Library News for Psychology

Libraries Closed Over Holidays

Don't forget! The Libraries will be closed over the holidays from December 25, 2009 - January 3, 2010. This includes:

• Olin Library
• Art & Architecture (closed 12/24)
• Business
• Chemistry (closed 12/24)
• Earth & Planetary Sciences (closed 12/24)
• East Asian
• Music
• Physics (closing 12/24 at noon)
• West Campus Library

During the intersession period between semesters (December 18 - January 18), most libraries will have reduced hours of operation, especially on weekends. Check each library's website for a complete listing. Individuals wanting to visit the Arc, Digital Library Services, or Special Collections should call ahead.

For hours at the Law, Medical School, or Social Work libraries, visit their websites.

Normal operating hours will resume at all libraries starting Tuesday, January 19, the first day of classes for the spring semester.

ICPSR Research Paper Competition

ICPSR: The Inter-Univeristy Consortium for Social and Political Research is offering two research paper competitions for undergraduates and one for master's students in 2010. ICPSR invites undergraduate and master's papers analyzing any dataset(s) in the ICPSR archive or its Thematic Collections. The other competition, sponsored by the Research Center for Minority Data (RCMD), solicits papers addressing issues relevant to minorities in the United States, including immigrants. These papers must draw on data in the RCMD archive.

The awards are:

    * ICPSR Competition for Undergraduates - First prize-$1,000, Second prize-$750, and Third prize-$500.
    * ICPSR Competition for Master's students - First prize - $1,000 and Second prize-$750.
    * RCMD Competition for Undergraduates - First prize - $1,000 and Second prize - $750.

More information about the competition

XML Training

The Washington University Libraries are presenting free workshops on XML (including EAD, TEI and XSL) to anyone interested on Monday through Thursday (November 30, December 1, 2 and 3) each from 9-12 noon in Olin Library, Arc computer lab.

November 12th NIH Public Access Policy Presentation Canceled

Due to low registration the November 12th NIH Public Access Policy Presentation in the Olin Library Arc has been canceled.  Those interested in learning more about the the policy can contact Ruth Lewis (rlewis@wustl.edu) on the Danforth Campus or Melissa. 

APA Publication Manual Replacements

"The cumulative outrage finally carried the day. The association has just announced that it will "recycle" remaining soft cover copies of the sixth edition of the Publication Manual of the APA. Anyone who gets in touch with the association between November 2 and December 15 and asks for a replacement will receive a free copy of the emended second printing, according to Rhea Faberman, Director of Communications. (She recommends that people contact the APA's service center to submit those requests.)"

Steps you need to take:
1) You call the center between Nov. 2 - Dec. 15.
2) They send you a link to an online form and mailing label.
3) You box up your book and mail it back for free.
4) They send you a replacement.

APA Main Contact:
Mailing address: American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Telephone: (800) 374-2721 or (202) 336-5500
Contact the Service Center, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Errors in New Publication Manual of the APA

Beware!  First printings of the 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the APA have many errors that will be corrected in subsequent printings.  If you have purchased a copy for yourself and are wondering which printing you have, turn over the title page and at the bottom of the page you will see a statement first indicating that it is the 6th edition and below that you should see either "First Printing" or "Second Printing."  The copies held in Olin Library are both first printings.  Included at the front of our copies are the corrections published by the APA. 

The complete list of errors that will be corrected in the second printing of the Publication Manual can be found at http://www.apastyle.org  by clicking on "Supplemental Materials" and selecting "Reprint Corrections" at the bottom of the page. 

If you have any questions about this or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.  As always, you can always use RefWorks to format your references and in-text citations.

RefWorks Now Offers Access to Alumni!

RefWorks-COS has announced their Alumni Program which gives lifelong access to users that are alumni of subscribing institutions. Read more about the alumni program.

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RefWorks-COS has announced their Alumni Program which gives lifelong access to users that are alumni of subscribing institutions. Read more about the alumni program.

Learn more about RefWorks.
Learn to use RefWorks.
Login to RefWorks.

Check Out the New Catalog!

A new Library Catalog with more content and several enhancements is now available at http://libcat.wustl.edu. The old catalog, now called the "Classic Catalog" continues to be available at http://catalog.wustl.edu. More info.

New Faculty/Graduate Student Orientation/Reception - August 25th

The New Faculty & Graduate Student Orientation/Reception will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2009 from 2:45-5pm in Olin Library. Registration is from 2:45-3:00pm. Get a tour of Olin Library, demos of library databases, and meet your subject librarian (me).

Melissa Vetter, Psychology Subject Librarian
mvetter@wustl.edu
935.5079
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New Electronic Reserves System -- Ares

As many of you know, the Libraries have migrated to a new electronic reserves system called Ares. You'll need your WUSTL Key and password to access it and with it you will be able to: 

• create tags for courses
•  save courses to your individual student profile
• access materials both on and off campus
• Instructors can upload materials themselves (or have ask Reserves to do this: eres@wumail.wustl.edu)

ARES Help for Instructors

Note: For students, listings for Fall 2009 courses will not be accessible in ARES until Monday, Aug. 24th.  

You can still search for print books and DVDs on course reserve via the Catalog: http://catalog.wustl.edu/screens/reserves.html

If you have questions, please let me know.