Scopus is a large interdisciplinary database that provides author, publication and journal metrics such as citation counts, author citation records and the Cite Score. Find highly cited literature What is it? What makes something highly cited? Technically, it’s the number of citations
Read moreGoogle that: ‘Go Beyond the Stacks’ uses Google Scholar to gain full text, citations
Did you know that you can link Google Scholar to full text of materials from Northern Illinois University Libraries? Here’s how: In Google Scholar, use the menu button on the upper left-hand corner of the screen to navigate to Settings. Click on
Read more‘Go Beyond the Stacks’ cues the video
Kanopy is a library database of streaming videos, documentaries and feature films, and it’s a great tool to add streaming media to your course! This two-minute video shows you how to find and request videos in Kanopy, check expiration dates for films
Read more‘Go Beyond the Stacks’ recommends use of free/open/affordable course resources
Alissa Droog, Dee Anna Phares and Meredith Ayers – subject specialist librarians who serve in the College of Education – have launched “Go Beyond the Stacks: Library Tips and Tricks,” a regular feature in the Ed News with short and actionable pieces
Read moreU.S. News raises NIU College of Ed score in annual online grad program rankings
The NIU College of Education remains in the country’s Top 10 among U.S. News & World Report’s annual rankings of online graduate programs. NIU ties for ninth with Pennsylvania State University-World Campus, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Virginia (Curry).
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