Newsletter of the
Melvin J. Zahnow Library
Saginaw Valley State University

Four new databases have been added to the library collection:

• PsycInfo
• PsycArticles
• Psychology Journals
• CSA Social Services Abstracts

The three new psychology databases are a welcome addition, not only for psychology students but also students in the areas of nursing, business and criminal justice. For years, library users had access only to PsycFirst, the current three years of PsycInfo or Psychological Abstracts (print version). Now users can take advantage of the entire PsycInfo database, containing thousands of psychology and psychology related journals, dating back to 1872.

PsycArticles complements PsycInfo by providing full-text access to 50 journals published by the American Psychological Association. Although PsycInfo and PsycArticles are produced by the APA, access is provided by ProQuest. Library users will recognize the familiar ProQuest database interface, which has been used for several years with other ProQuest databases such as the PQ Research Library, PQ ABI Inform and PQ Newspapers.

The third psychology database, Psychology Journals, also provided by ProQuest, complements the PsycInfo database by providing access to hundreds of full-text articles from non-APA psychology and psychology related journals.

CSA Social Services Abstracts provides coverage of research focused on social work, human services, and related areas. Content focuses on social welfare, social policy, and community development. Over 1,406 serial publications are indexed with abstracts of journal articles, dissertations and citations to book reviews. Coverage in the CSA Social Services Abstracts includes publications from 1980 to the present, with approximately 5,500 records added annually.

For information call or visit the Reference Desk on the first floor of the library (989)964-7094.

Director's Column: Results of the
Print Journal Subscription Review

Library Expands to Accommodate
Online Exams

New Paperbacks Purchased for the
New Cafe Collection

The STC Gets New Coordinator

Roethke Literary Landmark Dedication

New Databases added to Library
Collection

Zahnow Library Liaisons FY2005

Library News

Linda Farynk
Anita Dey
Laura Kinner
Scott Mellendorf
Anne Menard
Tammi Waugh
Thom Zantow

Editors

Anita Dey
Linda Farynk
David Ran