ERIC ED386397: An Economics Scrapbook: A Catalog of Resources for Graduate Students in the Department of Economics.

80 Pages·1994·1.2 MB·English

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ED 386 397
Yoshimura, Miles, Comp.; Gang, Ira, Comp.
AUTHOR
An Economics Scrapbook: A Catalog of Resources for
TITLE
Graduate Students in the Department of Economics.
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*Economic Research; *Economics; *Economics Education;
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*Graduate Study; Higher Education; Indexes;
Information Services; Library Catalogs; Library
Materials; Online Catalogs; Online Searching;
Reference Materials; Research Tools; Resource
Materials; Social Science Research; User Needs
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ABSTRACT
This catalog of resources entails, by definition, an
incomplete listing of available materials in the Rutgers University
Department of Economics, Alexander Library at Rutgers, data centers
throughout Rutgers, and the Internet. Because of the changing nature
of the field, this scrapbook is constantly being revised. This
scrapbook contains seven sectio-s with section 1 serving as an
introduction. Section 2 lists resources of the Department of
Economics, New Jersey Hall. Section 3 lists E-mail bas;.cs. Section 4
includes economics Internet-accessible accessible resources. Section
5 includes data sources. Section 6 includes information on the
Alexander Library, Rutgers University Libraries. Section 7 provides
information on library services through INFO.
(EH)
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AN ECONOMICS SCRAPBOOK:
A CATALOG OF RESOURCES
FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, NEW BRUNSWICK
FALL 1994
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
4
II. Resources of the Department of Economics, New Jersey Hall
5-18
A. EconLit
6
B. Department of Economics Library, New Jersey Hall
7-16
1. Abstracts of Working Papers in Economics
7
2. Books
8
3. NBER Working Paper Series
9
4. Rutgers University Working Paper Series
.10
5. Working Papers Received
11
6. Journals Received
12
7. Card Catalog
13
8. Recent Monographic Acquisitions at the Alexander Library
14
9. Periodicals, Journals, etc
15
C. Computer Resources
16-18
1. Graduate and Undergraduate Computer Network
16
2. Computer Manuals
17
3. Software Guides
18
III. E-mail
19
A. Basics
19
IV. Economics Internet-accessible Resources
20-35
A. Rutgers University Economics Home Page
21-23
B. University of Bristol Economics Home Page/Abstracts of
Internet-accessible Resources
24-33
C. Guides to Internet-accessible Resources for Econornics
34
D. Economics Listservs
35
V. Data Sources
36-40
A. Finding Data
37-38
B. ICPSR and Hill Center Data Collections
39
C. Internet-accessible Data Sets
40
VI. Alexander Library/Rutgers University Libraries
41-67
A. Alexander Library/Rutgers University Libraries
42
B. People to Contact
43
C. IRIS/Card Catalog
44
D. Reference Collection
45-56
E. NBER Working Paper Series
57
F. Journals
58-59
G. Government Publications
60-61
2
H. Microform Collections
62
I. CD-ROMS in Rutgers University Libraries
63
J. Interlibrary Loan
64
K. Materials Delivery Service
65
L. Access to Other Libraries
66
M. Graduate Reading Room
67
VII. Library Services Through INFO
68-74
A. Introduction
69
B. MDS/IRIS
70
C. UnCover
71
D. Reveal
72-76
E. Innopac
77
F. RLIN/Eureka
78
G. Economics Internet-accessible Resources Through INFO
79
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I. INTRODUCTION
This "scrapbook" is an incomplete catalog of resources that economists may find
useful. There is a vast array of resources available in the Department, Alexander
Library, data centers throughout Rutgers and the Internet--far too many to list or for
even one person to know. Moreover, the universe of resources is forever undergoing
change. Items that are currently listed will change or be deleted. New items will
emerge. Undoubtedly, there will always be something in the scrapbook that is incorrect
and needs to be updated; this scrapbook is in a looseleaf format so that additions can
be readily added. If you have a correction or addition, please notify Miles Yoshimura
(phone: x7862; e-mail: [email protected]"; or campus mail: Alexander
Library/College Avenue Campus; e-mail is the easiest way to contact him) or Professor
Ira Gang (x7405 organg
zodiac.rutgers.edu").
