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  • Library Ejournal of the Week – New York Times

    Sarah Evelyn

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    The Library provides online access to the historical New York Times (1851-2001) and to the current version (1980-present.) The links are available through Josiah or the alphabetical ejournals list on the Library Web under “New York Times”. The newer material comes to the Library via LexisNexis. Historical New York Times: http://proquest.com/pqdauto?COPT=U01EPTYmSU5UPTAmREJTPTFBQ0Q@ Current New York Times: http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe/form/academic/s_guidednews.html tip.gifTo search for an article from the current New York Times in LexisNexis:
    1. Select “U.S. News” in Step One under “Select a news category”
    2. Select “Northeast Regional Sources” in Step Two under “Select a news source”
    3. Enter your search terms in Step Three
    4. Specify a range of dates in Step Four
    5. Enter “The New York Times” in Step Five under “Search this publication title”
    Reminder: Off-campus users of both products must log in via the VPN client or EZproxy. For further information contact Anne_Nolan@brown.edu

  • Library Workshop: ArcGIS II: Intermediate Map Making

    Sarah Evelyn

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    This workshop is a continuation of ArcGIS I. The emphasis is on creating and editing data. Topics covered include tagging, joining tables, geocoding, buffering, selecting, editing, making new features, merging shapefiles, and creating new data. Tools and toolboxes are explored. Remote sensing will be discussed.
    Location: Hecker Training Room, Rockefeller Library.
    Times: Monday, November 28, 2:00-4:15 pm and Wednesday, November 30, 5:00-7:15 pm.
    Register at: http://comped.brown.edu/
    For further information contact Thomas_Stieve@brown.edu

  • Library Eresources Fair – You could win an iPod!

    Sarah Evelyn

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    The Library is proud to present our first annual Library Eresources Vendor Fair on Thursday, November 3, 10-5, in the Leung Gallery, Faunce House.
    Did you know that the Library subscribes to over 14,000 online journals, 250+ online databases, and 250,000+ electronic books?
    — Now is your chance to find out more!
    — Have a bite to eat.
    — Check out the Library’s fabulous collection of electronic journals, databases, and books being shown by expert vendors.
    — REGISTER TO WIN AN iPod!
    For more information, call Anne Nolan at x33577 or email Anne_Nolan@brown.edu.

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