Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Happy Veterans Day
November 11 is Veterans Day. The Halle Library celebrates Veterans. Thank you for your service
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
HathiTrust Digital Library
Search the HathiTrust Digital Library to find full-text public domain books and other works. It also includes information about works that are still in copyright.See https://www.hathitrust.org/home
Monday, November 09, 2015
EMU Viewbook
Read stories about our campus, curriculum, community, and culture at http://view.emich.edu/
Friday, November 06, 2015
Online Social Work Resources
Online Social Work Resources is a comprehensive portal for students studying social work including a resources section http://www.mastersinsocialwork.org/resources/
Thursday, November 05, 2015
New Neuroscience Major
Monday, November 02, 2015
Trial Databases
Two databases have been added to the Trial Databases page:
http://www.emich.edu/library/about/trialdbases.php.
Black Drama, Second Edition
Available Until: November 29, 2015
Black Drama, Second Edition contains approximately 1,462 plays by 233 playwrights, together with detailed, fielded information on related productions, theaters, production companies, and more. The database also includes selected playbills, production photographs and other ephemera related to the plays. Some 600 of the plays are published here for the first time, including a number by major authors. ... Black Drama, Second Edition uses PhiloLogic software, developed at the University of Chicago, to enable in-depth browsing and searching of both the bibliographic and the full-text elements within the database.
Black Thought and Culture
Available Until: November 29, 2015
Black Thought and Culture contains 1,303 sources with 1,210 authors, covering the non-fiction published works of leading African Americans. Particular care has been taken to index this material so that it can be searched more thoroughly than ever before. Where possible the complete published non-fiction works are included, as well as interviews, journal articles, speeches, essays, pamphlets, letters and other fugitive material. Black Thought and Culture uses PhiloLogic software, developed at the University of Chicago, to enable in-depth browsing and searching of both the bibliographic and the full-text elements within the database.
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Book / Material Purchase Request Form
The Book / Material Purchase Request Form for items to be in the Halle library' collection is at http://www.emich.edu/library/services/forms/purchaserequest.php
Friday, October 23, 2015
Graduate Open House
The Graduate Open House will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 in the Student Center Ballroom from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and program activities begin at 10 a.m.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Research Guide
Keith Stanger has published a research guide for the Fire Staff and Command at http://guides.emich.edu/fire
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
LearningExpress 3.0
Prepare for tests and improve basic skills with this interactive tool. Registration is required, but free. Subjects include GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, Math Skills, Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Spelling, Grammar, Job hunting Skills. A full length video guide is at http://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/learningexpresslibrary/two/video-guides/Full-Length-Video
Monday, October 19, 2015
Open Access Week
Open Access Week, a global event now entering its eighth year, is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research.Please visit the library's guide at http://guides.emich.edu/oaweek2015
Friday, October 16, 2015
Research Guide
A research guide for Information Assurance is at http://guides.emich.edu/ia
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Statistics Research Guide
A Statistics Research Guide is at http://guides.emich.edu/stats
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Canvas
Monday, October 12, 2015
Explore Eastern
Friday, October 09, 2015
Nursing Textbook online
Nursing in today's world: Trends, issues & management 10th Edition can be downloaded at https://www.scribd.com/doc/238642728/Nursing-in-Today-s-World-Trends-Issues-And-Management-10th-Ed
Thursday, October 08, 2015
Homecoming
Homecoming events are listed at http://www.emich.edu/homecoming/
Wednesday, October 07, 2015
German American Week
Thursday, September 10, 2015
EMU Student Handbook
The EMU Student Handbook is located at http://www.emich.edu/studenthandbook/
Wednesday, September 09, 2015
Welcome to the fall semester 2015
The library has a display of how to books on the first floor. This collection of books will help get you started off on the right foot this semester.
Monday, April 27, 2015
database trial
PsycBOOKS and PsycTESTS database has been added to the database trials page at http://www.emich.edu/library/about/trialdbases.php
Available Until: May 31, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
STEM Research Guide
The EMU Library is interested in helping students with science, technology,engineering, and math. The Science Librarian has prepared a research guide for STEM AT http://guides.emich.edu/stemcareer
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Reliability of Sources
Wednesday, April 22, 2015
Distance Education Newsletter
The Distance Education Newsletter gives you databases, new acquisitions, reviews of books, and websites of interest.
Tuesday, April 21, 2015
Dr. Martin announces plan to move on effective July 7, 2015.
