Library Frequent User Card

Over the last month, Marywood introduced a new program aimed at giving back to students who regularly utilize our resources. All current Marywood students (graduate and undergraduate), faculty, staff, and IHM members are eligible to participate (the general public is not eligible at this time).

When library patrons perform one of three activities, they will receive a hole punch in their frequent user card (or receive one if they do not have one). The criteria for a hole punch are:

1) Checkouts (including reserves, ILL, and holds)
2) Questions about reserves (Ex: "How do I access a URL reserve link?")
3) Ask Here Desk visits (the librarian will send the patron over to the circulation desk with an initialed note)

The following items are NOT eligible for a hole punch:

1) Directional questions
2) Looking up titles in the catalog
3) Copy card/printer questions/refunds/making change
4) Lose and Found inquiries
5) Checking room availability status
6) Computer related questions and sending faxes

After a patron receives 10 punches in their card, they need to write their name on the back of it and bring it to the Study Grounds. They will then receive a free drink and also be entered into a monthly drawing for a $10 gift card to the Study Grounds.

Thanks for utilizing the library, and enjoy the free drink when you get it!

Your library's on the phone

Students an get to the library the same way you do everything else — electronically.
Download the AccessMyLibrary College Edition mobile app here — now available for iPhone®, iPod Touch® and iPad®. After a simple, one-time log-in using their college-issued e-mail address, students have free, unlimited, 24/7 access to your library's reputable, authoritative Gale/InfoTrac online databases — anytime, anywhere!

The similar app from Ebsco is coming out soon.

New Business Database

For all the business students out there (and professors), we have some exciting news! We now have full access to a new database called, "Hoover's Online", which can be accessed here. This database is not yet available on the Marywood Library database page (as of this writing) but will be shortly. Nonetheless, full access is still available by clicking the link provided above. This database adds to the already numerous databases we have for business students, making research and teaching even easier than before!

As with any database or research needs, feel free to stop by the "Ask Here" desk for help using the new database. I hope you all enjoy it and find it a useful tool for your research!

Research Assistance

By now, many of you have already been to the library and utilized a number of its resources. But at this point in the semester, you may not have had to do any research. You may ask yourself, "Where can I get assistance finding the materials I need to do my paper?!"? But fret not - help is available during much of the day right in the library!

To get research assistance, simply stop by the "Ask Here" desk, located just beyond the circulation desk when entering from the front of the library. If you have time and a reference librarian is available, you can get research assistance on the spot! If you would also like, you can set up a research consultation at a later date. Simply fill out a green "Research Consultation Information Form" (available at the Ask Here desk) and leave it with a librarian (you can also call 570-348-6264). A reference librarian will contact you to set up an appointment at your convenience (usually between 9 and 5). This appointment will generally last 30 minutes and involve guiding you through the varying methods of searching and acquiring sources.

Finally, you can simply e-mail via our convenient web form if you have general questions or need a quick answer or chat with a librarian online. Feel free to utilize some or all of the resources we have - help is as close as a few clicks away!

A Few Changes

Since last year, there have been a number of changes at the library that need to be noted for students:

1) The film collection is now located downstairs.

2) Music scores have been moved upstairs in the Juvenile section. This was done to open up the second floor area for student use.

3) The help desk is now located on the second floor, near the media center behind glass windows (with a giant "Help Desk" over it). While this change occurred later last year, it is still worth noting. The help desk can assist with all computer related problems, including connecting to the wireless, assisting with password resets and account information, general computer troubleshooting, and printer assistance. The team is made up of Marywood staff and work study students who work far into the night to assist everyone on campus. Please visit http://www.marywood.edu/helpdesk/index.html for more information about services offered, hours of operation, and contact information.

I hope this information helps! Stay tuned for next week's blog, which will cover where to get research assistance in the library.

Welcome Back!

Greetings!

I would like to welcome back all of the Marywood undergraduate and graduate students for the fall semester and welcome all of the new students to Marywood! I hope your summer was full of fun and relaxation!

To kick off the semester, the library will be holding a "Get to Know your Library" day on Thursday, September 2nd from 10-2. While this service is primarily for undergraduate students, graduate students are more than welcome to partake in the day. There will be cookies and coffee starting at 11 by the front doors, but quantities are limited, so it will be on a first come first serve basis. There will be tents around the library giving out information and other free goodies (including free books!).

Students should take advantage of this time to become acquainted with the library's layout and features, including the information and circulation desk, the ask here desk (where I work), the media center, and the computer labs. Students should also get their library ID number for book checkout (sign-up at the circulation desk) and printer cards (available for a dollar downstairs via an automated machine and usable all over campus).

Please don't hesitate to ask any of the librarians a question if you need help with something.

Once again, welcome back! I hope everyone has a productive and fun semester at Marywood!

