Astrophysical Data System (ADS) added to Research Databases

The Astrophysical Data System, produced by the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory,  is a detailed index to astrophysical research reports and data. ADS provides links to arXiv, publisher's sites and other repositories. Although the database itself is free to search, we have proxied the database so that students/faculty will be able to connect to the licensed scholarly journal articles from publishers such as Springer, Elsevier and Wiley.

The database is useful for astronomy and astrophysics research.

(Image: The Carina nebula by ESO | CC BY)

Posted by Patti Wilson, Jan. 13, 2017

Dr Lenore Newman on CBC's The Current & Global News

Dr Newman, UFV's Canada Research Chair in Food Security and the Environment, talks about her new book, Speaking in cod tongues : a Canadian culinary journey, on the CBC radio show, The Current.  Click here to listen to Lenore's discussion with Anna Maria Tremonti. Click here to view her interview on Global News.

To learn more about Canadian culinary history and practice, click here to access the research guide on the Newman Western Canadian Cookbook Collection, named for Dr Newman's family.

A review from the Globe and Mail newspaper is available here.

Posted by Mary-Anne

NEW RESOURCE: Science Online

If you are interested in keeping up with the latest developments in the world of science, be sure to check out our new online subscription to Science.  We now have access to this top ranked journal from 1997 to current. This colorful website includes news, research, photos, videos, podcasts, career information and more. Please note, our subscription is to Science, and does not include affiliated titles such as Science Immunology.


Posted by Patti Wilson, Jan. 9, 2017

NEW RESOURCE: Mosby's Nursing Video Skills (4th Edition)

A partnership between Nursing Department and UFV Library, has funded access for UFV community to the 4th edition of Mosby's Nursing Video Skills (Basic, Intermediate and Advanced) series.


These high-definition videos demonstrate how to perform clinical nursing procedures by providing up-to-date, step-by-step instructions for the most important nursing skills. Printable procedure checklists and interactive screens of required equipment make it easier to learn and remember skills, and new animations show what’s happening inside the patient’s body. For each skill, NCLEX exam-style review questions to help you to assess your knowledge.


To check out the specific video skills select a level here: 

Mosby's Nursing Video Skills - Basic

Mosby's Nursing Video Skills - Intermediate 

Mosby's Nursing Video Skills - Advanced 

They can also be found here in our research databases: Health Sciences  & Nursing

Questions?  Please contact: Heather Compeau