tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132210472009-07-14T10:00:02.606-05:00Idiosyncratic news and commentary from the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library of Gustavus Adolphus College.Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-62647835539523546112009-07-14T10:00:00.001-05:002009-07-14T10:00:03.044-05:00

Beginning August 1 the Library will be deleting any Interlibrary Loan records that have a terminal status (closed, canceled, expired or deleted). Purging them has many benefits, most importantly helping us protect your privacy.If you use your ILL borrowing record to keep track of resources you’ve used, please take steps to copy and paste that information to a safe place. Your borrowing

Sonja Timmermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18294892805554067486stimmer2@gustavus.edutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-87942084310321670782009-07-06T15:25:00.002-05:002009-07-06T15:28:09.579-05:00

The fall 2009 courses in Moodle are now open. We're ready to start posting e-reserves when you are!Questions about e-reserves? Click here or call Sonja at x7564.

Sonja Timmermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18294892805554067486stimmer2@gustavus.edutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-65796227379538770362009-05-24T16:08:00.002-05:002009-05-24T16:20:32.159-05:00

When the last paper is handed in, the final exam taken, you might finally find yourself with time to read. We know, you read all the time - but the rigors of the semester can keep you from reading something just for fun.Maybe you've always meant to tackle War and Peace or that Jane Austen novel your mother loves. Or maybe you've seen something intriguing in a library display. But you live in

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-50598047918809652802009-05-21T10:57:00.004-05:002009-05-21T11:05:45.606-05:00

The library extends its open hours to meet the needs of students needing spaces to study, printers to print papers, or group study availability.Main Library HoursThursday & Friday - 8:00am - 2:00amSat. - 8:00am - 10:00pmSunday & Monday - 8:00am - 2:00amTuesday - 8:00am - 4:45pmMusic LibraryFri. - 8am - 4:30pmSat. 12:00pm - 4:00pmSun. - 1:00pm - 9:00pmMonday - 8:00am - 11:00pmTues. - 8:00am - 12:

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324880706979391346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-66991508731097544062009-05-02T22:14:00.003-05:002009-05-02T22:29:33.814-05:00

It may be a little tricky to "find it!" on Sunday, May 3rd. That is, the little yellow "find it!" buttons that link citations in the library's databases to full text, print, or interlibrary loan options will be switched off starting at 4a.m. and may remain unavailable into the early afternoon. With any luck, the server should be up an running again before too long.Meanwhile, you can check

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-46447468780588940032009-04-27T13:47:00.003-05:002009-04-27T14:05:33.310-05:00

Join members of the Gustavus community as we celebrate books written by our faculty in the past year. There will be short and extremely entertaining presentations by the authors - and refreshments! So stop by the Courtyard Cafe at 4:15 on Thursday, April 30th, to join the fun. These are the books and authors we're celebrating:Gross Anatomies: Fictions of the Physical in American Literature by

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-56572283698164508462009-04-20T08:10:00.000-05:002009-04-20T12:55:23.701-05:00

Maybe you're staring at a blank page on your computer screen and you think to yourself "I have no idea where to start with this assignment." Or you just wrote yourself into a place where you think "this isn't working." Or you finished a draft of an assignment and you just reread the instructions for what you were supposed to do and realize - oh, no. I should have read this first. Or you know, you

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-53527991994160348942009-04-17T14:52:00.002-05:002009-04-17T14:59:10.975-05:00

The library is pleased to announce the second administration of the Research Practices Survey, part of a national study undertaken by two higher education organizations, NITLE and HEDS. The survey will help us understand the research skills students bring to college and the ways those skills change over the first year. If you're a first year student, watch for an email coming to your inbox with

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13327156658777127238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-5077876430631988632009-04-14T10:41:00.004-05:002009-04-14T12:12:57.014-05:00

To celebrate, we're picking your brain. There's a very short survey for students available in the library - or you might catch someone tabling for the survey near the Marketplace. Or you can even take it online. Just click Here to take the survey. Whatever your preference - we want to know what you think about the library.Meanwhile, to indulge in a bit of library-mania, Curious Expeditions has

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-59550287513595066692009-04-09T11:36:00.003-05:002009-04-09T11:42:11.311-05:00

The song by Aretha Franklin comes to mind, but I really want to discuss the lack of respect I am seeing in our attitude of NOT returning dishes to the Market Place. On April 6, I arrived to work to find the Gustie Ware receptacle overflowing with not only Gustie Ware, but mugs, silverware, dishes, and every conceivable utensil from the Market Place. I assisted our heroic dish room staff, who

Jayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08324880706979391346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-5167111808027476692009-03-18T11:58:00.002-05:002009-03-18T12:04:17.450-05:00

Today is the deadline for participating in this year's Celebration of Creative Inquiry to be held on May 1st. You can fill out a form at the Kendall Center Website to have your research or creative project considered for inclusion. It's a great event, and a wonderful place to share your work. More information can be found at the Website. Or take a look at last year's inaugural event to see how

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-87992833418681359632009-03-17T07:26:00.006-05:002009-03-17T07:55:08.438-05:00

It's National Sunshine Week - an annual effort to highlight the importance of transparency in government. Though journalists are the primary organizers, the importance of freedom of information extends to all of us. (You knew our library is part of the Federal Depository library system, didn't you? That's why we have publications ranging from US Geological Survey reports to the Watergate hearings

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-22916006111534607582009-03-16T15:00:00.012-05:002009-03-16T15:00:00.548-05:00

