Library News Blog

In 2023, the PG Library reached out to our academic community for journal recommendations. Faculty and school leadership came up with about 150 recommendations at the time. We are happy to report that we’ve made good progress on this. Around two dozen of these titles we added last spring with a set of journals from Elsevier, with some others coming in through additions in EBSCO. 
 

In exciting news that will add even more journals to our collections today, we now have access to Sage Premier. Sage was the publisher with the most requested titles. Sage Premier not only adds the 40+ requested Sage titles made to us, but Sage’s catalog of over 1,000 peer reviewed journals. Coverage for each title starts from 1999, when applicable, and runs through the present so you have access to the latest issues of each Sage title. Sage journals will also appear in search results lists from EBSCO Discovery, so they will naturally show up when you’re researching from the library’s homepage. 
 

With this addition, 87 of the requested titles are now available, more than cutting our list in half. However, since Sage Premier includes over 1000 titles, we’ve not only heavily addressed our requested titles wish list, but exceeded expectations and gone beyond it. We believe the new content is helpful for your studies, across all programs, whether you are a faculty or a student. 
 

Visit Sage Premier now.
 

For a full list of titles added since the journal recommendation project, open this spreadsheet (Google Sheets). 

If there are titles we are still missing you feel are vital to your field of teaching or study, fill out the Resource Recommendation Form. 

For some users, EBSCO Discovery and EBSCO databases can result in an error message when using OpenAthens to authenticate. You may see an OpenAthens error message of "Looping - SP redirecting back to the login point" when trying to authenticate. We are aware of the issue and working with EBSCO and OpenAthens support on a resolution. At this time, no other databases are affected.

We have confirmation from several students that clearing cookies in Chrome resolved the issue for them. Here are the steps to follow: 

• In Google Chrome, at the top right, click the "three dots" menu and then choose the option to "Delete Browsing Data." 
• In the next window, click the option to delete "Cookies and other site data." 
• Click the "Delete Data" button.
• Restart Google Chrome (fully close it and reopen it).
• Navigate directly to library.purdueglobal.edu and then conduct a search with the search box on our homepage. The search box leads to EBSCO Discovery. 

You can find more information about clearing cookies and using Chrome's Incognito mode on the Library's FAQ. Read the "How do I clear cookies or use Chrome's Incognito Mode?" FAQ. Incognito mode is a good second step to try, as it not only blocks cookies but also plugins, and while not confirmed, a plugin like an ad-blocker may be causing the issue. 

If clearing cookies and the above doesn't help, use these alternative links to EBSCO Discovery and EBSCO databases to conduct your research:

• Access EBSCO Discovery (New interface)
• Access EBSCOhost Databases (Old interface)

If you still cannot access EBSCO content, please contact the library with the following information:

• Your operating system (Windows 11 or MacOS)
• Browser (Chrome, Edge, etc.)
• Internet Service Provider (Xfinity, RCN, Optimum, etc.)
• Troubleshooting that you tried already

We apologize for the inconvenience caused to anyone affected. 

O’Reilly for Higher Education, a resource with e-books and videos primarily focused on information technology and business, has updated its authentication for compatibility with OpenAthens. OpenAthens is what almost all other library resources use to authenticate. The update will be primarily behind-the-scenes to you, but you should experience quicker load times and increased stability. 

The most significant change for most students will be the ability to use O’Reilly’s mobile apps. The apps are downloadable from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. For links, see O’Reilly’s page on apps.

Once downloaded, enter your student email (the one ending in @student.purdueglobal.edu). You will then see the regular OpenAthens login options you see anytime you authenticate with a PG Library resource. Follow the prompts, and you’ll have access to all of O’Reilly’s content through the app. 

Do you just want to use the normal web interface? Visit O’Reilly for Higher Education.

What's new?

Mergent Market Atlas replaces Mergent Online as your first destination for public company information and research. The interface is updated and much easier to use, while still providing in-depth information about public companies, industries, countries, and more. 

