Previous News Items 2005

End of access to Swetswise (December 2005)
Access to the Swetswise database will cease at the end of December 2005. The Library provides many other options for simultaneous searching of journal titles including The Library Portal and subject specific databases. If you have previously used Swetwise as an alerting service, there are a number of services you can use in its place. See the Alerting Services link on the Databases page.

Irene Greenwood Book Launched (December 2005)
On Thursday 8th December 2005, Murdoch University hosted the launch of a new book, Voice for Peace: The Spirit of a Social Activist Irene Greenwood 1898-1992 by Kaye Murray. Research for the book made extensive use of personal letters and other material donated to the Library by Irene Greenwood. Information about the Library’s Irene Greenwood collection is available on the Library web page, under Find and Special Collections. More info...

Extended Opening Hours (November 2005)
Murdoch Campus Library will be open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm on Saturday 12th November and Saturday 19th November. The Library will also remain open for full semester hours until the end of trimester assessment on 2 December.

30 Years of Collecting (August - November 2005)
To commemorate the founding of Murdoch University in 1975, the Library is creating a series of displays reflecting 30 years of collecting at Murdoch. The displays on level 3 of the Murdoch Campus Library will include a key work for every year from 1975 – 2005 in specific subject areas.

Pride Month - Celebrate Diverse Sexualities (October 2005)
Murdoch University together with the Student Guild are celebrating Pride month in October. The Library has put together a display on gay, lesbian and bisexual material including books and journals. More info...

Library News
The September 2005 edition of the Library's newsletter, Library News, is now available online (September 2005).

Sir Ronald Wilson: 1922-2005. A Life in Law and Service to the Community (September 2005)
A display celebrating the life of former Chancellor of Murdoch University, Sir Ronald Wilson, can be viewed on link level 3 of the Murdoch Campus Library.

Journal Citation Reports Now Available (August 2005)
Do you want to know the most frequently cited journals or the highest impact journals in your field? Journal Citation Reports allows you to evaluate and compare journals using citation data drawn from over 7,500 scholarly and technical journals. Available from the Databases pages.

Citation Guides (August 2005)
Uncertain how to reference your essays and assignments? Look under Find for the Library's Citation Guides

Extended Opening Hours to Continue (August 2005)
The Murdoch Campus Library will once again remain open until 11.00 pm Monday to Thursday during second semester. From 9.00 pm onwards, the Library operates as a study hall, with access to collections, computers and photocopiers, but with no desk, phone or email services. Extended weekend hours will also continue. Check here for full opening hours

Subject Guides (August 2005)
Not sure where to begin your research? Check the Library's subject guides for tips on finding resources in your area.

Lite (July 2005)
New to Murdoch Library? Need a refresher on how to use the Library's databases? Want to find out how to make your Google searches really specific? Find out all about the Library and develop great library research skills by completing this flexible web based program. More info...

Flowvis: the 'Art' of Fluid Dynamics (July 2005)
Flowvis is an exhibition of 30 stunning images showcasing the breadth and beauty hidden behind 'Fluid Dynamics'. Flowvis can be viewed in the Library on Link Level 3 until July 28. More info...

ECMS and Reserve Material for Semester 2(July 2005)
Unit coordinators are reminded to forward requests for material to be included in ECMS (ereserve) and Reserve (books) for semester 2, 2005, as soon as possible to avoid delays. More info...

Database Trial: Scopus (July 2005)
Search across 14,000 peer-reviewed journal titles from more than 4,000 international publishers. Explore Scopus and other databases being trialled by the Library.

Oxford English Dictionary Online (June 2005)
Lost for words? The latest update to the Oxford English Dictionary Online includes more than 2700 new and revised words. Find OED Online and other dictionaries on our Electronic Reference webpage.

Database Trial: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) (June 2005)
EOLSS is a compendium of sixteen encyclopedias which presents a comprehensive, authoritative, and integrated body of knowledge of life support systems. Explore EOLSS and other databases being trialled by the Library.

Rockingham Library Update (June 2005)
Service at Rockingham Campus Library is almost back to normal. Access to the seminar rooms on Level 2 is still unavailable, but a number of computers have been provided outside the eLibrary. Please contact the Library on 93607068 for details.

Extended Opening Hours During Exams (June 2005)
The Murdoch Campus Library will open earlier on Saturdays during the exam period. Opening hours for 11th and 18th of June only will be 8.00am to 5.00pm

Special Collections: The John Clements Collection of Oral History (May 2005)
The Library has received a collection of oral histories from the oral historian and peace activist, John Clements. The collection includes interviews undertaken from the 1950's to 1980's with a broad range of people from politics, the media, arts, the labour movement and various social movements. More info...

SFX FindIt: Linking You to Full Text (Apr 2005)
The Library is implementing the SFX Find It service within a number of its databases to make it easier to find the full text of journal articles. You can now link to full text when available using the SFX FindIt button from your search results in Proquest, Inspec, Web of Science, CSA Databases, Webspirs databases and ScienceDirect. SFX FindIt is also available from within the Library Portal. More on SFX Find It.

Oxford Reference Online Updated (Apr 2005)
Oxford Reference Online has been updated to include new illustrations, timelines, books, and editions. Updates include the new title A Dictionary of Modern Design, and new editions of the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, A Dictionary of Computing, The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms and A Dictionary of the Bible. Explore more than 120 dictionaries and reference titles covering all subject areas.

Extended Opening Hours for Semester 1 (Mar 2005)
The Murdoch Campus Library will remain open until 11.00 pm Monday to Thursday during first semester. From 9.00 pm onwards, the Library will operate as a study hall, giving access to print collections, e-libraries, self-check borrowing and photocopiers, but with no desk, phone or email services. Weekend hours have also been extended to 10.00 am - 5.00 pm, with the first two hours as a study hall. Check here for full opening hours.

Problems with pdf files (Mar 2005)
Many of the documents on the Library's website, including exam papers and Electronic Course Materials, are in pdf format. If you experience problems viewing a pdf document, check here for hints.

Library News March 2005 (Mar 2005)
The March 2005 edition of the Library's newsletter, Library News, is now available. Pick up a copy from any of the service points within the library, or read it online

The Library Portal – a New Way to Find Information (Feb 2005)
Search up to 10 databases and catalogues at once and link seamlessly to the full text of journal articles using The Library Portal. You can also set up your own lists of favorite resources to search, save your searches and records, and set up email alerts.

A New Look for our Website (Feb 2005)
The Library has a new look for its website. The new streamlined design facilitates easy access to the Library's services and resources. We welcome your comments and feedback. Email your comments to the Library's Web Coordinator.