During the cutover to the new Knovel platform, you may experience up to 1 hour of downtime beginning at 4 P.M. Mountain Standard Time on Monday December 1st. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, concerns or experience any difficulties, please do not hesitate to contact Knovel support by phone at 1-(866) 324-5163 or via email at support@knovel.com.
More information about the upgrade and training opportunities
Monday, December 1, 2008
Web of Science
REGISTER FOR LIVE, WEB-BASED TRAINING!
December classes now enrolling
The year is coming to a close but we're still busy helping you, your students and researchers get the most out of the tools that help you quickly find, analyze, and share information in your field of research. Check out our latest online training class schedule below and register for a live, web-based training class simply by clicking on the links. Or visit our training page to view all of our live and recorded training opportunities.
December classes now enrolling
The year is coming to a close but we're still busy helping you, your students and researchers get the most out of the tools that help you quickly find, analyze, and share information in your field of research. Check out our latest online training class schedule below and register for a live, web-based training class simply by clicking on the links. Or visit our training page to view all of our live and recorded training opportunities.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
SDSM&T Network Maintenance
Most library resources can be accessed by going to SDLN's site for the library catalog or the 24/7 databases. http://www.sdln.net/
SDSM&T Network Maintenance
Friday November 21, 2008
6:00 PM to Midnight
ITS will be performing a variety of Network housekeeping chores as well as the following types of maintenance:
File server maintenance.
Email and antivirus maintenance.
Firmware updates and directory maintenance on the Email and file servers.
Switch and router firmware/software maintenance.
Dorm-Net and Network Security Systems maintenance.
Router and switch maintenance.
During this time period, the following networked services will not be available or will be intermittent:
Access to the campus file servers;
Access to the Internet on campus and dial-up;
Access to or from West River Higher Education Center
Access to Silver, Proxy and other UNIX servers;
Access to or from the Dorm Network;
Access to the WEB servers (www.sdsmt.edu);
Access to Mainframe services (Fleet Management, MSA etc);
Access to Datatel/Colleague systems (test and production);
Access to Banner Self Service and INB (test and production);
We apologize for any inconvenience this maintenance will cause. We don't predict any adverse affects, but if anything appears to change for the worse, PLEASE call the Help Desk at 1234.
SDSM&T Network Maintenance
Friday November 21, 2008
6:00 PM to Midnight
ITS will be performing a variety of Network housekeeping chores as well as the following types of maintenance:
File server maintenance.
Email and antivirus maintenance.
Firmware updates and directory maintenance on the Email and file servers.
Switch and router firmware/software maintenance.
Dorm-Net and Network Security Systems maintenance.
Router and switch maintenance.
During this time period, the following networked services will not be available or will be intermittent:
Access to the campus file servers;
Access to the Internet on campus and dial-up;
Access to or from West River Higher Education Center
Access to Silver, Proxy and other UNIX servers;
Access to or from the Dorm Network;
Access to the WEB servers (www.sdsmt.edu);
Access to Mainframe services (Fleet Management, MSA etc);
Access to Datatel/Colleague systems (test and production);
Access to Banner Self Service and INB (test and production);
We apologize for any inconvenience this maintenance will cause. We don't predict any adverse affects, but if anything appears to change for the worse, PLEASE call the Help Desk at 1234.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Library Catalog Downtime
On Sunday, November 9 at 9 am MT, we will be taking our network down in order to perform a cut-over to the new high-speed network that runs thru the state. The reconfiguration of our network is estimated to take 2 hours, during which, access to SDLN services will not be available. We apologize for any inconvenience the outage may cause but should provide us with a more reliable internet connection and the ability to increase bandwidth in the future. I will send out reminder emails as we approach the date as well as an email once the network is back online.
If you have any questions please let us know.
If you have any questions please let us know.
Monday, October 20, 2008
ISI Web of Knowledge
The next time you use ISI Web of KnowledgeSM, you'll find more citation content and searching capabilities, as well as new linking and export options. See how you can search, analyze, and use your results more efficiently and effectively.
Monday, October 13, 2008
EBSCO Academic Search Premier Basics
MINITEX Reference Services is pleased to announce two upcoming webinars presented. Please register today before sessions become full!
To get more information and to register go to, 2008 http://www.minitex.umn.edu/events/training/
EBSCO Academic Search Premier Basics
October 17, 2008 10:00 – 11:00 p.m.
