UDM Libraries/IDS Commons

Remote access to Science Direct journals has been restored. If you encounter problems viewing, printing, or downloading articles, please contact the Research and Information Services Desk (McNichols, 313 993-1071; Dentistry, 313 494-6900) for assistance. Thank you for your patience.

Remote access to Science Direct journal has been restored. If you encounter problems viewing, printing, or downloading articles, please contact the Research and Information Services Desk (McNichols, 313 993-1071; Dentistry, 313 494-6900) for assistance. Thank you for your patience.

By John C. Kricher This full-color illustrated textbook offers the first comprehensive introduction to all major aspects of tropical ecology. It explains why the world’s tropical rain forests are so universally rich in species, what factors may contribute to high species richness, how nutrient cycles affect rain forest ecology, and how ecologists investigate the complex interrelationships [...]

Off-campus access to Science Direct journals is not working properly–articles that should be available instead display a screen offering the article for sale. Elsevier has been notified of the problem and is investigating. If you need a particular article, contact the Research and Information Services Desk (McNichols, 313 993-1071; Dentistry, 313 494-6900) for assistance. We [...]

By S. Perkowitz Whether depicting humans battling aliens or a brave geologist saving lives as a volcano erupts, science-fiction films are an exciting visual and sensuous introduction to the workings of science and technology. These films explore a range of complex topics in vivid and accessible ways, from space travel and laser technology to genetic engineering, [...]

By Paul Gross Don’t like the weather in Michigan? Wait ten minutes. It’s an old joke, but one that shows how temperamental the weather in the Great Lakes State can be—and how much the residents enjoy talking about it. Paul Gross, a popular Detroit television meteorologist, shows readers exactly how extreme the weather in Michigan can be, [...]

The libraries’ online catalog will be unavailable from 10:00 PM, Saturday, January 14, -11:00 AM, Sunday, January 15,  and 6:00 AM-noon, Monday, January 16,  for electrical work on the server facilities and software upgrades. All library subscription databases and other resources on the library portal (http://research.udmercy.edu) will be available during this time.

Several new and enhanced electronic resources are now available for unlimited use 24/7, on and off campus. Nursing Education in Video adds 269 training videos covering most aspects of nursing. The Institute of Physics journals collection includes all of the Institute’s journal publications back to 1886, covering all aspects of the physical sciences.  JAMA (The Journal of the American [...]

by David Aaronivitch Our age is obsessed by the idea of conspiracy. We see it everywhere- from Pearl Harbor to 9/11, from the assassination of Kennedy to the death of Diana. In this age of terrorism we live in, the role of conspiracy is a serious one, one that can fuel radical or fringe elements to [...]

By Michelle Singletary In her softcover book The Power to Prosper, award-winning writer Michelle Singletary has a field-tested financial challenge for you. For twenty-one days, you will put away your credit cards and buy only what you need for survival. With Michelle’s guidance during this three-week financial fast, you’ll discover how to: * Break your spending [...]

The McNichols and Dental (Corktown) Campus Libraries will be closed December 23, 2011 – January 2, 2012. Online electronic resources will continue to be available 24/7 during the closing. The Libraries will reopen January 3. Hours for the Winter term are listed below on this page. Have a good break as you prepare for the [...]

This delightfully funny holiday gem tells the story of Ralphie Parker (Peter Billingsly) a 1940’s nine-year-old who pulls out all the stops to obtain the ultimate Christmas present. It’s Christmas time and there’s only one thing on Ralphie Parker’s Christmas list this year: a Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-Shot, Range Model Air Rifle, but many [...]

By Gad Saad Foreword by David M. Buss , author of The Handbook of Evolutionary Psychology and The Evolution of Desire What do all successful fast-food restaurants have in common? Why do men’s testosterone levels rise when they drive a Ferrari or a Porsche? Why are women more likely to become compulsive shoppers and men more likely to become addicted to pornography? How does [...]

The UDM Libraries/IDS online Thesis Collections are available and can be accessed by following this link, or by selecting Thesis Collections on the Special Collections page. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

By James P. McCartin A hundred years ago Catholic believers young and old, rich and poor, would fill churches on holy days, drawn together in prayer and in the conviction that they, the laypeople, needed the clergy and patron saints to mediate between them and their God. Today a Catholic believer in America is as likely [...]

By Adrian Alverez The world is experiencing an obesity epidemic. In both industrialized and emerging countries, the percentage of adults and children with obesity is increasing annually. It is no longer unusual to encounter a patient with extreme or morbid obesity in the operating room; these patients are routinely scheduled for every type of surgical procedure. [...]

The UDM Libraries’ online thesis collections will be unavailable Tuesday 11/29 and Wednesday 11/30 as install a new server. On Thursday, the collections will be available again at a temporary address while we migrate content to the new server. That temporary address will be posted here when the collections become available. We apologize for any [...]

The UDM Libraries’ electronic resources are available 24/7 during the Thanksgiving break. If you need assistance, you can contact a librarian at: http://research.udmercy.edu/help/contact/

The McNichols Campus Library and the School of Dentistry Library will be CLOSED for Thanksgiving Break Thursday, November 24 – Sunday, November 27. Regular library hours resume Monday, November 28. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Come join us for Christmas movies on November 30–watch your email for details.