Fall 2008 Introducing New Library Staff We are pleased to welcome Edmund Jessup as the new evening reference librarian at NYIT-Manhattan. Edmund has has a Master of Library Science degree from Queens College with previous work experience at the Katherine Gibbs School and Queens Borough Public Library. Edmund can be reached at ejessup@nyit.edu. The Manhattan campus library is also pleased to welcome Dilia Ortiz, library assistant. Dilia comes to us from the New York Public Library, where she worked at the Van Nest Branch in the Bronx. Dilia can be reached at dortiz02@nyit.edu. Wisser Library, Old Westbury campus, is pleased to welcome Marianna Healy as the new library assistant in the Technical Services department.  Marianna has a Bachelors of Music degree from Purchase College and a Master of Arts degree from Queens College. Prior to coming to NYIT, Marianna worked at the music library at Queens College. Marianna can be reached at mhealy02@nyit.edu. Bloomberg System Located in both Wisser Library's main level and the Manhattan Library's second floor, Bloomberg is a leading information service for global financial markets. It allows financial professionals to monitor and analyze real-time market data and place trades. The database contains descriptions, research, and statistics on more than 52,000 companies worldwide. Historical as well as current financial quotes, business newswires, the commodities markets, and economic statistics are also part of this information system.  Manhattan Library Renovation This past summer, a renovation of the Manhattan Library's second floor included new carpeting, new paint, new shelving, and furniture comprising an entirely new layout. The new circulation desk is streamlined and provides increased functionality, combining reference and circulation services. Staff also have new workspaces.   New Web Site for Curriculum Materials Center The Curriculum Materials Center, located on the lower level of Wisser Library, is a resource for the education program. It provides curriculum planning materials, professional research materials, curriculum guides, children's books, textbooks, teacher's guides, regalia, games, videos, and software related to elementary and secondary education.  To view the new Web site and its many links to related education Web sites and in-house resources, click here. Copyright © 2008 by NYIT. Questions or comments: library@nyit.edu

New Databases: Material ConneXion Material ConneXion, selected in support of the interior design and architecture programs, is a leading global platform with a cross-industry perspective on materials, sustainable alternatives, and potential uses. This resource consists of photographs and data about manufacturers and materials from around the world. To use Material ConneXion, select it from the library's alphabetical listing of databases. New Databases: Literature Criticism Online New from Gale, Literature Criticism Online is a full-text resource representing a range of modern and historical views on authors and their works across eras and genres. It features scholarly and popular commentary from pamphlets, encyclopedias, books, and periodicals. The NYIT collection includes Drama Criticism, Poetry Criticism, and Short Story Criticism. To use Literature Criticism Online, select it from the library's alphabetical listing of databases. New Databases:  CREDO Reference CREDO features full-text, aggregated content from 100 reference titles by 55 publishers, with nearly 3 million entries covering every major subject. Content includes encyclopedias, atlases, dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, and subject-specific works. Key features include customizable dynamic data tables, images, and concept mapping features. To use CREDO, select it from the library's alphabetical listing of databases. New Online Tutorials for  LexisNexis LexisNexis Academic is a major resource for researching business, news, and legal topics. The full text of more than 6,000 print, broadcast, and online publications are included.  Coverage of many events extends back for decades. To view four new interactive tutorials explaining the major features of LexisNexis, please click here. To search LexisNexis, select it from the library's alphabetical listing of databases. ARTstor Tutorials Available ARTstor is a subscription database that provides access to collections of art images and associated data. Several faculty members are now using the ARTstor digital library for classroom presentations. To schedule a tutorial to learn more about ARTstor, please contact Karen Cognato at the Art and Architecture library in Education Hall, kcagnoto@nyit.edu.