NetLibrary access restored

The transition of netLibrary ebooks to the EBSCO ebook platform is complete. Catalog links to netLibrary ebooks and the database link to the netLibrary collection are now correctly pointing to EBSCO ebooks.

As always, if you notice any kind of problem please let us know.

netLibrary access

Today, Thursday, July 21 2011, is the day that access to our netLibrary ebooks is being transitioned from the netLibrary interface to the EBSCO interface. Interruptions to access are likely as this transition occurs. Our vendors intend to minimize these interruptions, but they will not be avoided altogether. We expect access to the EBSCO ebook platform to be functioning normally at the start of next week.

FirstSearch database scheduled outage

On Sunday, July 10 there will be a scheduled service downtime for the FirstSearch service from 1:00 am until at least 6:00 am and possibly as late as 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. This temporary service interruption is required so OCLC can upgrade storage systems and capacity for all OCLC services.

Featured Government Website in July

Grant.gov - Find.Apply.Succeed.


Grants.gov is a comprehensive resources that allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.

"Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Learn more about Grants.gov and determine if you are eligible for grant opportunities offered on this site.

Grants.gov does not provide personal financial assistance. To learn where you may find personal help, check Government Benefits, Student Loans and Small Business Start-up Loans."

Today, Grants.gov is a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards.

The website provides information about:
What is a Grant?
Who is Eligible for a Grant?
Program Highlights
Grants.gov in the News
Program Status

Source: www.grants.gov

Featured Government Website in June

Nutrition.gov
providing nutrition information for a healthier life

Nutrition.gov is a service of the National Agricultural Library, USDA. This website provides easy
online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Users can also find practical information on hdietary supplements, fitness and how to keep food safe. The site is regularly updated. It features latest news and links to other relevant government sites.

Nutrition.gov is browseable by several subject categories: What's in Food, Smart Nutrition 101, Life Stages, Weight Management, Nutrition and Health Issues, Shopping, Cooking, and Meal Planning, Dietary Supplements, and Food Assistance Programs. A Spanish version of the site is also available. For more information on different aspects of human nutrition, please visit the FAQ section.

Featured Government Website in May

FoodSafety.gov - A gateway to federal food safety information

FoodSafety.gov is a gateway to selected government food safety-related information provided by such government agencies as Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN).

The information provided by the site includes the sections of Food Recalls & Alerts, Food Poisoning, Inspections & Compliance, News & Features, Videos, Podcasts, More, as well as Blog.

The website uses social media to expand public communications. Please take a look at these new spring videos: How to prepare ham and brisket safely which were posted recently.

2011 Edmonds Award Reception

A reception was held at Tarver Library on April 19 to honor the recipients of this year's 'Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award.' The winner for 2011 is Stephen Kearse, an English major and student of Dr. David Davis. His winning paper is "Defying Objectivity: An Exploration of Ethnocentrism in Jonah's Gourd Vine." Laurel McCormack, an international affairs major, received the runner-up award for her paper, "Modern Religious Missions: Western Imperialism or Natural Competition?" Photos from the reception can be viewed at the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarverlibrary/.