Entries Tagged 'Features' ↓

Frustrated by some desktop software problem you can’t figure out?  Skillsoft’s Books24x7 now offers brief streaming videos on many desktop and IT-related topics, in addition to their ebooks and training courses. Browse the videos on the right-hand side of the screen, under “Browse Topics.” Examples include 5-minute tutorials on Microsoft Office applications, Adobe programs, mobile [...]

In case you didn’t know, the Cornell University Library at large has their own blog, The Essentials.  Recently, they featured an article on our latest library service, virtual shelf browsing.  Below is the transcript, or you can visit the blog yourself: “Going virtual” – shifting to an online environment – has huge benefits for library [...]

If you visit the Physical Sciences Library website, you will notice something different.  We are proud to announce today the launch of our brand new service – Virtual Shelf Browser! While our users love the 24/7 virtual access to the physical scenes collections, we recognized many missed the experience of browsing the stacks.  The Virtual [...]

In addition to our branch libraries websites, there are LibGuides (or CampusGuides) to help you with your research and navigating the library.  Think of LibGuides as your “cliff notes” on certain topics regarding library research. We have subject guides as well as specific guides regarding courses or ohter topics, such as citation management.  Check out [...]

A new cloud-based service from IT@Cornell is now available to Cornell faculty, students, staff and affiliate for no charge.  Box allows you to share and collaborate on documents and other files online with Cornell and n0n-Cornell people. Key Features Manage and preview files in many formats Access content through all major browsers, and through mobile devices [...]

This morning, the Engineering Library is unveiling its new website for users.  Check it out at this link: http://engineering.library.cornell.edu/ This dynamic new website features specialized library materials for engineering students and faculty.  The site also includes searching capabilities for e-books, course information and reserves, browsing by subject and easy access to top databases.  Finally, our [...]

After reviewing all the fantastic blog names we received from our latest contest, we have chosen the winner. Congratulations to… Spandana Govindgari! Spandana came up with the name problemsolved – and we loved the simplicity of the words together, how it ties in all three disciplines of engineering, math and physical sciences, and that the [...]

Welcome to the first installment of a new series of blogs: App of the Week.  As the title suggests, we will be introducing you to new mobile apps to enable your research and learning on the go. App of the Week: Papers (for iPhone and iPad) If you are a Mac user and need a [...]

Dear faculty, students and staff, A new Clark Library website will be launching this morning. The current site will be down for an hour or so during the transition. After the new launch, the layout of the website will change quite a bit. The new site is focused on library resources in the physical sciences. [...]

Dear Faculty, Students and Staff, Welcome back after the Thanksgiving holiday. We are zeroing in on the final weeks of the semester and the final weeks of the Physical Sciences Library facility. Many facets of the library transition are coming together and I wanted to update you on a few exciting developments for the spring [...]