New online reference source

Turfgrass Information File

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The Libraries have added Turfgrass Information File (TGIF). A collaboration between the United States Golf Association Turfgrass Research Committee and Michigan State University Libraries, TGIF provides bibliographic references to annual research reports, conference proceedings, trade publications, scientific journals, field day programs, and newsletters pertaining to turfgrass and its maintenance.

If you would like assistance or have questions about this new database, contact Naka Ishii, library liaison to the Plant, Soil and Insect Sciences department, at 413-545-1656.

Plant Management Network – New Database Added

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The Plant Management Network includes four journals, a collection of images of pests, proceedings of agriculture meetings, Insect Management Tests, Plant Disease Management Tests, and other plant and crop resources produced by a non-profit network of societies and institutions. You can search across journals or subject collections of resources.

If you have questions or would like assistance using this resource, contact Madeleine Charney, liaison librarian for the Stockbridge School, at 413-545-0784.

New Business Resource – Plunkett Research Online

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Plunkett Research Online provides industry sector analysis and research, as well as information on industry trends, industry statistics, top companies in the industry, export companies and trade and export associations. You can run and save a search, build a prospect list or run a report comparing companies.

If you have questions or comments about Plunkett Research Online, contact Business Reference Librarian Mike Davis at 413-545-6822.

Environmental Resource Handbook

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The Libraries have recently added Environment Resource Handbook to our online reference collection. This directory provides contact information, website, organization type, executives and description for over 7,000 associations, organizations & government agencies, awards & honors, conferences & trade shows, goundations & charities, national parks & , wildlife refuges, research centers & educational programs, legal resources, etc. You can easily browse, search and download data from the directory.

Contact Madeleine Charney, Agriculture Library Liaison at 413-577-0784 with questions or comments about this resource.

Global Road Warrior

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A travel guide with an emphasis on logistics and business etiquette, Global Road Warrior is a new Libraries database subscription. Browse by country or topic and find country facts, business culture, money and banking, technical/internet, embassies/consultants, essential terms and other information of note to the business traveler.

Contact Mike Davis, Business Reference Librarian, at 413-0545-6822 with questions or comments.

Naxos Video Library – New Subscription

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The Libraries have purchased a subscription to Naxos Video Library for 5 simultaneous users. This database provides streaming video of classical music performances, opera, ballet, live concerts and documentaries. It requires that your computer runs Adobe Flash 10.

Contact Music Reference Librarian Pam Juengling, 413-545-1858, with questions or comments.

New Video Libraries: Dance in Video and Opera in Video

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We have added web-based video collections from Alexander Street Press. Dance in Video has dance performances as well as documentaries about dance produced since the 1950’s.  Opera in Video offers opera stage productions, interviews and documentaries. You can browse or search for content by genre, material type, ensembles, roles, venues and more. Ready-made playlists are available, or you can create your own.

Contact Music Reference Librarian Pam Juengling, 413-545-1858, with questions or comments.

KLD Global Socrates: a new database on corporate social responsibility

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The KLD Global Socrates database provides researchers with data on company performance and major initiatives in the areas of human rights, anti-competitive practices, business ethics, employee safety, climate change and non-carbon emissions, effluents and waste. It also covers major controversies and corporate policies. You can find what businesses a company is involved with and how it compares with peers in that sector.

If you have questions or comments, contact Mike Davis, Business Reference Librarian, at 413-545-6822.

Latin American Newspapers

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By virtue of our membership with the Center for Research Libraries, we now offer Latin American Newspapers, a collection of thirty-five newspapers published between 1805-1922 in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, and elsewhere. You can search in individual , several or all of the newspapers simultaneously.

If you have questions or comments, contact Peter Stern, Portuguese and Spanish Liaison Librarian at 413-545-3967.