Library News Blog
Are you looking to build community on campus this year? Looking for girls who share your thoughts and feelings? Join TWN THIS Monday for our first event back: vase painting and floral arrangement! Come out to Jubilee Room 112 at 6 pm to mingle, paint, and most importantly, get to know girls from all across campus! New and Returning members can meet our board and check out our exciting calendar for this semester… The TWN can’t wait to see you!
When it comes to your first encounter with our 575 specialized databases, selecting individual ones related to your topic of choice is encouraged. However, an initial suggestion for those who want to explore a wide-range of subject areas within a single, or set of individual databases, the University Libraries has set up a series of recommended databases to begin your pursuit of detail information resources.
The following most frequently-used examples found on our dedicated and full-service Databases site are provided for you examination . . .
Abstract = A multi-disciplinary database for academic institutions with peer-reviewed full-text journals across disciplines including computer sciences, engineering, physics, chemistry, language and linguistics, arts & literature, medical sciences, and ethnic studies.
Abstract = Provides background information from 4000 academic reference sources and allows users to create mind maps for research topics. Access this link https://library.shu.edu/credo-reference to view 200+ EBook titles.
Abstract = Focuses on broad issues (war, genocide, human rights, poverty, globalization, world trade, global warming and other topics) in the news. Not a pro and con database, Global Issues in Context ties together sources to present analysis of issues across social, political, economic, environmental, and global headlines.
LexisNexis Uni (Formerly LexisNexis Academic)
Abstract = Explore 17,000 news, business, and legal sources including U.S. Supreme Court decisions. Includes journals, television and radio broadcasts, newswires and blogs, local, regional, national and international newspapers with deep archives.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context (Gale)
Abstract = Covers current social issues, from offshore drilling to climate change, health care to immigration. This cross-curricular research tool supports science, social studies, current events, and language arts classes.
ProQuest Databases (Multi-Disciplinary Databases)
Abstract = Multi-disciplinary full-text database that searches: ABI/INFORM; Dissertations & Theses; Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW); GenderWatch (GW); Hoover’s Company Records; Education, Psychology and Social Science Journals; Health Management; Newspapers; Nursing & Allied Health Source.
Statista: Insights and Facts Across 170 Industries and 150+ Countries)
Abstract = Quickly find data for popular topics in the news and across disciplines. Insights and facts across 170 industries and 150+ countries. Curated data is ready in multiple formats for Excel analysis or curated graphics can easily be pasted into presentations, research papers and Adobe Creative Cloud.
We welcome you to our information center in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.
We are happy to announce the newest episode of the University Libraries podcast series, Zet Forward, dropped in September. In the episode, Gerry Shea, Communication Librarian at Walsh Library, talks with Dr. Branden Buehler, Associate Professor of Visual and Sound Media, in the Department of Communication, Media, and Arts at Seton Hall University.
Branden Buehler is a media studies scholar who received his Ph.D. in Cinema and Media Studies from the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts. He teaches a wide variety of courses within the Visual and Sound Media program, including “Introduction to Film History,” “Introduction to Media Studies,” and “Sports, Media, and Culture.”
His research centers around sports media, with a particular focus on sports television and sports media industries. His book Front Office Fantasies: The Rise of Managerial Sports Media, which examines the ubiquity of sports media texts focused on administrative figures and bureaucratic duties, was published by University of Illinois Press in 2023. In this episode we discuss Front Office Fantasies.
You can find the podcast here. Please give it a listen when you have time.
The University Libraries features various resource leads that cover proper citation support. When it comes to the Chicago Manual of Style this is a widely used method of providing proper credit lines within the course of creating endnotes, footnotes, and bibliography.
This publication is now in its 17th edition (as of mid-2024) which provides each user with the latest and most proper citation information currently available. By accessing the E-Book Version of this volume. In addition, the print version of this work is available via the Main Reserves Collection found at the Circulation Desk located on the Second Floor of Walsh Library.
In addition, you can look at specific examples found within the specialized Chicago Manual of Style Library Guide link where you can find more information that covers all format types from print books to Internet resources and many others.
We welcome your visitation in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.
