Introducing NetLibrary and IEEE Xplore
The Library has recently added two new databases!
NetLibrary contains many ebooks on a variety of subjects. It is especially useful for KAM students as it contains works by the most popular theorists. Some of the theorists included in the collection are:
- Amitai Etzioni
- Erich Fromm
- Jean Piaget
- Bertrand Russell
- Carl Jung
- James Kouzes
- Carol Tomlinson
- Zygmunt Bauman
IEEE Xplore contains over 227,000 full text articles and over two million abstracts on engineering and computer science related topics. It includes peer reviewed and professional magazine articles, as well as the most highly cited journals in the field.
Add comment November 6, 2009
Webinar archives now online
If you missed the Walden Library Webinars offered in September, you may now view recordings of the sessions online. Please see this page for more information:
http://library.waldenu.edu/HowDoI_27487.htm
Add comment October 15, 2009
Library of Congress/THOMAS
THOMAS was launched in January of 1995, at the inception of the 104th Congress. The leadership of the 104th Congress directed the Library of Congress to make federal legislative information freely available to the public. Since that time THOMAS has expanded the scope of its offerings to include the features and content listed below.
To access Thomas, please go to http://thomas.loc.gov/
Add comment October 12, 2009
New Trial – The Cochrane Library
As described by the publisher, The Cochrane Library is a collection of databases that contain high quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision making. Cochrane Reviews represent the highest level of evidence on which to base clinical treatment decisions. The Cochrane Library contains thousands of answers to healthcare questions. In addition to Cochrane reviews, The Cochrane Library provides other sources of reliable information, from other systematic review abstracts to technology assessments to economic evaluations and individual clinical trials all the current evidence in one single environment. It is published by John Wiley for The Cochrane Collaboration and is updated and expanded every three months. [1]
Access to this trial is available through November 15, 2009 via the library website trials page here: http://library.waldenu.edu/Services_23638.htm
Please share your feedback with us regarding this resource by completing our survey linked from the trial page. Should you have any questions regarding this or any of our resources, do not hesitate to contact us using our Ask-A-Librarian form or calling 1-800-930-0914.
Add comment October 8, 2009
Does the library have my textbook?
If you are waiting for your course textbooks to arrive, it is unlikely that we have them available in the library. If an ebook is available in the library it should be indicated in your syllabus. Many textbooks are published only in print.
You can use WorldCat to locate the book, identify libraries near you that have the book in their collection and link to online booksellers. Libraries have unique policies regarding the lending of materials to community patrons, so you should check with each library to understand their policy. Often this information is available on their website or you may want to call.
Of course, let us know if you have any questions or need assistance using our Ask-A-Librarian Form or calling 1-800-930-0914.
Add comment September 18, 2009
New FAQs! …when it’s 3 am EST and the library is closed…
We’ve all had those weeks: work has been busy, family life has kept you running, homework has been put off…
now it’s the night before your homework is due and you can’t find your course reading!
It’s 3 am EST and the librarians are all fast asleep. What can you do? (Besides pour another cup of coffee…)
Check the FAQ’s! Since we can’t be there for you all the time, we’ve created a list of some of the most frequently asked questions and problems that students run into (especially late at night!).
Topics covered:
* What is my library log in?
* How do I find my required reading?
* What is peer review?
* What is a primary/secondary source?
* Why doesn’t Walden 360 give me the full text?
* How can I get this article that isn’t in full text in the databases?
* How do I find a qualitative/quantitative study?
* How do I download a citation and abstract?
Of course, during our regular hours feel free to call us with your questions! Or send us an email and we’ll respond within 24 hours. We’re happy to help!
Add comment September 18, 2009
Course Readings
The library is excited to announce a course readings system for all required readings held in the Walden Library databases. You can now find links to all of your required readings in one place!
Please note: This course reading section has links for readings found in the databases ONLY! You still need to check your course page or course reading packet for all other readings.
The required readings are located in the Walden Library Subject Guide. From the library home page, click on the “Subject Guides” tab and then on “Subject Guides”again. Once in the guides, click on the “Browse Resources” tab. Then click on “Course Readings”. Click on the appropriate links for your school or college and follow the links to your course.
You can also search by your course name or number using the search box in the upper right corner.
Check it out and let us know what you think!
We hope you find this new tool helpful! Please let us know if you can’t find your class, your readings, or have any other questions!
Add comment September 8, 2009
Attention Nurses – CINAHL CEU Awarded ANCC Accreditation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has awarded two years’ accreditation to Cinahl Information Systems beginning in August 2009. The ANCC is the American Nurses Credentialing Center. This accreditation is a great honor and demonstrates CINAHL ’s support for professional continuing education opportunities. For more information about the accreditation process visit the ANCC website.
Walden University students, faculty and staff have access to the CINAHL CEU through the Walden University Library. To access the CEU topics, lessons and exams, go to the Walden library website and browse to the Research Databases list. Open the CINAHL database from the list of databases. In the top blue bar select More and click the quick lessons. This will open a browser to look up CEU lessons on a 100+ of topics.
The modules will take between an hour to several hours to complete. You should be able to download and print out your certificate of completion.
Questions? Please contact the library:
Add comment August 27, 2009
Walden Library Webinars: Sept. 21st – Sept. 26th
Would you like more information about the Walden Library, online resources and scholarly research?
Please join us for a series of live, online presentations hosted by the Walden Library.
Follow this link for complete information regarding schedule and attendance:
http://library.waldenu.edu/Services_27386.htm
Sessions being offered from Sept. 21st to Sept. 26th:
Introduction to the Walden University Library
An introduction to the library’s collections and services. Recommended to any student who is new to the Walden Library.
Evaluating Online Resources
Which sources are scholarly, reliable and useful for your Walden research? Covers peer-reviewed journals as well as Web resources.
Advanced Searching Strategies
Get more out of your library research! Learn techniques for conducting more precise searches. Includes use of subject indexes, Boolean searching, citation tools and more.
Full schedule and information:
http://library.waldenu.edu/Services_27386.htm
Questions? Please contact the library:
Add comment August 14, 2009
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