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Gardening Exhibit Brought Back

2008-05-21T07:55:00.001-04:00

We've been asked to bring back the Gardening Exhibit from earlier this spring. Here's what we said about it earlier. Hope everyone enjoys the reprise of the exhibit.

Just in time for spring greening and Earth Day, Master Gardeners Alice Sheppard and Karen Colburn have created an exhibit about Gardening with Nature. Gardening with nature is philosophy and practice that supports gardening as stewardship of our natural resources. Gardening with nature examples include: building healthy soil using composting techniques rather than commercial fertilizers, limiting chemical pest control, selecting the right plant for the right place, and enhancing habitat for wildlife. The Library exhibit features resources on the ecology of gardening, soil science, landscaping for wildlife, and plant identification. Anyone can garden with nature, and there are many publications and web sites to guide the novice or the expert gardener.

The Gardening with Nature exhibit is part of the ongoing efforts of the University of Maine-Presque Isle Green Campus Action Committee. The Green Campus Action Committee is charged with promoting strategies that limit negative environmental impacts on campus, and maximize benefits to the environment.

The Library exhibit theme was chosen to tie in with our University Day theme, Building Global Respect: Our Environment and Ourselves. University Day, April 16, highlights student projects and campus research. For a schedule of events, go to http://www.umpi.maine.edu/.

New Titles Link Added to Homepage

2008-05-08T15:13:00.002-04:00

Several individuals have asked for a listing of recently received items at the library. We've added a link on our homepage, in the Find Books and More section, to a listing of material recently added to the collection. We hope it proves useful and enjoyable.

Aroostook County News Feed Update

2008-05-02T08:50:00.001-04:00

We mentioned yesterday that we had added a feed for news about Aroostook County to the blog. We've also added the same feed to the library home page on the right side of the screen just above the current weather info. Let us know what you think.

Library Conference Room Calendar

2008-05-01T14:52:00.001-04:00

We've added a calendar for the events in the Library Conference Room to the home page. So if you are interested in what's going on, or you want to see if the room is available click on the link at the bottom of the page.

Aroostook County News Feed Added

2008-05-01T12:52:00.002-04:00

We've added a feed about Aroostook County News on the left of the screen. Hope you enjoy the new item.

URSUS Interface Upgraded

2008-04-29T12:12:00.002-04:00

The software vendor for our online catalog URSUS has installed their latest update to the user interface "WebPac Pro".

The look and feel of the existing URSUS interface is still present after the upgrade, but WebPac pro gives us some new features, including improved relevance ranking for search results. The most significant difference that users notice after the upgrade is the use of the brief citation display in search results lists. This feature shows more information about items in the results list than previously. We also have the option of increasing the number of results that display.

Gardening With Nature, At the Library

2008-04-10T19:23:00.002-04:00

Just in time for spring greening and Earth Day, Master Gardeners Alice Sheppard and Karen Colburn have created an exhibit about Gardening with Nature. Gardening with nature is philosophy and practice that supports gardening as stewardship of our natural resources. Gardening with nature examples include: building healthy soil using composting techniques rather than commercial fertilizers, limiting chemical pest control, selecting the right plant for the right place, and enhancing habitat for wildlife. The Library exhibit features resources on the ecology of gardening, soil science, landscaping for wildlife, and plant identification. Anyone can garden with nature, and there are many publications and web sites to guide the novice or the expert gardener.

The Gardening with Nature exhibit is part of the ongoing efforts of the University of Maine-Presque Isle Green Campus Action Committee. The Green Campus Action Committee is charged with promoting strategies that limit negative environmental impacts on campus, and maximize benefits to the environment.

The Library exhibit theme was chosen to tie in with our University Day theme, Building Global Respect: Our Environment and Ourselves. University Day, April 16, highlights student projects and campus research. For a schedule of events, go to http://www.umpi.maine.edu/.

Local Library Catalog Links Added

2008-04-09T08:38:00.002-04:00

Check out the direct link to the Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) Library Catalog as well as the link to Turner Memorial Library. Several patrons have asked for direct links, we hope you find them useful. Please note that if you are a student at UMPI you have privileges to check out materials at both NMCC and Turner. NMCC has an extensive computer and health collection; Turner has a large collection of children's and young adult books.

March is National Women's History Month

2008-03-23T14:31:00.002-04:00

National Women's History Month began as a one-week celebration in 1978. This week-long acknowledgment of the valuable contributions women made throughout history was nationally recognized in 1981, and expanded to the entire month of March in 1987. During this celebration, communities throughout the United States sponsor special programs focusing on women in history.

The National Women's History Project (http://www.nwhp.org/) chose Women's Art: Women's Vision as this year's theme. Their goal is to "honor the originality, beauty, imagination, and multiple dimensions of women's lives." Five of the artists selected by the project are featured in this month's library exhibit: Judy Chicago, Faith Ringgold, Miriam Shapiro, Lorna Simpson, and Jaune Quick-To-See Smith. While each of these artists is notable for her own unique perspective and creative spirit, they share a dedication to concepts, experiences, and causes that intrigue and involve all of us. Books highlighting examples of these artists' works will be on exhibit at the Library until April.

Winter at the Library

2007-12-13T21:25:00.000-05:00

What do Robert Frost, Jan Brett, Thoreau, and Edwin Teale all have in common? An appreciation for SNOW. Whether you enjoy winter best by reading your favorite author, or by studying nature as you hike, ski, or snowshoe, winter offers us many opportunities to gain a new perspective on cold and snow. Our library exhibit this month highlights nature's winter gifts, and more information about local snowshoeing/skiing areas and birding in winter.

