Here is an editable (to anyone logged into their UWCSEA Google Apps
account) Google Doc spreadsheet which the librarians from both campuses
are using as a working document to collect desired: Magazines, Memberships, & Digital Subscriptions (i.e., databases).
Magazines have been the poor cousins over the past four years,
in favor of building up the book collections. But now we are actively
trying to fill those gaps.
Have a look at the tentative magazine list -- and feel free to add any
titles -- or to highlight any priorities (using the Insert / Comment
function). We will be investigating the cost/benefits of online digital
access and/or print editions.
Professional memberships are another area which needs attention.
Are there professional memberships you (want to) subscribe to which
come with online access or print magazines of interest? Feel free to
add
any there -- with whatever information you have.
Re databases: I'm pleased to announce we have recently subscribed to four
of the ABC-Clio databases (the ones we were trialing earlier this
year): The World at War, World Geography, World History - Modern, and
Issues: Understanding Controversy & Society -- which are well suited to middle/high school students -- as well as Project
Muse, which will be more of an IB-DP and teacher resource. These new ones will be available as of 01-Aug-12.
Do have a look at the databases available FREE via the National Library
Board of Singapore. (The ones most relevant to our students are listed
on a separate tab in the spreadsheet -- to see the complete list go to: eResources.nlb.gov.sg .)
Note that there are several geared at educational research -- for those of you pursuing further education.