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Featured Databases: ABI/INFORM Collection

15 April 2024 - 7:00am
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases series will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature ABI/INFORM Collection, brought to you by ProQuest, part of Clarivate. Focus ABI/INFORM Collection is an all-purpose database that includes articles about companies and business trends around the world. […]

Featured Databases: S&P Capital IQ

8 April 2024 - 9:00am
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases series will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature S&P Capital IQ, brought to you by S&P Global. Focus S&P Capital IQ is considered a top resource for company financial and valuations. It includes information on equities, […]

Featured Databases: Sage Skills: Student Success

1 April 2024 - 11:00am
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases series will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature Sage Skills: Student Success, brought to you by Sage Publications. Focus Sage Skills: Student Success empowers students to learn the practical academic and personal skills needed to thrive […]

Featured Databases: MRI-Simmons Catalyst

26 March 2024 - 5:05pm
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases series will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature MRI-Simmons Catalyst, brought to you by MRI-Simmons. Focus MRI-Simmons Catalyst contains demographic, lifestyle, product and brand usage, and advertising media preferences reported by a sample of over 25,000 […]

How to Get Your Book Published: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices in Publishing

25 March 2024 - 4:17pm
This event is free and open to the campus community. Please register today. First-time authors often describe academic publishing as a “black box.” Join us for an engaging session with Justin Race, director of Purdue University Press that will empower you on your academic publishing journey. This session aims to demystify the academic publishing process and […]

A Celebration of Books

25 March 2024 - 4:07pm
Please join us as we recognize and celebrate Purdue faculty who have published books during this academic year. Publishing is an important form of scholarship and we wish to honor those who have taken on this extraordinary effort. Brief remarks will begin at 4:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. RSVP: Please confirm your attendance by Wednesday, April 10. […]

Featured Database: Morningstar Investing Center

5 March 2024 - 1:09pm
Parrish Library’s Featured Databases will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of Purdue Libraries’ subscription resources. This edition will feature Morningstar Investing Center, brought to you by Morningstar, Inc. Focus Morningstar Investing Center contains information on 20,000 stocks and mutual funds, allows screening using a variety of criteria, and […]

Fulbright Scholar Bethany McGowan researches the influence of policy and legislation on information-seeking behavior

4 March 2024 - 5:36am
Associate Professor Bethany McGowan was awarded a prestigious 2023–24 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award that enabled her collaboration with researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in Finland. During her Fulbright experience, she conducted an in-depth examination of how regulatory and ethical principles can be leveraged to mitigate the spread of dis/misinformation. As part of her Fulbright journey, McGowan […]

Navigating the Intellectual Property Universe: Insights from the USPTO, NASA, NAVSEA, ISBDC, and Purdue

6 February 2024 - 4:30pm
Libraries and School of Information Studies recently hosted experts from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), NASA, NAVSEA, the Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC), and Purdue, who offered a unique opportunity for Boilermakers to gain a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property, trademark intricacies, and the pivotal role of tech transfer in today’s […]

Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Cornell A. Bell: A Timeless Tribute

1 February 2024 - 11:14am
Purdue University recently held a poignant event to honor and dedicate an exhibit commemorating the remarkable legacy of Dr. Cornell A. Bell, former director of the Business Opportunity Program (BOP). The dedication ceremony was hosted by Dr. Beth McNeil, dean of Libraries and School of Information Studies, Darren Henry, managing director of BOP, and Roland […]

Navigating the AI Landscape: A Comprehensive Guide

30 January 2024 - 11:49am
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across various fields. Whether you are a student, researcher, or educator, staying abreast of AI developments is crucial. Luckily, Dr. Jing Lu, clinical assistant professor of library science, has curated an extensive collection of AI resources, providing a valuable hub […]

Empowering Research: A Trio of Open Science Workshops to Ignite Innovation

26 January 2024 - 8:36am
Embark on a journey of knowledge and innovation as we present a trilogy of Open Science workshops designed to empower researchers and foster collaboration. Join us for three engaging sessions led by experts in the field, each offering unique insights and practical tools to enhance your research endeavors. Mark your calendars for these upcoming sessions […]

American Fiction, 1774-192 – HSSE Featured Database

25 January 2024 - 4:11pm
Humanities, Social Science and Education Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring American Fiction, 1774-1920 by Gale. Link: https://guides.lib.purdue.edu/db/amfic Access the databases off-campus with your Purdue login and password. Focus: This database contains more than 17,800 titles […]

Supporting Student Success: Libraries’ Ongoing Commitment to Affordable Course Materials

22 January 2024 - 4:00pm
At Purdue, we strongly believe the pursuit of knowledge should be accessible to all students. One significant aspect of ensuring affordability is the availability of affordable course materials. Libraries, as bastions of learning, play a crucial role in this endeavor. Our commitment to supporting students’ academic journey is evident through various initiatives aimed at making […]

Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies Receives
Insight Into Diversity Magazine’s 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award

16 January 2024 - 3:40pm
National Recognition of Academic Libraries That Are Making a Difference for 
All Underrepresented Groups  Purdue Libraries and School of Information Studies received the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine, the largest and oldest diversity and inclusion publication in higher education. The LEAD Award honors academic libraries’ programs […]

Featured Database: IBISWorld

16 January 2024 - 10:00am
Parrish Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring IBISWorld, brought to you by a company of the same name. Focus IBISWorld provides data-drive reports on over 700 U.S. industries, 200 Chinese industries, and 70 global industries. Each […]

Celebrating the Grand Reopening of the Library in Stewart Center: Purdue Libraries Opens Doors to a Transformed Learning Space

10 January 2024 - 2:44pm
After months of anticipation, the library in Stewart Center celebrated its grand reopening on January 8th, coinciding with the commencement of the spring semester. This momentous occasion marked the inaugural phase of the 2023 Libraries Master Plan execution, a culmination of meticulous refresh that has revitalized the library’s second and third floors. Welcoming the audience, […]

Grand reopening of the library in Stewart Center

5 December 2023 - 2:00pm
Purdue Libraries is Opening Doors After months of meticulous redesign and makeover, marking the inaugural phase of the 2023 Libraries Master Plan execution, we are thrilled to present the newly revitalized space in the library in Stewart Center (HSSE). You are cordially invited to celebrate the grand reopening of 2nd and 3rd floors on January […]

Featured Database: PitchBook

5 December 2023 - 10:00am
Parrish Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring a new resource, PitchBook, brought to you by Morningstar, Inc. Focus PitchBook contains private market data – startups, private equity and venture capital investors, angel investors, limited partners like […]

Featured Database: Sage Video

14 November 2023 - 10:00am
Parrish Library’s Featured Database will give you a very brief introduction to the basic features of one of our specialized subscription databases. This time we’re featuring Sage Video, brought to you by Sage Publications. Focus Sage Video includes in-depth interviews with experts from areas in Business & Management, Psychotherapy; Criminology & Criminal Justice; Education; Leadership; […]

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