Trial Databases
The Cornette Library is evaluating the following databases which are available to WTAMU students, faculty and staff for a limited time. Please give them a try and let us know what you think.
ebrary
ebrary provides easy access to thousands of full-text electronic books. Subject areas that are covered include:
- Business, Marketing and Economics
- Computers and Information Technology
- Education
- Engineering and Technology
- Health, Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
- History and Humanities
- Life and Physical Science
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
You will need to download a plugin from the ebrary site before you will be able to read the books. Firefox 3 users will need to use a manual installation process - look for instructions on the download page. On a broadband connection, download of the plugin takes less than a minute.
If you also wish to be able to create a personal collection, place bookmarks, or highlight text, create a personalized account. Links for both of these activities are on the site homepage.
To search for a title on the basic search, use keywords. The advanced search button allows more sophisticated searching, such as subject, title, author and publisher. The browse option provides broad, then more specific subject categories to lead to a list of titles. For example: science > zoology> animal behavior (19 titles) or fine arts > painting > history (7 titles).
Page navigation is easy and rapid, and you can print a chapter with a single command. This is a nice interface for reading electronic books.
Business Research
Our IBISWorld trial is password based, so you will be required to login to get the username and password, and then go to the database home page. This database provides detailed, current reports on U.S. industry segments, global industries, U.S. and Canadian companies, and the current business environment.
Trial runs through November 29, 2008.
Global Road Warrior
Global Road Warrior provides easy access to detailed information about 175 countries around the world. Each country profile has standard entries for:
- Country Facts (basic demographic information)
- Climate,
- Society & Culture
- Business Culture
- Demographics
- Money & Banking
- Travel Essentials
- Business Capitals
- Points of Interest
- Security Briefing
- Health & Medical
- Transportation
- Communications
- Business Services
- Technical/Internet
- Electrical
- Embassies & Consulates
- The Businesswoman
- Essential Terms
- Maps
- History
- Photo Gallery
- Import/Export Trade
Most of these categories have several sub-categories, so that you can quickly narrow in on your specific area of interest.
Any questions? Ask a Librarian, or call us at 806/651-2215 during library hours.