Start Your Semester Strong with Support from Research Data Services
By: Professor Samah Alshrief, Ph.D. – Research Data Specialist
Welcome, Graduate Students,
As the new semester begins, whether you’re just beginning your graduate journey or returning for another year, Research Data Services is excited to support you every step of the way. We understand that conducting research and data analysis can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Research Data Services at Walsh Library’s is here to ensure that your research experience is as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Research Data Services offers a wide range of comprehensive workshops and software training sessions covering both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Additionally, we provide personalized, one-on-one consultations to assist you with every aspect of your research project from finding the right resources and articles for your literature review to data collection, analysis, and interpreting your results. Research Data Services should be one of your main stops during your time in graduate school. Be sure to check out the list of our upcoming classes and take advantage of the support available to you.
Best wishes for a successful semester!
The University Libraries is excited to host our student body along with faculty and all who have an interest in our information-based resources. It is always a pleasure to announce our many services and by way of a general introduction we also offer many different research tools that can be of help as the semester moves forward.
From your starting point on the University Libraries Homepage there are several options under the “About,” “Find,” “Research Help,” and “Services” drop down menu headings that can be chosen including our Library Hours, Library Maps, and the ability to Contact Us directly regarding any question either on-site, on-line, or off-campus alike.
We welcome your visitation in the near future, but in the meantime if you need detailed help through the University Libraries. You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.
Best wishes for the Fall Term!
Congratulations to each of our students and faculty for completing the Spring semester!
For those who are continuing their education, or otherwise involved with instruction over the Summer, the University Libraries will remain open and continue to offer various learning and support opportunities that arise in the near future.
We are always happy to host student scholarship intiatives. With this in mind, History Department faculty Dr. Kirsten Schultz and Dr. Anne Giblin Gedacht who provided their students with the opportunity not only to learn through classroom assignments, but also display their excellent work in two different displays located on the second floor of Walsh Library. These exhibits include information about various reference materials used in the course of their research efforts.
Dr. Giblin Gedacht taught the course: “History of Food,” and the results show a vibrant approach to the value of cuisine and its place in specific cultures worldwide.
Dr. Kirsten Schultz taught the course: “Introduction to Latin American Studies,” and this class offered various book titles of note which highlighted their respective knowledge on detailed aspects associated with this region.
The University Libraries has created a Leisure Collection of readings that showcases several interesting and inspirational titles. These books can be found in the Reference Section, located on the Second Floor of Walsh Library. An introduction about this initiative can be found here along with a link to our SHU Search Book Catalog featuring print titles that can be checked out and will be ideal for vacation reading.
Our electronic resources are available 24/7 and 365 days a year for the Seton Hall community via our Off-Campus Access Site.
Our electronic and print resources are also available to those who visit the University Libraries during our Hours of Operation over the Summer months.
Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.
With the end of the Spring Semester fast approaching, the University Libraries is active in supporting your respective deadlines for semester ending papers, projects, and providing space for study on final exams among other relevant services . . .
* For graduate students this includes assistance with the submission of their respective Thesis or Dissertation
* Our new self-service Book a Study Space
* We are here to help with resource assistance on beginning and final project issues alike through our Book a Reference Appointment
* Borrow, Return, Renew Books and additional resources.
* Library Hours during the Spring 2024 Semester.
Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.
April of 2024 marks the 75th anniversary when the Republic of Ireland was officially established. This celebration is one where individuals can take the opportunity to explore various aspects of Irish History before and after 1949. The influence of on the world through thousands of unique resources available to our research community.
A helpful introductory site which also provides advanced resources under various subject headings is our Ireland & American Irish Studies Library Guide that contains general and specific information leads and links to help you find relevant reference materials via a single centralized location.
Need additional help through the University Libraries? You can book a research appointment here: Research Appointment Site.
Join the Women’s Network-SHU at our FIRST Mocktails Gala! This event will take place on Saturday, April 27th at 5:00 p.m. in the Chancellor’s Suite of the University Center. This is their largest event yet, and all are welcome. Enjoy a night of dancing, food, and celebrating ambitious women here as Seton Hall. Chat with professors, staff, and industry leaders, and bring your friends!
Tickets cost $10 apiece and all proceeds will be donated to Best Buddies International, a non-profit dedicated to bettering the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It will be a night full of fun and celebration as TWN reflects on our semester and says goodbye to our President!
For more information, please feel free to reach out to The Women’s Network of Seton Hall University for more information.
