Subscription to the scientific journal Cell

The University community has access to a subscription-based scientific journal Cell (ISSN 0092-8674), which publishes findings of unusual significance in any area of experimental biology, including cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, virology and microbiology, cancer, human genetics, systems biology, signaling, and disease mechanisms and therapeutics. 2021 Journal Impact Factor is 66.850 (2020 – 41.584; 2019 – 38.637). The journal is published twice monthly by Elsevier Cell Press.

New Trial: Oxford Handbooks Online, Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Until 30 April, 2023 the publishing house Oxford University Press opened the access for the university community to the databases:

Oxford Handbooks Online

Oxford Handbooks Online is a collection of more than 1,000 authoritative, updated handbooks in subject areas including the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and law.

Oxford Research Encyclopedias

Oxford University Press has invested heavily in Oxford Research Encyclopedias to provide students and scholars with reliable, up-to-date and accurate information. 24 encyclopedias in history, business and management, communication, criminology, economics and finance, education, social work, literature, politics, psychology, religion, etc. are available during the trial.

Vaclovas Biržiška library is open again

Vaclovas Biržiška Library (K. Donelaičio Str. 52) after the reconstruction of the building is open for visitors again. Open spaces, individual work rooms, new computers, rich stock of items are waiting for visitors.

Requested items from renewed VMU Central repository are placed at V. Biržiška Library.

Opening hours: I-IV 8-19, V 8-18.

Research Library Impact Award to VMU Library

Research Excellence Awards Lithuania 2022, by the international publisher Elsevier, evaluated the achievements of Lithuanian higher education institutions and individuals in the field of research. Vytautas Magnus University was awarded the Research Growth Award for the fastest annual growth rate of the institution’s scientific output in the last twenty years (2002 – 2022). Lina Bloveščiūnienė, Director of the Library, was nominated in the Research Library Impact category for the development of the Research Management System VMU CRIS.

The awards were presented on 18 October 2022 at the international event of Lithuanian Research Libraries Association (LMBA) and publisher Elsevier “Towards Future Research Impact in Lithuania”. The event was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of LMBA activities, the year of Lithuanian universities. Its aim was to assess the results, dissemination and impact of two decades of Lithuanian research and to anticipate future prospects. The report “A Research Landscape Assessment of Lithuania” prepared by Elsevier was presented to the participants and a discussion was held on the promotion of scientific research, open science, citizen involvement and future developments.

More about the event https://www.elsevier.com/en-xm/events/towards-future-research-impact-in-lithuania

Trial access to Academic Video Online

Academic Video Online delivers video titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more. Curated for the educational experience, the massive depth of content and breadth of content-types (such as documentaries, films, demonstrations, etc.) makes this database a useful resource for faculty and students alike.

The database is available to University users until 3 December, 2022.

Trial access to Elsevier journals

Elsevier has given the access to four highly-cited peer-reviewed journals on psychiatry, genetics, biochemistry and immunology. The trial will start on October 3rd till November the 2^nd, 2022.

The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry – Log in via VMU computer network or Remote access

Blood – Log in via VMU computer network or Remote access

Genetics in Medicine – Log in via VMU computer network or Remote access

The Lancet Psychiatry – Log in via VMU computer network or Remote access

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

Applied Science & Technology Source 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: +1,000 full text journals, of which 450+ are active, full-text, non-open access journals and magazines, 350+ are 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.

CAB Abstracts with Full Text

CAB Abstracts with Full Text, produced in collaboration with the experts at CABI, provides access to the world’s applied life sciences literature. Coverage includes subjects across the applied life sciences — from agriculture, the environment, and veterinary sciences, to applied economics, leisure/tourism, and nutrition. CAB Abstracts with Full Text covers key applied life sciences subjects including agriculture, environment, food science, human health, mycology, nutrition, plant sciences and veterinary sciences. Content includes 1,200+ active full-text journals.

Central and Eastern European Academic Source

Central & Eastern European Academic Source is a research database of full-text scholarly journals published in Central and Eastern European countries. Recently updated, this multidisciplinary and multilingual database covers many subjects including business, economics, history, STEM and law. Content includes over 2,100 full-text titles (with more than 1,450 newly added full-text publications), including over 100 Lithuanian journals. Multilingual content represents 60 languages. Subjects include business, economics, education, humanities, history, international relations, law, literature, medicine, politics, social sciences, STEM.

