MLNC Professional eBook Collection

MLNC’s Professional eBook Collection is still open for orders. This unique shared collection provides library staff with the tools they need to keep abreast of the latest news and trends in library science and information technology. Features of the collection include 24/7 access from anywhere in the world, ongoing access for a one time fee, and current imprints, with new titles added as funds allow. To see a current list of titles, as well as pricing and ordering information visit http://www.mlnc.org/electronic/netlibrary/professional/

Don’t miss this great opportunity for you and your staff.

Special discount on CQ

From now until June 30th, 2008 any library wishing to subscribe to CQ Press’ Researcher or Global Researcher products will receive a 15% discount off list price, an additional 5% savings for MLNC members. Those libraries wishing to renew their CQ Researcher or Global Researcher subscription this spring will also receive this discount.

Now in its 80th year, The CQ Researcher is the choice of librarians and researchers seeking original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues shaping our world. Used by students and other researchers who need to complete an assignment, prepare for a debate, or become a quick expert on a topic, each 12,000-word report is a unique work, investigated and written by a seasoned journalist. Published 44 times a year, the single-themed CQ Researcher report offers in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the U.S. economy.

Looking for background and context on headline-making world news from an authoritative, global perspective? The new CQ Global Researcher meets the increasing demand for balanced, reliable reporting on international issues and crises. Modeled after the renowned, award-winning CQ Researcher, CQ Global Researcher delivers definitive, in-depth coverage of newsworthy global affairs from a multitude of international viewpoints. Available exclusively online, CQ Global Researcher offers focused, readable, single-topic reports on vital world issues.

For more details visit www.mlnc.org/electronic/cq

Join MLNC for “Map Cataloging: The Basics”

This introductory workshop, taught by Susan Moore, Catalog Librarian and Bibliographer, Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, will help get you started in cataloging maps and other cartographic materials. Emphasis will be on sheet maps with some discussion of atlases.The skills to be taught include title selection, how to measure a map correctly, scale calculation, how to record other mathematical data correctly, and the notes required specifically for cartographic materials.

The workshop will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at Daniel Boone Regional Library (Columbia, Missouri) in the Friends Room from 9:30am-3:30pm.

For more details, or to register, visit

http://www.mlnc.org/workshops/map.html

Free trial-Taylor & Francis

MLNC is pleased to offer our members a free trial to Taylor & Francis Group’s suite of online products. Building on two centuries’ experience, the Taylor & Francis Group has grown rapidly over the last two decades to become a leading international academic publisher.

For login information contact Asia at asia@mlnc.org 

EUROPA WORLD PLUS
http://www.europaworld.com  

EUROPA WORLD OF LEARNING ONLINE
http://www.worldoflearning.com  

WORLD WHO’S WHO ONLINE (previously International Who’s Who online) http://www.worldwhoswho.com  

ROUTLEDGE REFERENCE RESOURCES - RELIGION http://reference.routledge.com  

ROUTLEDGE REFERENCE RESOURCES - POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS http://reference.routledge.com  

Taylor & Francis Encyclopedias (in the ‘Reference Works’ section)
www.informaworld.com  

ROUTLEDGE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHILOSOPHY
http://www.rep.routledge.com  

IISS ARMED CONFLICT DATABASE
http://www.iiss.org/acd

ECONOMICSnetBASE
http://www.economicsnetbase.com  

BUSINESSnetBASE
http://www.businessnetbase.com  

MILITARYnetBASE
http://www.militarynetbase.com  

SCI-TECHnetBASE
http://www.sci-technetbase.com  

CHEMnetBASE
http://www.chemnetbase.com  

The Handbook of Chemistry and Physics Online http://www.hbcpnetbase.com  

CHEMLIBnetBASE
http://www.chemlibnetbase.com  

POLYMERSnetBASE
http://www.polymersnetbase.com  

ERGONOMICSnetBASE
http://www.ergonomicsnetbase.com  

INDUSTRIALnetBASE
http://www.industrialnetbase.com  

MATERIALSnetBASE
http://www.materialsnetbase.com  

TRIBOLOGYnetBASE/LUBRICATIONnetBASE
http://www.tribologynetbase.com  

TEXTILEnetBASE
http://www.textilenetbase.com  

ENGnetBASE
http://www.engnetbase.com  

ENVIROnetBASE
http://www.environetbase.com  

CLEANTECHnetBASE
http://www.cleantechnetbase.com  

WATERnetBASE
http://www.waternetbase.com  

BIOSCIENCEnetBASE
http://www.biosciencenetbase.com  

FORENSICnetBASE
http://www.forensicnetbase.com  

LawENFORCEMENTnetBASE
http://www.forensicnetbase.com  

NEUROSCIENCEnetBASE
http://www.neurosciencenetbase.com  

BIOSCIENCEnetBASE
http://www.biosciencenetbase.com  

FOODnetBASE
http://www.foodnetbase.com  

NUTRITIONnetBASE
http://www.nutritionnetbase.com  

OCCUP-HEALTHandSAFETYnetBASE
http://www.occupationalhealthnetbase.com  

AGRICULTUREnetBASE
http://www.agriculturenetbase.com  

PlantSCIENCEnetBASE
http://www.plantsciencenetbase.com  

NANOnetBASE
http://www.nanonetbase.com  

PHYSICSnetBASE
http://www.physicsnetbase.com  

MATHnetBASE
http://www.mathnetbase.com  

STATSnetBASE
http://www.statsnetbase.com  

ITKnowlegeBASE
http://www.itknowledgebase.net  

InfoSECURITYnetBASE
http://infosecuritynetbase.com  

COMPUTERSCIENCEnetBASE
http://www.computer-sciencenetbase.com  

PublicADMINISTRATIONnetBASE
http://www.publicadministrationnetbase.com  

ProjectMANAGEMENTnetBASE
http://www.projectmanagementnetbase.com  

For more information, including ordering and pricing, contact Asia Gross, Electronic Resources Librarian at asia@mlnc.org or 1-800-969-6562 x814.

