Reference book acquisitions

New reference book acquisitions for the Michaelmas term 2006.

Increase in fine rates at the CSL

The Science Libraries Sub-syndicate has approved an increase in rate of fines for overdue books. The rate had remained unchanged since 1985. From 1 August 2006, readers returning overdue books charged out for a regular loan period will be fined 25 pence per book for each working day that they are overdue.

The fine rate for overdue short loans (journals, reserve books and non-book media) will remain at 50 pence per item per working day.

ATHENS accounts expired

Certain groups of ATHENS accounts have expired. If you still require the use of an ATHENS account please contact the ATHENS helpdesk by emailing lib-athens@lists.cam.ac.uk

In your message you should include your ATHENS username, the length of time you will need your account and any changes in your University status. Your request will be dealt with as quickly as possible and a reply will be sent once the account has been renewed.

New Electronic Reference Works

Recent additions to electronic resources available through ScienceDirect

Electronic Resources Update

In June 2006, new additions to electronic resources became available through ScienceDirect. Details can be found here.

Medical Literature Digital Archive

In May 2006, JISC, Wellcome Foundation and National Library of Medicine created a digital archive of 200 years of medical literature.

200 years of science publishing now online at Cambridge

200 years of science publishing is now available online at University of Cambridge. A press release about the acquisition of the Elsevier ScienceDirect backfiles is now available.

Elsevier ScienceDirect Backfiles and Major Online Reference works in the sciences now available to University of Cambridge staff, students and library users.

Access to the resources is available to all staff and students of the University within the cam domain and off campus via a Raven login.