This one-hour webinar will look at 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.
Who should attend?: Anyone who is a beginner or novice at searching EBSCOhost or those interested in learning more about this academic research database.
To get more information and to register go to, 2008 http://www.minitex.umn.edu/events/training/
EBSCO Academic Search Premier Basics
October 17, 2008 10:00 – 11:00 p.m.
This one-hour webinar will look at 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.
Who should attend?: Anyone who is a beginner or novice at searching EBSCOhost or those interested in learning more about this academic research database.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Knovel University Challenge
Enter to win a Wii,
iPod Nano or Free Music
starting on 9/29/08
Correctly answer 3 engineering questions and have chance to win!
iPod Nano or Free Music
starting on 9/29/08
Correctly answer 3 engineering questions and have chance to win!
Friday, September 19, 2008
Library Catalog (online catalog)
http://apollo.sdln.net
Print resources including books, journals, newspapers, government documents, and maps are available at the library. Most may be checked out. Print resources may be located by searching the library's online catalog.
Audio visual materials located at the library include audio books, recorded music, cinema, government documents, microforms, and photographic materials. These materials may be located by searching the library's online catalog.
The Devereaux Library is home to several special collections including the campus archives. Holdings include numerous items related to the historic Black Hills mining industry. These materials may be located by searching the library's online catalog and/or collection finding aids available at the library.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
IEEE/ASPP
The IEEE All-Society Periodicals Package ~
providing access to IEEE's core collection of
engineering, electronics, and computer science periodicals.
http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/dynhome.jsp
You may search from via the web on campus or off. Access text of articles on campus only.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
News from SDLN
Last night I began some system maintenance to prepare our production environment for the installation of ILL2. In order to do this I had to shutdown Aleph so I could perform a cold backup of the database. The backup is still running and is a little over 2/3 complete. I estimate that it will take another 3-4 hours to complete but if it should finish sooner than that the system will be brought up immediately and a notice sent out. Once again, I apologize for the downtime but we are doing our best to fix ILL as quickly as possible and unfortunately, taking the system back down is our first step. If there are any changes I will make sure to update everyone.
Thanks,
Sean
Sean Crooks
Systems Administrator/Network Security
South Dakota Library Network
605.642.6252
scrooks@sdln.net
Thanks,
Sean
Sean Crooks
Systems Administrator/Network Security
South Dakota Library Network
605.642.6252
scrooks@sdln.net
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
SDLN update - Important information for ILL users
The migration to the new software for the library catalog is mostly complete.
The one exception to a successful migration was the Inter Library Loan (ILL) function. This part of the system is aparently badly broken. We anticipate the ILL functionality of the catalog will not be available for several weeks.
The good news is, we have a backup system that on campus users can access.
To place your interlibrary loan request go to http://www.worldcat.org find the record for the item that you would like us to borrow for you. Click on request item, fill out the form that opens. You will need to fill in only the fields marked with an * for books.
For copies of journal articles find the record for the journal, fill out the form and enter the vol, number, and pages desired into the Comments field.
If you have questions or problems please contact Scott (mailto:Scott.Hall@sdsmt.edu)
The one exception to a successful migration was the Inter Library Loan (ILL) function. This part of the system is aparently badly broken. We anticipate the ILL functionality of the catalog will not be available for several weeks.
The good news is, we have a backup system that on campus users can access.
To place your interlibrary loan request go to http://www.worldcat.org find the record for the item that you would like us to borrow for you. Click on request item, fill out the form that opens. You will need to fill in only the fields marked with an * for books.
For copies of journal articles find the record for the journal, fill out the form and enter the vol, number, and pages desired into the Comments field.
If you have questions or problems please contact Scott (mailto:Scott.Hall@sdsmt.edu)
Knovel's newest titles
Knovel's newest titles in August include additions in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Electronics and Semiconductors and Food Science as well as new Interactive Content in Oil & Gas and Safety & Industrial Hygiene.
To get Knovel's New Titles Alert via RSS Feed click here.
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Library Catalog Update - Message from SDLN
While we have made very good progress today, we feel there are still a few issues on the system that need to be resolved before we can open it for library use. We will update everyone again as we near the completion of this upgrade process.