EconLit with Full Text

EconLit with Full Text is a full-text database for economic research. It offers hundreds of full-text journals, including the American Economic Association journals with no embargo. It also contains all of the indexing in EconLit, which adheres to the high-quality JEL classification system for economics literature. Content includes: More than 370 active full-text, non-open access journals; 15 full-text books, including The Handbook of World Trade; All of the indexing available in EconLit. Subjects Include: Capital markets, Country studies, Econometrics, Economic forecasting, Environmental economics, Government regulations, Labor economics, Monetary theory, Urban economics.

Food Science Source

Food Science Source is an extensive full-text database designed to support the research needs of the food industry. It provides hundreds of full-text journals, monographs, magazines and trade publications, plus a wealth of food industry and market reports. Subjects include food processing, safety, service, shipping and innovation. Food Science Source provides users with access to vital information from numerous industry-leading sources while offering unmatched coverage integral to all aspects of food science, nutrition and related areas.

International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text

International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance with Full Text is the definitive research database for theatre and dance studies. In addition to all the comprehensive indexing of the International Bibliography of Theatre & Dance (IBTD), it contains full text for top performing arts journals and books. Content Includes: More than 190 full-text journals; More than 360 full-text books and monographs. Subjects Include: Ballet; Cinema; Comedy; Dance; Drama; Film; Mime; Opera; Puppetry; Theatre.

Legal Source

Providing indexing and full-text coverage of the most respected scholarly law journals, Legal Source is the authoritative database for current issues, studies, thoughts and trends of the legal world. It is an excellent resource for attorneys, educators, business people, law librarians, students, paralegals and others involved with the law. Content includes: More than 490 active full-text, non-open access journals and magazines; detailed indexing for legal journals, law reviews, yearbooks, institutes, statutes, bar association publications and university publications; More than 420 law reviews; Over 2.5 million records, including book reviews and case studies. Subjects include: administrative law, antitrust law, banking, business law, constitutional law, criminal law, domestic relations, estate planning, family law, food, drug and cosmetic law, insurance law, intellectual property law, Internet and information science law, landlord/tenant law, legal librarianship, multinational corporations, non-profit corporations, patent and trademark, probate, securities, sports and entertainment law, tax law, trade regulation.

OnArchitecture

OnArchitecture is a unique online library of original architecture-related videos intended to support architectural and design education. The collection features video interviews with influential contemporary architects from around the world, who talk about their work, design processes, and the role of architects and architecture in contemporary society. These interviews are supplemented by video portraits of their key projects, both buildings and installations, which attempt to capture the physical experience of the spaces they portray. OnArchitecture provides focused and detailed high-quality content on contemporary architecture with a global perspective. Video content in OnArchitecture is enriched with relevant information about the buildings and installations that are showcased, such as technical specifications, project briefs and corporate profiles. It also includes up-to-date biographies of the architects and designers whose works are featured. Please note that OnArchitecture databases has its own unique interface and is not available on database list.

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 15th of November 2022.

Requested items – in Leonidas Donskis Library

Items, requested from V. Biržiška Library and VMU Central repository are brought daily to Leonidas Donskis Library at 2 p. m. You will be informed about fulfilled requests by e-mail.

Improve your research skills with Elsevier: free online training schedule for Lithuania

The academic publishing company Elsevier invites the Lithuanian scientific community to free online webinars:

ScienceDirect, a didactic approach for librarians and academics

Efficient literature search in ScienceDirect. Workshop for researchers

Creating perfect bibliography for your doctoral thesis. Workshop for PHD students

Elsevier Author Workshop: How to write and publish

Elsevier Author Workshop: How to find the right journal for your manuscript

Elsevier Author Workshop: Best practices in publishing, an author panel discussion

ScienceDirect for researchers: Knowledge at your fingertips

ScienceDirect for PHD students: Knowledge at your fingertips

There is also a short description on what to expect from the webinar. All trainings will be held in English and with certificates for participants. Please find the webinars which are relevant to you and your research and register:

Training schedule and registration

Leonidas Donskis library will be open around the clock

Leonidas Donskis Library (V. Putvinskio St. 23) will be open 24/7 on December 3-16.

Library staff will consult I-V 8-21, VI-VII 8-18.

Good luck with your studies!