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Inside the USC Libraries: Science and Engineering Library

2010-08-18T21:46:21+00:00

The fourth installment in a series exploring the many USC Libraries looks at the Science & Engineering Library. The library recently unveiled a refurbished first floor, with compact reference shelving and more space for study and instruction. Keep reading to learn more about Science & Engineering Library and its renovated first floor.

New Electronic Resources: Science, Engineering, and Mathematics

2010-07-20T23:00:04+00:00

The libraries recently acquired 59 new databases and other digital collections, many of which are already accessible via the E-Resources tab on the libraries' homepage. Keep reading for an introduction to the new resources available for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics researchers.

Wertheim on What Motivated Her to Become a Science Communicator

2010-03-04T16:18:52+00:00

Margaret Wertheim of the Institute for Figuring joined Dean Quinlan for an Essential Conversation on Feb. 25 in the Friends of the USC Libraries Lecture Hall. They discussed the intersections of science and art, the role of libraries in discovery and cross-disciplinary dialogue, and countless other topics. In this clip, Wertheim talks about the urgency of reaching audiences who have not traditionally been interested in science and mathematics.

Wertheim and Dean Quinlan on the Nature of Discovery

2010-03-03T19:23:17+00:00

Margaret Wertheim of the Institute for Figuring joined Dean Quinlan for an Essential Conversation on Feb. 25 in the Friends of the USC Libraries Lecture Hall. They exchanged ideas about the intersections of science and art, the role of libraries in discovery and cross-disciplinary dialogue, and countless other topics. In this clip, they discuss the importance of questions--rather than answers--in helping people understand the importance of the Copernican revolution and other scientific discoveries.

Essential Conversation with Margaret Wertheim on Feb. 25

2010-02-16T22:54:57+00:00

Dean Quinlan will join science writer, artist, and director of the Institute for Figuring Margaret Wertheim for an Essential Conversation on Thurs., Feb. 25 at 6:00 p.m. in Doheny Library. At the inaugural Essential Conversation at the USC Libraries, Quinlan and Wertheim will discuss the intersections of scientific inquiry and creative expression. RSVP here or keep reading for more information about the event and Wertheim's work with her twin sister Christine on the Crochet Coral Reef project.

Libraries Add Lyell Collection E-Resource for Geology

2010-02-03T18:56:10+00:00

The USC Libraries recently began subscribing to the Lyell Collection, which covers all areas of geology. The e-resource was created in 2007 as part of the 200th anniversary of the Geological Society of London and named for 19th century geologist Charles Lyell. It includes a full-text archival collection with key journals, Special Publications, and Society book series dating back to volume one of all titles. You can use the e-resource to investigate the transactions of the Geological Society dating back to 1811.

USC Libraries Win Grants to Preserve California History

2009-11-30T23:28:12+00:00

The Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) recently awarded Hidden Special Collections and Archives grants to support two projects that will dramatically improve access to unique materials related to L.A. history and California environmental history. CLIR awarded $160,000 to the USC Libraries for Excavating L.A.: USC’s Hidden Southern California Historical Collections. The organization also awarded a grant to a partnership among the Online Archive of California, the USC Libraries, and eight California university libraries, Uncovering California’s Environmental Collections: A Collaborative Approach.

Wiley-Blackwell Online Training Schedule - December 2009

2009-11-26T00:37:04+00:00

Wiley-Blackwell is pleased to invite you to our free instructor-led online training sessions to learn how to make the most of our products and services. All you need is an internet connection and, in most cases, access to a telephone.

Web of Science to Offer Online Classes in November

2009-11-06T16:38:18+00:00

The USC Libraries subscribe to the Web of Science and Web of Knowledge databases. To help you get more from these resources, the publisher is offering live and recorded training on topics ranging from basic search functions and citation metrics to specialized classes on EndNote and Reference Manager. Keep reading for a complete schedule of online classes.

Expanded ProQuest Content Now Available to USC Community

2009-10-15T20:19:02+00:00

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