"Free
Access" databases can be used from any computer. All
others are "Paid" databases which can be accessed
only from a networked computer at the Smithsonian Institution.
Electronic
resources for which SIL pays a fee to vendors have various licensing
constraints; some are explicitly restricted to our Authorized Users.
Authorized Users are those individuals officially affiliated with
the Smithsonian Institution, for example, those registered library
patrons serving in the capacity of full or part time employees,
fellows, interns, individuals under contract, and other registered
patrons who are assigned to an authorized Smithsonian site. Non
SI affiliated library users may access SIL purchased electronic
resources only when they are using terminals physically located
in the library.
Highlights:
+ DATABASE TRIAL: A 30-day trial of the p4A ANTIQUES REFERENCE DATABASE began on December 30th, 2008. To try this database on antiques, collectibles and fine art, go to http://www.p4aantiquesreference.com/. Username is "smithsonian" and password is "20013." Send comments to cottrillc[at]si.edu (December 30, 2008)
+ EBSCO: FISH AND FISHERIES WORLDWIDE and WILDLIFE AND ECOLOGY STUDIES WORLDWIDLE have moved from NISC to the EBSCONET platform. (December 14, 2008)
+ GROVE: The GROVE DICTIONARY OF ART online is now called GROVE ART ONLINE and includes access to several other online art tools. All are collected as OXFORD ART ONLINE. (December 4, 2008)
+ OVID/SILVERPLATTER: BIOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS, GEOREF, and ZOOLOGICAL RECORD switched from the Silverplatter to the OvidSP platform in late November, 2008. Silverplatter access will disappear completely in late December, 2008. Consult your librarian for assistance or contact steered[at]si.edu. (November 1, 2008)
