Rice University networking issues affecting access to library resources

Rice University's IT staff are today (Tuesday, 5/19/09) addressing a range of issues with the campus network.

The resulting slow-down in network traffic is impacting access to library resources (databases, ejournals, etc.), especially for those attempting remote access via proxy and/or VPN. These networking issues also are preventing delivery of your email to library staff and/or response from those staff.

We apologize for any inconveniences and ask your patience as campus staff resolve these problems. If you have an urgent question, please call the Fondren Reference Desk, at extension 5113 or 5119.

WILEY MAINTENANCE NOTIFICATION

Wiley InterScience Maintenance Status

Due to essential site maintenance, access may be intermittently
disrupted on the indicated date and time.

DATE: Monday - May 18, 2009

TIME: - beginning - 4:00 a.m. Eastern Time

DURATION: Approximately 1 hour"

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Scopus offline, 5/16/09, 7am-5pm

Elsevier alerts us that they will be taking their database offline for system maintenance on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from approx. 7:00am until 5:00pm.

We apologize for any inconvenience.
(Suggested alternatives include: Web of Science [esp. for citation analysis] and general purpose databases such a Proquest Science, Academic Search Complete, and LexisNexis Academic).