New Titles Available at the UMPI Library

2007-12-13T21:12:00.000-05:00

The following are a few of the new books available in the library:

Convergence Culture: Where Old and New Media Collide by Henry Jenkins
Locked Out: Felon Disenfrachisement and American Democracy by Jeff Manza and Christopher Uggen
Making Sense of War: Strategy for the 21st Century by Alan Stephens and Nicola Baker
Thinking Outside the Box: A Contemporary Television Genre Reader edited by Gary R. Edgerton and Brian G. Rose
Tulipmania: Money, Honor, and Knowledge in the Dutch Golden Age by Anne Goldgar
Web of Deceit: The History of Western Complicity in Iraq, from Churchill to Kennedy to George W. Bush by Barry M. Lando

National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

2007-11-26T09:18:00.000-05:00

November is dedicated to recognizing native peoples, celebrating their heritage, and educating the public about native heritage, art, and traditions. National themes for 2007 are "Guiding Our Destiny with Heritage and Traditions" and "A Native Prescription: Balancing Mind, Body, and Spirit. " In recognition of the rich heritage of Maine's native people, the Wabanaki, this month's library exhibit displays historical and information resources from Special Collections, books by native writers, and baskets created by Micmac and Maliseet artists. Make sure to take some time to learn more about the Wabanaki - the Maliseet, Micmac, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

2007-10-25T14:42:00.000-04:00

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As part of a county-wide education campaign, the Library will display books about domestic violence donated by the Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence and the Battered Women's Project. The exhibit also includes bookmarks, examples of additional resources available at the library, and information about recognizing and preventing domestic abuse. Please stop by the Library to learn more about domestic violence.

Flags added to the library

2007-10-12T08:10:00.000-04:00

You will notice a new addition to the library the next time you walk in the front door. We now have flags of the United States and Canada located between the front doors. Hope you enjoy seeing the new additons.

ScienceDirect now available

2007-09-06T13:26:00.000-04:00

The University of Maine System Libraries are pleased to announce that more than 1,800 ScienceDirect full-text online journals are now available, thanks to annual funding from the University of Maine System, the University of Maine, and the University of Southern Maine. The new ScienceDirect license will provide access to faculty, staff and students at all campuses through the end of 2011. ScienceDirect is a critical research tool, with highly-cited journals that cover topics in the life, health, physical, and social sciences.

To access ScienceDirect, go to the database listings on MARINER

New databases

2007-08-28T15:52:00.000-04:00

The library has two new campus databases.

JSTOR: A digital archive of complete back files for 360 core scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Many date from the 19th century. We subscribe to Arts & Sciences II portion of the database. JSTOR's moving wall policy means that there is a gap from 2 to 5 years between the most recently published issue and the date of the most recent issue available in JSTOR.

Project Muse: Indexes and provides full-text access to over 220 journals from 37 scholarly publishers. Project MUSE covers the fields of literature and criticism, history, the visual and performing arts, cultural studies, education, political science, gender studies, economics, and many others starting in 1993.

These databases are available from on and off campus through our databases page at the library web site. If you have questions on these resources or would like a demonstration call the Reference Desk at 9602.

Welcome to the start of a new semester

2007-08-28T15:43:00.000-04:00

Welcome to the start of a new semester at the University. We have been busy over the summer with projects that we hope will make it easier for you to use the library. The changes we've made were requested by you last spring through the library survey (LibQual). You asked us to make it easier to find the periodicals/magazines. We've moved all of the paper magazines together. They are now located on the second floor to your right if you use the south stairwell. You also asked about additional group study spaces. With moving the magazines together, we've been able to create additional group study on the first floor by the front door. Most of the group spaces have electrical outlets for your laptops. We've added a television running CNN as well to the space, in case you want to catch up on what is happening in the world.

Public library has new web site

2007-05-16T14:34:00.000-04:00

The Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library proudly announces the new library Website! Please visit our site to see all the changes made and improvements. As we transition from old site to new, there may be some glitches, however, our Webmaster Jen Pictou is on hand to make the transition as smooth as possible.

http://www.presqueisle.lib.me.us/index.html

Public library open Sundays

2007-03-11T08:14:00.000-04:00

The public library (Turner Memorial) is now open Sundays from 10am to 2pm. This is especially useful since our hours start at 2pm on Sunday. Any UMPI student may check out a book at Turner by presenting their UMPI ID.

Reminder that LibQual is coming...

2007-03-01T10:13:00.000-05:00

Don't forget to let us know what you think about the Library. The LibQual survey will open March 5th. You're opinion is vital to the future direction of the Library.

Updates to the Library site

2007-02-09T10:39:00.000-05:00

We've added some new information on the collections and services to the site under the Find a Book and Find Articles pages. We've also linked to a student project on the History of UMPI. This may be found by looking in the Special Collections section of the Find a Book page.

World time clocks added to the library

2007-01-30T15:34:00.000-05:00

Several clocks displaying time from world cities have been added on the first floor of the library over the front doors. The cities are Tokyo, Los Angeles, Presque Isle, Fredericton, and London.

LIBQUAL Survey coming March 5th

2007-01-17T08:15:00.000-05:00

The Library will be participating in an online survey for three weeks starting March 5th. This survey will allow you an opportunity to share your view with the staff and administration on how the library is doing, what services are important to you, what you would like to see us develop, or other items you might like to let us know about. The survey is called LIBQUAL, more information can be found by following this link http://www.libqual.org. Stay tuned for updates.

Business sources added

2007-01-10T15:36:00.000-05:00

Several business links useful in tracking stocks and general business reference have been added on the E-Reference page of the Library web site.

Laptops in the Library

2007-01-10T13:15:00.000-05:00

If you have an new laptop from the Holidays, please note that the Library has wireless access on all three floors. Over the break, staff identified electrical outlets along the windows on the second floor with small signs to make it easier for you to plug your laptop in while working.