Kresge Library Blog

November 30, 2012

ScienceDirect maintenance

Elsevier will be updating their ScienceDirect journal platform on Saturday, December 1st.

During this scheduled maintenance, there may be minor disruptions to some ScienceDirect functionality.

They are working to provide better support for Google Chrome and Safari and Firefox browsers for the Mac, as well as an improved experience on mobile devices.

If you cannot get into ScienceDirect journals on Saturday, please try again at a later time.

November 2, 2012

New SpringerLink Platform

Springer, a publisher of many of our subscription journals, is moving to a new platform the week of November 26, 2012. The new SpringerLink should be faster, easier to use and optimized for most mobile devices.

If you have an individual account registered with SpringerLink you will need to set up a new profile/account because your old one will not be migrated. Make sure to do this while within the institution's IP range (i.e., on the TSRI network) as you will then be automatically associated to the Library's access rights.

You do not need an individual account to access the Library's subscribed-to content, but some people may have one for saving searches and alerts.

Access to all other content should remain the same after the migration.

October 12, 2012

Library Repairs this Weekend 10/12-10/14

Due to recent flooding in the Library, there will be some construction to replace the burst pipe in the ceiling. There will be limited seating available this weekend (10/12-10/14), as well as added noise from the repairs. In addition, some print journals have been moved.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to be back to normal (and all dried out!) as soon as possible.

-Kresge Library Staff

October 1, 2012

Genome Research Free Trial

Genome Research - a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on research that provides novel insights into the genome biology of all organisms, including advances in genomic medicine.

Free trial runs for the month of October, 2012

September 25, 2012

ChemDoodle software available

ChemDoodle is chemical drawing and publishing software available for Windows, Mac and Linux. There is a one-time (easy!) installation on up to two computers and it even works on your iPhone/iPad or Android device. This resource is new to TSRI and we hope it fills the gap for chemical drawing software for those on Macs and Linux. Get started with the Library's ChemDoodle Guide.

Features include:

Chemical file types: supports ChemDraw, ISIS/Sketch, ChemSketch, MarvinSketch, MOLfiles, CML, SMILES, InChI, PDB and others
Supports spectroscopy input and can simulate mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Build reactions with powerful arrow tools and drag and drop interfaces
Paste scalable vector graphics into your favorite applications, like Microsoft Office, iWork, OpenOffice and Adobe tools

September 21, 2012

New Online Reference Works

The Kresge Library is pleased to announce the edition of new online reference works, with TSRI author contributions:

Comprehensive Biophysics
"Comprehensive Biophysics provides in-depth, broad, reference coverage of the most active areas within the field of Biophysics. Each of the 9 volumes that together make up this reference set covers a specific area within the field of Biophysics, and has been edited by a Volume Editor who is a prominent expert within the relevant subfield."

Comprehensive sampling and sample preparation : analytical techniques for scientists" In its four volumes, Comprehensive Sampling and Sample Preparation contains a complete treatment of the theory and methodology of sampling in all physical phases and the theory of sample preparation for all major extraction techniques. Fundamentals of sampling and sample preparation are reinforced through broad and detailed sections dealing with Biological and Medical, Environmental and Forensic, and Food and Beverage applications."

These online references join others in our library's collection such as: