This is a pretty big deal. For a while now we have had amazingly complete access to all Taylor and Francis Journals. This has ended. We get to keep access to the 2010-2012 issues that we have purchased, but each campus will have to pick up local subscriptions or rely on interlibrary loan for articles from 2013-.
Why is this a big deal? These are some pretty big journals, and they are some really expensive journals. We will not be able to subscibe at UCR to all of the journals that our researchers will want to use. We will have to rely substantially on Interlibrary Loans.
What can be done?
1. Register for Taylor and Francis Online
2. Make a "shortlist" of your favorite T&F journals
3. Set up a TOC alert for your shortlisted journals
4. When you see articles you like, click on "Open URL" (a little blue button in the article information).
5. Click on Request this from another library. Your library ID is the 2121... number under the barcode on your ID.
If you come upon the article in the course of your normal research, look for the UC-eLinks button and click on Request this from another library. Your barcode is
It can be annoying to fill out the form all the time, if you find it so, consider looking for a form-filling add-on for your browser and save your login information.
I am working on a system where we can get emergency access to
articles that we need immediately, but these articles will come within
48-72 hours.
Keep in touch with me and we will make sure you get what you need.
Information about the decision to cancel
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Monday, July 01, 2013
ASTM Standards Online
In partnership with UCR Architects and Engineers, The UCR Libraries now provide online access to the ASTM Standards Online. ASTM is the American Society for Testing and Materials, and governs materials quality and product testing standards.
The ASTM Digital Library covers a broad range of engineering disciplines, including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health and safety, industrial, materials science, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, soil science, and solar engineering. There are over 12,000 standards in more than 130 industry areas.
If you have never worked with standards, you might find it interesting to know that standards govern everything from file-types (MP3 is a standard, though not an ASTM one), surface quality of grass tennis courts (ASTM F2208), and forensic sciences (think C.S.I.).
You will also find the full text of ASTM manuals such as:
- MONO7 Physics and Chemistry of Micro-Nanotribology
- DS67C Handbook of Comparative World Steel Standards
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