Also, please be reminded that due to a scheduled power outage on the campus of BHSU occurring on Thursday, August 21 during the hours of 5 am – 6 am and 5 pm – 6 pm Mountain Time, SDLN services will not be accessible. Once power has been restored, all connections to SDLN should be reestablished.
This impacts most of these databases http://library.sdsmt.edu/247.htm. However, WorldCat, Goodreads, Ingenta, NetLibrary, SoDakLIVE, or South Dakota Grant Directory will not be impacted.
All of these except Ancestry http://library.sdsmt.edu/atthelibrary.htm should be available (as always on campus only)
Also, please be reminded that due to a scheduled power outage on the campus of BHSU occurring on Thursday, August 21 during the hours of 5 am – 6 am and 5 pm – 6 pm Mountain Time, SDLN services will not be accessible. Once power has been restored, all connections to SDLN should be reestablished.
This impacts most of these databases http://library.sdsmt.edu/247.htm. However, WorldCat, Goodreads, Ingenta, NetLibrary, SoDakLIVE, or South Dakota Grant Directory will not be impacted.
All of these except Ancestry http://library.sdsmt.edu/atthelibrary.htm should be available (as always on campus only)
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Library Catalog update from Warren Wison
Good morning, well actually, not so good.
The conversion is still progressing, although slowly. There was an error in the process (which we believe should have be caught in Test) but which Ex Libris says did not slow up the process much. The Ex Libris programmer working on our conversion is contacting Israel to have them review our process to see if they can see why it is taking so long. Also the programmer will be working with their Oracle DBA. The Programmer does not have an estimated time of completion.
Sean will have a call with this programmer mid-day and will give us an update then.
The conversion is still progressing, although slowly. There was an error in the process (which we believe should have be caught in Test) but which Ex Libris says did not slow up the process much. The Ex Libris programmer working on our conversion is contacting Israel to have them review our process to see if they can see why it is taking so long. Also the programmer will be working with their Oracle DBA. The Programmer does not have an estimated time of completion.
Sean will have a call with this programmer mid-day and will give us an update then.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Library Catalog update
From: Wilson, Warren
Ex Libris continues to make progress but they are in the midst of updating a million line table. We’ll continue to send updates as we receive them.
Ex Libris continues to make progress but they are in the midst of updating a million line table. We’ll continue to send updates as we receive them.
Library Catalog upgrade
The SDLN and Ex Libris staff have worked over the week-end and are making good progress but the Aleph System is not ready to turn over to libraries yet. We tried about an hour ago to get a revised time schedule but have not heard back from Ex Libris. We will keep you posted.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Message from the SDLN staff
We were updated by ExLibris a short time ago as to the status of the Aleph version 18 conversion. They have encountered unexpected difficulties which is causing the upgrade process to run much longer than anticipated. What this means is that the system is still inaccessible and libraries will still need to utilize offline circulation. At this time, we do not have an estimated time of completion but the SDLN staff is monitoring the process and will make every effort to make the system available as soon as possible. We apologize for this inconvenience. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
EBSCO Academic Search Premier Basics
MINITEX Reference Services is pleased to announce two upcoming EBSCO Academic Search Premier Basics webinars. Please register today before sessions become full!
To get more information and to register go to, 2008 http://www.minitex.umn.edu/events/training/
EBSCO Academic Search Premier Basics
August 26, 2008 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
October 17, 2008 10:00 – 11:00 p.m.
This one-hour webinar will look at 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.
Who should attend?: Anyone who is a beginner or novice at searching EBSCOhost or those interested in learning more about this academic research database.
To get more information and to register go to, 2008 http://www.minitex.umn.edu/events/training/
EBSCO Academic Search Premier Basics
August 26, 2008 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
October 17, 2008 10:00 – 11:00 p.m.
This one-hour webinar will look at 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.
Who should attend?: Anyone who is a beginner or novice at searching EBSCOhost or those interested in learning more about this academic research database.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Exploring What's New with the Web Version of SciFinder®
Save the date and register now!
