https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/ Sun, 01 Nov 2026 08:22:13 +0000 MyBB https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3809.html Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:40:02 +0000 buttramc]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3809.html https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3792.html Fri, 10 Feb 2023 18:29:42 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3792.html
This service is set up to use a custom link per institution in order to obtain valid use data, so please use the linker specified for your college below:

Blue Ridge CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xbrpsytn

Brightpoint CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xjtpsytn

Central Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xcvpsytn

Danville CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xdcpsytn

Eastern Shore CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xespsytn

Germanna CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xgcpsytn

JS Reynolds CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xsrpsytn

Laurel Ridge CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xlfpsytn

Mountain Empire CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xmepsytn

Mountain Gateway CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xdlpsytn

New River CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xnrpsytn

Northern Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xnvpsytn

Patrick & Henry CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xphpsytn

PD Camp CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?pdpsytn

Piedmont Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xpvpsytn

Rappahannock CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xrcpsytn

Southside Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xsspsytn

Southwest Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xswpsytn

Tidewater CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xtcpsytn

Virginia Highlands CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xvhpsytn

Virginia Peninsula CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xtnpsytn

Virginia Western CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xvwpsytn

Wytheville CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xwcpsytn]]>
This service is set up to use a custom link per institution in order to obtain valid use data, so please use the linker specified for your college below:

Blue Ridge CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xbrpsytn

Brightpoint CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xjtpsytn

Central Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xcvpsytn

Danville CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xdcpsytn

Eastern Shore CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xespsytn

Germanna CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xgcpsytn

JS Reynolds CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xsrpsytn

Laurel Ridge CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xlfpsytn

Mountain Empire CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xmepsytn

Mountain Gateway CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xdlpsytn

New River CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xnrpsytn

Northern Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xnvpsytn

Patrick & Henry CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xphpsytn

PD Camp CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?pdpsytn

Piedmont Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xpvpsytn

Rappahannock CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xrcpsytn

Southside Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xsspsytn

Southwest Virginia CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xswpsytn

Tidewater CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xtcpsytn

Virginia Highlands CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xvhpsytn

Virginia Peninsula CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xtnpsytn

Virginia Western CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xvwpsytn

Wytheville CC http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?xwcpsytn]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3788.html Fri, 03 Feb 2023 19:06:13 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3788.html
The vendor plans to discontinue the OverDrive app this year:
https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/switchtolibby#FAQ]]>
The vendor plans to discontinue the OverDrive app this year:
https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/switchtolibby#FAQ]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3787.html Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:51:46 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3787.html Online Virginia Network (OVN).

This resource offers e-books that focus on the needs of nursing and allied health professionals, including clinical guides, evidence-based practice manuals, practical handbooks and professional growth titles. Note that the content lends itself to support additional disciplines beyond the nursing and allied health fields, such as biology and the natural sciences, psychology, and social & political science.

Title list as of 1/2023 available here.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  January 30, 2023.

ACCESS AND DISCOVERY: Please use http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?ebsconur

NZ records are in process and should appear in Quicksearch results over the next few days.

WEBINAR:  Training webinar information to follow.]]> Online Virginia Network (OVN).

This resource offers e-books that focus on the needs of nursing and allied health professionals, including clinical guides, evidence-based practice manuals, practical handbooks and professional growth titles. Note that the content lends itself to support additional disciplines beyond the nursing and allied health fields, such as biology and the natural sciences, psychology, and social & political science.

Title list as of 1/2023 available here.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  January 30, 2023.

ACCESS AND DISCOVERY: Please use http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?ebsconur

NZ records are in process and should appear in Quicksearch results over the next few days.

WEBINAR:  Training webinar information to follow.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3786.html Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:04:27 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3786.html Archives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History Since 1940
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?ahsi

NZ records are TBD.]]> Archives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History Since 1940
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?ahsi

NZ records are TBD.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3785.html Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:42:41 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3785.html Disability in the Modern World: History of a Social Movement
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?disa

NZ records are in process and should appear in Quicksearch results over the next few days.]]> Disability in the Modern World: History of a Social Movement
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?disa

NZ records are in process and should appear in Quicksearch results over the next few days.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3784.html Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:39:02 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3784.html Digital Theatre Plus
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?digithpl

NZ records are in process and should appear in Quicksearch results over the next few days.]]> Digital Theatre Plus
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?digithpl

NZ records are in process and should appear in Quicksearch results over the next few days.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3783.html Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:39:49 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3783.html
These three journals have been available through QuickSearch, but please also add them to your AZ lists. There is no main landing page for RUP platform, so links are for journal-level access.

