The Library at the Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville

Just a quick post on some of the new databases available to Lenoir-Rhyne students (undergraduate and graduate) through the library starting this summer! Consumer Reports rigorously tests over 5,000 products a year to provide unbiased reports that help you choose what to buy. The magazine has been published by Consumer Union since 1930, and is "dedicated to unbiased product testing, consumer-oriented research, public education, and advocacy."  Recommended for MBA students. GreenFILE offers information "covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. The EBSCO database provides indexing and abstracts for more than 880,000 records and full-text to over 13,000 articles from scholarly, government, and general interest titles that include content on global warming, pollution, and sustainability topics.  Recommended for Sustainability Studies and Public Health students. History Study Center provides over 40,000 digitized primary and secondary documents and ...

Government Websites National Institute of Mental Health https://www.nimh.nih.gov I mentioned National Institute of Mental health in my last blog entry, but this resource bears repeating. Their tagline, “Transforming the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses,” says a lot. It is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders and promotes a prevention-based outlook. Go here for - continuing education, research news on science and mental health, informational reference pages, statistics. You can also learn about their many research areas and funding opportunities as well as how to join a study. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration https://www.samhsa.gov/ “The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substa...

After graduation, accessing peer reviewed journal articles may not be at the top of your to do list. However, there may come a time when staying connected to the literature may be essential to success in your career. For North Carolina residents, you can access some of the same databases that you were able to access at Lenoir Rhyne. All you need to do is apply for a library card at your local public library. Once you have a library card, you can access NC Live from your library’s website or go www.nclive.org . If you aren’t physically at your library, you’ll need to login by choosing your local library and entering your id number on your library card. Once you’ve arrived at www.nclive.org , you can go ahead and search in the main search box. You can also search specific databases. For this example, I am going to highlight a few key databases. You can get to these by either clicking Browse All (A to Z) or Browse by Subject. We are going to look at resources under the major subj...

It’s been over a year since there were two librarians here at LR-AVL, but that time has finally come to an end. On May 15 th , 2018, I joined Rachel in the library office outside the computer lab (Room 322). So please let me introduce myself: In my time at the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities   I did frequent reference work related to social work, behavioral health, leadership development and just about everything related to nonprofit administration . My office hours for the month are posted outside the library office. Usually, one of the librarians is here Monday through Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Drop-in reference help (and some technology support) is always available, but I strongly suggest making an appointment with me to ensure I am available. Email or call to set up an appointment! Heather Propsom email – Heather.Propsom@lr.edu phone - 828.407.4259 As always, feel free to reach out to our cohorts on the Hickory campus. They keep more...

What is National Library Week? http://adlib.info/national-library-week-posters/ According to the American Library Association , National Library Week is sponsored by the ALA and libraries across the country as "a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support." This year marks the 60th anniversary of National Library Week, which will be observed Apr. 8-14 with the theme "Libraries Lead." You can read more about the event on the ALA's National Library Week webpage . How Do Libraries Lead? I was a library patron long before I became a librarian, and for me, the library was always a place for me to discover new stories or facts. The library led me into new worlds and ideas. The library was always the first place I went when I needed to do a book report, presentation, or write a research paper, because I always knew the librarian would lead me to the right information I ne...

As some of you already know, last week Allison Etzel said farewell to the Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville to focus on her passion of massage therapy. We will miss her and wish her all the best! So please let me introduce myself: I will be here to meet your library with a new librarian joining the LR-AVL team soon. My office hours for the month are posted outside the library office (near the printer in the computer lab), but typically I will be here Monday through Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Drop-in reference help (and some technology support) is always available, but I strongly suggest making an appointment with me to ensure I am available. Email or call to set up an appointment! Rachel Statham email - Rachel.Statham@lr.edu phone - 828.407.4259 As always, feel free to reach out to our cohorts on the Hickory campus. They keep more regular hours and are happy to help you via phone or email. Hickory library contact info:  Circ. Desk (ask to speak to a...

Databases are not strictly limited to scientific, peer reviewed, academic journals and articles. Databases can contain collections of videos, too. Lenoir-Rhyne has quite a few different video databases to help you find what you're looking to watch. Check them out and get inspired! Remember... To access databases from off-campus, you need to sign in to the library. Your library credentials are as follows: username: Your last name password: The letters "lr" and then your student ID number (minus leading zeros) For more information about logging in off campus, click here ! Naxos Video Library : "The world's leading Performing Arts DVD distributor brings you an extensive streaming video library of classical music performances, opera, ballet, live concerts and documentaries. Watch the world's greatest opera houses, ballet companies, orchestras and artists perform on demand! Once you subscribe, stream any video in the library from anywhere...