EMU'S President, Dr. Susan Martin will return to faculty. To read more, go to http://www.emich.edu/univcomm/releases/release.php?id=1427815521
Monday, April 20, 2015
Money Smart Week
"Money Smart Week @ EMU Library," a national initiative in its fifth year (in 2015) between the ALA and the Federal Reserve Bank (Chicago) to provide financial literacy programming to help members of your community better manage their personal finances. Money Smart Week is April 18 – 25, 2015.
Friday, April 17, 2015
Career Information
The EMU Library now has a Career Information LibGuide for EMU students. This has info on: - exploring careers - finding job announcements -job hunting advice (resumes, interviews, networking, etc)
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Willa Cather Archive
The Willa Cather Archive is a scholarly digital archive that provides access to a vast array of materials relating to Cather studies, including works both by and about Cather.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Zotero video
Monday, April 13, 2015
National Library Week
April 12-18, 2015 is National Library Week. National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Muslim Exhibit Online
The American Library Association (ALA) has a web exhibit at http://www.poeticvoicesofthemuslimworld.org/
Thursday, April 09, 2015
Public Health Program
Eastern’s new Public Health Program focuses on community wellness. See article.
Wednesday, April 08, 2015
Dine and Donate
Dine and donate at Tower Inn for the American Heart Association from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. Tower Inn is located at 701 W Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
April is National Autism Awareness Month
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Learn the signs of autism at http://teaching.monster.com/benefits/articles/9780-april-national-autism-month
Wednesday, April 01, 2015
Writing the thesis statement
Tips for writing the thesis statement are given by the Purdue Online Writing Lab at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/545/01/
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Mobile Site
Monday, March 23, 2015
Writing the Research Paper
A tutorial on Writing the Research Paper is at http://people.emich.edu/jblock/research/
Friday, March 20, 2015
New database
Statista has been Added to the Limited-time Trial Databases page until: April 20, 2015. Statista allows you to search for statistics, data series and studies on many topics, industries, and companies.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Biology Research Guide
The EMU Library's Science Librarian has developed a biology research guide at http://guides.emich.edu/biology
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Digital Commons @ EMU
Digital Commons @ EMU is a hosted open access institutional repository and publishing solution for EMU.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Monday, March 16, 2015
Gale Virtual Reference database
Gale Virtual Reference Library is your single source for eReference.
Friday, March 13, 2015
Shakespeare Online
This site has in-depth and accurate Shakespeare information, including free play analysis, Shakespeare's biography, essays, answers to common Shakespeare questions, and a trivia question.
Thursday, March 12, 2015
Electronic reserves
Electronic reserves provides web access to course-related readings and other materials selected by instructor. Electronic Reserves (ERes) includes all reserve materials that are accessed online, regardless of format.You can Search for ERes course pages by course name, department, course number or by instructor. Enter the password provided by your instructor.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Dietetics and Nutrition Research Guide
This is National Nutrition Month, so the EMU Library is highlighting the Dietetics and Nutrition Guide at http://guides.emich.edu/dietetics
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Undergraduate Symposium
Undergraduate Symposium is a showcase for student research & creative projects on March 27, 2015.
Monday, March 09, 2015
Biology Websites of Interest
Friday, March 06, 2015
Graduate Open House
Explore options for obtaining a graduate degree Sataturday. March 21 in the Student Center Ballroom.
Thursday, March 05, 2015
eBooks
The library has many electronic books in its collection. A tutorial on how to read eBooks is at http://guides.emich.edu/ebooks
Monday, March 02, 2015
Women's History
March is Women's History Month.. Come see the display of book jackets on the blue dividers on second floor near the microfilm section of the library. The book jackets represent the new books received for the library collection. This month features the new Women’s History acquisitions.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Library Services for Off-campus and Online Users
The Online Learning Librarian has created a guide for distance education students at http://guides.emich.edu/extended
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Evaluating sources
Criteria for evaluating resources can be found at http://www.emich.edu/library/help/a3bcd/index.php
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Literature Criticism Online & Something About the Author Online tutorial
Monday, February 16, 2015
The EMU Library celebrates Presidents Day with a display in the locked display case on the first floor.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Today is Lincoln's Birthday
Monday, February 09, 2015
Office of the Ombuds
The Office of the Ombuds serves as a resource for students and other members of the university community regarding any complaint, grievance or appeal that may be academic or non-academic in nature.
