Resource Updates
Due to a stagnant materials budget that can't keep up with annual price increases for databases, journals, and other subscriptions, the MSU Library has actively been reviewing our subscriptions to ensure we are providing access to the resources used by our community.
When making these decisions, we are considering factors such as price, overlap with other resources in content and use, and usage of the resource. A list of any changes, including new resources, will be posted here, along with suggestions for alternative access to a specific resource that may not have been renewed.
If you have questions or feedback about a resource listed on this page, please contact Rachelle McLain, Collection Development Librarian.
New Resources & Subscriptions
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Name of Resource: |
Description: |
| BBC Shakespeare Plays |
The BBC Shakespeare Plays from Ambrose Video provides online access to the television adaptations of 37 Shakespeare plays produced by the BBC between 1978 and 1985. |
Changes to Existing Subscriptions
| Name of Resource: | Changes: |
| EBSCOhost Art Full Text |
The MSU Library has upgraded their subscription to Art Abstracts from an index-only to full-text database. |
| EBSCOhost Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text |
The MSU Library has upgraded their subscription to Criminal Justice Abstracts from an index-only to full-text database. |
| EBSCOhost America: History and Life |
The MSU Library has upgraded their subscription to America: History and Life from an index-only to full-text database. |
| EBSCOhost Historical Abstracts |
The MSU Library has upgraded their subscription to Historical Abstracts from an index-only to full-text database. |
| Wiley Online Library Journals |
The MSU Library now only has current access (January 01, 2021 - current) to select Wiley journals. Please check our catalog to see exact dates of access for individual titles. |
Resources Under Review
| Name of Resource: |
Subscription Expires: |
Suggested Alternative: | Status: |
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Firsthand (Vault Career Library) |
07/31/2022 | The Library will no longer subscribe due to low usage and lack of user engagement with this resource. |
Subscription Ended / Not Renewed |
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Bloomberg BNA Tax and Accounting Center |
07/31/2022 | Library will no longer subscribe due to low usage. As of July 2022, only 2/100 available seats were in use. |
Subscription Ended / Not Renewed |
| 01/25/2022 | Library will no longer subscribe to resource as there is now open source software available. |
Subscription Ended / Not Renewed |
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ARAS Online |
11/23/2021 | Library will no longer subscribe to resource due to low usage. | Subscription Ended / Not Renewed |
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Nexis Uni |
06/30/2021 |
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Subscription Ended / Not Renewed |
Alternative Access
Most of the time, the MSU Library will have access to articles you are looking for. However, if we do not have access, either due to a cancellation or because we do not subscribe, there are several options you can try to obtain a copy of the article.