March issue of QuickFlash now available

The March issue of QuickFlash, a newsletter with general and OCLC news for MLNC members, is now available.In this issue:

– MLNC is pleased to offer our members a 15% discount on subscriptions to Taylor & Francis reference titles. For more information, go to http://www.mlnc.org/electronic/taylorfrancis or contact Asia Gross at the MLNC office.

– MLNC is happy to announce we are now able to offer Britannica Online and several of their online resources directly to our members. MLNC member libraries receive up to a 25% discount off Britannica Online, Britannica School Edition, Enciclopedia Universal, World Data Analyst, Annals of American History, and Webster’s Third New International Dictionary. For more information visit http://www.mlnc.org/electronic/britannica and for a custom quote contact Asia Gross at the MLNC office.

– Going to the Public Library Association 12th National Conference March 25-29 in Minneapolis, Minnesota? Put OCLC on your schedule! A complete list of OCLC events is available online at https://www3.oclc.org/app/pla_registration/.

– Marshall Breeding, Director for Innovative Technology and Research at Vanderbilt University Library, was recently in Missouri as part of the MLNC Speakers Series. Despite radical weather, just over twenty hardy librarians showed up to hear about the “Current and Future State of Library Automation.”

– The end of life date for Connexion client version 1.70, 1.72, and 2.00 is April 1, 2008. Please upgrade to version 2.10 at your earliest convenience. For more information about installation and a link to download the software, please visit http://www.oclc.org/connexion/interface/client/enhancements/recent.htm.

Also in this issue: Missouri’s top ILL borrowers and lenders for 2007; WorldCat.org enhancements; new Collection Sets; RDA vocabularies; and more!

Join MLNC online for “Cataloging Non-Print Materials”

In this two-part online class, you will learn how to use MARC and AACR2 to describe sound recordings, videos, kits, and more. Topics include finding the key sections of AACR2 that apply to describing special materials and recognizing MARC fields that are specific to non-print materials. The workshop will be held online 3/18/2008 and 3/20/2008 via Centra from 9:30am - 11:30am each day.

For more details or to register, visit http://www.mlnc.org/workshops/nonprint.html.

Free trial and webinars-Britannica Online

From now until March 31st visit Britannica Online for a free trial. MLNC members can go to www.britannica.com/memberlogin and login with: username: mlnc

password: mlnc

You can also visit http://info.eb.com/library/info/webinar_subcription.html at any time to see a list of upcoming, free webinars/demos. Session are designed specifically for K12, Public and Academic libraries and are a great way to see just how Britannica can work for you.

Britannica Online now available

MLNC is happy to announce we are now able to offer Britannica Online and several of their online resources directly to our members. Britannica is a leading provider of learning and knowledge products and one of the world’s most trusted sources of information on every topic imaginable - from the origins of the universe to current events and everything in between.

MLNC member libraries receive up to a 25% discount off Britannica Online, Britannica School Edition, Eciclopedia Universal, World Data Analyst, Annals of American History, and Webster’s Third New International Dictionary. These resources are a great addition to your reference department.

For more information visit www.mlnc.org/electronic/britannica and for a custom quote contact Asia Gross, Electronic Resources Librarian at asia@mlnc.org or call 1-800-969-6562 x814.

New database demonstrations

MLNC is pleased to offer several Database Demonstrations this coming spring. Join us to take a look at databases available from Facts on File and Oxford University Press, as well as demonstrations of CAMIO, ArchiveGrid, and AccessScience.Facts on File will present a demonstration of their numerous history databases and tour Science Online and Health Resource Center. Oxford University Press will demonstrate their new Encyclopedia of Popular Music and Islamic Studies Center as well as present an overview of all their products, including several new updates.

CAMIO is a growing online collection documenting works of art from around the world, while ArchiveGrid is an important destination for searching for historical documents, personal papers and family histories held in archives throughout the world.

AccessScience features continually updated scientific and technical information, including the entire content of the 10th edition of McGraw-Hill’s Encyclopedia of Science & Technology

All of these databases are available from MLNC at a discounted price and are great choices for Public, Academic and K12 libraries. For more information on individual databases visit www.mlnc.org/electronic.To register for demonstrations or for more details visit www.mlnc.org/workshops.

HW Wilson free trial

MLNC is pleased to announce a free trial to several of HW Wilson’s award winning databases. From now until March 31st visit www.hwwilson.com/mlnc.htm to access Wilson Business Full Text, Current Issues, Art Museum Image Gallery, Wilson Biographies, Book Review Digest, Applied Science & Technology, and Applied Science & Business. These databases are an excellent addition to any library and with an MLNC discount they are an affordable supplement to your reference collection. Additional discounts are also available to libraries that subscribe before March 25th.

For more information, including pricing and ordering, visit www.mlnc.org/electronic or email asia@mlnc.org.