ProQuest Tech Support sent this reply to my question about difficulties exporting to RefWorks:

After testing this weekend and this morning, I am unable to identify any problem with ProQuest’s Direct Export to RefWorks and the ABI-Inform database in particular. Additionally, we have not received other reports of problems with their service.

Whenever issues arise like this, we recommend first that the internet browsers in use be cleared of all accumulated files from past use. This includes cookies, temporary internet files, and history all accessible via the Tools > Internet Options menu in the browser.

Additionally, here are a couple of issues that RefWorks Technical Services has noted in the past for users who have difficulty with RefWorks:

1.     Pop-up blockers -  This is the number one issue we see in Technical Services. Many browsers or third party programs are stopping the URL from the direct export command from getting to RefWorks servers. The symptoms you will see are that once the end user selects the export button in the vendor's interface, the screen redraws and nothing happens.

To resolve this issue, it is best to make your vendors "trusted sites" in your browser. We must note that some IT services manage the trusted sites at the institution level so end users are not allowed to enter this information. RefWorks Technical Services would be happy to work with your teams to allow these exchanges to take place.

 

2.     Firewalls - We see two issues with firewalls. They can block the export URL from getting to RefWorks or lose part of it. They can also cache(store) pages to reduce traffic on the network. The symptoms that you will see are that once the end user selects the export button in the vendor's interface, the screen redraws and nothing happens. In the case of caching the first export will take place but subsequent exports do not take place.

 

Posted by Linda Parker

The direct export from ProQuest is not working at this time.  We regret any inconvenience that this may cause.  You can export the selected references to a text file and import them via the Import function from within RefWorks.  Please refer to online help for more information on how to do this.

Faculty are invited to join Criss Librarians and subject specialists at an open house on Friday, October 23, 2009 from 2:00- 4:00 p.m.  Enjoy wine and wine with us in the beautifully renovated faculty study space.  Information and tours of the *new* Criss Library will be available as well.  Please RSVP to Nora Hillyer at nhillyer@unomaha.edu.

Txt ur Lib? – Participate in a survey about text reference at Criss Library

 

Criss Library invites you to participate in a survey about texting and library services. We want to know how you prefer to get help from the library, and if you would like to try out a new text reference service we are piloting.  The survey will take you about 5-10 minutes to complete and we will use the information you give us to help us serve you better!  Click here to take the survey.  (Note: The survey is not accessible on mobile browsers so please visit from a desktop or notebook machine.)

 

IRB #275-09-EX

Frontiers: A Journal of Women Studies
Volume 30, Number 2, 2009



Journal of the Early Republic
Volume 29, Number 3, Fall 2009



NWSA Journal
Volume 21, Number 2, Summer 2009

Over the summer, the library completed the second (main floor lab).  This lab is open computing with no log-in required. Visitors and members of the public are welcome to use this lab for their research needs.

The first floor (basement) lab and the instruction labs are priority machines for students, faculty, and other UNO affiliates and are accessed with a UNO Net I.D. and password (It’s the login/password you use for email and other my.unomaha.edu services.)

If students don't know their Net I.D. and password they can go to http://my.unomaha.edu/ to look up your Net I.D. and change your password.  They may also ask at the reference desk on the first floor and the circulation desk on the second floor and we will help you.

Students will need to login for library instruction as well.  Before you bring your students for a class time, please remind them to know their net I.D. and password.

The Research Services Unit intends to use this site to communicate with UNO Faculty with announcements, features, and service information tailored specifically for you.  You can help us out by commenting and letting us know if this information meets your needs or if there is additional information and/or content you would like to see on this page.

The Heart and Hands 2009 National Juried Student Book Art Exhibition is on display at the Library June 1 to July 10.

The national exhibition showcases a broad range of books made by graduate and undergraduate students in accredited academic institutions. The exhibit features 39 books made by 32 artists, representing 23 schools across the country.

Books made in book arts, graphic design, photography, print-making and writing courses will be featured. Criss Library plans to purchase selected books from the exhibit for its special collection.

Visit http://library.unomaha.edu or call (402) 554-2640 for more information.

There is also a nice article on Omaha.com

Good News!

Bound periodicals have returned from off-campus storage, and they are shelved on the compact ranges on the west side of the 1st Floor. We are still inserting periodicals which accumulated in boxes during the building renovation, but the collection is open for use.

Current Periodicals will continue to be shelved on the first floor (lower level) near the garden doors.

Please ask at the 1st Floor Service Desk should you need assistance finding periodicals.