Whether this scrapbook continues greatly depends upon the continuing
contributions from the faculty and students in the Department of Economics. If you find
a resource that has helped or interests you, please send a note either Professor Ira
Gang or Miles Yoshimura. Without your contributions, this scrapbook will die aborning.
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II. Resources of the Department of Economics, New Jersey Hall
5-18
A. EconLit
6
Document: Letter/Quick Reference Card
Document: EconLit, Explanation of Record
Document: Searching EconLit
Document: Classification (Descriptors or Subject
Headings) Schedule for EconLit
B. Department of Economics Library, New Jersey Hall
7-16
1. Abstracts of Working Papers in Economics
7
Document: Flyer/Description
Document: Description/Record Key
2. Books
8
3. NBER Working Paper Series
9
4. Rutgers University Working Papers Series
10
Document: Letter/Call for papers #1
Document: Letter/Call for papers #2
Document: Rutgers University Working Papers
5. Working Papers Received
11
Document: Working Papers in Economics Library
Document: Master Address List for Working Papers
Exchange
6. Journals Received
12
7. Card Catalog
13
8. Recent Monographic Acquisitions at the Alexander Library
14
9. Periodicals, Journals, etc
15
C. Computer Resources
16-18
1. Graduate and Undergraduate Computer Network
16
Document: Graduate and Undergraduate Micro Centers
2. Computer manuals
17
Document: Network User Manual
Document: SAS Reference Books
3. Software Guides
18
Document: Using Microstep V7.0
Document: Introduction to Lotus 1-2-3
Document: WordPerfect Summary Sheet
5
H. RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, NEW JERSEY HALL
A. EconLit
Document: Letter/Quick Reference Card
Document: EconLit, Explanation of Record
Document: Searching EconLit
Document: Classification (Descriptors or Subject Headings) Schedule for
EconLit
EconLit
Department of Economics Office
Journal of Economic Abstracts (vol. 1-6, 1963-1968).
Z7164.E2J65 Alex Ref
Journal of Economic Literature (vol. 7-
1969- ).
,
Z7164.E2J65 Alex Ref
The Journal of Economic Literature is a major index for the English language
Economics journal literature. The paper version of the journal is difficult index to
use.
Rather than a "subject" index, this index uses a "classification system.' Updated
quarterly without an annual cumulation. EconLit is the CD-ROM version of Journal of
Economic Literature. It is located in the office of the Department of Economics. EconLit
also includes the Index of Economics Articles. EconLit provides allows searching in
many different and powerful ways. Consult the accompanying documents for possible
search techniques and strategies.
index of Economic Articles (vol. 1-
1886- ).
,
A13.A52 Alex Ref
Serves as the annual cumulative subject index for the Journal of Economic Literature;
uses the same "classification system." Lags four to five years behind the Journal of
Economic Literature.
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II. RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, NEW JERSEY HALL
B. Department of Economics Library, New Jersey Hall
1. Abstracts of Working Papers in Economics
Document: Flyer/Description
Document: Description/Record Key
There is a copy of Abstracts of Working Papers in Economics in the Economics
Library in New Jersey Hall Library. Beginning with 1994, the Abstracts of Working
Papers in Economics is included in EconLit.
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II. RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, NEW JERSEY HALL
B. Department of Economics Library, New Jersey Hall
2. Books in New Jersey Hall Library
Reference books and books in the New Jersey Hall Library should NOT be
removed from the library: they are for IN-LIBRARY USE ONLY.
If you need to TEMPORARILY borrow books, please be sure to sign them out by
signing and leaving book pocket-card in library card file drawer.
When returning book, please retrieve pocket-card from library card drawer,
cross off your name, and refile book in bookshelf.
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II. RESOURCES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS, NEW JERSEY HALL
B. Department of Economics Library, New Jersey Hall
3. NBER Working Paper Series
The last 3 years of the NBER Working Paper Series is in the Alexander Library
stacks: HB1.N37 on Level 2A. The Economics Library in New Jersey Hall has the
NBER Woi king Paper Series for the years prior to the Alexander Library holdings. The
NBER Working Papers may only be removed for copying purposes. Please reflle in
proper numerical order in bookshelf.
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