Knovel Reference now available

Knovel is a web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools to drive innovation and deliver answers engineers can trust.

New Books in the Engineering Library

We have made it easy for you to get the latest list of new books in the Engineering Library! Called the "virtual new book shelf", you can find it at http://www.library.nd.edu/vnb/.

Specify the location as “Engineering Library” and choose New Since “number of days ago”. Then click on the Submit Search button.

In the Engineering Library, the new books are shelved on our new book shelf which is located in front of the circulation desk.

IEEE Xplore Updates

The IEEE databases have been updated to provide you with easier access and upgraded features:

• A link on the eBooks browse page to download the most up to date OPAC list for eBooks in Excel.
• A link to view IEEE Xplore Training and Tools from the IEEE Xplore homepage (Quick Links section) to make it easy for everyone to get the most out of IEEE Xplore.
• A link to the IEEE Xplore Mobile web site from the IEEE Xplore homepage (Quick Links section) to direct mobile users to a streamlined IEEE Xplore site for optimal viewing on mobile devices.

Carol Brach
Engineering Librarian

Check out the Top 15 Springer ebooks in Computer Science

15 Most Popular Springer eBooks in Computer Science
http://www.springer.com/librarians/e-content/ebooks?SGWID=0-40791-12-783504-0

Undergraduate Research Award

I am pleased to announce that the Hesburgh Libraries and the Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE) are sponsoring the Undergraduate Library Research Award again this year.

This year we’ve added a new award ($500) for students submitting work they’ve done in 10000 or 20000 level classes. More information on the award and how to apply is available here:
http://guides.library.nd.edu/subject-guide/77-2011-Undergraduate-Library-Research-Award

If you want to navigate to this page, it’s linked at the top of the left column on the “Course Pages & Research Guides” page (http://guides.library.nd.edu/).

Knovel

The Engineering Library is happy to announce that we now have online access to Knovel , a web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools to drive innovation and deliver answers engineers can trust. 62% of the world's top universities and 80% of the top engineering schools in the United States provide access to Knovel because it helps students find and apply reliable data faster and get up-to-speed on real world issues that arise in the workplace. Knovel's 2010 University Challenge is a fun way to get your students started as well as an opportunity to win prizes:

http://www.knoveluniversitychallenge.com/

Expanded ProQuest Access

http://www.library.nd.edu/newsletter/201009

We have expanded our ProQuest dissertations and thesis access as announced in the latest library newsletter.