Journal of Cell Biology    
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/link...?hwcellbio

Journal of Experimental Medicine 
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?jemrup

Journal of General Physiology 
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?highjap


-Tara]]>
These three journals have been available through QuickSearch, but please also add them to your AZ lists. There is no main landing page for RUP platform, so links are for journal-level access.

Journal of Cell Biology    
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/link...?hwcellbio

Journal of Experimental Medicine 
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?jemrup

Journal of General Physiology 
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?highjap


-Tara]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3782.html Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:33:44 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3782.html
We are working closely with each vendor to establish and test access for VCCS, and will announce when these become available for all:

1. Gale Archives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History Since 1940
   
2. Psychotherapy Video Full Collection
   
3. Digital Theatre+ videos
   
4. Disability in the Modern World: History of a Social Movement (Proquest)
   

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We are working closely with each vendor to establish and test access for VCCS, and will announce when these become available for all:

1. Gale Archives of Sexuality & Gender: LGBTQ History Since 1940
   
2. Psychotherapy Video Full Collection
   
3. Digital Theatre+ videos
   
4. Disability in the Modern World: History of a Social Movement (Proquest)
   

]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3780.html Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:30:36 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3780.html Cambridge Journals 2023
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?cmb
The 2023 full journal collection offers articles in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. 

NZ records are in process and should appear in Quicksearch results over the next few days.]]> Cambridge Journals 2023
http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?cmb
The 2023 full journal collection offers articles in the sciences, social sciences, and humanities. 

NZ records are in process and should appear in Quicksearch results over the next few days.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3779.html Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:28:20 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3779.html -Tara]]> -Tara]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3762.html Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:02:21 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3762.html African Books Collective (ABC)

http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?baobab

Description:
Click on the Guest Access popup in order to read these ebooks.

African Books Collective is an African-owned distribution outlet for books published in Africa. VCCS libraries have access to +1500 multidisciplinary ebook titles courtesy of VIVA.

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The provider advises that MARC records will be created and distributed, but there is no ETA on their availability.

-Tara]]> African Books Collective (ABC)

http://library.vccs.edu/license-bin/linker.plx?baobab

Description:
Click on the Guest Access popup in order to read these ebooks.

African Books Collective is an African-owned distribution outlet for books published in Africa. VCCS libraries have access to +1500 multidisciplinary ebook titles courtesy of VIVA.

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The provider advises that MARC records will be created and distributed, but there is no ETA on their availability.

-Tara]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3747.html Thu, 11 Aug 2022 16:12:56 +0000 tcassidy]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3747.html Annual Reviews journal collection.

"Annual Reviews is a nonprofit publisher dedicated to synthesizing and integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society.  Their content provides the historical context, current understanding, and likely future research trends for a given topic, allowing researchers and students to stay abreast of current developments in their fields or gain a comprehensive introduction to a new field. There are 51 areas of study covered in this collection, including STEM-H topics such as chemistry, biomedical engineering, and immunology, as well as social science disciplines such as criminology, law, and economics."]]> Annual Reviews journal collection.

"Annual Reviews is a nonprofit publisher dedicated to synthesizing and integrating knowledge for the progress of science and the benefit of society.  Their content provides the historical context, current understanding, and likely future research trends for a given topic, allowing researchers and students to stay abreast of current developments in their fields or gain a comprehensive introduction to a new field. There are 51 areas of study covered in this collection, including STEM-H topics such as chemistry, biomedical engineering, and immunology, as well as social science disciplines such as criminology, law, and economics."]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3701.html Thu, 18 Nov 2021 13:42:46 +0000 dgray]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3701.html We have a request from the administration to  purchase unlimited usage for an ebook that is in our Wiley Online Librarry UBCM collection.

Can someone please tell me how many concurrent users that permits?

The title is https://vcc-lof-primo.hosted.exlibrisgro...9460004386


Thanks.]]> We have a request from the administration to  purchase unlimited usage for an ebook that is in our Wiley Online Librarry UBCM collection.

Can someone please tell me how many concurrent users that permits?

The title is https://vcc-lof-primo.hosted.exlibrisgro...9460004386


Thanks.]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3676.html Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:18:12 +0000 khawkins]]> https://libforum.vccs.edu/forum/thread-3676.html
Does anyone subscribe to ATLAS (https://atlas.nbpts.org/)? TCC is considering purchasing a subscription, and I would like to know what experiences other libraries have had.

Thank you,

Kendra Hawkins
Coordinator of Library Services
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth Campus Library
khawkins@tcc.edu]]>
Does anyone subscribe to ATLAS (https://atlas.nbpts.org/)? TCC is considering purchasing a subscription, and I would like to know what experiences other libraries have had.

Thank you,

Kendra Hawkins
Coordinator of Library Services
Tidewater Community College
Portsmouth Campus Library
khawkins@tcc.edu]]>