Ebook News

Some of you have noticed that Netlibrary has disappeared/changed.  Don't worry, this is a good thing.  The Netlibrary collection has been taken over by Ebsco.  So, now, it's called "eBooks on EBSCOhost." 

You can still get to the ebooks either by going through the library catalog or by going directly to the eBooks on EBSCOhost link on the library site.  Give it a try--if you are used to some of the other Ebsco databases like Academic Search, the interface will be familiar.

The new interface is quite an improvement over Netlibrary, we think.  And, a new added bonus is that these ebooks can now be downloaded, either to your computer, or many of the portable ereaders (sorry, apparently, the Kindle is still too proprietary to work at this point--maybe sometime soon).  In order to download ebooks, you will need to register an account with Ebsco.  This is a free, one-time registration.  The downloads are PDF files that require Adobe Digital Editions (free download with a link from Ebsco).  You may also still view the book on the screen without downloading it.

Please give the new interface a try and let us know how it goes.  And, remember, we get ebooks from several other vendors (though Ebsco is by far the largest), so the interfaces, download capabilities, etc. will differ between those various vendors.  Most all of the ebooks have records loaded in the main library catalog, so that is probably the best way to access them.

New Extended Hours!

Over the years, students have asked for later library hours, and we have now figured out a way to do it.  Yippie!  So, starting with our regular hours next week, we will be open:

Monday - Thursday	8:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight
Friday	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday	1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	1:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight

Don't forget to come--we don't want to be lonely down here.

Recent Additions to Our Collection

We have recently expanded our new books list to include magazines and journals, as well as online resources.  See our new and improved list at http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~library/mont1.htm.  By the way, this list is also posted on our Twitter account, which you can access from our home page, or here: http://www.twitter.com/WWCLibrary.

Beginning this month, we will feature one or two of our online resources.  We think you will like this month's database, Films on Demand, 
http://0-digital.films.com.library.acaweb.org/portalplaylists.aspx?aid=12208.
Our subscription to the Master Academic streaming video collection gives us access to over 6,400 full-length video programs and 74,000 video segments. Collections cover the humanities & social sciences, business & economics, science & mathematics, and health & medicine. Producers of films include: Films for the Humanities & Sciences, NBC, CNBC, ABC, PBS, BBC, National Geographic, and many more.

This probably isn't going to be a blog, but...

Nonetheless, we wanted to add another way to communicate with folks about the things we have and cool stuff we do for you.  So, here goes.

We have a new way of providing the off-campus username and password for accessing our databases remotely.  Give it a try.  Once you click on "Off-Campus Users" under "Articles & Databases," you should see a link that will get you started.