Thursday, March 27, 2008

New WilsonWeb Updates

WilsonWeb (Art Full Text, Art Retrospective, Readers' Guide Index, Art Museum Image Gallery) has new updates as of March 9, 2008.

* A new Persistent URL "Link to Search" button.
* New graphics for the translation area of Full Text HTML records.
* A new "Clear Search History" button has been added to the Search History screen.
* The Art Museum Image Gallery database will now offer a convenient "Gallery View" of images for the search results.
* For all Wilson "Retrospective" databases, the date selection area on the search screen has been updated to include only choices that are appropriate for these unique databases.

My Millenium

My Millenium is a feature in our online catalog that allows you to do the following:
  • Renew library items
  • Place holds on library items that are checked out (click request button)
  • Opt in or out of your reading history
  • Save your favorite searches and be notified when new items come in that match your search(preferred searches)
  • Rate library items
Follow these steps:

Go to library.risd.edu
Select My Record or Login in the right hand corner

NAME: Login with your name as it appears on your RISD ID
BARCODE: Use the barcode number on the back of your RISD ID

Need help? Please contact the reference desk at 401-709-5902 or risdlib@risd.edu.

Thursday, March 13, 2008

New JSTOR interface

JSTOR will unveil its new interface the week of March 17. You can preview the new interface via JSTOR sandbox, library.risd.edu> articles > JSTOR > sandbox (at top of page). About the new interface (from JSTOR):
  • A new look and feel
  • A single, improved format of PDF files, to simplify printing and expand accessibility
  • Personalized account functionality, called "MyJSTOR"
    • You can store your user information and your saved citations
    • You can select one-time acceptance of JSTOR's Terms and Conditions for PDF access
  • More efficient navigation throughout the site
  • The ability to search within result sets
  • Thumbnail views of article pages: see full articles at a glance

Additional new features and information on training and support are highlighted in the attached flyer.