have been so impressive that the resource has received several honors including a Webby Award. Instructors and students will find Science Online an exceptional source for topic overviews, journal articles, hands-on experiments and educator support materials. Follow this link to access Science Online through The University of…
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New Database for Business Research in the Sports Industry
SBRnet, Sports Business Research Network, covers sports from archery to wrestling and everything in between! Statistics are included for the high school, college and professional levels. Topics address TV viewership; social media usage; mobile device viewership; sport participation trends; apparel; gender issues and financial trends. Below are sample questions that can be answered by consulting…
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New Computers in the Library Lab
Stop by the library lab to check out the new computers that recently replaced the laptops: Students will enjoy the larger screens as they work individually, in groups, or as part of scheduled library hands-on activities. A schedule outside the door will list any booked reservations in this space. The room is available as an…
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Learning Express Library to be cancelled
The Learning Express Library resource is being cancelled for OhioLINK and INFOhio libraries. We will loose access on Monday, August 10, 2015. The good news is that many of the components (but not all) are still available to everyone via the Ohio Means Jobs website. Select the “Assessment and Testing” portion to see which assessments…