Navigating Creighton University Alumni Library Resources
Creighton University Libraries offer a wealth of resources for its alumni, encompassing a wide range of materials from digital repositories to specialized journals and databases. This article explores the diverse library resources available to Creighton University alumni, highlighting their significance and accessibility.
Introduction to Creighton University Libraries
Creighton University Libraries' collections contain over one million items, including physical and electronic books, journals, media, models, and other equipment. These resources support the academic, research, and professional development needs of the Creighton community, including its alumni.
The Creighton Digital Repository (CDR)
The Creighton Digital Repository (CDR) is an open-source solution designed for capturing, managing, promoting, sharing, and preserving digital collections in various formats. It offers both open and secure access to collections or individual items. Open CDR collections are discoverable through major web search engines, making it an invaluable tool for promoting and sharing work with the worldwide scholarly community.
Digital Collections and Resources
Daily Reflections Archives
Since 1998, Creighton University has provided Daily Reflections for every day of the year. Over 50 faculty and staff writers at the university pray with scripture readings and share their personal reflections.
Virtual Retreats
- Online Retreat: A 34-week online retreat for everyday life, offered by the Collaborative Ministry Office.
- Audio Retreats: Recorded retreats for Daily Life, Advent, and Lent.
Models and Simulators
This digital collection houses information about models and simulators, including interactive virtual models accessible on and off campus.
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Kits and Posters
A collection of public health information kits and posters is available for checkout by students and faculty.
Graduate School: eTD collection
This collection includes all Graduate School theses and dissertations, except for MFA creative writing theses.
College of Nursing: DNP/MSN - Scholarly Projects
The collection contains scholarly projects produced by students toward completion of their DNP and MSN degrees.
Occupational Therapy Capstones
This collection features critically appraised topic papers produced by occupational therapy students.
Journals and Publications
Journal of Religion and Society
The Journal of Religion & Society is a cross-disciplinary, electronic journal published by the Rabbi Myer and Dorothy Kripke Center for the Study of Religion and Society at Creighton University.
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Creighton Journal of Interdisciplinary Leadership
The CJIL is a peer-reviewed journal published by the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at Creighton University.
Creighton International and Comparative Law Journal
The Creighton International and Comparative Law Journal (CICLJ) is a legal journal specializing in international law.
Databases and Search Tools
Cochrane Library
A collection of evidence-based clinical information for healthcare providers. It includes the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (systematic reviews, protocols, editorials, and supplements) and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (a directory of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials found in scholarly literature).
Google Scholar
A simple way to search scholarly materials on the open web. To view links directly to CU Libraries' resources when searching Google Scholar, users should make Creighton University Libraries their library in Google Scholar settings.
Medline with PubMed Interface
An authoritative index of biomedical and health journals used by health care professionals, nurses, clinicians, and researchers engaged in clinical care, public health, and health policy development.
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PsycINFO
This database allows users to search articles from more than 1,300 periodicals, as well as technical reports, dissertations, and other materials, in psychology and related fields, plus books, book chapters, and dissertations (1887-present).
Scopus
An abstract and citation database of research literature and quality web sources, including journals, conference proceedings, trade publications, abstracts, and patent records from the humanities, sciences, and social sciences.
Access and Engagement
Creighton University encourages prospective students and alumni to explore its community through campus tours and connections with admissions counselors. Information on financial aid options, costs, and scholarships is readily available. The university promotes a vibrant campus life with diverse student activities, supportive resources, and a strong sense of community.
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