Library news and services
Do you have library materials that are due today? Don’t worry! Check out this guide for more information about either returning or renewing library materials:
https://libguides.holycross.edu/Remote2020/books#s-lg-box-2324648627278754
Questions? Email libref@holycross.edu
Update: Access to CrossSearch, the EBSCO databases, and the EJournals finder has been restored. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Should you need any assistance, send an email to libref@holycross.edu
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Access to CrossSearch and other EBSCO databases, including the EJournals finder, is currently unavailable. EBSCO is aware of the issue and working to fix it. We apologize for the inconvenience.
If you need assistance during this time, please email libref@holycross.edu
We are very pleased to announce that we have online access to the Current Digest of the Chinese Press (2011 – 2019). This publication is a retrospective digest of Chinese news sources from 2011-2019, translated into English providing a comprehensive, broad picture of the news published in China.
To access this resource, visit the A-Z database list: https://libguides.holycross.edu/az.php
Drop-in virtual citation help begins this afternoon at 3 pm. We can help you cite any source in any citation style.
Drop-in via zoom: https://holycross.zoom.us/j/99244280343
Thursday, April 30, 3 pm – 6 pm
Friday, May 1, 10 am – 1 pm
*Sunday, May 3, 4 pm – 7 pm
*Tuesday, May 5, 4 pm – 7 pm
Thursday, May 7, 10 am – 1 pm
Friday, May 8, 10 am – 1 pm
*Sunday, May 10, 4 pm – 7 pm
*Tuesday, May 12, 4 pm – 7 pm
*Dates with an asterisk will have a representative from the Writer’s Workshop.
Founded in 1875, Al-Ahram (الأهرام, “The Pyramids”) is Egypt’s most authoritative and influential newspaper. It was an independent publication until it was nationalized by President Nasser in 1960. It became the de facto voice of the Egyptian government and today the newspaper is managed by the Supreme Council of Press. Coverage: 1875 – 2018. In Arabic, full digital image with typescript.
https://holycross.idm.oclc.org/login?auth=cas&url=https://gpa.eastview.com/alahram/
Trial access begins today and ends June 14, 2020.
If you have any questions or comments about this database, please contact libref@holycross.edu.
Remember, when you are searching in databases from off-campus, start at the libraries’ homepage! https://www.holycross.edu/support-and-resources/holy-cross-libraries
Starting here will enable you to login to our databases with your campus username and password. If you try to search a database without starting at the libraries’ homepage, you will not have full text access to all of the resources we subscribe to.
You can also connect Google Scholar to recognize our database holdings as well! Find the instructions here: https://libguides.holycross.edu/c.php?g=1011382&p=7326487
Need help? Reach out to us via email at libref@holycross.edu, or book an virtual appointment with a librarian via the “Ask a Librarian” page: https://libguides.holycross.edu/ask
HC Librarians will be working this weekend, ready to help you with your research! Reach out to us via email at libref@holycross.edu.
HC librarians will also be available via chat https://libguides.holycross.edu/ask Friday afternoon and Sunday evening. Our 24/7 chat service, staffed by non-HC librarians, will also be available for immediate help should you need it.
Faculty – please note that Dinand Library will be closed tomorrow. It will open again Monday morning for material pick-up only. Find our hours schedule here: hhttps://www.holycross.edu/holy-cross-libraries/holy-cross-libraries-hours
Have a safe and happy Easter!
This weekend, catch up with the content of your favorite print magazines with our online access to Flipster!
Flipster includes over 1,800 full image print magazines, including Rolling Stone, National Geographic, Bloomberg Businessweek, The New Yorker, and Time. There are titles for cooking, crafting, sports, entertainment, and more.
Find Flipster under the “Special Content” column on the A-Z database page: https://libguides.holycross.edu/az.php
THANK YOU to EBSCO who is providing access to this collection through May 31st.
Questions? Send an email to libref@holycross.edu.
If you have a book checked out during this time, don’t worry! We will send you a reminder to renew one week before your book is due. Once you renew, your new due date will be set to December 2020.
If you are in the Class of 2020, please return all materials to us by July 15th. USPS media mail is the cheapest return option.
You can find more information about returning materials, as well as our online services and collections on our “Doing Research Remotely” guide: https://libguides.holycross.edu/c.php?g=1011382&p=7328129
Questions? Send us an email: libref@holycross.edu
We have access to several new online collections including “HeinOnline’s Business and Legal Aspects of Sports and Entertainment,” “Business Source Ultimate,” “Current Digest of the Chinese Press,” “Films on Demand Master Collection,” and “World News Digest.” Access these, along with all of our other online databases, on the A-Z Research Databases page: https://libguides.holycross.edu/az.php
Please let us know how we can help you, whether you are a student doing research, or a faculty member in need of online resources to support your class. Send an email to libref@holycross.edu!