Friday, February 06, 2015
Chorus at EMU Library
Watch the chorus sing in front of the EMU Library at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV_MBVlmW28
Thursday, February 05, 2015
Limited time database
Added to the Limited-Time Trials Databases page:
http://www.emich.edu/library/about/trialdbases.php
Naxos Music Library Jazz
Available Until: March 31, 2015
The recordings in Naxos Music Library Jazz come from over 250 labels, and include the catalogue of Blue Note Records, Warner Jazz, EMI, Fantasy and others. Over 9,000 albums (100,000 tracks) are available and new albums are added weekly.
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
EMU Librarian Subject Specialists
EMU Librarian Subject Specialists provide a wide range of services, including collection assessment and development, specialized reference consultation, and introductions to library resources for classes with intensive library projects. Members of the faculty are encouraged to consult with these librarians on issues pertinent to their use of the library for teaching and research. A listing of the Subject Specialists can be found at:
http://www.emich.edu/library/about/directory/specialist.php
Black History display
The EMU Library invites everyone to view the Black History Display of book jackets on the blue dividers on second floor near the microfilm section of the library. The book jackets represent the new books received for the library collection.Hope you enjoy!
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Distance Education Registration
To register for distance education classes, see http://www.emich.edu/extended/online-offcampus/index.php
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
limited time database
Added to the limited time, database trials menu:
http://www.emich.edu/library/about/trialdbases.php
Routledge Handbooks Online
Available Until: March 12, 2015
Routledge Handbooks Online brings together the world’s leading scholars to provide a cutting-edge overview of classic and current research and future trends in the Social Sciences and Humanities, while at the same time providing an authoritative guide to theory and method, the key sub-disciplines, and the primary debates of today.
Routledge Handbooks Online features collections in the following areas:
Archaeology & Classics
Asian Studies
Business & Economics
Communication, Journalism, Media & Culture
Criminal Justice & Criminology
Education
Environment & Sustainability
Health & Social Care
History
Law
Linguistics
Philosophy
Politics
Psychology
Security Studies
Sociology
Sport & Leisure
Tourism, Hospitality & Events Management
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
And There’s the Humor of It: Shakespeare and the Four Humors
The EMU Library is pleased to present the exhibit "And There’s the Humor of It: Shakespeare and the Four Humors" now on display through Feb. 27 on the first floor of the library. The exhibit is on loan from the National Library of Medicine and details the language of the four humors and their influence in Shakespeare’s plays. This exhibit is free and open to the public during regular library hours. Please contact Elizabeth Bucciarelli at ebucciare@emich.edu or Robert Stevens at rstevens5@emich.edu if you have any questions
Friday, January 16, 2015
EMU Tweet Bowl
The EMU Tweetbowl is an on and off campus community event highlighting the focus of the effects of advertisements, engagement, and consumer behavior. The event will take place all through January until February 1st 2015. Our EMU Community will be encouraged to participate via Twitter throughout the month with multiple twitter sweepstakes and on campus play-off viewing parties. With the collected engagement from our community, Team Advertising Data Analytics (student org members from AAF-EMU and Global IT) will be incorporating the community's tweets to measure demographics and the corresponding amount of engagement. We want to encourage our EMU community, alums, and business organizations to help us continue to make this 3 year long event a success.
ou can also keep track to see what Team ADA is up to as well! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to see what we are all about!
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
New Database
The EMU Library has a new database. Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success includes workplace writing, communication and math skills. Job search assistance including resume writing and interviewing. Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows 7. Test prep for a variety of careers including electrician and nursing and preparing for high school equivalency exams.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Quantitative and Qualitative Research
Thursday, January 08, 2015
Extreme Weather Policy
The policy is at http://www.emich.edu/policies/policy.php?id=203&term=weather
Wednesday, January 07, 2015
Graduate Open House
Eastern Michigan University to host Graduate Open House for prospective students on January 10, 2015. Prospective students can find out about the many opportunities at Eastern Michigan University during the Graduate Open House this Saturday, Jan. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Student Center Ballroom. To reserve a spot, go to:
http://www.emich.edu/graduate/news_events/gradopenhouse.php.Future Graduate Open Houses are planned for Saturday, March 21, and Saturday, June 5.
Monday, December 08, 2014
Welcome to the winter semester
The EMU Library wishes everyone a safe, wonderful New Year!
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
International Day of Disability
December 3, 2014 is the International Day of Disability. To celebrate the library has a display of famous people with disabilities.
