Wednesday, November 25, 2009
You asked! Quiet Comes to Gumberg
Too noisy, can’t concentrate in your dorm room and you need to study for a final exam? Gumberg Library is trying a slightly humorous approach to solving the noise dilemma during finals this semester. See the new quiet zone themes on floors 1, 2, and 3. “Tell Us” what you think – fill out a comment card at either Circulation or Reference. We appreciate your feedback!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Ovid Adds New E-Book Titles
The following new electronic books have been added to the Ovid Database, which is available from Gumberg Library’s databases page (http://www.duq.edu/library/find/findDatabasesAlphabetical.shtml).
The seven new titles are:
· Advances in the spoken language development of deaf and hard-of-hearing children
· Aphasia and its therapy
· Assessment of aphasia
· Becoming a word learner: A debate of lexical acquisition
· Cochlear implants: Principles and practices
· Matter of mind: A neurologist’s view of brain-behavior relationships
· Why language matters for theory of mind
You can also access individual book titles by searching the library’s catalog, DuCat (http://ducat.library.duq.edu).
The seven new titles are:
· Advances in the spoken language development of deaf and hard-of-hearing children
· Aphasia and its therapy
· Assessment of aphasia
· Becoming a word learner: A debate of lexical acquisition
· Cochlear implants: Principles and practices
· Matter of mind: A neurologist’s view of brain-behavior relationships
· Why language matters for theory of mind
You can also access individual book titles by searching the library’s catalog, DuCat (http://ducat.library.duq.edu).
December First Fridays Program
Friday December 4, 2009, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Gumberg Library 408
Presenter: Leslie Lewis, MLIS, Reference Librarian
Title: Online Collaboration: Sharing Research and Scholarship to Increase Productivity
Faculty and students collaborate not only with colleagues here at Duquesne, but also with peers at other institutions. This workshop will examine several tools, including RefShare, del.icio.us, CiteULike, Connotea, and StumbleUpon. Which tools allow you to share resources in a productive way? Which tools are right for you? This 90 minute workshop will introduce a variety of free tools you can use for online collaboration.
Gumberg Library 408
Presenter: Leslie Lewis, MLIS, Reference Librarian
Title: Online Collaboration: Sharing Research and Scholarship to Increase Productivity
Faculty and students collaborate not only with colleagues here at Duquesne, but also with peers at other institutions. This workshop will examine several tools, including RefShare, del.icio.us, CiteULike, Connotea, and StumbleUpon. Which tools allow you to share resources in a productive way? Which tools are right for you? This 90 minute workshop will introduce a variety of free tools you can use for online collaboration.
Holiday Happenings @ Gumberg
Christmas Holiday Scholastic Book Sale
November 30th – December 4th
Gumberg Library, 4th floor
10 a.m.– 8 p.m.
Visit the Scholastic Book Sale to jump start your holiday shopping! Free book with $20 purchase and chances to win one of over 40 autographed books – including 2 copies each of Tony Dungy’s Uncommon and Quiet Strength. Watch for more details!
Contact: Danielle Buck, Curriculum Center Coordinator, 412.396.1858 or email buck@duq.edu
Holiday Guitars @ Gumberg
Music Therapy Guitar Ensemble
December 2, 2009
Noon to 1 p.m., Light refreshments
Curriculum Center, 5th floor
Gumberg Library
November 30th – December 4th
Gumberg Library, 4th floor
10 a.m.– 8 p.m.
Visit the Scholastic Book Sale to jump start your holiday shopping! Free book with $20 purchase and chances to win one of over 40 autographed books – including 2 copies each of Tony Dungy’s Uncommon and Quiet Strength. Watch for more details!
Contact: Danielle Buck, Curriculum Center Coordinator, 412.396.1858 or email buck@duq.edu
Holiday Guitars @ Gumberg
Music Therapy Guitar Ensemble
December 2, 2009
Noon to 1 p.m., Light refreshments
Curriculum Center, 5th floor
Gumberg Library
For Gumberg News Read the BiblioBrief
The Gumberg Library now shares its news through an online newsletter entitled BiblioBrief. The fall 2009 issue of this e-newsletter features the Music Center dedication, Homecoming events held at the library, future holiday happenings, and special recognition of the Dr. Labriola Memorial Fund. Find out more at… www.duq.edu/library/about/bibliobrief.shtml.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Gumberg Library & CTE Co-sponsor November Event
Teaching Students to Evaluate Information with the Relevance Credibility Model
Presenter: Greg Barnhisel (English) and Ava Cipri (English)
Thursday, November 19, 1:45 - 3:00
Berger Gallery, 207 College Hall
The Relevance/Credibility Model is a tool for assessing the appropriateness of an information source for a particular assignment. The model provides students with specific criteria and questions to ask when looking for information. It also offers a simple equation, Relevant + Credibility = Good Source, which helps students identify unsuitable information (e.g., too scholarly or untrustworthy). All Duquesne courses that satisfy the Core information literacy requirement use this model. In this session, faculty and teaching assistants will become acquainted with the model, practice using it in hands-on exercises, and learn from instructors who have used it and be able to ask them questions.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence
Presenter: Greg Barnhisel (English) and Ava Cipri (English)
Thursday, November 19, 1:45 - 3:00
Berger Gallery, 207 College Hall
The Relevance/Credibility Model is a tool for assessing the appropriateness of an information source for a particular assignment. The model provides students with specific criteria and questions to ask when looking for information. It also offers a simple equation, Relevant + Credibility = Good Source, which helps students identify unsuitable information (e.g., too scholarly or untrustworthy). All Duquesne courses that satisfy the Core information literacy requirement use this model. In this session, faculty and teaching assistants will become acquainted with the model, practice using it in hands-on exercises, and learn from instructors who have used it and be able to ask them questions.
Co-sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence
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