Friday, May 29, 2009
Library Sidewalk Construction Notice -- Handicap Ramp
The section of the sidewalk from the Handicap ramp on Locust Circle (West) to the seat wall along the plaza entrance will be replaced beginning Monday June 1st. The work is being done to reduce the cross slope of the sidewalk-the curb height along this section will be the same as the handicap entrance ramp (Aprox: 1”). Users needing accommodations or assistance for access should call Library Circulation, x6130.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Documenting the Impact of Your Scholarship
Date: May 11, 2009, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Location: 408 Gumberg Library
Presenters: David A. Nolfi, MLS, AHIP, Health Sciences Librarian & Julie Motyka, MSLS, Reference Librarian
Discussants: Dr. Jim Weber, University Promotion and Tenure Committee & Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby, Faculty Senate President
Description:
The workshop’s goal is to help faculty members make the case for excellence in scholarship by using tools such as citation analysis, impact factors, and other methods. Newer faculty who are just starting to publish can also benefit by using these tools to develop effective publishing strategies. Following the presentation, participants will have hands-on opportunities to use the tools and begin documenting the impact of their own scholarship. The workshop will conclude with a discussion about using scholarship data in the promotion and tenure process.
Location: 408 Gumberg Library
Presenters: David A. Nolfi, MLS, AHIP, Health Sciences Librarian & Julie Motyka, MSLS, Reference Librarian
Discussants: Dr. Jim Weber, University Promotion and Tenure Committee & Dr. Paula Witt-Enderby, Faculty Senate President
Description:
The workshop’s goal is to help faculty members make the case for excellence in scholarship by using tools such as citation analysis, impact factors, and other methods. Newer faculty who are just starting to publish can also benefit by using these tools to develop effective publishing strategies. Following the presentation, participants will have hands-on opportunities to use the tools and begin documenting the impact of their own scholarship. The workshop will conclude with a discussion about using scholarship data in the promotion and tenure process.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Library to Open Earlier Starting May 11
In response to numerous suggestions from students as well as comments on the LibQUAL survey, the library will begin opening Monday through Friday at 7:30 a.m., starting May 11, 2009. This is a pilot to determine if opening earlier for the coming academic year is sustainable.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Uncovering Hidden Treasure: Public Domain Resources
Wednesday, May 13
10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Presenters:
Matthew Boyer (music), Leslie Lewis (images & videos), Sydney Walden (religious studies & philosophy),
and Robert Behary (classics)
Description:
In this 90 minute workshop, participants will learn how to determine when content is available in the public do-main, with special emphasis on music, images, videos, and philosophy, theology, and classics texts. Problems with reliability and age of editions will be examined through selected examples. Note: This is an encore presenta-tion of the First Friday session presented March 6, 2009.
10:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
Presenters:
Matthew Boyer (music), Leslie Lewis (images & videos), Sydney Walden (religious studies & philosophy),
and Robert Behary (classics)
Description:
In this 90 minute workshop, participants will learn how to determine when content is available in the public do-main, with special emphasis on music, images, videos, and philosophy, theology, and classics texts. Problems with reliability and age of editions will be examined through selected examples. Note: This is an encore presenta-tion of the First Friday session presented March 6, 2009.
Ethics, Theology and Philosophy Resources for Scholars
Monday, May 11
2:30—4:00 p.m.
Presenters:
Sandee Collins, MA, MLS, Ph. D. Cand., Library Director, Byzantine Catholic Seminary
Jeff McCurry, Ph. D., Director, Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center
Sydney Walden, MLS, M.Div., MA, Reference Librarian
Description:
The workshop’s goals are to familiarize faculty members and graduate students with new and existing digital col-lections in their fields, demonstrate how to locate hard to find interdisciplinary and ecumenical materials, and exhibit resources available in the Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center.
2:30—4:00 p.m.
Presenters:
Sandee Collins, MA, MLS, Ph. D. Cand., Library Director, Byzantine Catholic Seminary
Jeff McCurry, Ph. D., Director, Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center
Sydney Walden, MLS, M.Div., MA, Reference Librarian
Description:
The workshop’s goals are to familiarize faculty members and graduate students with new and existing digital col-lections in their fields, demonstrate how to locate hard to find interdisciplinary and ecumenical materials, and exhibit resources available in the Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center.
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