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JoVE Journal video sections Biochemistry, Cancer Research and Genetics in JoVE Journal of Visual Experiments are now available in University of Helsinki.
Feedback: e-library@helsinki.fi
On Trial: Nature Microbiology until 31.10
Nature Microbiology -a monthly, online-only journal, dedicated to publishing primary research papers in microbiology.
– A combination of full length research articles and varied front-half content
– Supplementary information to present the full depth studies
Feedback: e -library@helsinki.fi
On Trial: Nature Energy until 31.10
Nature Energy -a monthly, online-only journal dedicated to publishing the most significant research on sustainable energy generation, storage and management, featuring:
– Research on next generation technologies of energy generation and storage
– Concentrated research on the feasibility and practicalities of sustainable energy
– Social science content that is applicable for policy makers, think tanks, NGO, and industry
Feedback: e -library@helsinki.fi
Thousands of new e-books from De Gruyter available for four months
The Helsinki University Library has already purchased lots of e-books published by De Gruyter. Now the whole e-book collection (about 38 000 books) is at your disposal in the Helsinki University network for a four month period. This offer also includes partner press content: Harvard University Press, Princeton University Press, Columbia University Press, University of Pennsylvania Press, University of Toronto Press.
De Gruyter publishes material in the following branches of science: arts and humanities, social sciences, mathematics, natural science, medicine and law. You can browse the e-book collection on the basis of the subject areas. The collection is updated monthly.
The books are available from the beginning of October 2016 until the end of January 2017, after which the most heavily used books will be selected to the library’s collection.
Availability: 3.10.2016-31.1.2017
Feedback: e-library@helsinki.fi
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On trial: POLITICO Pro Europe until 23.10
POLITICO Pro Europe is the international newsroom focusing on European policy and politics, with over 55 full-time journalists delivering critical intelligence around specific European policy issues.
Pro is offering a 1-month complimentary trial for the University of Helsinki.
The Pro services provide in-depth policy news and key insights at the intersection of European policy & politics.
Equipped with teams of expert policy reporters for each policy area, Pro offers coverage in a total of 7 policy areas: Technology, Health Care, Energy, Financial Services, Agriculture & Food, Trade & Transport.
Each user can access the following:
•PRO WEBSITE: ACCESS TO ARCHIVES OF IN-DEPTH POLICY NEWS & INSIGHT INCLUDING:
• DAILY MORNING POLICY NEWSLETTERS: THE KEY INSIGHTS YOU NEED TO START EACH DAY (1 per policy area)
• PRO ALERTS: BRIEF ALERTS ON THE POLICY INTELLIGENCE THAT MATTERS MOST
• PRO ARTICLES: LONGER STORIES WITH IN-DEPTH
INSIGHT AND DEEP-DIVE ANALYSIS
• BRUSSELS INFLUENCE: A WEEKLY INTELLIGENCE
AND ANALYSIS NEWSLETTER ON LOBBYING,
TRANSPARENCY AND GOVERNANCE
If you have any questions regarding the Pro trial or would like to request a 15-minute demonstration of how to most effectively utilize the trial, please contact Kritasha Gupta (kgupta@politico.eu)
Feedback
e -library@helsinki.fi
New student ohoy – order your library card online!
Hey new student, do you need a library card for Helsinki University Library?
You can order your library card in advance with an e-form. The card will be available for pick-up after 2 working days in any campus library you choose.
Please, take your identity card or passport with you. You will also need a Finnish social security number or your certificate of attendance from the University of Helsinki.
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CRC Handbook of Chemistry & Physics – enhanced web version is now available
New to this enhanced web version of the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics are:
New Tables
- Surface Active Chemicals
- Nanomaterial Safety Guidelines
New Features
- Graph search results and data tables with a wide choice of formats
- Access the handbook from any device – mobile device, tablets, laptops and desktops
- Bookmark individual pages
- Create individual workspace allowing users to save searches and customize the chemical search screen
- Gain access to archived PDF versions of earlier editions (back to the 84th edition)
- Search 27 property fields such as autoignition temperature, density, molecular weight, surface tension, vapor pressure and much more
Improved Features:
- Print search results and export to HTML, CSV and XLS formats
- Export chemical structures and images
- Display chemical structures in a variety of formats
- Browsable indexes help to verify spelling and physical properties
New Interactive feature:
New View Chemical Entry – allow users to see all core chemical properties about a chemical, and links to all tables in the handbook containing that chemical
Autumn Brings Changes In Opening Hours
Summer time is coming to an end and the new autumn opening hours will start on August 22nd 2016.
At Kaisa House there will be self-service hours on weekday mornings and evenings
The main library Kaisa House is open Mon-Fri 8-20 and Sat 11-17. The customer service is available Mon-Fri 10-19 and Sat 11-17.
Kaisa House will function as Self Service Library on weekdays from 8 to 10 and 19-20. Customer service personnel is not present during these self-service hours. The Library provides user instructions to device and premises. However, should problems arise, you can contact the staff.
Learn more about Self Service Library
New opening hours at the campus libraries
Starting from Monday 22.8 the opening hours at Viikki, Kumpula and Meilahti are Mon-Thu 9-18 and Fri 9-16.
All opening hours including exceptions can be found on library’s website
Happy birthday dear arXiv!
ArXiv celebrates its´ 25th birthday 14th August. Open access archive arXiv serves the researchers of physics, astronomy, computer science and mathematics as they can free of charge submit scientific papers for the discussion. The anniversary truly gives cause for celebration, as an open archive by the end of last year has collected 139 million works whereas papers have been opened more than a million times.
ArXiv´s user survey published in June collected 36 000 responses. A clear majority of respondents to the survey would like to keep an archive mainly the way it is, although some features, such as development of the search functionality, were seen crucial. Also development of research data archiving was pointed out as an important development line.
The vast majority of the users say arXiv should stick to what it is good at: That is to share researchers´ papers openly and rapidly. However, the pressure of a technical modernization of the archive and the expansion of the financial base is high. Currently mainly libraries and a charitable foundation finance arXiv. Also Helsinki University Library participates in arXiv´s operation and maintenance. Advisory boards of arXiv meet in September to make guidelines on the future of the archive.
Read more:
Van Noorden, Richard (2016): ArXiv preprint server plans multimillion-dollar overhaul. Nature Vol 534, Issue 7609. doi:10.1038/534602a
Rieger, Oya Y. (2016) arXiv User Survey Report : arXiv@25: Key Findings of the User Survey.
