Scopus product trial

The Swilley Library is running a test trial of Scopus, "the largest abstract and citation database of research literature and quality web sources." Authors can find out who is citing them, and how many citations an article or an author has received. You can also analyze citations for a particular journal issue, volume or year.

Scopus is similar to the current product we use, Web of Science. The trial is IP-based so test it on campus.

Scopus contains, "36 million records, of which:

• 18 million records include references going back to 1996 (75% include references)
• 18 million pre-1996 records go back as far as 1823"
  

Please take it for a test drive and LET US KNOW what you think.

Did you know?

The world's first Open Access Day was October 14, 2008?


Do you want to publish your own materials and keep the copyrights? Do you want to make your research available to everyone? Learn how from the Open Access resources below.

First go to Peter Suber's site for an overview. He's the OA guru and can simplify the terms and concepts for you.

Go to the Association of Research Libraries to find out more about SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition). SPARC works to create scholarly communication models and find ways for publishers and authors to work together.

Look for journals in your subject area at the Directory of Open Access Journals.

Create your own copyrighted documents at Eprints.

Everyday Miracles : Medical Imagery in Ex-Votos

The National Library of Medicine's History of Medicine division has an new online exhibition. "Everyday Miracles" displays artistic renderings of seriously ill patients and the saints that cured their illness. "Ex-votos" are paintings of primal energy and experience that illustrate the link between good health and the power of prayer.