What's happening at the library and items of interest to the UB community
What, a librarian promoting Google Scholar? Yes, I use it often – it’s a great way to track down a source, check citations, etc. In fact, Langsdale has teamed up with Google to show our own full text resources within Continue reading For Faculty: Google Scholar – Soon you can track your own citations
Hi! I’m Pete Ramsey, one of the Reference and Instruction Librarians at Langsdale Library. I joined UB in August this year, and have been enjoying my work here very much. You may have seen me at the reference desk, in Continue reading Going Farther with Google Maps
This time of year you’re working on the next big project for the semester. Maybe it’s in a field you’re unfamiliar with, or maybe you know your topic, but you still need to find resources. At Langsdale, we have library Continue reading Using LibGuides for research help
September 17 is Constitution Day. Find out more about this day and the document it celebrates by taking a look at our Constitution Day Guide: http://langsdale.ubalt.edu/howto/ConstitutionDay_guide.htm If you need help finding information on the Constitution, the Founding Fathers or any Continue reading Happy Constitution Day!
On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. This bill appropriates additional federal funds for job creation and preservation, aid for those most affected by the recession, infrastructure projects (transportation, environmental, Continue reading New Guide: Federal Stimulus Bill (2009)
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Langsdale Library is highlighting works that touch on this year’s theme: “Women Taking the Lead to Save our Planet.” We have also highlighted some other works by or about women that may be of Continue reading Women’s History Month 2009
The aim of Irish American Heritage Month is to bring to the attention of all Americans the contributions made throughout America’s history by Irish immigrants and their descendants. Langsdale Library presents the following resources, among many, that showcase the rich Continue reading Irish American Heritage Month 2009
Langsdale Library is now offering the film series, “Life 6: Life on the Edge.” This new 11-part series addresses issues of globalization and their effects on the lives of people in the developing world. Here are the producers’ (Bullfrog Films) Continue reading New film series, Life on the Edge
Langsdale Library is pleased to announce the addition of Environment Complete and Greenfile to the list of over 70 electronic databases available to the UB community. Environment Complete offers deep coverage in applicable areas of agriculture, ecosystem ecology, energy, renewable Continue reading Electronic Resource Changes
Have you ever wanted to know if Langsdale Library owns a particular journal, newspaper or magazine? Try the Journal Finder, a searchable list of all of the journals, newspapers, and magazines that Langsdale Library owns, whether they are in print Continue reading Journal Finder