Unlock Learning with LibKey

Are you struggling to find PDF journal articles? Need sources for finals? We have you covered!

LibKey makes it easy to find full-text PDF articles on the Library website!

As part of the Libraries’ BrowZine subscription, LibKey’s quick access means you can skip the work of navigating to the database and checking for access to an article there or seeking out an open-access version. There is nothing you need to do to turn LibKey on; it is automatically enabled.

Whether you use the QuickSearch or advanced options on tourolib.org, you can see full PDFs available through LibKey!

You can also download the LibKey Nomad extension to Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and more! This allows you to find full-text articles in the Touro Libraries databases via citations across the web, from PubMed to Wikipedia. Once you have installed the extension in your browser, the LibKey icon will appear next to links on other websites, allowing you to see if there is an available article.

For help with your research at any stage, from finding articles to crafting citations, contact the Touro Libraries or check out our Research Guides.

[Post edited and contributed to by Emma Larson-Whittaker, Library and Outreach Assistant, Starrett City]

Happy Thanksgiving!

Image by Emma Larson-Whittaker

We wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving! We hope that you can celebrate the day with loved ones, or simply take time to think about what you are thankful for!

Touro Libraries will be closed all day Thursday and Friday in honor of the holiday. Please contact your local branch to inquire about Sunday hours!

[Post by Emma Larson-Whittaker, library and outreach assistant, Starrett City]

There’s so much to learn with the Faculty Chronicles!

Image by Emma Larson-Whittaker

Did you know that there’s a podcast that promotes faculty achievements? The Faculty Chronicles, in collaboration with the Touro Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) is all about building our academic community through connection and conversation.

The Faculty Chronicles brings to life “the stories behind the great works of Touro faculty, across all disciplines in our schools, focusing on classroom innovation in teaching and learning, science, business, medicine, education, wellness and more”

With a catalog of three seasons and counting, your hosts Gena I. Bardwell and Elizabeth J. Unni explore topics like music therapy, cancer research, street law, and many other fascinating topics.

You can find The Faculty Chronicles on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts!

[Post by Emma Larson-Whittaker, Library and Outreach Assistant, Starrett City]

Celebrating Veterans Day!

Armistice Day (Veterans Day) parade in Allentown, PA. Image via Wikimedia Commons by Allentown Morning Call Newspapers.

Veterans Day is a national holiday that is celebrated annually on November 11. It recognizes and honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

The first Veterans Day, originally called Armistice Day, was celebrated for the first time in the US on November 11, 1918. Armistice Day celebrated the end of World War I, and in 1919, President Woodrow Wilson officially proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day. To commemorate the day, an unidentified American soldier was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. To this day, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a reminder of all those killed in battle.

The holiday’s name was changed from Armistice Day to Veteran’s Day in 1954, in order to honor American veterans of all wars.

Interestingly, Veterans Day is one of the few public holidays that does not follow the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which requires federal holidays to be celebrated on Monday, allowing for a three-day weekend for many employees. It was determined that the actual date of Veterans Day was too important, so November 11 is considered a holiday, no matter the day of the week (which is fascinating, given that we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday every third Monday in January, instead of his actual birthday on the 15th).

Veterans Day and Memorial Day are often confused, as both honor military personnel. The difference between the two is that Veteran’s Day honors all American servicemen, while Memorial Day (the fourth Monday in May) honors those who have died in service or as a result of battle injuries.

Touro University will be honoring our veterans this year with a tribute lunch and special guest speaker at the Cross River Campus. The event will take place on November 6 at 1 p.m. You can RSVP here to attend.

[Post by Emma Larson-Whittaker, Library and Outreach Assistant, Starrett City]