You may experience some problems access the UConn Libraries Gale databases. The vendor has informed us that they are currently experiencing intermittent problems with their online databases and are working to correct the problems as quickly as possible.

Three new / changed databases interfaces / platforms for your information:

1. The Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals has switched from the RLG interface to the FirstSearch interface. The link in the ERM for Avery now points to the new interface; see for yourself at http://rdl.lib.uconn.edu/databases/859

2. Social Work Abstracts has gone from Ovid / SilverPlatter to EBSCO. The link in the ERM for Social Work Abstracts now points to EBSCO; see the new interface http://rdl.lib.uconn.edu/databases/933

3. The AP Photo Archive is working on a new interface. You can see a trial of it here:

URL: http://apimages.ap.org

Looking for a quick and easy way to use our libary resources?

Then download the library toolbar from http://www.lib.uconn.edu/libraries/stamford/webtools.html

It works with Internet Explorer and Firefox to give you quick acess to:

• Library resources: eJournal, Inter-Library Loan, All Databases, Citation Linker and Live Chat
• Searching our library catalog- HOMER, and the Boston Library Consortium Virtual Catalog (BLC)
• Renew books via MyHOMER and other online research tools
• Searching Google and a MyToDo list gadget
• Library and UConn news RSS feeds to subscribe too
• and more….

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The Dodd Center’s Mexican Broadsides and Pamphlets Collection has been converted from an access database and loaded into HOMER, the library catalog. To take a look at records in this collection, search “Mex” as a call number. If you want to know more about this collection, contact T.J. Kao at the Dodd Center.

Thomas J. Dodd Research Center

HOMER, the Library Catalog

UConn Libraries InterLibrary Loan Services has a new webpage!

We hope these changes will help to better direct you to the best service option for your needs.

Where did the NetID and password log in go?

Most services do not require a log in. If the service you select from the menu requires one, you will be prompted, and your log in will take you directly to the form needed for your request.

For books and videos, why should I go to the Virtual Catalog or WorldCat before using the book form?

· The Virtual Catalog allows you to bypass the DD-ILL staff and place a request for a title directly from a lending library. As a result, you obtain the title much faster.
(Book requests only)
· WorldCat offers you direct access to more than 16,000 libraries while allowing you to request books, DVDs, musical scores, etc. Also, because using WorldCat requires less intermediate handling, it too can often get you what you need more quickly.

We hope that you will find these changes useful! Please feel free to send comments and questions to udoc@uconn.edu.