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Libraries trialing texting service for short, factual questions.

The MSU libraries are currently trialing a texting service to answer short, factual questions.
Text a Librarian at (417) 708-9463 during  Meyer Library reference desk hours. Standard texting fees will apply.

Additional options for getting assistance from the library can be found on the Ask a Librarian page.
Posted on May 1, 2012

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Tent Theatre exhibit celebrates 50 seasons.

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Special Collections and Archives will open a new exhibit. "I'm a Tent Fan! Celebrating 50 Seasons of Tent Theatre at Missouri State University" looks at the history of this popular MSU tradition. Using materials from the Archives, the display includes photographs, programs, articles and other materials highlighting productions and events from the five decades of Tent Theatre.

The public is invited to join us for the exhibit opening on April 18 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. The exhibit will continue through July 31, 2012.

Special Collections and Archives is located in Room 306 of the Duane G. Meyer Library. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with extended hours on Tuesdays when classes are in session). For more information, contact Special Collections and Archives at 417-836-5428 or AnneBaker@missouristate.edu.
Posted on Apr 11, 2012

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Library Conducts Constituent Survey

Late in the fall semester of 2011 the MSU Libraries partnered with the Center for Social Sciences and Public Policy Research to conduct a survey of students and faculty regarding Meyer Library. From a random sample, 266 students and 60 faculty responded to a series of questions about Meyer Library services, spaces, and collections. As a follow-up, the Libraries will also be conducting a series of focus sessions in early March. Data from both of these activities will be utilized to analyze current services and plan possible future directions for Meyer Library. Documents and results from the survey are available.

For further information please contact Lynn Cline at 417-836-4658 or LynnCline@MissouriState.edu
Posted on Feb 28, 2012

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New Fashion & Design Database

The MSU Libraries have purchased a one-year license for the fashion database WGSN (Worth Global Style Network). WGSN "is the leading online trend-analysis and research service providing creative and business intelligence for the apparel, style, design and retail industries." The database delivers trend analyses and forecasts, and it can provide information on business areas such as design, production, manufacturing, purchasing, merchandising, marketing, product development, and general management. The database includes a 13-year archive with more than 5 million images and 650,000 pages of information. (Please note that MSU does not subscribe to the Vogue archive.) Please try out the new database, and contact Andrea Miller at 417-836-7695 or or AndreaMiller@missouristate.edu with any feedback.
Posted on Feb 23, 2012

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Library Database Changes

Missouri academic and public libraries have access to a number of databases funded by the Secretary of State’s Office and administered by MOREnet. Because of a contract change at the state level, the mix of available databases has changed. Eighteen databases from EBSCO have been added to those already available to the MSU community. In addition, the Libraries’ license to Academic Search Premier has been upgraded to Academic Search Complete, the largest academic periodicals database offered by EBSCO, with over 8,000 full text titles.

The Libraries have access to Gale’s Business and Company Resource Center and Discovering Collection. Other Gale databases from the previous state contract are no longer available. The new EBSCO databases, especially Academic Search Complete, when combined with our existing electronic resources, will add a significant amount of scholarly information to what we currently are able to access.

More details on the EBSCO-Gale transition, including a list of EBSCO databases added on 1 July and ones from Gale that will no longer be available can be found at: http://library.missouristate.edu/databases/Static/StateDBs/info.htm
Posted on Jun 30, 2011

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American State Papers and U.S. Congressional Serial Set Available Online

Recently the Libraries licensed the digital editions of the U.S. Congressional Serial Set, 1817-1994 and the American State Papers, 1789-1838. These two resources provide online coverage of some 350,000 primary source publications and over 52,000 maps containing House and Senate committee reports and documents, reports of executive departments, reports of special investigation done on behalf of Congress, and in some cases annual reports of non-governmental organizations. An essential primary source in United States history and political science, the Serial Set will replace an incomplete print and microfiche set held by the Libraries. Both databases can be found in the Indexes and Databases list on the Libraries’ web page: http://library.missouristate.edu.
Posted on May 2, 2011

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