Tuesday, August 26, 2008

New Resource: Theatre in Video

Theatre in Video is now available from on campus and remote locations on the A to Z list of databases, the Theatre resources page, and the Multimedia resources page.

Theatre in Video contains more than 250 of the world’s most important plays, together with more than 100 video documentaries, online in streaming video.
Unlike Hollywood adaptations, these are the actual original productions, captured and recorded while performed for a live theatre audience.

Funding for this resource was provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents (Regents Online Degree Program).

Friday, August 01, 2008

New resource: ebrary

ebrary (a collection of around 250 electronic books) is now available from the a to z list of databases.

Since the computers in the InfoCommons have been updated with a new image containing permission for the ebrary reader, ebrary titles can now be accessed from these computers.

However, an incompatibility of the ebrary reader with the latest version of Firefox (Firefox 3) will require ebrary titles to be viewed with Internet Explorer on library computers. I have placed a notice concerning this requirement at the top of the ebrary info page. There is a workaround for installation of the ebrary reader in Firefox 3 listed on the info page. This procedure should work for APSU employee computers and the personal/home computers of students.

Even when using ebrary reader in Internet Explorer, there will be a very brief installation procedure for the ebrary reader. Installation instuctions are provided on the info page.

ebrary is currently working on a Java-based reader which I hope will eliminate many of the problems concerning insatllation of the ebrary reader.

MARC records for ebrary titles are available and should appear in the Felix Catalog after they have been uploaded.

Please let me know if you have any questions concerning this resource.

August eBook of the Month


Competition and Development: The Power of Competitive Markets will be provided with free, unlimited access August 1-31. Click here for direct access to this title.