Use Market Atlas to search for public companies based on name, location, industry, or fundamental data factors, then refine your report output and drill into companies for further research. Additional company search features allow you to explore sustainability, SEC filings, annual reports, independent research, and an extensive library of company reports.

What company content is available through Market Atlas?

• Reuters global fundamentals – deep and timely financial content including standardized and as reported financials, along with accompanying fundamental ratios.
• Refinitiv global equity end of day pricing and consensus estimate data, FTSE Russell Index returns and ICB classification data.
• Refinitiv reference data sets – business descriptions and contact information, executive biographies and compensation data.
• FTSE Russell ESG Reports, Mergent Independent research reports, Mergent fundamental reports, SEC filings, company annual reports, company sustainability reports, institutional and insider holdings data, company news.

What type of companies are included?

• Global, active public companies.

What additional non-company content is available through Market Atlas?

• FTSE Russell index total return data
• Mergent economic time series data
• Mergent industry reports
• Dunn & Bradstreet Country Risk Profile and Country RiskLine reports.

How do I get to it? 

Access Mergent Market Atlas now.
 

The PG Library is excited to announce expanded availability for research and reference assistance to better support your academic needs. Our new hours and availability are detailed below.

Email Assistance:

• Responses from PG librarians within 1 business day, Monday - Saturday

• Every effort made to answer queries received before 5 PM ET on the same day, Monday - Friday

• Saturday morning queries sent before 1 PM ET will be addressed the same day

Live Chat Assistance:

• PG librarians available Monday-Tuesday 11 AM - 9 PM ET, Wednesday-Friday 10 AM - 6 PM ET

• After-hours and weekend chat coverage now provided 24/7 by our worldwide librarian cooperative

Purdue Global participates in a librarian cooperative, which makes access to research assistance possible day or night! Don't hesitate to reach out with your research questions. If the cooperative librarian can't answer your question, they will create a ticket and a PG librarian will follow up with you by email as soon as possible.

The PG Library has added two dozen journals covering multiple disciplines to our collections. The titles are from the publisher Elsevier on their ScienceDirect platform. The new titles will appear in EBSCO Discovery search results and you can look up titles using the Publication Finder tool.

Below is a list of all recently acquired journals.

Business

• Business Horizons
• Journal of Business Research
• Journal of Business Venturing
• The Leadership Quarterly
• Research in International Business and Finance

Criminal Justice

• Journal of Criminal Justice

Education

• Computers & Education
• Contemporary Educational Psychology
• Developmental Review
• Educational Research Review
• The Internet and Higher Education
• Teaching and Teacher Education

Health & Nursing

• Applied Nursing Research
• Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
• Clinical Nutrition
• Clinical Simulation in Nursing
• International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental Health
• International Journal of Nursing Studies
• Journal of Adolescent Health
• Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
• Journal of Nursing Regulation
• Journal of Pediatric Nursing
• Nurse Education Today
• Teaching and Learning in Nursing

Psychology

• Clinical Psychology Review

IBISWorld is taking industry research to new heights with the launch of its Europe Collection. This powerful new addition provides in-depth insights into thousands of industries across more than 30 European countries, including Switzerland, Russia, Norway, and Turkey.

With IBISWorld’s expanded European coverage, you can now easily research, rank, and compare industries at both the national and continental levels. Whether you're a student exploring multinational opportunities or analyzing how to expand into new markets, IBISWorld's Europe Collection equips you with the comprehensive data and analysis you need to make informed decisions.

The Europe Collection introduces a wealth of new features and data points to help you navigate the complexities of the European market:

• Leaders & Laggards Table: Quickly identify the fastest and slowest-growing industries across relevant countries, empowering you to pursue opportunities in top-ranking regions.
• Country Fact Sheets: Access hundreds of additional data points for any country with just a click, enabling granular analysis at the national level.
• Products & Markets Chapter: Gain valuable insights into major markets, lucrative product segments, and key buyer trends driving industry demand.

Don't let borders limit your ambitions. With this new European-focused content update, IBISWorld now provides information on over 40 countries, in addition to the United States, and economic profiles for all 50 states. 

