Due to the budget cuts the PSU Library will sustain in the upcoming fiscal year, the Library's subscription to Multi-Search will not be renewed when it expires on June 24, 2009. Multi-Search is the tool that allows simultaneous queries across selected research databases.

We know that our users appreciate having the capability to perform these types of multiple-database searches, so we are working hard to replace Multi-Search. Multi-Search will be replaced with our own in-house system called "PSU Synergy." The first phase of PSU Synergy is almost completed, and will be ready for beta-testing by June 24. At first, PSU Synergy will not be as fully functional a system as Multi-Search, but our in-house development of Synergy and the addition of more database connections to the new system will continue throughout 2009.

We hope you'll find the beta version of PSU Synergy to be a valuable searching tool, even as we continue to build a better system for the future!

Portland State University Library is a Federal Depository Library, and seeks to bring the best of government information to the Portland State University community. The official YouTube channel of the U.S. Government links you to videos from NASA, the Department of State, NOAA, and more! Videos include news updates, webcasts, videos from land, sea and space, explanations of the new GI Bill, and much, much more.

Go to the US Government YouTube Channel!

The Oregon Library Association (OLA) and the Oregon Center for the Book have launched a new Web site for Oregon authors: http://www.oregonauthors.org/

This Web site features Oregon authors' books, their Web sites, and their photographs or covers of their latest books! If you would like to create your own page about your book publications, just click on Browse Authors on the left-hand column, then click on "send us your information" to register for your page at the Oregon Authors Web site.

Once the Oregon Authors Committee of the OLA has vetted your information, you will receive a logon account and password to access your Web page. Log on and add your titles with the bibliographic information, then submit the entries for verification by the Oregon Authors committee, who will in turn, edit for further citation information.

The Oregon Authors Web site is a great way to get the word out about your work!

The Oregon Authors Web site is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Oregon State Library.

Let's be sure Portland State University faculty, staff, and students who have published books are prominently featured at this new Web site!

Bureau Van Dijk Mint Global provides company profiles (over 50 million companies worldwide) and industry profiles (from Datamonitor). Best for looking up information on a specific company.

Mint Global allows you to:

* Search for companies, news articles, directors/managers, industry profiles and original documents that match specific criteria.
* View results in customizable lists.
* Build and view custom reports.
*Analyze a company or a group of companies in seconds with integrated analysis options.
* Create graphs for reports or presentations

Go to Bureau Van Dijk Mint Global

The Portland State University Library now offers the Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center. This database contains articles on current events, social issues, and controversial topics. It includes articles, statistics, primary sources, editorials, and more. This is an excellent resource for the exploration of topics and as a springboard for further research.

Go to: Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center

Portland State has a trial to a new electronic resource called Building Green Suite. It's an integrated online resource that provides access to the archives of Environmental Building News and the GreenSpec database of green building products, an additional database on in-depth case studies of high-performance buildings, and a detailed, annotated reference bibliography. The trial ends June 30th.

Let us know what you think of this resource by filling out our suggestion form: http://www.lib.pdx.edu/systems/suggestions.php. Be sure to include the name of the database and what you like or don't like about the product. Your suggestions help us keep our collections dynamic and strong.

Go to: BuildingGreen

Bring your cup to the Library on Sunday night, 6/7, at 9:00 p.m. for free coffee sponsored by Starbucks, while supplies last. Using your own mug always helps reduce waste and your coffee will stay warm longer than in a paper cup! Last time we went though 20 gallons very quickly, so don't wait!

The Library's Circulation work area will undergo renovations this summer to accommodate a consolidation of staff and the creation of a check-in/shipping/receiving area. Copiers will be available in the alcove to the right of the Circulation Desk, next to Archives and Special Collections. The Circulation Desk will remain open, but there will be some construction noise and dust. Thank you for your patience while we create more efficient work spaces!

In collaboration with the Helen Gordon Center and the Office of Information Technologies, the Library will open a family-friendly study room by this fall. This summer we will assemble the computers, children's furniture, and decor to give students with children a place to study. Stay tuned for a specific opening date!

Tony Wolk & Molly Gloss:
Spotlight on Portland State University Faculty Authors
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Branford P. Millar Library
1st Floor, Room 160
1875 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR 97201

Come enjoy readings from PSU faculty authors! Tony Wolk will read
from his new novel, Lincoln's Daughter, and Molly Gloss will discuss her latest novel, The Hearts of Horses. The authors will also talk about their writing processes.

Admission is free and open to the public; however, admission will be limited to the first 65 attendees.