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Journal List and Start My Research Maintenance on 9/25

Technical Services Division 09.23.2021

On September 25 there is a planned maintenance window for the platform that hosts the Journal List and Start My Research. As a result, there will be an 8-hour service downtime beginning at 10 AM. During this time, the Journal List will be unavailable and some links in Start My Research search results will be inaccessible. The Skyline catalog will remain operational, and can be used to search library holdings. 

Auraria Library Digital Collections has a new home

Researcher Support Services 09.15.2021

Welcome to the new look for Auraria Library Digital Collections!:

digital.auraria.edu

The transition to the new repository, but same URL, occurred bright and early on Wednesday morning, September 15. Now when people access this URL, they'll see a new interface for discovering all the marvelous collections we have from our campus community and beyond.

In addition to accepting written works, scanned materials, presentations and…

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Empower Your Research with Exclusive Images of Art, Architecture, and Artifacts

Researcher Support Services 09.15.2021

Featured Database: ArtStor

You can use databases to easily find organized collections of articles, journals, news, streaming videos, primary sources, data, and more!

Here’s one of our favorites:

ArtStor

What’s in it?

ArtStor is a digital library containing hundreds of thousands of high-resolution images of art, architecture…

Featured Database - ArtStor - Thousands of high-res art images

DETAIL Inspiration Helps You Find Stunning Images of Architecture Around the World

Researcher Support Services 08.31.2021

Featured Database: DETAIL Inspiration

You can use databases to easily find organized collections of articles, journals, news, streaming videos, primary sources, data, and more!

Here’s one of our newer databases:

DETAIL Inspiration

What’s in it?

Architectural project descriptions from more than 30 years of DETAIL magazine are…

Featured Database - DETAIL Inspiration - Architectural project descriptions

Here's One Way to Find Millions of Engineering Resources in Just a Few Clicks

Researcher Support Services 08.17.2021

Featured Database: INSPEC

You can use databases to easily find organized collections of articles, journals, news, streaming videos, primary sources, data, and more!

Here’s one of our favorites:

INSPEC

What’s in it?

Created by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the long established INSPEC database provides…

Featured Database - INSPEC - provides engineering research information

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  • What Help is Available?
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  • Visit the Ask Us Desk
    The Ask Us Service Desk is located on the first floor of the Library and provides in-person help by answering questions about the Library, Campus, or three Institutions. This service also loans anatomical items, technology items (such as phone charges and calculators), plus course reserves, or textbooks, for some classes. Please visit the Auraria Library COVID-19 Updates for information about when this service will be available.

  • Research Consultations
    Research consultations are for in-depth and lengthy discussions about research questions. Please use Schedule a Research Consultation Form to request an appointment. We can help you out via Zoom or over the phone. Due to the level of preparation needed, appointments should be made 48 hours in advance. If you need immediate help, please use our 24/7 chat service.

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