To access IBISWorld, visit library.purdueglobal.edu/IBISWorld

Once you're at IBISWorld's site, you can search by keyword or click Industries at the top, then select the country you're interested in researching under the Subscribed Countries menu.

Through the end of March 2024, we have access to two ebook databases, Wiley Higher Education Texts (via EBSCO) and Cambridge Higher Education. Each collection is focused on providing books relevant to coursework at universities. 

If you'd like to check out these resources and give us comments, your feedback will be considered by those deciding whether these resources should be provided as a permanent addition to our collection of resources.

Links to the resource trials:

Access John Wiley & Sons Textbooks subscription (via EBSCO)

Access Cambridge Higher Education textbooks

After you've evaluated them, let us know your thoughts. Fill out the evaluation form. 

On November 15, 2023, you will see a revised library website and a new version of EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS). You don’t need to wait to see the new website and new EDS, however, you can preview them today!

The largest change you’ll see is from the new EDS. New EDS features include:

• Ground-up redevelopment of EDS.

• Improved search and interface usability.

• Concept map feature to help develop a search strategy.

• New Publication Finder interface to locate specific journals, books, or other publications.

• Enhanced "MyEBSCO" account profile features, including project folders. 

Interested in taking a look? 

Access the New EDS today.

Read more about New EDS and view training videos.

You can also preview what the new PG Library website will look like. The new website has improved navigation and features based on feedback from students and faculty. It also integrates the new version of EDS. Please note this site is a preview and that some links may not work as you expect. We don’t advise bookmarking any pages for future reference. 

Preview the new PG Library website. 

Some items of note:

• The new authentication system, OpenAthens, will now allow all faculty and staff to login to Library resources using their OneLogin credentials. Students will continue to use their PG Campus credentials.
• The change to OpenAthens and to the new EDS will require most links in courses to need to be updated. The Library is working with Curriculum on a plan. All current links in courses will still work post-migration.
• MyEBSCO and ProQuest eBook Central user accounts will not migrate automatically to the new system. Read the "How to Merge Personal User Accounts" FAQ from EBSCO for details. Note this only applies to MyEBSCO accounts with a unique username and password, unfortunately, those made with Gmail SSO cannot migrate and users will need to export their saved content. For ProQuest eBook Central enthusiasts, read how to export items.
• While unavailable at launch, EBSCO is now testing AI features for future incorporation like natural language search, improved evaluation of search results through summaries and key insights, and conversational interactivity with source documents.

We will launch the new EDS, new website, and a new underlying technology to authenticate you into resources called OpenAthens, on November 15, 2023. Stay tuned for more as we get closer! 

Today you may notice a new link when using EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), the search box on our homepage. In addition to the Full Text Finder link you see when EDS is linking out to sources external to EBSCO, like from ProQuest, HeinOnline, or other publishers and vendors, you'll now see a Locate Full Text link for articles. The Locate Full Text link is powered by LibKey, a tool that helps quickly connect you to articles, whether they're in a library database or published for free online. 

The way it works is as follows:

• Click the Locate Full Text link.
• In a new browser tab, you'll see see either:
  • A LibKey page with a direct link to the article.
  • EBSCO's Full Text Finder tool as a backup, for instances when LibKey can't find it.

After the first time you see the LibKey page in a session, you can actually tell it to remember your preferences, and it will just forward you to the article with no intermediary page. This should save you a lot of time finding the full text of articles, as EBSCO's native Full Text Finder tool sometimes could only link to a journal's homepage, for instance. If LibKey knows where the article is it will always bring you directly to it. 

LibKey also has a browser plugin called LibKey Nomad that will help link to the full text of works when browsing websites and search engines like Google Scholar and Wikipedia. Visit the LibKey Nomad information page for more on this plugin. 

Additionally, LibKey has a companion tool called BrowZine, which offers a different way to browse through journals available from the PG Library's subscriptions. Visit the BrowZine homepage. 

More training on these tools will be available in the future, but we wanted to enable them as quickly as possible to help you get to the resources you need more efficiently. Please reach out to the library staff if you have any questions.