Finding Online Access materials in discoverE

Here are some tools to try – one new, one improved, that can help you discover online versions of research materials in discoverE: We added a new feature, the Unpaywall service.  This creates a link to free or Open Access versions of content through the Unpaywall database, based on matching DOI identifiers (primarily used for Read More …

PDC – New Database for Philosophy

Emory Library has recently acquired full access to the Philosophy Documentation Center’s journal holdings. The PDC is a small, non-profit publisher specializing in philosophy journals, conference proceedings, and professional society publications; roughly two-thirds of their titles are exclusive. A selection of their titles now available to the Emory community includes: Arendt Studies Augustinian Studies Chiasmi Read More …

Request Library-owned Items to Support Remote Learning and Research

During this period of remote learning and research, Emory students, faculty, and staff may continue to submit requests for needed library materials through discoverE.  Library staff will make a concerted effort to identify a digital version for you and will contact you via email to confirm access options, digital or otherwise. If your request can only Read More …

Conservation in the Age of COVID-19

My average work day as an assistant conservator for Emory Libraries is spent primarily at the bench, performing conservation treatment on special collections materials. So, what have these first weeks of working from home looked like for me? I brought home my work laptop and completed several crash courses on using Zoom and working remotely. Read More …

Workshops for Faculty and Instructors: Maintaining Community and Connections Online

As the Emory University community transitions to a remote teaching and learning environment, we know many faculty and instructors are considering how to best maintain community and connections in their classes in a now remote environment. At the end of every week of remote teaching, CFDE and the Emory Libraries want to provide a space Read More …

Announcing the 2020 Elizabeth Long Atwood Undergraduate Research Award

Dear undergraduate students, did you work on a stellar research paper or digital project this academic year? If your answer is yes, please consider submitting it for the Elizabeth Long Atwood Award. The Woodruff Library is again sponsoring an award for undergraduate research. A panel of faculty and librarians will award up to three prizes Read More …

A message from the Dean of Libraries on COVID-19

Dear Emory Libraries Friends and Patrons, The university continues to prepare for remote teaching and learning for online classes to begin March 22. The library staff has done a wonderful job helping faculty to move their instruction online, and we will continue to assist students and their instructors in getting the materials they need to Read More …

Access and Borrowing Updates for Robert W. Woodruff Library

During this difficult time of reappraisal and adjustment due to the COVID-19 virus, library staff are focused on ensuring the safety of library users and staff. As a result, Woodruff Library is implementing the following changes: Library Access, Carrels, and Studies As of 6 p.m. on Friday, March 20, we will close all library buildings Read More …

Copyright Considerations in Shifting Your Course from In-Person to Online

Moving your course online? Not sure how to show that movie you had lined up for next week? Concerned you can’t share your lecture slides now? Wondering if you can share a recording of your lecture that contains all those music clips? The Emory Libraries Scholarly Communications Office has created a site to help address Read More …

Emory Libraries COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) Updates and Resources

This page contains all relevant information related to Emory Libraries current operations and response to the COVID-19 outbreak including updates to operations, access to remote services, and other helpful links. Changes to Operations Future changes to operations will be announced on this alert page, in our COVID-19 news feed, and on the Emory Libraries Hours Read More …