Celebrate Banned Book Week at Gumberg, September 22−28, 2013

Have you ever read a "Banned Book"? Maybe you have! Syop by the Gumberg LIbrary 4th floor and see the book display of several banned books. You will be surprised what titles are on the list! Feel free to check out a book or two.  The American Library Association describes the importance of celebrating this week:

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community –- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

Performance Highlights selections from Sacred Music Collection, October 4

You are invited to attend a performance of music from the Duquesne University Sacred Music Collections, Friday, October 4^th 2013 at 3:45 p.m. in the Duquesne University Chapel. The concert will feature music from the Boys Town Collection and by composers Paul Manz, Allen Hobbs, Richard Proulx, David Craighead, Jean Langlais, and Duquesne University composers Joseph Willcox Jenkins and Zvonimir Nagy. The selections will be performed by faculty and students of the Mary Pappert School of Music. The concert is being held in conjunction with the ATMLA/NYSO Joint Chapter Meeting of Music Librarians at the Gumberg Library October 4th and 5th. The concert is free and open to the public.For more information contact Terra Merkey at 412.396.1542.

Library 3rd Floor Closed September 20, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. and will resume the week of September 23

Due to maintenance, Gumberg Library third floor will be closed from 8 p.m.-1 a.m., on September 20, 2013.  The floor will also be closed between 8 p.m.-1 a.m. beginning on Monday September 23 with nightly closures continuing until the maintenance is completed. Study rooms and the Spiritan Collection Room will be inaccessible.  Additional tables and chairs will be available on all other floors.  We appreciate your patience and understanding!

Gumberg Library September Programs

To register for any of the presentations please contact Lisa Sciulli sciullie@duq.edu 412.396.5346

17 -- Discover Literati: A New Tool for Teaching, 4-5 p.m. 408 Gumberg

Uncover the secrets of Literati and unlock its potential for your students! This introductory session is tailored for those who teach, tutor or remain insatiably curious. Literati by CREDO presents as a modern and credible alternative to Wikipedia. Supported by excellent reference content, e-books, and topic pages, Literati is a great tool for any user and can be especially helpful for those students studying topics in English or Literature.

Presenter: Emily Cantin (Gumberg Library)

23 -- RefWorks for APA Citation Style, 4-5 p.m. 408 Gumberg

Want to know more about using APA Citation Style in RefWorks? Attend this RefWorks session designed specifically for researchers who use APA Style. We will briefly review RefWorks basics (how to create an account as well as how to create and import references), then demonstrate some advanced features. You will learn how to format a bibliography from within RefWorks, and how to customize your account using APA Style.

Presenter: Jessica Smith (Gumberg Library)

24 -- RefWorks for MLA Citation Style, 4-5 p.m. 408 Gumberg

RefWorks for MLA Style

Want to know more about using MLA Citation Style in RefWorks? Attend this RefWorks session designed specifically for researchers who use MLA Style. We will briefly review RefWorks basics (how to create an account as well as how to create and import references), then demonstrate some advanced features. You will learn how to format a bibliography from within RefWorks, and how to customize your account using MLA Style.

Presenter: Charlotte Myers (Gumberg Library)

26 -- SciFinder Chemistry Database Training, 1-2:30 p.m. 401 Rangos

SciFinder enables you to identify the latest, most relevant chemical research. More than 33 million chemical substances may be searched by chemical name, chemical structure, CAS Registry Numbers, and formula.  SciFinder Mobile allows researchers to use smartphones to access CAS databases. SciFinder Mobile is not restricted by IP address and there are no special apps to download. You will learn about these features and more.

Presenters: Allison Brungard (Gumberg Library) & Peter Blasi (Chemical Abstracts Services)

11 Days of Peace Collaboration

Join Spiritan Campus Ministry and Gumberg Library in supporting the 11 Days of Peace. On Thursday, September 19 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. there will be an opportunity for peace pledge signing in the Popular Reading area on the 4^th floor of the Gumberg Library. On the same day, at noon, a group of Duquesne International Students will discuss their countries and cultures in an informal setting. All are welcome. Light refreshments.

For more information about the 11 Days of Peace visit the guide:
http://guides.library.duq.edu/peace

Gumberg Library Writing Center Satellite Location

The Writing Center’s satellite location in 402A Gumberg Library will be open Mondays and Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.

See the Writing Center’s website http://www.duq.edu/writing-center/ for more information.

Discover Literati: A New Tool for Teaching

Uncover the secrets of Literati and unlock its potential for your students! This introductory session is tailored for those who teach, tutor or remain insatiably curious. Literati by CREDO presents as a modern and credible alternative to Wikipedia. Supported by excellent reference content, e-books, and topic pages, Literati is a great tool for any user and can be especially helpful for those students studying topics in English or Literature.

Presenter: Emily Cantin, MLS

Tuesday, September 17, 4-5 p.m. 

Workshop will be held in 408 Gumberg Library. Please RSVP to Lisa Sciulli at sciullie@duq.edu  

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