A c t i o n f o r L i b r a r i e s — J u l y 2 0 0 3

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Edited by Brandie Baumann

Britannica Free Trial Extended
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Morningstar Library Edition Adds Remote Access
The Morningstar Library Edition online service now provides remote access for both public and academic library users who need to research stocks and mutual funds and wish to work from the convenience of their homes. Pricing for this new feature is very reasonable. Go to www.bcr.org/reference/mstar/ for details or contact Ellen Fox at BCR (efox@bcr.org).

DataTimes Discontinued in FirstSearch Database
The DataTimes database is scheduled to be removed from the OCLC FirstSearch service July 8. Per-search users of this database might want to look at Business Dateline or Newspaper Abstracts as possible alternatives for newspaper information. Contact Karen Graham (kgraham@bcr.org) for additional information.

Nature Encyclopedia of Life Sciences Unveils New Content, Functionality
The Encyclopedia of Life Sciences has been renamed the Nature Encyclopedia of Life Sciences (ELS), incorporating changes in content, functionality, site design and navigation.

Content: Nature ELS has added more than 400 new articles to the site through monthly updates since the encyclopedia was originally launched in April 2001. Hundreds of articles have been revised, amended or expanded since publication.
Navigation and Design: Nature ELS has been streamlined so it is easier to navigate. A new graphic look and feel retains all the key features that make the encyclopedia a unique tool.
Functionality: The speed of article search and retrieval has been significantly improved.

A few original features such as the Subject and A-Z Browse, Index, Bookmarks and Workgroups should be back up and running by the end of June.

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