Category: Announcements

Trial of Index Religiosus

The library is offering a trial of Index Religiosus Online. IRO is a reference bibliography for Theology, Religious Studies, and Church History offered in partnership with the KU Leuven and Université Catholique de Louvain. You can visit the site directly or access it via the database link on the BREPOLiS website.

The Index Religiosus

  • Replaces the bibliography of the ‘Revue d’histoire ecclésiastique’ and of the ‘Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses (Elenchus Bibliographicus)’
  • covers publications written in various European languages (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, etc
  • consist of some 565,000 bibliographic records
  • is updated yearly with 20,000 records
  • is OpenURL compliant
  • offers the possibility to export records in several formats (EndNOte, Refworks, Zotero, etc.)

A detailed leaflet about Index Religiosus is available for download.

Please send any feedback to Angie Beiriger by April 20, 2014.

PBS video collection trial

The PBS Video Collection assembles hundreds of the greatest documentary films and series from the history of the Public Broadcasting Service into one convenient online interface. A core of 245 titles, selected for their high quality and relevance to academic curricula, covers many educational disciplines, including history, science and technology, diversity studies, business, and current events. This collection provides access to the films and series users already know and trust, including Frontline, NOVA, American Experience, Odyssey, and films by Ken Burns and Michael Wood.

Please send any feedback to Jim Holmes.

Small Presses: Celebrating the Joy of Reading and the Beauty of the Book March 11 – June, 2014

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Presenting a selection of small press editions from Reed’s special collections, this exhibit shows works from the late 19th century England, with the seminal work of William Morris, through the small press movement in early 20th century America, the Pacific Northwest, and contemporary artist’s books.

Located in the Library flat cases just past the circulation desk and the wall case by the reference desk.

The Reed Library holds over four thousand titles in its rare books and
artist’s books collections. Many are limited editions produced by small,
independent presses. This exhibit presents a selection of small press
editions from Reed’s collection, beginning in the late 19th century England
with the seminal work of William Morris and surveying trends in the small
press movement in early 20th century America, the Pacific Northwest and
contemporary artist’s books.

Trial – Chinese Newspapers Collection (1832-1953)

ProQuest Historical Newspapers – Chinese Newspapers Collection
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Format: Abstract and Index, Full Text Image

Coverage: 1832-1953

From the website – “Gain insight into Chinese political and social life during the turbulent 120 year period from 1832 to 1953 with 12 English-language Chinese historical newspapers. Included are critical perspectives on the ending of more than 2,000 years of imperial rule in China, the Taiping Rebellion, the Opium Wars with Great Britain, the Boxer Rebellion and the events leading up to the1911 Xinhai Revolution, and the subsequent founding of the Republic of China. In addition to the article content, the full-image newspapers offer searchable access to advertisements, editorials, cartoons, and classified ads that illuminate history.”

Upon completion, titles will include:

  • North China Herald (1850-1941)
  • Canton Times (1919-1920)
  • China Critic (1939-1946)
  • The China Press (1925-1938)
  • China Weekly Review (1917-1953)
  • Chinese Recorder (1868-1940)
  • Chinese Repository (1832-1851)
  • Peking Daily News (1914-1917)
  • Peking Gazette (1915-1917)
  • Peking Leader (1918-1919
  • Shanghai Gazette (1919-1921)
  • Shanghai Times (1914-1921)

Please send any feedback to Jim Holmes

IMC Feature – The Other Oscars

The Academy Awards serve as the pinnacle of American cinematic accolades and to that end the IMC has most notable nominees and winners since its inception.  More impressive, however, is our comprehensive collection of award winning films from notable international film festivals – an eclectic array built over the past 30 years through curriculum and student/faculty interest.  Following is a list of award winning films from three of the biggest international film festivals – Cannes, Berlin, and Venice.  Many thanks to Max Carpenter (’14) for his meticulous  work in compiling this list.
Jim Holmes – Instructional Media Center

The Other Oscars

iPads in the PARC

We now have iPads for checkout in the Performing Arts Resource Center (PARC)!  They are available for same-day checkouts and are due back in the PARC by closing time. Visit the PARC website for hours and more information.

New Library System, Intro Workshops

The new library catalog is now live! Join us for an introductory workshop on best practices for navigating the new catalog. Contact a librarian (http://info.library.reed.edu/ask/) with any questions.

The workshops are scheduled for:

Wednesday, January 29 @ 3pm in L17

Thursday, January 30 @ 10am in L17

Friday, January 31 @ 3pm in the PARC

Tuesday, February 4 @ 4pm in the PARC

Wednesday, February 5 @ 11am in L17

Friday, February 7 @ 1pm in L17

For more information, visit:
http://libguides.reed.edu/librarysystem.

Charles Rhyne: Scholarly Art Historian & Conservationist January 17–March 7, 2014

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The Reed Library received the papers of Charles Rhyne, Professor Emeritus, from his wife, Barbara, after his death on April 14, 2013. The exhibit displays selected materials representing the breadth of his research and dedication to teaching, art conservation, high quality digital imagery and the use of the web, the paintings of John Constable, art exhibitions, and his three important scholarly websites.

Located in the Library flat cases just past the circulation desk.

Learn about the new Library System

Have questions about the new Library System? Why did the Library change to this new system? What are those colored dots? Will the databases go away? And other questions?

http://libguides.reed.edu/librarysystem

We have created a brief FAQ and will be adding more content to help with searching the new system. If you have more questions, please contact your library liaison, personal librarian or head to the Reference desk. We’ll be adding more content in the coming weeks.

Data Visualization Paideia Session

During Paideia, the Data @ Reed team will be bringing in a speaker on the fundamentals of data visualization. Her name is Jackie Wirz, and she works in instruction and research support at OHSU Library. She frequently travels to give talks on data visualization, data curation, and data management, and she is exuberant and knowledgeable about these topics. Her talk will be modeled after one that some of the Data @ Reed team saw her give last fall, and will be accessible and informative to students and faculty from all disciplines. No prior experience with data visualization is necessary.

This talk will take place on Thursday, January 23rd, from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in Psych 105. There will be plenty of time for questions, and light refreshments will be served at the end of the session.

We’re excited to be bringing Jackie to Reed to speak about data visualization, and we hope to see you there!