Author: Holly Eggleston
Readex Interface Enhancements, released August 19
Readex released changes to the Early American Newspapers and Early American Imprints databases on August 19, 2015. These changes affect the local databases only, and do not affect the larger Archive of Americana interface. Changes to these database interfaces include: […]
DNSA is transitioning to the ProQuest search platform September 16th
The Digital National Security Archive (DNSA) will transition from the Chadwyck-Healey platform to the main ProQuest platform on September 16. Both versions of the databases are available in parallel until that date at http://uclibs.org/PID/96899. Please note that users with a […]
ProQuest Updates Platform Interface, August 20th
ProQuest will be rolling out changes to the interface of the main ProQuest platform on August 20, 2015. The ProQuest Congressional interface implemented a similar look and feel on August 5th. The changes are predominantly CSS and display-based (font, color, […]
Alexander Street Press Debuts New Interface for Selected Resources
The Alexander Street platform will be debuting a new interface on Friday August 14. From the vendor’s announcement, the new interface includes: More intuitive search, browse, video, and audio pages to help patrons find content faster Easily accessible instructional videos […]
UC Systemwide Licensed Content Video Series
Are you curious about how electronic information resources are licensed systemwide for access by users at campuses throughout the University of California? How are resources selected, paid for, activated, monitored and assessed? How are decisions made, and who performs ongoing […]
CDL Mobile Support Policy for Systemwide Licensed Resources – Update 2015
An updated version of the CDL Mobile Support Policy for Systemwide Licensed Resources has been posted to http://www.cdlib.org/services/collections/mobile.html. CDL has updated the Mobile Support Policy for Systemwide Licensed Resources. The updated policy includes the current recommendations regarding promoting and supporting […]
CDL Technical Requirements for Licensed Resources – 2015 Update
An updated version of the Technical Requirements for Licensed Resources document has been posted to http://www.cdlib.org/gateways/vendors/guidelines_technical.html. The Technical Requirements document is primarily intended for new and continuing vendors of the University of California’s systemwide licensed electronic resources, but it’s worth […]
MD Consult ends on December 31, 2014
Elsevier will be discontinuing the MD Consult product as of December 31, 2014. Access to the site and content will cease at that time. For questions, please contact the MD Consult Resource Liaison, Bethany Harris (beharris@ucsd.edu) or your local campus […]
BrowZine iPad Application Trial and Survey – ends April 30, 2013
Have an iPad? Help the Library evaluate a new research tool that is being considered for possible subscription. The libraries of the University of California are running a trial of a new technology called BrowZine, a tablet application that allows […]
ProQuest Databases Transitioning to New Platform on August 8th
Many licensed ProQuest databases (including databases from CSA and Chadwyck-Healey) will transition to the new ProQuest platform on Wednesday, August 8. A full list of the transitioning systemwide-licensed databases with their PIDs is available at: http://www.cdlib.org/services/collections/rl/docs/transitions/ProQuest_Systemwide_Database_Transition.doc. Note: Your campus may […]