Summer at the Library

Things are relatively quiet in the summer at the library. However, library staff are trying to get various projects underway including the shifting and moving of library materials and shelves. This moving and shifting will create a much open space near the library's reference collection in time for the new Fall semester.

NLW Winers

The Marywood Library would like to congratulate the following winners from National Library Week:

The Grand Prize winner is Daniel Miller

The two gift basket winners are: Sara Teeple and Kristen C.

You can pick up your prizes at the Marywood Library.

Again, congratulations to all who participated in the library raffles! Hope everyone enjoyed the great week of fun and activities at the library. We look forward to having an even better time next year!

Observations of the Lone Ask Here GA

As a worker at the Ask Here Desk since September, I have gotten used to the flow of people in the Library on an almost daily basis, and at different times of the day to boot. While I was not here on Monday, I can certainly say that Tuesday was different from the typical. The usual Tuesday morning here at the Library is quiet - very quiet. Low foot traffic, very few questions, and a sense that those who are here are still a bit groggy.

This Tuesday, however, the Library was lively. It had an energy that isn't seen until finals. People walking around participating in raffles, the tours, and listening to the eerie theremin. It didn't hurt that delicious pretzels with all the needed condiments were placed right at the front door.

Yes, it was a sight to see indeed. Participation was fantastic and students were full of energy. Oh, and the Ask Here Desk? It was flooded with questions (at least compared to the usual Tuesday). Even during the night shift I worked the energy continued. It was good to see students here in such numbers enjoying the events.

-Tim

Prize Winners for Monday

Here are the prize winners for Monday:

Candy Jar Winner: Corri Franchetti

Daily Door Prize Winners:

Jimmy -Movie Tickets
Cara Foley- Copy Card

Congratulations to all of our winners! Prizes can be claimed at the Library Circulation Desk.

A View of the Library during NLW (Pictures)

National Library Week has been a great success so far! Participation in the events has been great, the book sale has been a hit, and the food has been enjoyed by many library patrons! To give our readers an idea of what is going on, I've included a variety of pictures to give you an idea:


These are the delicious pretzels that students were greeted by when they first entered the library on Tuesday. They were made fresh throughout the morning and quite tasty! They were grabbed very fast!



This was Tuesday's Jar of Candy - each day has a new jar and a new winner. tudents can participate by simply guessing the number of pieces to win the whole thing! The last day for this event is today.



This is the scene soon after walking into the library. During the day (the times are at the front desk) a variety of things are offered - from citation help to resume development help.



This is the view from the other side of the photo above. Diversity United made quite the nice photo display, wouldn't you agree?



This is a photo showing some of our new READ Posters on display at the circulation desk. The new posters are in many places around the circulation desk and worth checking out. You might be surprised by who you see featured!


This was the book and media display upstairs for the Bollywood presentation. Bollywood is the nickname given to India's film industry, and is a portmanteau of Bombay (the former name for Mumbai) and Hollywood. The presentation was given by the Diversity Office.



Art instructor Ted Michalowski (in the black shirt) held a drawing social in front of the live performance.



The live performer, playing an instrument called the "Theremin". The instrument is used widely in movie soundtracks because of its eerie sound. I recommend seeing the Wikipedia article on it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin


This is a fun shot showing lines of books inside the library that are for sale. Aside from this large quantity of books there is also a tent outside the library with boxes of books.


As a closing picture, I thought it appropriate to show a photo of Kelly Erin Ruddy (at the circulation desk). She worked here at the library and passed away in an unfortunate accident this past January. She will always be remembered and missed.

National Library Week - READ Posters

Every year during NWL the Marywood Library unveils new READ Posters. These posters feature people from all around our campus - students, faculty, and staff alike - enjoying some of the many books we have to offer. Last year, we featured staff from Security and Dining Services, the President of the University, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., and students from a variety of different majors. The posters are displayed in the Marywood Library in different areas.

This year's READ Posters will be unveiled next week - but if you keep an eye on this blog, you can get a sneak peek at some of them before they are unveiled! As next week progresses, the rest of the posters will be added to the blog.

Just remember that any book lover can be featured on a READ Poster. The READ Posters display only a small portion of the people who use and enjoy the Library here at Marywood. The posters are meant to show you that no matter what you're here for at Marywood you can always enjoy a good book from the Marywood Library!

Workshop offerings during National Library Week

Workshop Offerings during National Library Week at the Marywood Library

Monday and Wednesday
Stop by the Career Services table (in Library Lobby) for an offering of Resume Reviews and Job Search advice. 11-1pm.

Stop by the Writing Center table (in Library Lobby) for Citation Help 12-2

Helpdesk Info Session - Internet Security 2-2:30pm at Helpdesk Window in Library

Tuesday
Diversity Office presentation on "Bollywood - India's film industry, often referred to as India's own Hollywood.

