EBSCO trial access

The trial access to selected EBSCO databases has been activated and resources are now available in test access for academic community of Vytautas Magnus University:

Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate

Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate offers a diverse array of full-text and indexed content covering the full spectrum of the applied sciences and computing disciplines — from acoustics to aeronautics, neural networks to nuclear engineering. Content includes: +2,000 full text journals, of which 780+ are active, full-text, non-open access journals and magazines, 600+ active, full-text, peer-reviewed, non-open access journals. Subjects include: Aerospace, Agricultural engineering, Chemical engineering, Computer science, Genetics, Hydroponics, Mechanical engineering, Pharmacology, Robotics, Software development.

Humanities Source Ultimate

Humanities Source Ultimate is an valuable source of information for students, scientists, researchers and academics interested in all aspects of the humanities, literature, development of scientific and creative thought. The database indexes over 3,700 journals and contains the full text of nearly 2,000 journals, of which over 1,600 are regularly published journals. The database provides full texts and bibliographic data of articles, interviews, bibliographies, literary texts (poetry, prose and drama), reviews of books, ballet performances, dance programs, films, opera performances, musicals, theater performances, radio and television programs and a lot more. The topics of the database include: archaeology, regional studies, art, classical studies, social communication, dance, film, folklore, cultural and social gender studies, history, journalism, linguistics, literary and social criticism, literature, music, performing arts, performance and concerts, philosophy, religion and theology and much more.

Sociology Source Ultimate

Sociology Source Ultimate is the most comprehensive database in the field of sociology. The database indexes journals, books, monographs, conference proceedings and other sources, and contains searchable scientific citations. The Sociology Source Ultimate collection includes the full text of over 1,050 currently published journals, of which nearly 1,000 full-text journals are peer-reviewed and over 600 full-text journals are indexed in the Web of Science and Scopus databases. Nearly 650 full-text journals are available without an embargo period. The content of the database covers various disciplines of sociology and related fields, i.e.: demography, ethnic and racial studies, gender identity studies, social work, socio-cultural anthropology, marriage and family, political sociology, religion, social development, social psychology and much more.

Trialed databases are available for end users on EBSCOhost platform at https://search.ebscohost.com/ and can be accessed in the same access model as other EBSCO databases.

Trial will be active until 31th of December 2023.

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global trial is now available

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global is the world’s most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses from around the world, offering millions of works from thousands of universities. Full-text coverage spans from 1743 to the present, with citation coverage dating back to 1637.

Subject coverage

Arts
Business & Economics
Education
Humanities
Social Sciences
Behavioral Sciences
Natural Sciences
Mathematics & Physical Sciences
Health & Medical Sciences

The database is available to University users until 8 December, 2023.

Webinars for doctoral students and young scientists

Free webinars for doctoral students and young scientists who want to raise their awareness of contemporary trends in scientific communication, be better at academic writing, be more effective in using databases and tools for scientists accessing the world’s scientific literature and more.

PROGRAM

10:00-11:30 How to conduct a literature review effectively

Learn about literature review methods and techniques and see examples. We’ll explain the process and the various steps and show sample searches in major scientific databases. Discover how ScienceDirect and Scopus can support young researchers. Get tips and tricks to be more efficient!

12:00-13:30 How to write a scientific article in a professional way

Learn more about scientific communication and contemporary publishing trends. Learn about the publishing process and its steps. Discover how to write a scientific article in a professional manner and what to keep in mind when publishing your first articles.

14:00-14:45 Open Q&A session

Take advantage of expert help. Ask any question about scientific communication, publishing, literature search, or tools for scientists. Submit your question in advance: https://www.menti.com/alzmnnqj64jh or ask live!

Choose a date and register for Elsevier Connect today!

You can join the whole event or on selected topics using the same link.

9.11.2023 | Register: https://elsevier.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kvHlChQwSemcq3Y3nkNf5A

17.11.2023 | Register: https://elsevier.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rh6pdUUXT6WtV9vbWB28hQ

4.12.2023 | Register: https://elsevier.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8vqbAH0CRI2iBxedWBxe8Q

Trainer: Paula Milewska, Elsevier, p.milewska@elsevier.com

Springer Nature Virtual Summit

We cordially invite you to Springer Nature Virtual Summit ‘Books Now and in the Future: Accessible, Relevant, and Innovative’ on Wednesday November 8, 2023 at 12:00 – 14:15 CET.

We have prepared a very interesting program for you, which will include presentations on Springer Nature (e)Books update, Importance of (e)Books, Publishing highlights of our eBooks Portfolio and an elaborated session on the Impact of eBooks and collections development strategies – eBook Models. Our speakers will illuminate the topics from a wide range of angles.

Additional to (e)Books information sessions, we will be having a Panel discussion with library experts from the region and discuss together the upcoming trends and needs in academic publishing, library services and how publishers can improve and better support academic institutions in the future.

