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New Databases: Inspec and Derwent Innovations Index

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Clarivate
Clarivate University Libraries has purchased access to these online databases from Clarivate: Inspec Inspec is a comprehensive index of global  journal and conference proceedings in physics, electrical/electronic engineering, computing, control engineering, and information technology. Updated weekly, Inspec provides data  from journals,…
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New Bloomsbury Databases on Architecture, Surrealism

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Bloomsbury Architecture Library Web Banner
University Libraries has purchased access to these online databases from Bloomsbury Publishing: Architecture Design & Practice Online200 key titles focusing on studio design and professional practice, which includes design guidance and technical detail, up-to-date peer-reviewed content, case studies and technical drawings, and over 15,…
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New Database: AtoZ Database

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AtoZ Database The University Libraries has obtained access to AtoZ Database, a directory and marketing database that includes 30 million businesses and 220 million residents. It is ideal for sales leads, mailing lists, market research, job searches and finding friends and relatives. You can email, print or download results.…
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New Database: Gaming Directory

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Gaming Directory Homepage
Gaming Directory Homepage The University Libraries has obtained access to Gaming Directory, an online database with gaming property, property owner, and gaming executive information that is kept continually updated. Sources include American Indian property owners and under-construction properties. Users can search updated gaming property…
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New Databases: Mergent business databases

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Mergent Online Screenshot
Mergent Online Screenshot The University Libraries has obtained access to the following Mergent business databases: Key Business RatiosThis database enables the comparison of businesses across 800 lines of business in terms of solvency, efficiency, and profitability under 14 criteria. These norms and ratios allow the benchmarking of…
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Music Library Closed Dec. 11-Jan. 17

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The Music Library, located in the Beam Music Center, will be closed from Saturday, Dec. 11 to Monday, Jan. 17 for renovations. The renovations, which include a new service desk, flooring, upgraded technology, and associated infrastructure, are being funded by a donation to the Libraries from the Tarr Living Trust. This will be the first…
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We Are Judging Books By Their Covers For TDRL Book Display

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Judge A Book By Its Cover Book Display Poster
The Teacher Development & Resources Library is judging books by their covers this December for our annual Staff Picks Curated Book Display!  This December and January, we are shining a spotlight on the role of cover art in making people feel seen, in delighting the eye, and, most importantly, making us want to dive into that book…
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Brenna Renn Selected Winner of the 2021 UNLV Libraries Research Impact Challenge

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Diagram of augmented care management for older adults
Congratulations to Brenna Renn, Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, on winning the 2021 UNLV Libraries Research Impact Challenge! Renn was selected from the 120 entries in the week-long challenge, which spotlighted resources available to UNLV researchers that help track and promote their scholarly works. In addition to…
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Curated Book Display is a Celebration of Celebrations

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Drop by the Teacher Development & Resources Library for a festive November with our Curated Book Display celebrating all things celebrations! Revel in an old favorite, or discover something new. From Dios Los Muertos and Diwali to World Kindness Day, National Adoption Day, or even Cook Something Bold Day, there's a holiday for…
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Join the University Libraries for International Open Access Week Oct. 25-31

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The UNLV University Libraries will be promoting access open access to research materials during a series of events in conjunction with International Open Access Week, which runs this year from Oct. 25-31. RSVP for our featured event or sign up for one of our workshops. Transforming Open Access: UNLV's Growing Suite of Author Support for…
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