Writing Center table - Citation Help 12-2

Faculty Moodle workshop 1-1:30 in LRC Alcove 309

Wednesday
Writing Center table - Citation Help 10-11, 12-2

The library will host a Turnitin.com training session for faculty 11am and 2pm in LRC 319.

Storytelling workshop presented by Annette Fisher. 3-4pm. Door prizes. LRC 319.If interested, call the library front desk at 961-4707. There is also a sign up sheet at the library front desk.

Sign Language workshop, presented by Marcia Shaffer. 4-5pm. Door prizes. LRC 319. If interested, call the library front desk at 961-4707. There is also a sign up sheet at the library front desk.

Thursday
Writing Center table - Citation help 10-2

Faculty Moodle Training 3-3:30 in LRC Alcove 309

Friday
Storytelling workshop 11-12 in LRC 319. Door prizes.

For more information on any or all of the above offerings, please contact the library front desk at 961-4707.

Celebrate National Library Week!

Fun Activities during National Library Week at the Marywood Libary

Daily

Take our 10-min library tour and enter to win our Grand Prize - $75 cash! The tour runs Mon-Thurs at 12 noon, 12:15, 12:30 and 12:45. Tour starts at the Library Front Desk.You may enter to win more than once by taking the tour more than once (limit is one tour per day).

Visit Career Services, Student Activities, the Archives, Diversity Office, and the Academic Excellence Center (including tutoring/writing center) in the Library Lobby. Stop by their tables and enter to win in our daily drawing of two prizes.

Library Book Sale. Stop by and check out the books on sale inside the library and outside.

Take the Library Survey and enter into a drawing. Two prizes will be given away on Friday.

Visit the Helpdesk window in the library. The Helpdesk is having an open house all week. Stop by for some candy, and with your questions, or just to say hi. Drawings for technology-related prizes will take place on Thursday afternoon.

Monday-Wednesday only

Candy Guessing Game - guess how many candy pieces are in the jar and you win the whole jar of candy! There are three jars of candy to win each day. Winner will be announced on each day. Location: Library Front Desk.

Tuesday
Stop by for free soft pretzels 9-11 in Library Lobby (or till supplies last!)

Attend the Drawing Social organized by Art instructor Ted Michalowski 12-2. A live band will be present.

Wednesday
Free popcorn 11-1 in Library Lobby (or till supplies last!)

Live Band performance 6-8pm

Thursday
Green Mountain Coffee Tasting 11-till supplies last! (in Library Lobby)

Guitar Ensemble performance let by Dr. Charles Truitt 4-5pm. Location: by the library front desk area.

Friday
Free Rita's Ice! 11-1 (outside the library, weather permitting. If not, it will be held inside).

Drawing Social 12-2 with live band.

Winners will be announced for the library essay contest, library survey drawing, and our Grand Prize.

For more information, please call the library front desk at 961-4707. Please feel free to comment on the week's activities on our library blog at http://marywoodulibrary.blogspot.com/. We will be keeping a blog of our national library week activities.

Marywood Library Celebrates Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month, and the Marywood Library is celebrating with a special display showing a variety of titles that highlight Women's History.

Pictured below is the display:



A selection of books and media from the display are as follows:

1) The Women of the House by Jean Zimmerman
2) Governing Now by Maryann Barakso
3) In-Between Two Worlds - Narratives by Female Explorers and Travellers 1850-1945 by Beatrice Bijon
4) Ladies of Liberty - The Women who Shaped our Nation by Cokie Roberts
5) Learning to Stand and Speak by Mary Kelley
6) Religious Women and Their History by Rosemary Raughter
7) Women, Art, And Society by Whitney Chadwick
8) Women in Art [Videorecording]
9) Equality - A History of the Women's Movement in America [Videorecording] by Schlessing Video Productions
10) A Jury of her Peers - American Women Writers from Anne Bradstreet to Annie Proulx by Elaine Showalter

All books and media are available for checkout at the main desk.

St. Patrick's Day Display

The Marywood Library is celebrating St. Patrick's Day with a special display that can be found right next to the new arrivals display in the library.



The display contains several media items, including the following:

1) Visit Wales
2) Celtic Woman
3) Irish Waterways
4) The Emerald Isle
5) Nature Ireland

All items can be checked out at the main desk. Why not learn a bit about Ireland and Irish heritage before celebrating this weekend?

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

For your listening pleasure as St. Patrick's Day nears, I have added a collection of Irish songs to the vinyl digitization project. If you are not fluent with your Gaelic, English translations are available in the notes for the album. I hope that you enjoy Deirdre Ni Fhlionn's lovely voice.

