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December 16, 2005

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News

New IBM Workstations at Porter

photo of students using new IBM computers in Porter LibraryThe Dana Porter Library’s main floor is sporting new IBM computer workstations with flat screen monitors. These new workstations, equipped with an extensive suite of supported software (including Microsoft Office) and research tools, are made possible from the UW Alumni @ IBM Campaign. [full article - IBM Workstations]

Library Staff Meet the Challenge

The Library was recently awarded a gift of $750,000 CDN for renovations from the Kresge Challenge Grant. This grant was made on a challenge basis: if the Library can raise the balance required to complete the renovation goal of $2.8 million by December 2006, then the grant funds from Kresge will be received. Staff at the Library were the first to meet the Challenge through their collective participation. [full article - Staff Challenge]

New Resources

BioMed Central (BMC)

BioMed Central (BMC) is an independent open-access publisher providing a portal to over 130 peer-reviewed journals, several research databases, and other products related to biomedical research. UW Faculty and students may publish any number of articles in BioMed Central journals without paying article processing fees. All manuscripts submitted to BMC receive prompt and thorough feedback from participating peer reviewers. Through our membership with BMC, UW actively supports your research and open-access scholarly publishing. [full article - BioMed Central]

Updates

Introducing Sasa Mrsa

photo of Sasa Mrsa, Library AssociateIf you frequent the Davis Centre Library, chances are you have seen Library Associate, Sasa Mrsa, working at the Information Desk. [full article - Sasa Mrsa]

Winter Workshops

The Library is offering a variety of workshops designed to assist with the development of research strategies and information literacy skills. Workshop details are available online.

Davis Library WatCard Services

WatCard holders visiting the Davis Centre Library have two new service options. [full article - WatCard]

Web Picks

Weather/Road Conditions

The Weather/Road Conditions web page offers a variety of links to Canadian, American, and International sites featuring forecast information and historical meteorological data.

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October 23, 2006