UVU Library Fosters Innovation

Nobel Prize Award Ceremony. Image via WikiCommons.

The Nobel Prizes were awarded earlier this month, inspiring us to reflect on the many advances in science over the past century. Our display this week shares the stories of many past Nobel winners and we hope that someday, a UVU alum will join their ranks!

Here are some tools that might help students get on a path towards major awards:

Computer Science Books

In addition to hundreds of books on computer programming, Internet architecture, and related topics (fourth floor, section QA 75-76), we've added Safari's ebook collection. This collection is constantly updated, ensuring that you have the latest version.

IEEE Digital Library

This technology and computer science database is the one the professionals use. Find peer-reviewed articles on engineering, robotics, electronics, computer security, and much more.

Text a Librarian

Have a quick question for a librarian? Text it to (801) 362-8176. We'll text you back as soon as we get your message. This service is perfect for quick questions.

If you have any questions about using these and other Library resources, please let us know at the Reference Desk or call us at (801) 863-8840. We're always happy to answer questions.

Archives Month at UVU Library

The Archives is located on the third floor of the UVU Library

October is Archives month and we'd like to turn the spotlight onto some of the special projects our own George Sutherland Archives has been working on:

Mountain West Digital Library

The Sutherland Archives is a regional hub for the Mountain West Digital Library and we frequently contribute digitized documents, photos, and other items to their growing collection.

Currently, Catherine McIntyre and Brent Seavers have been working on the Pioneers in Your Attic project, which directly contributes to MWDL.

Oral History Projects

For several years now, the Sutherland Archives has been working with UVU faculty to record the experiences of veterans, peace activists, and Utah women, preserving their stories for future generations. The oral histories are unique among archives.

Scholars' Open Archive

This project created a website that UVU faculty and staff can use to share their scholarly work with the world. Scholars' Open Archive is indexed by Google, meaning that your work can reach a wide audience. Monthly reports include download and page view statistics.

UVU Institutional Repository

The Sutherland Archives is also hope to UVU's Institutional Repository. We collect photos, documents, news articles, and other items pertaining to the history and development of Utah Valley University. We are happy to accept donations, but please read our collection development policy first: Donations and Forms.

For more information about the George Sutherland Archives, please contact Catherine McIntyre at x8821.

UVU Library Reveals Company Secrets

Business research doesn't have to be hard anymore.
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Company research is among the most challenging assignments we see here at the UVU Library. We've invested in several databases that can make finding stock prices, company histories, market research, and more easily available.

Business Source Premier

Business Source Premier is our go-to database for most business research questions. It contains scholarly and professional articles, as well as news articles. Articles cover marketing, human resources, economics, management, and many more topics.

International Directory of Company Histories

Available in the Reference Collection, the International Directory of Company Histories is the best place to get detailed histories of companies from their founding to the date the book was published. We have a standing subscription to this multi-volume work, so updated histories are available.

Mergent

Mergent contains basic company data, but it shines when it comes to tracking down company financials. It contains historic stock prices, balance sheets, earnings, and copies of some SEC filings. Mergent only contains information on publicly traded companies.


Ben Wilson is our business subject librarian and can answer in-depth questions about company and business research. You can also feel free to stop by the Reference Desk on the first floor or call us at (801) 863-8840 to get some initial help with your research.

Let the UVU Library Inspire You

Jackson Pollock at work. Image via WikiCommons

With UVU's School of the Arts hosting the Arts in Education Conference this week, we took a look at some of the art and art research resources available in the Library.

Art Book Collection

We have artist biographies, critical works, and hundreds of books on painting, drawing, and sculpting techniques. Our art books are located on the fourth floor, in section N.

Art Full Text

Art Full Text is the database for art research. It includes a mix of scholarly and professional literature in visual art. It also includes the latest in art news, so you can use it to keep up on what's happening in the art world.

Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Art

This dictionary is a key resource for understanding the vibrant and experimental schools of modern and contemporary art. It includes definitions and short biographies of important artists.

Grove Encyclopedia of Materials and Techniques in Art

Learn more about how artists work in various media with this thorough encyclopedia from Oxford University Press. It's a great source to learn the lingo!

Feel free to bring your art research questions to us at the Reference Desk, located in the first floor Information Commons. You can also ask Keith Rowley, our art subject librarian.

Adobe Creative Suite 6

The Library's Macs have Adobe Creative Suite 6 installed for student use. Feel free to stop by the Library to work on your projects, but remember to bring something to save your work on!