This past spring and summer three UK campus libraries have been busy getting ready to consolidate into the new Science Library. This includes Chemistry/Physics, Geological Sciences and Map Library and the Math Library. All three facilities are being consolidated into one collection in King Library - South.
The Geological Sciences and Map Library will stay in their current location, but elements of the other two libraries will be moving in on their floor, as well as the second and fourth floors. One of the major renovations is getting the new elevator installed. This should hopefully be completed by the end of the month.
In November, the Chemistry/Physics and Math libraries plan to begin moving their collections into King. At this time there is no set date as the elevator must be completed prior to the move. The Science Library will be open in November and completely operational in the Spring 2009 semester.
October 15th, 2008
You can now access SciFinder via the Internet. Remember when you register that you must use your UK email address or you will not get access.
Mac users will be happy to know this will work very well for them. It will also work well for you off-campus users via the proxy server. There are some differences so if you have any problems please contact Jan Carver at the Chemistry/Physics Library at 257-5954.
October 15th, 2008
This fall the UK Libraries have purchased two databases that will supplement our engineering collection. The first is the Polymer Library. You may know this database by its former name RAPRA Abstracts. It is the primary database for information on plastics, rubbers, polymers, adhesives and composites. International in scope, coverage goes back to 1972 and includes citations to academic research, business and marketing articles, and legislation. Patent coverage began in 1994. Access to this database is through the CSA Illumina platform.
The second database will fill a multidisciplinary gap in the area of textiles. World Textiles covers all areas of textiles from manufacturing to materials, technology, application and research. Coverage is from 1970 and includes scholarly sources, trade journals, conference proceedings, books and many other materials. One of its strong features is extensive indexing of non-English language and less accessible publications.
This Fall, SciFinder Scholar is going to be accessible via the Internet. Right now we still do not have a date, but as soon as it is available we will let you know. What this means for you is that you won’t have to go to specific computers or download software to access this database. UK will still have a restricted number of seats, but you will be able to access SFS from any library or computer on campus. Stay tuned!
September 17th, 2008
Semester reserves are available for checkout at the Shaver Engineering Library for the following classes:
CE 482: Gesund
CE 486G: Gesund
CE 534: Mahboub
CE 555: Brion
CE 681: Mahboub
CME 599-003: Bhattacharyya
EE 305: Hannemann
ES 610: Black & Brion
This list does not include permanent reserves.
Reserves are processes and placed on the shelves within 24 hours of receiving them from the instructors.
Reserves can be checked out from the Engineering Library circulation desk for periods of 2 hours.
September 2nd, 2008
If you were on campus prior to spring semester you might remember a lot of paintings scattered around the library. These are painting of former College of Engineering Deans. While planning for the renovation, Donn Hancher mentioned that they were really not being given the prominence they deserved. As Chair of the Renovation Team, Donn encouraged us to find a suitable place where we could group this historical collection. When we discussed it with our architect Dan Smith he suggested we place them in the current serials alcove.
Anchored on one end of the gallery is the bust of the first Dean of the College of Engineering - Paul Anderson. His portrait is just to the right and then the succeeding Deans’ portraits follow on either end of the room. As new Deans retire, their portraits will be added to the hall. Please take some time to browse through the Hall next time you visit.
October 23rd, 2007
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