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Featured database – Emerald Social Sciences ebooks

By admin | Published: May 14, 2013
The Emerald Social Sciences ebook collection consists of over 45 book series titles, containing more than 350 volumes. Subject coverage includes sociology, social theory, policy, ethics, education, psychology and more. Emerald states that the collection is “high impact, topical and [contains] usable research” by high profile authors. Title lists are available for current and forthcoming [...]
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International Encyclopedia of Housing and Home

By admin | Published: March 12, 2013
The International Encyclopedia of Housing and Home is now available and can be located within the ScienceDirect database or via LibrarySearch. The International Encyclopedia of Housing and Home is the first international reference work for housing scholars and professionals, that uses studies in economics and finance, psychology, social policy, sociology, anthropology, geography, architecture, law, and other [...]
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How to find items in LibrarySearch

By admin | Published: December 17, 2012
LibrarySearch includes resources from the Library catalogue, RMIT Research Repository, and many databases and online journal collections.  A number of quick LibrarySearch guides are now available with tips on refining your search to find particular items: How to find a book by a particular author How to find a book by title How to find a journal article [...]
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Guide to e-books

By admin | Published: July 3, 2012
The Library provides access to thousands of e-books which can be accessed wherever and whenever you need them.  The collections include subject-specifc, multi-disciplinary and reference e-books.  This new Guide to e-books explains how to find and use electronic books from RMIT’s e-book collections.  Discover how to: Browse e-book collections or search via the library catalogue [...]
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New eBook collections

By admin | Published: April 11, 2012
Two new eBook collections are now available via the Library’s Databases A-Z list.  Both collections can be searched or browsed, and include a user guide with search tips.  The individual titles are also listed in the Library catalogue with links to the eBooks. ISEAS: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies The ISEAS eBook collection contains over 400 books [...]
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Spotlight on human rights titles

By admin | Published: March 28, 2012
The library has recently purchased the following human rights materials: Are Human Rights for Migrants?: Critical Reflections on the Status of Irregular Migrants in Europe and the United States Balancing liberty and security: human rights, human wrongs Cutting edge: Amnesty! When they are all free (DVD) The business of human rights: an evolving agenda for [...]
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Database name changes

By admin | Published: October 5, 2011
There have recently been changes to two popular databases. Taylor & Francis Journals (formerly Informaworld) provides full text access to journal articles, books and reference materials in the areas of criminology, legal and dispute studies, international studies, environment, planning, youth work, policy studies and many others. EBSCOhost eBooks (formerly netLibrary) is a collection of full [...]
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New electronic resources

By admin | Published: May 24, 2011
The following electronic resources of interest to GSSSP have been purchased by the library for 2011 and are now available. Counseling and Therapy in Video Volume 2 “The second volume of Alexander Street Press’s award-winning Counseling and Therapy in Video features more than 300 additional hours of training videos, reenactments, and footage of actual therapy [...]
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Library Subject Guides for GSSSP

By admin | Published: April 28, 2011
Library subject guides bring together key subject-based resources and provide a great starting place for doing research.  Each subject guide lists recommended titles and useful information for a range of resources: Books: new titles; e-book collections; subject headings linked to library catalogue; dewey numbers to browse. Journals: a selection of suggested print and electronic journal titles. Databases: [...]
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Cambridge Books Online trial

By admin | Published: March 2, 2011
Cambridge Books Online offers content in many fields of contemporary scholarship, including world-renowned books in science, technology, medicine, the humanities and social sciences. The database has powerful search and browse tools. Books can be found quickly and easily, and hyperlinked references allow for cross-searching, making it an excellent tool for interdisciplinary studies. Access to Cambridge Books Online [...]
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