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FEATURED TITLE: Open Access to Delivery System Handbook for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products

Readers of K-News have two weeks of open access to a select title or group of titles in each issue. This issue features access to a title from the Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics & Toiletries Subject Area:

Delivery System Handbook for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products - Technology, Applications and Formulations (c) 2005, William Andrew Publishing. This reference is a showcase for understanding how delivery systems work, as well as current, emerging, and potential applications, along with working formulations. Each chapter is written by one or more experts with field experience. A wide range of companies serving the global marketplace are represented. These companies offer numerous types of delivery systems containing highly desirable functional actives, delivery system technology development services, and opportunities for technology licensing, mergers, and acquisitions. A unique feature of the book is the use of "Mind Map" technology to capture and present the essence of the inner-thinking of over 80 authors in a Book-at-a-Glance Executive Overview section.

Start using Delivery System Handbook for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products now! You have unlimited access for two weeks. Be sure to check out the Tutorial in this issue for an illustration of how to use the information in this title!

BRIEFS: Knovel Receives "Highly Commended" Certificate for Publishing Innovation

On Thursday, Sept. 14th, Knovel received the 2006 "Highly Commended" certificate in publishing innovation from the Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) at an awards ceremony held in London. Knovel Library was reviewed by an ALPSP panel of judges whose recommendation of Knovel was based on a significant innovative approach to publishing, in this case, "a novel type of electronic publication or service." ALPSP is the international trade association for the community of not-for-profit publishers, and those who work with them to disseminate academic and professional information. Knovel is honored to be recognized by such a prestigious organization!

BRIEFS: Missouri Library Network Corporation Partners with Knovel

Knovel is pleased to announce a new network partnership with the Missouri Library Network Corporation (MLNC). MLNC organizes and delivers to its member libraries (as well as other organizations) information services, related electronic services and content, and training in the management and use of information. As a network partner to Knovel, MLNC will provide a service discount to its members. According to MLNC Executive Director Tracy Byerly, "We had been looking for a unique, high-quality scientific and engineering database for our members and Knovel certainly hits the mark. We are very pleased to have the opportunity to present it to our members."

MLNC will link Knovel Library to its list of 63 full members and 486 affiliate members including major universities, as well as public and private libraries, in the state of Missouri. MLNC joins Nylink and INCOLSA as Knovel's third US-based network partner.

BRIEFS: Compete in the Knovel University Challenge

Students from around the globe are sharpening their virtual pencils and taking the Knovel University Challenge. The contest began its second season on Sept. 13th and is scheduled to run through Nov. 13th. The University Challenge provides students from Knovel-powered institutions the opportunity to master their research and analysis skills while competing for 15 prizes to be awarded to this year’s top challengers. This year’s winners will receive an iPod Shuffle, a 30G Apple Video iPod or a $500 Grand Prize.

The University Challenge introduces young minds to next-generation research methods being used by many Fortune 1000 companies. The success of last spring's inaugural contest brought over 800 entries from 17 countries. Following a week of entries, this season’s numbers are already record-setting! The purpose is to inspire students to pursue careers in the fields of science, engineering and mathematics while offering a practical "real world" educational experience.

To take Knovel’s open-book University Challenge visit www.info.knovel.com/ipod.

BRIEFS: "Knovel in the Classroom" Program Launches

Knovel has just launched "Knovel in the Classroom," a program designed specifically for professors. The program provides a wide-ranging collection of tools that directly appeal to the needs of students and faculty across many disciplines such as Biology, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Power Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Science and Agriculture, Mathematics, Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering, and Physics. Download quizzes and case studies with loads of great ideas to help you integrate Knovel's online, trusted library with your curriculum. For more information, go to: www.info.knovel.com/knovelclassroom.

BRIEFS: New Knovel Webinar Dates Announced

Due to strong interest and requests from K-News readers, Knovel has continued to offer the "Intro to Knovel" online demonstration which takes approximately 30 minutes. All you need is a phone and an internet connection. During the session, you will learn how to use the features that transform Knovel from a simple e-book service to a workflow and productivity tool that can save you a great deal of time and effort in your research. The bottom line: Knovel helps researchers do their jobs cheaper and faster while improving the quality and quantity of the work they produce. For a full description of the Knovel webinar, click here. Don't wait to register! Sessions fill up fast. Choose a registration link for one of the upcoming webinars below:

• Sept. 22, 2006 (Friday) at 12:00 PM EST Register Here

• Sept. 28, 2006 (Thursday) at 12:00 PM EST Register Here

• Oct. 6, 2006 (Friday) at 10:00 AM EST Register Here

• Oct. 17, 2006 (Tuesday) at 12:00 PM EST Register Here

BRIEFS: Trade Shows & Events

USAIN Conference 2006, Ithaca, NY, Oct. 8-11. Focusing on information resources for agriculture and life sciences research and practice, this conference is sponsored by the United States Agricultural Information Network in order to offer librarians a forum for sharing professional information. Knovel representative Bryan Keane will be available to demonstrate the Knovel service.

Internet Librarian 2006, Monterey, CA, Oct. 23-25. Sponsored by Information Today, Inc., the theme of this year's event is "Integrated Experiences: Compelling Content Combinations." Knovel Chairman Bill Woishnis and Knovel Vice President Chuck Paulsen will be available to demonstrate the Knovel service. Be sure to stop by booth #224 and meet the Knovel crew!

If you would like to make an appointment to meet with a Knovel representative at any of the events we attend, please contact Knovel at 1-866-303-3336, or email sales@knovel.com.

TUTORIAL: Microcapsules Delivery System

Scenario: A cosmetics manufacturer is working on a new formulation for a hand cream that disinfects while it moistens and repairs skin. The research chemist is investigating microcapsules as the method to time-release several different chemical compounds into the skin so they will not react with each other. Will a microcapsules delivery system work for this type of formulation? Knovel can help.

1. In the Search box on the Knovel Library home page enter the phrase microcapsules delivery system. The query entered means, "find any page of text or row of data from an interactive table where the terms microcapsules and delivery and system are all present and near each other on the same page or in the same row of data." Click the Search button.
    
    
2. The search results page shows two titles that match the "search" query. The first title (Delivery System Handbook for Personal Care and Cosmetic Products - Technology, Applications and Formulations) is this issue's Featured Title. Click on the name.
    
    
3. The Table of Contents appears. Only chapters or sections where there are hits from the "search" query will show by default. The very first section looks interesting: "9. Microcapsules as a Delivery System". Click on the Text (1) link next to it.
    
    
4. A new window appears launching the Adobe Reader and displaying an entire section devoted to a discussion of microcapsules as a delivery system. Scanning this section with its detailed discussions, examples, and formulations, the research chemist will understand whether or not microcapsules will be the appropriate delivery system for the new hand cream formulation.
    
   

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FEATURED TITLE: Open Access to United States Air Force Dictionary

Readers of K-News have two weeks of open access to a select title or group of titles in each issue. This issue features access to a title from the Aerospace & Radar Technology Subject Area:

United States Air Force Dictionary  (c) 2001, Government Reprints Press. The language of the Air Force is primarily the English Language. The purpose of this title is to provide guidance to all interested persons in the use of that part of the English language that relates in some significant way to the United States Air Force. This purpose rests on the premise that although the language of Air Force personnel is indeed English, a certain part of it is specialized usage. Because this usage is not adequately treated in other dictionaries, it receives detailed analysis in this title, in terms of both the Air Force's own operations and the English language as a whole.

Start using United States Air Force Dictionary now! You have immediate and unlimited access for two weeks with no registration required. Be sure to check out the Tutorial in this issue for an illustration of how to use the information in this title!