If you have been in the Library recently, you may have noticed books and machine parts on some of the tables. The Library is in the process of upgrading its mechanical compact shelving. Due to increasing mechanical and electrical issues, the 20-year-old system was in dire need of replacement. The estimated completion date of this project is January 6, 2023.

During this time, the main collection may be inaccessible for Library patrons. If you require any books or media located in this area, please let a staff member know and they will try to retrieve it for you. During some times, parts of the collection may be completely inaccessible. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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The Library is pleased to announce the addition of three new database resources, now available for Bellevue University students, staff, and faculty.

ProQuest Sustainability eBook Collection:

The ProQuest Sustainability eBook Collection is an interdisciplinary collection of 5,300+ titles spanning 40+ subjects. Mapped to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this collection enables students and researchers to explore global issues from multiple avenues.

APA PyscTHERAPY:

APA PsycThearpy is a streaming video database of therapy demonstrations with hundreds of videos showing various treatment approaches. It is intended for educational purposes, specifically in clinical training and counselor education, and provides clinicians, counselors, and trainees the opportunity to observe candid psychotherapy videos featuring known therapists.

SAGE Research Methods: 

SAGE Research Methods is a planning resource that supports research at all levels by providing material to guide users through every step of the research process.

All three database resources are available now via the Library’s A to Z Database list. Find them on the “Databases” landing page, under the Find drop-down menu on the Library’s website!

On July 12, the Bellevue University Library officially went “live” with Alma, a Library Services Platform from the vendor ExLibris. This was more than a simple software update – it was a major change to the library’s entire digital infrastructure, and affected all staff work applications, patron databases, the library catalog, electronic resources index, search engine, digital archives, usage analytics, and much more.

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While August often feels like the end of Summer, it is also a great time for one last summer vacation before the season changes to Fall. It also just so happens to be American Adventures Month! Founded by Peter Kulkkuka, American Adventures Month is a celebration of exploring the variety of destinations, landscapes, outdoor activities, and everything else American has to offer. Mountains, oceans, rain forests, deserts, tundra, lakes, and more are all found in the United States, and every corner of the country offers a new adventure.

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On Tuesday, July 12, the Library will officially go live with a new cloud-based Library Services Platform, Alma from Ex Libris. While most of the changes are internal and will only affect Library staff workflows, there will be some public-facing changes to the Library’s online services, including the launch of a new Discovery Search service capable of delivering all types of library content in a unified interface.

The new search system, Primo, will also be integrated with Bellevue University’s BRUIN Connect Single-Sign-On. This will allow students, staff, and faculty the ability to easily login and manage their library accounts, view current checkouts, place holds, renew items, create title lists and more with the same login they use for all other Bellevue University systems. All of this should create a more intuitive and unified user experience for all Library patrons and employees.

Primo will replace our current EBSCO Discovery Search system, eCatalog, A-Z Journal List, and ContentDM Digital Archives system. These services will no longer be accessible starting July 31. If you have any questions, please contact Joel Hartung, Assistant Director, Library Systems.