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The MINITEX Library Information Network recently announced the names of the databases that will be included in the new iteration of the Electronic Library for Minnesota (ELM). These resources are licensed by MINITEX with state appropriations from the Minnesota Higher Education Services Office (MHESO) and the Minnesota Department of Education. ELM provides the best possible access to information resources via Minnesota's K-12, higher education, state government, and public libraries. The databases will be available at no charge to Minnesota residents from July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2007.What's new? The following databases from EBSCO Publishing will be available starting Thursday, July 1, 2004: Academic Search Premier
The world's largest academic
multi-disciplinary database, Academic Search Premier provides
full text for nearly 4,600 scholarly publications, including full text
for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans virtually
every area of academic study and offers information dating as far back
as 1975. Updated daily.
Business Source Premier As the world’s largest full
text business database, Business Source Premier provides full text for
nearly 3,800 scholarly business journals, including full text for more
than 1,100 peer-reviewed business publications. Coverage includes
virtually all subject areas related to business. This database provides
full text (PDF) for more than 350 of the top scholarly journals dating
as far back as 1922. Updated daily.
MasterFILE Premier Designed specifically for public
libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more
than 2,000 general reference publications with full text information
dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of
general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes more than 350 full
text reference books, 84,074 biographies, 86,132 primary source
documents, and an Image Collection of 107,135 photos, maps and flags.
Updated daily.
Regional Business News This database provides
comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications.
Regional Business News incorporates coverage of 75 business journals,
newspapers and newswires from all metropolitan and rural areas within
the United States. Updated daily.
Until the new ELM package is available, EBSCO is graciously extending its trial access until June 30, 2004. What's going away? Of special note to the University community is the coming cancellation of Expanded Academic Index. It is worth noting that its replacement, Academic Search Premier, has many more full text titles (4,600 in ASP vs. 1,900 in EAI). The following titles from these vendors will no longer be available via ELM:
How can I access ELM? University of Minnesota affiliates can log in using their U of M Internet ID/password. All other Minnesota residents can access ELM via their public library or the MnLINK Gateway; for more detailed instructions, and a complete title list, check the ELM site. Who can I contact with questions / comments? Feel free to contact us at InfoPoint. |
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