Posted on January 27, 2016
This enhancement increases accessibility and improves usability of the product so that it’s easy for users to navigate on any device. The change happened within the product and no action is required for libraries.
Updates
A Look at the New SAT
Posted January 25, 2016
By Rosemary Long
As the March 5 launch date for the updated SAT comes closer, now’s a good time to take a closer look at what the revamped test is all about. Detailed information abounds, so the goal of this post is to winnow it down to the essentials.
New Features
Perhaps bowing to the competition, the new SAT features content that is similar to the ACT. And it has also adopted two ACT features. Test takers don’t lose points for wrong answers—so there’s less temptation to leave an answer blank—and they are offered only four choices of response instead of five.
New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in December 2015
The titles below have been recently added and can be located in the product using Basic or Advanced Search forms. Titles can be found via Browse Publications within two weeks. For complete coverage information please see the product title lists.
Academic OneFile
- Accounting, Economics and Law – A Convivium (Walter de Gruyter GmbH) 2194-6051 Peer-reviewed
- Air Quality (American Bar Association)
- American Journal of Play (The Strong) 1938-0399 Peer-reviewed
- Appellate Practice (American Bar Association) 1937-2965
- Cankiri Karatekin Universitesi Iktisadi ve Idari Bilimler Fakultesi Dergisi (Cankiri Karatekin Universitesi) Peer-reviewed
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Product Updates for Primary Source Newspapers
The annual update for several primary source newspaper archives are now available: The Economist Historical Archive, 1843-2012 The Times Digital Archive, 1785-2010 The Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive, 1902-2011 Adding tens of thousands of new pages, new, more contemporary results will begin to show immediately in your searches. The additional materials are now available within each archive, … Read more
Product Updates for Literature Resources
Posted on December 17, 2015
On December 21st, Literature Resources Center, LitFinder, and MLA International Bibliography will fully transition to a mobile-responsive interface, with enhanced features. The outstanding content remains the same, as well as the ways you search. Here are the exciting changes coming to your library:
- Google Drive Integration: After authentication, users can seamlessly login with their Google Apps for Education account to access tools like Google Drive and Docs Learn more
- New Look and Feel: Modern design with high-quality and easy-to-use toolset
- Mobile Responsive Design: Optimized for all screen sizes, regardless of device
- Improved Navigation: Content featured in prime locations with toolbars and filters on the right
- Enhanced Accessibility: High-contrast banners and improved tool buttons make web content easier to locate
No Action Required: If your library has yet to upgrade to the new experience, an automatic migration will take place on December 21st. If your library took advantage of an early migration, we hope you are enjoying your new experience!
New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in November 2015
Posted on December 16, 2015
The titles below have been recently added and can be located in the product using Basic or Advanced Search forms. Titles can be found via Browse Publications within two weeks. For complete coverage information please see the product title lists.
Academic OneFile
- Best Cities for Successful Aging (Milken Institute)
- 2013 Global Opportunity Index: Attracting Foreign Investment (Milken Institute)
- Archaeology International (Ubiquity Press Ltd.) 2048-4194 Peer-reviewed
- Capital Markets in Developing Countries: The State of Play (Milken Institute)
- Checkup Time: Chronic Disease and Wellness in America (Milken Institute)
- CNN Wire (Spanish) (CNN Newsource Sales, Inc.)
- Corrosion Reviews (Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co. KG) 0334-6005 Peer-reviewed
Read moreNew Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in November 2015
Content Updates for Kids InfoBits (week ending 12/18/2015)
Posted on December 14, 2015 Kids InfoBits has added new content to its product. The following now appears: Kids InfoBits Presents Astronomy Over 60 update entries have been posted including some of the following topics: Asteroids Constellations Earth Galaxies Hubble Space Telescope Mars Meteors and Meteorites Moon Pluto Space Stations Stars Kids InfoBits Presents Canada … Read more
Upcoming Analytics On Demand Maintenance
On Wednesday, December 23, Analytics On Demand will be upgraded to the Alteryx 10.1 Gallery. Analytics On Demand will be unavailable from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST for this maintenance, which will result in:
- Improved performance: Reports run faster.
- New look and feel: Improved user interface.
- Mobile accessible: New scrolling workflow works better on tablets.
- Easy access to collaboration: We have added the Collaboration App to its own district for easy access.
- 30-day report storage: “App Results” will be renamed “Workflow Results” and reports will be saved to the gallery for a rolling 30 days.
Kids InfoBits Exciting New Enhancements
Posted on December 4, 2015
Starting December 11, Kids InfoBits users will see two new exciting enhancements – a mobile responsive design and Google Integration – providing users with even easier access to their Kids InfoBits content. Here is what you’ll see:
Mobile Responsive Design – A new optimized display, intuitive interface, and improved user experience for young learners on any device, desktop or mobile.
Integrated Google Tools – After authentication, users can log in using their Google Account credentials enabling access to Google Apps for Education tools, like Gmail, Drive, Docs, and more, allowing users to easily download and share articles.
New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in October 2015
Posted on November 17, 2015
New Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in October 2015
The titles below have been recently added and can be located in the product using Basic or Advanced Search forms. Titles can be found via Browse Publications within two weeks. For complete coverage information please see the product title lists.
Read moreNew Titles Added to the InfoTrac Collections in October 2015