Please note we are hosting the Summit in Zoom meeting in English language, which will give you more opportunities to ask questions and for discussion with your peers.

We encourage you all to attend and take this opportunity.

Please find the draft agenda below:

To register, simply click on the link below. You will then receive a confirmation email, containing the link to the Summit.

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9616963259587/WN_yw5kgnRuRoy-84xHwMW5qg

Komaru Kotsu foundation gift to the library

On 13 October, a delegation from Fukuyama Transporting, led by the Honorary Consul of Lithuania in Japan Shigehiro Komaru, visited the University. The delegation was accompanied by the Ambassador of Japan to Lithuania Tetsu Ozaki, the Ambassador of Lithuania to Japan Dr. Aurelijus Zykas, Professor Emeritus of the University of Hiroshima and Chairman and Vice-Rector of the Fukuyama City University Council Dr. Toshiyuki Sato and other distinguished guests.

The Komaru Kotsu Foundation’s book giving has become annual tradition. The Foundation has already donated about 800 books to the library. The donated books enrich the library’s Asian Book Space, contribute to the information provision of the East Asian Culture and Language Study Program and encourage students to take interest in Japanese studies at Vytautas Magnus University. These books will soon be available not only to the university community, but also to all interested parties.

Today, the Asian Book Space contains over 5,000 books in Japanese, over 1,500 books on Japan in English, and over 500 books on Japan in other languages.

Book giving ceremony

On September 29, an honorable guest – Solveiga Silkalna, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Latvia, visited Vytautas Magnus University. During the visit, the Ambassador handed over to the University Library latest books published by the Latvian Language Agency, Latvian language textbooks, as well as a special gift from the Latvian National Library – thematic and name index of selected writings of Janis Endzelins (1873-1961), famous Latvian linguist, honorary doctor of Vytautas Magnus University (1932). The book was published in 2023 to mark the scientist’s 150th anniversary. At the university, the Ambassador was interested in the possibilities of learning the Latvian language, visited VMU Center of Letonics, L. Donskis Library and Professor‘s Memorial Cabinet, met with administration, lecturers and students.

International Open Access Week

International Open Access Week is celebrated worldwide from 23 to 29 October to promote the open access movement and inspire the public to contribute to open knowledge sharing. Open Access is free, unrestricted and unpaid online access to scholarly output.

The theme of this year’s Open Access Week is “Community over Commercialisation“, which aims to address questions such as which formats of open science activities better serve the interests of both the general public and the academic community, how to avoid the over-commercialisation of science, how to support non-commercial models of academic publishing, and how to make better use of the existing community-managed research infrastructures such as repositories and open access publishing platforms.

One of the non-commercial models of open access publishing is Diamond Open Access. This is an academic publishing model where journals and platforms do not charge either authors or readers. Diamond Open Access journals are publishing initiatives owned by the academic community, which are encouraged to be supported by UNESCO’s Recommendation on Open Science, cOAlition S’s Diamond Open Access Action Plan.

During this Open Access Week, we invite members of the academic community to discover and explore Diamond Open Access journals. Currently, the global Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) lists over 13,000 journals that do not charge article preparation fees, including 56 in Lithuanian.

For more information on Open Access Week events: https://www.openaccessweek.org/events

Trial access to APA PsycInfo

American Psychological Association (APA) database PsycINFO is the credible, comprehensive, source for psychological research helps save time and streamlines the search process with access to curated content vetted and tagged by APA experts. With over 5 million records, APA PsycInfo’s index of research is an essential complement to APA PsycArticles, supporting literature discovery that applies to the disciplines of psychology, business, marketing, education, law, medicine, and more. PsycINFO contains abstracts of peer-reviewed scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations in the disciplines of behavioral science and mental health. More about APA PsycInfo

The database is available to University users until 8 November, 2023.

APA PsycInfo is available on the APA PsycNet platform.

Free trial of video streaming platform Kanopy

Until October 23, 2023, the video streaming platform Kanopy will be available to Vytautas Magnus University users. Kanopy has provided the unlimited access to a selection of documentaries, films and other educational streaming video content.

VMU computer network

To access Kanopy, after logging in, select Visit the VDU collection and use the following credentials to log in:

Username: vdu

Password: access

Login is only required once; when visiting the Kanopy site again during the trial period, users will be able to play films directly on the site without logging in again.

or Remote access The login passwords are the same as when connecting to the VDU computer network.

Trial access to Britannica Academic

The rich combination of the Encyclopedia Britannica plus Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, journals and periodicals, and many other research tools provides the variety of reliable sources that users need to consult when conducting thorough research – all from one resource.

The database is available to University users until 9 October, 2023.

For passwords please ask librarians or write db@bibl.vdu.lt (please write from University e-mail system).