CAS is hosting an e-Seminar on August 12, 2008
It’s live, it’s interactive, and it’s focused on
Exploring What's New with the Web Version of SciFinder®
SciFinder continues to evolve to increase research productivity. In this session, we will explore the new web version and show you the latest and greatest that SciFinder has to offer. We will introduce you to the web version by:
Exploring the features and functionality of the new streamlined interface
Unveiling one-click access to powerful SciFinder tools such as analysis, refinement, and linking tools
Sharing valuable insights on how to make your web experience more efficient and productive
Learn from your desktop or gather your colleagues and share the e-Seminar demonstration in an auditorium or meeting room. You can submit questions at any time during the e-Seminar.
To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com/.
After you register, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the teleconference phone numbers.
More rebroadcast dates and times have been added for the e-Seminar, Exploring What's New with the Web Version of SciFinder!
New Rebroadcast Dates:
August 12, 2008
September 9, 2008
September 23, 2008
September 30, 2008
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008
Please note: The web version of SciFinder is available for subscription customers only. Access to the web version of SciFinder is being launched to subscription customers in phases throughout 2008. CAS will notify Key Contacts when access to the web version of SciFinder is available for your organization.
Explore What’s New with the Web Version of SciFinder using the CAS Virtual Lab!
More than 30 new virtual lab sessions have been added for your convenience!
These open sessions provide users with hands-on experience navigating the new web interface of SciFinder. A CAS Applications Specialist will be available to answer user questions.
To view the schedule and to register, visit: CAS Training Lab. You must register at least 24 hours in advance of your desired virtual hands-on session.
CAS is hosting an e-Seminar on August 12, 2008
It’s live, it’s interactive, and it’s focused on
Exploring What's New with the Web Version of SciFinder®
SciFinder continues to evolve to increase research productivity. In this session, we will explore the new web version and show you the latest and greatest that SciFinder has to offer. We will introduce you to the web version by:
Exploring the features and functionality of the new streamlined interface
Unveiling one-click access to powerful SciFinder tools such as analysis, refinement, and linking tools
Sharing valuable insights on how to make your web experience more efficient and productive
Learn from your desktop or gather your colleagues and share the e-Seminar demonstration in an auditorium or meeting room. You can submit questions at any time during the e-Seminar.
To register, visit: http://casevents.webex.com/.
After you register, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing the teleconference phone numbers.
More rebroadcast dates and times have been added for the e-Seminar, Exploring What's New with the Web Version of SciFinder!
New Rebroadcast Dates:
August 12, 2008
September 9, 2008
September 23, 2008
September 30, 2008
October 14, 2008
October 21, 2008
Please note: The web version of SciFinder is available for subscription customers only. Access to the web version of SciFinder is being launched to subscription customers in phases throughout 2008. CAS will notify Key Contacts when access to the web version of SciFinder is available for your organization.
Explore What’s New with the Web Version of SciFinder using the CAS Virtual Lab!
More than 30 new virtual lab sessions have been added for your convenience!
These open sessions provide users with hands-on experience navigating the new web interface of SciFinder. A CAS Applications Specialist will be available to answer user questions.
To view the schedule and to register, visit: CAS Training Lab. You must register at least 24 hours in advance of your desired virtual hands-on session.
Monday, July 21, 2008
ASCE Journals
ASCE Journals are the premier source of technical information for the civil engineering profession and form the core collection in the field — 30 journals available in print and online. The online journal archive contains over 26,000 articles, more than 270,000 pages, published since 1993.
http://pubs.asce.org/journals/
http://pubs.asce.org/journals/
ISI Web of Science
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Dear Valued Customer,
The next time you access ISI Web of Knowledge, you'll find enhancements that provide you with totally new options for research:
Citation Mapping • Be the first to see the beta version of this powerful new Web of Science® visualization tool. Visualize citation relationships and understand the meaning of a cited reference search. Map citations by author, institution, country, subject, and more!
Additional All-Database search options • Now you can sort by Times Cited* and search for specific addresses within an All-Database search, making this powerful feature even more flexible and convenient.
New 2007 Data for Journal Citation Reports®** • The new 2007 data provides the most current information available to determine a publication's impact and influence in the global research community.
More patent coverage• Derwent Innovation Index** now provides more extensive coverage of Canadian patents.
Collaborate and share material easier with EndNote®Web •• Designate read/write access for shared EndNote Web folders. Link to the full text of articles directly from EndNote Web records.
Unique DOI number •• View the DOI number in the full record and after export to bibliographic management tools.
Shibboleth support • ISI Web of Knowledge and EndNote Web are now compliant with all Shibboleth regulations.
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