Tuesday, December 02, 2014
Stella and Rose Romanow Endowed Scholarship Fund for Excellence in Library Sciences
A scholarship fund is available for students pursuing degrees relevant to work in libraries, archives, and related organizations. Applications and nominations are now being sought for the Stella and Rose Romanow Endowed Scholarship Fund for Excellence in Library Sciences, which is available to both undergraduate and graduate students for the 2015/16 year. Applications received by February 15, 2015 will receive first consideration. Information and application forms are available at the following website: http://www.emich.edu/library/about/romanow-scholarship/
Monday, December 01, 2014
NURS 640-Evidence Based Nursing Practice I
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Did you know that the Women's Resource Center has a library? They have a wide selection of books as well as DVDS. Their online catalog is at
http://www.librarything.com/catalog/EMU_WRC
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
MLA Citation Style
Information about MLA Citation is at https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
Monday, November 17, 2014
International Education Week
International Education Week is from November 17 until November 20. This year marks the 15th anniversary of International Education Week. The EMU Library is celebrating with a display on first floor.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Job Fair
EMU presents the Michigan Collegiate Job Fair today, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burton Manor in Livonia. The Job Fair is open to seniors and alumni of any two or four-year college and is an excellent opportunity for job seekers to meet with recruiters. Employers who participate in the Job Fair primarily seek entry-level candidates for positions in business, engineering, sciences, technology, liberal arts, human services and allied health. Click on the list of participating employers to see who will be at the Job Fair. Job Fair attendees may register for $15 at the door.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
New Database
Workforce Skills for 21st Century Success includes Workplace writing, communication and math skills. Job search assistance including resume writing and interviewing. Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Windows 7. Test prep for a variety of careers including electrician and nursing and preparing for high school equivalency exams.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE AT EMU
The EMU campus community is cordially invited an event tonight, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. in the first floor recital hall in Alexander Music Building where you can learn more about the Russian language and culture at EMU. Hear from keynote speaker Vasiliiy Krivtsov, Ph.D. Reliability Engineering (Applied Statistics) and be entertained by the St. Vladimir's Dance Group. There will be ethnic food from the Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Georgia, along with tea with Russian crepes and sweets. Free and LBC approved.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Turnitin.com
Turnitin.com is a web-based originality checking service. It compares submitted text against a database. It highlights similarities and provides an annotated review document. To find out more, go to http://www.emich.edu/turnitin/ or http://www.emich.edu/turnitin/facstart.php
Friday, November 07, 2014
Need research help?
Distance Learning students can receive research help by:
Virtual reference,
calling the reference desk at (734) 487-2445,
Email or contacting the
Subject Specialists
Monday, November 03, 2014
November is Native American Heritage Month.
The EMU Library has a a display for Native American Heritage Month on the first floor of the library.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print
Mental Measurements Yearbook with Tests in Print has descriptive listings of commercially published educational and psychological tests and scales as well as reviews of many of those tests and scales.
Up to 4 users at a time.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Nursing Student Library Orientation
Monday, October 27, 2014
Internet Safety
Each October we are reminded to be e-Safe. The EMU Division of IT would like to remind you to be on the look-out for Phishing attempts in emails. Watch Ben, Benji and Benny in the animated "E-Safe: Phishing Emails - Internet Safety" YouTube video to learn how to avoid becoming a victim
Friday, October 24, 2014
Writing Center provides online students help
The Writing Center staff provides online students in many programs help with their writing. See http://www.emich.edu/uwc/uwc-online/for details.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Using PsycINFO and ERIC for Research
The tutorial is at http://guides.emich.edu/education-databases
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Video
Watch the new television commercial for EMU at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpAmvj_gLz0&list=UUqZjN5Tj1qB-kdwBVB_argQ
Monday, October 20, 2014
Open Access Week
Open Access Week, a global event now entering its eighth year, is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access.
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Assessment bibliography
Monday, October 13, 2014
Education Statistics
Friday, October 10, 2014
PREZI Graduate Student Research Workshop
The EMU Graduate School is pleased to present Prezi for your GRC presentation or for a future presentation on Monday, Nov. 3, 4 - 5:30 p.m. in the Bonisteel Lab in Porter Building. Presented by professor Michael McVey. To register for the workshop, please go to http://goo.gl/ub1Od2. For questions, please send an email to: emu_grc@emich.edu.
