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ASTM Compass Now Available
UC Libraries now has a subscription to ASTM Compass, which includes all ASTM standards, journals and STPs (Special Technical Publications). Access to standards includes both current and historical versions.
ASTM standards and publications cover many topics: consumer products, science, design, architecture, engineering, 3D printing, medical devices, etc. Go to https://www.astm.org/Standards/category_index.html to see an entire list of standards by category.
To access go to https://compass.astm.org/CUSTOMERS/index.html . If you are off-campus, log in to the UC VPN: http://libraries.uc.edu/off-campus-access.html
Some help using the COMPASS platform:
- User guides: https://compass.astm.org/SUPPORT/index.html
- Help videos: https://compass.astm.org/SUPPORT/video-tutorials.html
UC Libraries’ Ben Kline to Talk at “I Am An American” Event
Ben Kline performing at Cincy StoryTellers. Photo from the Cincinnati Enquirer
Ben Kline, assistance director of the Research, Teaching and Services Department, was invited to participate in this summer’s “I Am An American” nation-wide event sponsored by the USA Today Network. Ben will reprise his talk, “Barn’s On Fire,” he gave during last summer’s Cincy Story Teller’s Project. It promises to include funny stories from his time growing up on an Ohio farm and a nice lesson in the acceptance of our original gifts.
The event happens on Tuesday, July 18, 7:00-9:00pm at the Madison Theatre in Oakley. Tickets are required. The event will be live-streamed across the country!
“I Am An American” is part of a USA TODAY Network initiative celebrating our country’s diversity through the stories that bind us together. This summer, storytellers from a variety of lived experiences will share stories on stage. For more information, visit https://tickets.usatoday.com/e/i-am-an-american-cincinnati.
UC Libraries Closed July 4th
UC Libraries will be closed, Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day. This includes Langsam Library’s 4th floor, which will close Monday, July 3 at 10pm and reopen Wednesday, July 5 at 8am. Normal hours for all library locations will resume July 5th. Have a safe and enjoyable July 4th.
Shakespeare, Beethoven, Bearcats and More – All in Latest Issue of Source
Read Source, the online newsletter, to learn more about the news, events, people and happenings in UC Libraries.
This latest issue of Source includes an article with Xuemao Wang, dean and university librarian, about how UC Libraries is utilizing Organizational Development to help bring about transformational change. Kevin Grace, university archivist and head of the Archives and Rare Books Library writes about the Enoch Carson Shakespeare Collection and how it will be a part of autumn 2017 Shakespeare celebrations in Cincinnati. Another great reading collection, the Cohen Enrichment Collection, is also featured in this issue.
Other articles in Source include an update on two UC Libraries Strategic Plan initiatives – eLearning and Digital Literacy and the Digital Scholarship Center, a recap of the most recent annual Cecil Striker Lecture and the addition of Beethoven’s “Life Mask” in the Albino Gorno Memorial (CCM) Library. Read these articles and more.
Source is available on the web at http://libapps.libraries.uc.edu/source/ and via e-mail. To receive Source via e-mail, contact melissa.norris@uc.edu to be added to the mailing list.
Recent Scopus Enhancements
Check out recently enhanced features in Scopus!
Cited References:
- Now goes back to 1970 for a more complete picture of author activity
- Estimate 10,000+ articles will be re-processed to included cited references
- Archives from all major publishers with available digital archives
Funding Data Expansion:
- 2016 going forward; back fill to 2008
- Provide full text funding information included with citation
- Allows for verification & identifying additional funding sources
Open Access Journal Indicator:
- ‘Sources’ or journals indexed in Scopus (click on Sources top right of screen) now provides ability to Display Open Access Journals
- Click on ‘Browse sources’ and select Display Open Access Journals
CiteScore:
- A simple metric for all Scopus Journals – look up a journal and see the CiteScore (similar to Impact Factor)
- CiteScore value = (A) documents from past 3 years divided by (B) number of citations in a particular year
Example:
Mark Konecny Selected as an OhioLINK Open Textbook Network System Leader
UC Libraries’ Mark Konecny, scholarly communications library publishing coordinator, was selected by OhioLINK as one of seven member librarians, faculty, and staff to become the OhioLINK Open Textbook Network (OTN) System Leaders. As system leaders, Mark and his peers will coordinate OhioLINK OTN awareness and advocacy initiatives regarding open educational resources and open textbooks as part of OhioLINK/Ohio Department of Higher Education affordable learning initiatives for higher education.
OhioLINK recently joined the Open Textbook Network, a high-profile and growing collaboration of schools, universities, and institutions that promotes access, affordability, and student success via open textbooks. Continue reading
Welcome, Kathi Miniard, Executive Staff Assistant
We are pleased to announce that Kathleen (Kathi) Miniard joined the UC Libraries’ Administration Office on June 5 as the new executive staff assistant.
Kathi comes to the university from Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, and has over 20 years of executive administrative experience, which includes positions within Fifth/Third Bank, Great American Insurance, The Christ Hospital, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.
As the executive staff assistant, Kathi will provide administrative support to the associate deans, the library chief technology officer, and to the University of Cincinnati Press director. Kathi sits at the front desk of the Library Administration Office where she keeps a candy jar to welcome all visitors.
Protocol Builder: Develop Clinical Research Protocols More Quickly and Easily
Protocol Builder is cloud-based protocol writing technology that
makes it faster and easier to develop investigator-initiated clinical
research protocols that meet IRB and regulatory standards.
The library is unable to subscribe at this time but would like to share the information about this protocol development tool.
If you would like to set up a webinar or learn more about Protocol Builder visit www.statref.com or call 800-901-5494.
Key Benefits:
- Save significant time and effort developing protocols
- Improve adherence to IRB and regulatory standards
- Enable collaboration among contributors
- Advance the ability to publish research
- Strengthen research programs and increase
study pipelines
Key Features:
- Automatic set up – enter basic information & appropriate protocol sections are set up based on protocol type
- Protocol duplication – copy and re-purpose as needed
- Advanced editing tools – insert references, tables, etc.
- Easy to navigate contents menu – navigate to any section
- Expert guidance – relevant instructions and expert tips
- Resource center – sample protocols, educational and regulatory information
- Share and review – invite others to review and add comments
- Compare revisions – compare, then accept or disregard
- Summary of changes – enter rationale for recent changes
- Reference management software integration – pull in references from Endnote, RefWorks, Mendeley, and PubMed
Interested in more information or a webinar? Visit www.statref.com or call 800-901-5494.
UC Libraries Closed Memorial Day, May 29
All UC Libraries locations will be closed Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day, except for the Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library, which will remain open 9am-5pm. This closing includes the Langsam Library 4th floor space, which will close Sunday, May 28 at 5pm and re-open Tuesday, May 30 at 8am.
Regular library hours for all locations will resume Tuesday, May 30.