The Libraries have added Current Protocols in Bioinformatics and the Encyclopedia of Biological Chemistry to our online reference collection. If you have questions about using these sources, contact Maxine Schmidt, Biology Liaison Librarian, at 413-545-6739.
Month: May 2013
Global Socrates is now ESG Manager on Campus
The database once known as Global Socrates is now a new platform called ESG Manager on Campus. This resource provides a number of tools for measuring corporate ecological impact and analysis of environmental, social and governance factors. You can search by country, ticker symbol or industry and limit abortion, cluster bombs, tobacco, nuclear power and other screens.
If you have questions, contact Mike Davis, Business Liaison Librarian, at 413-545-6822.
Explore Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia
Did you know that female falcons are larger than males? Or that polar bears can outrun caribou on the Arctic tundra? Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia is an authoritative source of fascinating details about all kinds of animals, including birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, mammals, etc. Organized by taxonomic hierarchy, the online source is readily searched by keyword or browsed. Each entry covers scientific and common name, physical characteristics, reproductive biology, behavior, feeding ecology and diet, and much more. Color photographs and charts complete the descriptive pictures.
While you’re browsing Grzimek’s, keep an eye on the Libraries’ nesting peregrine falcons. Enjoy!