Join IEEE for Breakfast at ALA Midwinter
IEEE is hosting a breakfast presentation at the ALA Midwinter Meeting on Saturday, 12 January 2008, from 8:00 – 9:30 am at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 202B. The presentation will give attendees an opportunity to discover why leading organizations access IEEE articles and papers to support R&D, develop new patents, and expedite time-to-market. Attendees will also learn about IEEE Expert Now, a new collection of online education courses; upcoming enhancements to the IEEE Xplore® digital library; tips to demonstrate the value of IEEE information to your organization; and highlights from a recent new patent development study of the impact of IEEE research. There are only a limited number of seats available. Please RSVP to Phyllis Buchta today at p.buchta@ieee.org.
IEEE Hosts Customer Focused Seminar in London
Last month, IEEE hosted a day-long seminar with select customers at London South Bank University to share news about upcoming IEEE features and get feedback on current IEEE programs. The event, attended by 28 individuals representing 21 unique IEEE customers, allowed IEEE to highlight new products and receive valuable opinions regarding future directions for IEEE. The day also gave attendees the opportunity to network with other IEEE customers and IEEE staff.
While this was the first event of its kind to be held in London – similar events occur regionally within North America about twice a year. Many customers at the event commented on the useful and customer-friendly information provided. From this event, IEEE was able to gather invaluable customer opinions and suggestions, which will allow IEEE Xplore to develop along with its customers and continue to offer relevant technological information in the most convenient ways.
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Special Issue: What’s New @ IEEE Year-in-Review
This month’s issue of What’s New @ IEEE in Libraries will take a look back at the most popular news stories for the past year, ranked in order of popularity based on the number of clicks received.
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Science Librarian Writes Blog
(August 2007)
John Dupuis, a member of the IEEE Library Advisory council and the science librarian at the Steacie Science & Engineering Library of York University in Toronto, Canada, is the author of a weblog providing news and other information for academic and science librarians. Called Confessions of a Science Librarian, the blog features an assortment of posts covering anything from book reviews, recent news, software tips, general opinions, and fun facts. Updated often and written with a refreshing combination of humor and intelligence, the blog is sure to contain something for everyone. Read blog
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E-Books Face Failure as Popular Alternative to Print Texts
(May 2007)
Electronic books are fated to fail, according to an article from ComputerWorld that examines the feasibility of technology companies putting major e-books on the market in the hopes of attracting the public away from buying print books. A number of disadvantages are cited for e-books, including the high cost of hardware, the lack of discounts for books in electronic form, and the tactile sensations that real books produce in readers. Learn more
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New IEEE Xplore® Toolbar Introduced
(August 2007)
IEEE is pleased to announce the release of the IEEE Xplore Toolbar. The new toolbar, easily downloaded, provides users with instant access to the IEEE Xplore digital library of premier technical literature in electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics. With the IEEE Xplore Toolbar, members can enjoy constant access to IEEE Xplore content; browse and search IEEE journals, magazines, conference proceedings, standards, and books directly from the toolbar; and quickly link to the latest content updates, usage statistics, and IEEE support. Download toolbar
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Scitopia.org Launches Updated Site
(October 2007)
Scitopia.org, the free, federated search portal created by leading science and technology scholarly societies removed its beta label on 16 October, marking the launch of its official service. Scitopia.org Beta was opened in June 2007, allowing users to test the site and provide feedback for improving the search portal. Since the initial beta release, scitopia.org has refined the cross-file searching that occurs with multiple content partners and modified the interface based on user feedback. The result is a simple and flexible interface, capable of providing reliable retrievals from over 3.5 million documents – primarily peer-reviewed journal content and conference proceedings –spanning more than 350 years of scholarship.
Scitopia.org is a product of the imagination and collaboration of 19 leading science and technology societies: Acoustical Society of America, American Geophysical Union; American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics; American Institute of Physics; American Physical Society; American Society of Civil Engineers; American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Audio Engineering Society; AVS; ECS; IEEE; IMechE; Institute of Physics Publishing; Optical Society of America; Royal Society; Royal Society of Chemistry; Society of Automotive Engineers; Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics; and SPIE. Learn more
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Now Available: IEEE Expert Now Course Notes
(September 2007)
IEEE Expert Now subscribers can now get more out of the online courses with take-away course notes outlining the educational tutorials. The new course notes include general information about the course and instructor, an outline of the course, and a detailed description and explanation of each slide in the course presentation. The course notes will allow participants to follow along with the instructor during the online tutorials and provide a convenient reference tool after the course has finished. To learn more about the courses available, please visit the IEEE Expert Now website.
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Download IEEE Xplore® Search Buttons
(August 2007)
Take advantage of your access to IEEE information by linking to IEEE Xplore with a direct search box or banner ad located directly on your organization’s website. A variety of downloadable search buttons, with easy directions for installation, are available through the Client Services Center. It's a quick and effective way to get the most out of your subscription. See search buttons
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Free Online Training Sessions for IEEE Xplore
(May 2007)
IEEE hosts regularly scheduled online seminars and training events which are free to all users of IEEE online technical information. Current 60 minute courses include 'Searching with IEEE Xplore' and free demonstrations of IEEE products, for existing and potential customers, including tips on how to search in IEEE Xplore. Advance registration is required and space is limited. Learn more
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Enhance Your Subscription with IEEE Xplore® Tips
(October 2007)
IEEE has taken the most requested training topics and created short digital overviews to show users how to get the most out of IEEE Xplore. Whether you are new to the IEEE Xplore digital library or just looking for a refresher, these modules provide tips for using IEEE Xplore more efficiently. Topics for the overviews range from setting up email alerts and browsing content to advanced search techniques, creating complex searches from session histories, and using the AbstractPlus page. All under five minutes, the instant training modules are perfect for catching up on useful pointers to help your research go smoothly. Learn more
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Make the Most of Your IEEE Online Subscription
(July 2007)
IEEE now has customizable IEEE Digital Library flyers, posters and promotional event templates available to IEEE Xplore® customers through the new Client Services Center website. The Word templates, easily downloaded, can be used to publicize different events and come in a variety of formats. Use the templates to add your organization’s name to pre-made documents describing IEEE Xplore and other IEEE products, or to advertise an IEEE awareness or training event. View templates
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