The library will be undergoing a software upgrade this weekend (March 21-22). Although those of you preparing for a spring break in warmer climes won't care, others may notice a few glitches when using the library catalog or other online resources.Specifically, our usual interlibrary loan forms and methods won't be available while we upgrade. In the meantime, you can use this form to request

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Don't forget - submissions for the second annual Celebration of Creative Inquiry are due on March 18th. This is a wonderful showcase for student research, scholarship, and creativity that will be held on May 1st. Share your work - join the fun.The submission form is available at the Kendall Center Website. Students need to have a faculty sponsor. In April there will be workshops for students who

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-81516841527353242662009-02-19T07:49:00.003-06:002009-02-19T07:55:03.292-06:00

Confused about copyright and fair use? You're not alone.Read about a contemporary copyright conundrum involving the campaign of President Obama and what one copyright expert has to say about it.The library can help if you have questions about copyright. Stop by and chat with us.

Sonja Timmermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18294892805554067486stimmer2@gustavus.edutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-21950415926345035092009-02-11T19:48:00.004-06:002009-02-12T07:53:07.074-06:00

On Thursday, February 12th, we're marking the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his paradigm-shifting book, On the Origin of Species. We'll mark the occasion from 2-4 pm with cake and conversation. At 2:30 Alan Gishlick, Professor of Geology, will give a talk about Darwin and his contribution to science. He has also collected a number of rare 19th

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-71208359174508778462009-02-04T09:26:00.003-06:002009-02-04T10:07:40.745-06:00

We have two changes in our database offerings.1. Sage Premier now includes the full text of over 500 Sage Publishing journals in a variety of subject areas. You may search all Sage journals together, or you may limit your search to one of ten collections: Communication Studies, Criminology, Education, Health Sciences, Management & Organization Studies, Materials Science, Political

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-49838749493257539332009-01-28T18:41:00.005-06:002009-01-29T10:10:12.624-06:00

The very first week of the spring semester will be a busy one for visitors and celebrations. On February 10th, Minnesota writer William Kent Krueger will be on campus to speak about his books and discuss the writing process. He is the author of the Cork O'Connor mystery series set in northern Minnesota in the borderlands of Anishinaabe/Anglo culture. Join us February 10th at 2:30 in the Courtyard

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-38205173794539188242009-01-23T14:28:00.003-06:002009-01-27T14:40:58.947-06:00

Planning has begun for the second annual Celebration of Creative Inquiry, an event that highlights the creative and scholarly work done by Gustavus students. So mark your calendar for May 1st, from 7 to 9 pm. See a slide show or read the abstracts from last year's event.Students can apply to present their projects at the event by using an online submission form. Each application must have a

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-16841258010551482972009-01-19T10:36:00.005-06:002009-01-19T10:48:47.677-06:00

...with cake! Mark your calendars - on February 12, the library will be hosting an event in recognition of Darwin Day.Marking the anniversary of Darwin's birth "expresses gratitude for the enormous benefits that scientific knowledge, acquired through human curiosity and ingenuity, has contributed to the advancement of humanity," at least according to the Darwin Day website.Watch for more details

Sonja Timmermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18294892805554067486stimmer2@gustavus.edutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-84557612149448922072009-01-13T12:34:00.002-06:002009-01-13T12:43:30.878-06:00

Maybe you have a little extra time on your hands during January - but no desire to clean out your drawers or go out into the frigid air. Now's your chance to catch up on reading, just for fun.In case you aren't sure what to read, the library has some selections on display in the new seating area (where the Interlibrary Loan office used to be). Students enrolled in the "Books and Culture" course

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-30790200712728546122008-12-18T09:00:00.001-06:002008-12-18T11:04:00.688-06:00

Interlibrary loan requests submitted over the holiday break (effectively December 19, 2008 - January 4, 2009) will not be processed until Monday, January 5, 2009.Please plan accordingly for delays. If you have questions or concerns about possible delays, please contact the library or email Sonja Timmerman.Have general questions about ILL? Check out the updated ILL page on the library website.

Sonja Timmermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18294892805554067486stimmer2@gustavus.edutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-91483569839598138602008-12-15T09:00:00.001-06:002008-12-15T09:12:13.735-06:00

Although it may seem premature to be thinking about J-Term with fall semester just drawing to a close, remember to get your e-reserves for January to the library as soon as you can. The quicker I get 'em, the quicker they get posted! If you're really ahead of the ball game, I'm also able to post spring semester readings, too.If you're the adventurous type with lots of time on your hands, you

Sonja Timmermanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18294892805554067486stimmer2@gustavus.edutag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-86510030564258816402008-12-09T13:29:00.000-06:002008-12-09T13:33:55.916-06:00

Wireless access to the network is so popular in the library, it has been a victim of its own success. At peak times lately, connections have been on the sluggish side.Now GTS has set up another wireless option. If you're in the library, choose gaclibrary for your connection. We hope this will provide fast relief.

Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10689314012050314027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13221047.post-76249562224232689642008-12-08T11:02:00.000-06:002008-12-08T11:06:05.626-06:00

Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio's Nobel address is now available on the Nobel Prize website. It is a stirring tribute to writing and bearing witness, and ends with a plea for making stories available to all as a human right.Literacy and the struggle against hunger are connected, closely interdependent. One cannot succeed without the other. Both of them require, indeed urge, us to act. So that in

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