The UVU Library Tries to Relax

With finals looming over all of us, it's easy to let stress take over. So this week we're featuring books and other resources that can help you cope with stress, recognize the risk factors, and deal with the effects.

Books about Stress

Books about stress can be found in a couple different places in the Library, depending on their focus. Some will discuss the risk factors for stress and suggest strategies for reducing the problem before it even starts. Other books will show the long term effects of stress on the mind and body. Still other books will cover how psychologists and health professionals treat severe stress.

Our book collection includes both print and digital titles. Digital titles can be downloaded for a brief time or browsed online.

PsycARTICLES

This database contains the entire American Psychological Association journal archive, all the way back to the very first issues of their journals. Because it is hosted by EBSCO, PsycARTICLES includes all of the search tools you're familiar with and uses the same search tricks you may have learned in your library workshop.

If you have any questions about the Library or research, don't hesitate to ask us--even if you think your question is silly. One important way to avoid stress is to start your research early and ask questions before you get frustrated and/or run up against your deadlines. Visit us at the Reference Desk or call us at (801) 863-8840.

The UVU Library Gets Radical

March 25 is feminist leader Gloria Steinem's birthday and this week the Library will be turning the spotlight on some of its resources on feminism.

GenderWatch

GenderWatch is a unique database that can be used to find articles about the history of women's rights. It contains articles from the volatile 1960s and 1970s that can help modern researchers learn more about the inspiration behind the Feminist Movement, their arguments, and more.

Women's Studies Books

The Library's Women's Studies section (fourth floor, section HQ) encompasses women in history, gender roles, feminism, family dynamics, gender politics, and many more topics.

The UVU Library Tries Not to Run Out of Gas

Forty years ago this week, the United States suffered a massive shortage of gas. Lines at gas stations stretched for blocks. Some stations rationed. Today, Americans are still looking for and debating about alternatives to fossil fuels. In recognition of the 1973-1974 Oil Crisis, this week the Library is focusing on its environmental studies collections and databases.

Environmental Studies Books

Many books about ecology can be found in section Q, but books that discuss conservation, sustainability, environmental impact, and related topics are located in section GE on the fourth floor.

Greenwire

Greenwire is a unique database that can be used to find the latest news in environmental policy, pollution, conservation and sustainability efforts, and more.

More ecology databases are available on our physical sciences subject page. If you have any questions using these resources, please contact our science librarian, Trevor Young.

All Roads Lead to Rome at the UVU Library

The Ides of March have come around again and this year marks the 2058th anniversary of the assassination of Julius Caesar. Many people may know enough about this event to quip "Et tu, Brute?" but come to the Library during Spring Break to learn the real history.

Historical Abstracts

This database specializes in articles by a wide variety of historians. Most articles are peer-reviewed. Some articles about ancient history are available, but most of this database focuses on history from the Renaissance to the present. We're listing it here because the Roman Empire has had such a lasting impact on politics, history, geography, law, art, and literature ever since its decline and fall.

JSTOR

In addition to articles about more recent history, JSTOR contains a wealth of articles about ancient history. The best part about using JSTOR is that you can read every article that you find through our subscription!

Roman History Books

Books are the best way to get in-depth knowledge of the Roman Empire. Learn about emperors, assassinations, conquests, sea battles, certain Egyptian queens, decadent Roman culture, and much more in section DG on the fourth floor.

The UVU Library Speaks Freely

Twenty-five years ago this week, controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe passed away. Nearly every one of Mapplethorpe's shows sparked outrage and debate about whether his photographs were art or pornography. This week, we're sharing some of our books about Mapplethorpe's life and work because one of the missions of the Library is to protect intellectual freedom. This means that the Library does not shy away from collecting material because it might offend someone.

Books about Free Speech

Books about the First Amendment and freedom of speech can be found throughout the Library's collection. Most of them are in our constitutional law section, but others are in art, literature, and history. These books look at important cases in American history in which the right to free speech was challenged. Many of them highlight the tension between the right of expression and offensive speech.

LexisNexis Academic

LexisNexis Academic is a popular legal database that contains thousands of district, federal, and Supreme Court cases; legal articles; state and federal laws; and much more. It also contains a news archive that goes back to the mid-1970s. The database's interface is complex, so please feel free to visit us at the Reference Desk if you have questions.

Photography Books

Section TR contains our books about photography and collections of photographers' work. You can find more Mapplethorpe here, as well as work by Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Alfred Stieglitz, and many others.