Monday, July 29, 2013

Hit the Road with the UVU Library

Ford famously said that customers could get a Model T in any
color they liked, as long as it was black.
This week is the 100th anniversary of Henry Ford's birthday, we decided to highlight our automotive sources. Few people know that the UVU Library offers resources specifically designed for mechanics and DIY car fixers--or even for people who just want to find out what might be going on under the hood. So this week, rev up your research engines and hit the open road with the Library.

Automobile Repair Reference Center

This tool makes finding repair guides, schematics, and replacement information for your car easy. A wizard guides you through make, model, and year to find the right information.

Chilton's Manuals

The Automobile Repair Reference Center is great for newer models. But if you have an older car, try the Chilton's Manuals. There are several different series. When you click on the above link to see what's available, you'll need to choose a specific title to see if we have your car covered.

Mitchell's RepairCenter

We recently secured campus-wide access to Mitchell's RepairCenter. This database works differently from our article databases and the Automobile Repair Center above. The above link takes you to the instructions for installing and running the RepairCenter. This database provides highly detailed repair and replacement information. In fact, some professional mechanics have this in their shops.

Be sure to visit our display about the history of the automobile on the first floor. If you have any questions about these resources, ask Tim Rowley, our automotive librarian, or contact the Reference Desk at (801) 863-8840.

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Lights, Cameras, and Action at the UVU Library

This week we're turning the spotlight on our media equipment collection. In most surveys, when you ask people about libraries, they think of books. But the UVU Library has been checking out laptops, still and film cameras, microphones, and other media equipment for years. We've even partnered with the Digital Media Department here on campus to make sure that you have access to up-to-date devices.

For students, check out is limited to four hours with no overnight check outs. Some equipment is reserved solely for the use of students enrolled in Digital Media classes. Faculty have more flexibility with regards to check out time and may check out any device we have available.

A complete list of equipment is available here.

If you need some inspiration or how-to knowledge about photography or digital filmmaking, we have a great collection of print and online books available. To access the ebooks, simply search our online catalog. They will appear alongside our print books. All you'll have to do is click the link underneath the author and holdings information.

Please ask at the Reference Desk (801-863-8840) if you have any questions about our photography or film books. For questions about media equipment, call Tony Jaskowick at (801) 863-8675.

Monday, July 15, 2013

Kung Fu Fighting at the Library

Yang Jun, via Wikipedia
Well, reading about Kung Fu anyway.

This week's display shares some of the books the Library has about various styles of martial arts. To learn more about Kung Fu, Taekwondo, and other styles, search the Library's catalog or use some of our online resources:

Dictionary of Sports Studies

This online dictionary contains short articles and definitions for sports, including the martial arts.

Food and Fitness: A Dictionary of Diet and Exercise

This online dictionary focuses on the health aspects of exercise, showing potential martial artists what they need to get into fighting shape.

Martial Arts Books & Media

There are nearly 100 videos and books in the Library's collection about martial arts, but more can be found by searching for specific styles.

SPORTDiscus

In addition to providing articles on dance, sports, kinesiology, and sport medicine, SPORTDiscus also contains peer-reviewed articles about a wide variety of martial arts.

For more information or help with your research, contact the Library's Reference Desk at (801) 863-8840 or our sports librarian, Debbie Short.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Off the Shelf, Episode 1

Looking for something to read? Librarian Annie Smith has a few suggestions:


The UVU Library Unlocks the Mysteries of the Mind

Dr. Sacks was born July 9, 1933.
Because this week is eminent psychologist and scientist Oliver Sacks' birthday, we're highlighting our psychology resources. The Library collects books (print and online) on cognition, neuroscience, psychotherapy, mental illness, and many more topics. We also provide access to a Triple Crown of psychology databases, which provide access to a wide swatch of current and historic psychology articles.

Psychological research is an incredibly diverse area, so if you have questions about your psychology research, contact our psychology librarian, Jacques d'Emal, or call the Reference Desk at (801) 863-8840.

Online Psychology Reference Books

Our online reference books can be found on our Electronic Dictionaries and Encyclopedia page. To access the ones specific to psychology, click on the Psychology and Sociology link. These books are available off campus using your UVID and UVLink password and offer superior access to definitions, topic overviews, and much more.

PsycARTICLES

This database contains the complete archive of 80 journals published by the American Psychological Association, all the way back to volume one, in full text. In addition to being able to read every article in this database, PsycARTICLES' search interface allows for highly specific searching. You can limit to subject age groups, methodology, and more.

Psychology Research Guide

If you're not sure where to begin your research or if you don't have a topic, a great place to get started is our psychology research guide. This gude contains useful reference books and websites, as well as a list of recommended databases.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

The UVU Library Preserves the Past

UVU's Dr. William Cobb interviews Ray Hill
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought 150 years ago this week. Historians and archaeologists, among others, have made sure that Gettysburg will not fade from our collective memory. The UVU Library and the George Sutherland Archives are doing the same for veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and World War II through our oral history projects.

Working with UVU's history students and faculty, the Sutherland Archives solicits interviews with veterans. These interviews are filmed. The dialog is transcribed. Then both the video and the transcription are uploaded to our online digital archive. While only a few interviews are currently available, Archives staff are busily editing and transcribing more.

Currently available projects:

Vietnam Era Oral History Project
World War II Veterans Oral History Project

The Sutherland Archives doesn't just collect memories. They also collect documents, photographs, and realia (physical objects). To learn more about these and other Sutherland Archives oral history projects visit www.uvu.edu/library/archives/oralhistories.html or call Catherine McIntyre at (801) 863-8821. We welcome new contributors to these projects.