Access = Marywood Library Catalog > Type "Irish Traditional Songs. sound recording" > Make sure pop-up blockers are off and volume is not muted > Enjoy

--Jim

Valentine's Day Display

The Marywood Library is celebrating Valentine's Day with a special display that can be found right next to the new arrivals display in the library.



A few books from this small but super cute display are:

1) Arthur's Great Big Valentine by Lillian Hoban
2) Valentine Friends by Ann Schweninger
3) Valentine Mice by Bethany Roberts

Books can be checked out at the main desk as usual. The books are short, sweet, and just right for that special someone this Valentine's Day. Flowers not included :)

Marywood Library Celebrates Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and the Marywood Library with Diversity United is celebrating with a selection of books and media dedicated to Black History and the prominent figures throughout history, such as Martin Luther King, Jr. Also available for free are Unity Pins, which can be worn during the month to celebrate the achievements of African American's throughout history. These pins are available at the display.

Pictured below is the display:



Found on the table in a small basket are the free pins, pictured below (click for a bigger image to read the text):



A selection of books and media from the display are as follows:

1) Show Way by Jacqueline Woodson
2) Uplifting the People by Wilson Fallin Jr.
3) The Roots of Black Nationalism by Rodney Carlisle
4) Modern Black Novelists - A Collection of Critical Essays edited by M. G. Cooke
5) Uptown by Bryan Collier
6) Coming on Home Soon by Jacqueline Woodson
7) The Black Power Movement - Rethinking the Civil Rights-Black Power Era edited by Peniel E. Joseph
8) Black Leadership in American - 2nd Edition by John White
9) Freedom Dreams - The Black Radical Imagination by Robin D. G. Kelley
10) African American Lives - Discs 1 & 2 - Kunhardt Productions

As with all other displays, these books can be checked out at the main desk.

New Arrivals

Below is a selection of new arrivals for the week of 2/1/10.



Book Selections:

1) The Decline and Fall of the British Empire, 1781-1997 by Piers Breadon
2) Scarred Landscapes - War and Nature in Vicky France by Chris Pearson
3) The Rise and Fall of the Spanish Empire by William S. Malthy
4) Cuba in Revolution - A History Since the Fifties by Antoni Kapcia
5) Zhivago's Children by Vladislav Zubik
6) Catholic Women of Congo - Brazzaville Mothers and Sisters in Troubled Times by Phyllis M. Martin

Media Selections:

1) Flying Drunk by Joseph Bulzer (a book read by the author)
2) The Union - The Business Behind Getting High directed by Brett Harvey
3) Global Warming - The Rising Storm - Hosted and Narrated by Bradley Whitford
4) Looking For Lincoln by Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

As always, these books can be checked out at the information desk.

New Arrivals

At the beginning of every week a selection of new books and media at the library are displayed next to the printing area on the main floor. I will be updating this blog as this display is changed with a selection from the new arrivals that may be of interest. As always, a listing of all the new arrivals can be found in our catalog through the library website. At the top right of the catalog page, simply click "New Book List" or "New Media List" depending on what you are looking for (The new book list link is here).

The display is shown below:



Book Selections:

1) Cross - by James Patterson
2) 2010 World Development Report - Development and Climate Change - by The World Bank
3) Stirring the Pot - The Kitchen and Domesticity in the Fiction of Southern Women - by Laura Sloan Patterson
4) American History of the 1990s - Reflections of History and Culture - Edited by Jay Prosser
5) Librarians as Community Partners - An Outreach Handbook - Edited by Carol Smallwood
6) Txtng - the gr8 db8 - by David Crystal

Media Selections:

1) Kabul Transit - filmed by David Edwards
2) 10th Anniversary Piano Extravaganza - by The Verbier Festival and Academy
3) Piano Concerto Symphony No. 4 - Schumann
4) Les Contes d'Hoffmann - Jacques Ottenbach

As with the display honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., all of the books displayed on the new arrivals shelves are allowed to checked out as normal.

Marywood Library Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

The Marywood Library celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 18th by developing a display with a selection of books and videos in remembrance of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, which is pictured below:



The books and videos range from biographies to discussions on sermons and papers. A few selections from this display are as follows:

Books
1) King - A Critical Biography by David L. Lewis
2) As Good As Anybody by Richard Michelson
3) The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr. - Volume 1 - Called to Serve edited by Clayborne Carson
4) What Manner of Man - A Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Lerone Bennett, Jr.
5) Shared Dreams by Rabbi Marc Schneier
6) An American Death by Gerold Frank

Videos
1) Martin Luther King, Jr. on Leadership by Donald L. Phillips
2) Martin Luther King, Jr. - The Man and The Dream - An A&E Biography
3) The Speeches Collection - Martin Luther King, Jr.
4) At The River I Stand - Directed by David Appleby

All the books and videos on display are available for checkout at the main desk.