Library News Feed

New printers installed in Skillman

metzgerr — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:18:30 -0500

Three new laserjet printers have been installed in Skillman Library to replace older printers that were seeing increased breakages. Two are in Skillman's main floor Reference Studio and one is on the ground floor. The printers deliver a first page in as fast as 8.5 seconds and have the capacity to print up to 275,000 pages a month.

Food for Fines: Nov. 16-20

metzgerr — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:39:26 -0500

"Oops!" Late returning books or videos and owe the library fines? The library will observe Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week by accepting canned and dry goods to clear your overdue fees.

Between November 16 and 20, we will accept one can per dollar amount you owe in late fees (up to $15). This applies only to late fees; it does not apply to bills for lost or damaged materials nor to bills already paid prior to the event.

Library now has access to additional collection of journals in JSTOR

metzgerr — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:14:19 -0500

The new JSTOR collection increases the coverage of core humanities disciplines including history, language & literature, art & art history, and education. Included in this set will be a group of rare 19th and early 20th century American Art periodicals digitized as part of a special project undertaken with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Frick Collection, and the Brooklyn Museum of Art.

Students: Do not leave your belongings unattended in the Libraries

metzgerr — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:41:49 -0500

Students are urged not to leave their belongings unattended in the Lafayette Libraries. This includes backpacks and bags, in addition to laptops and cell phones. Unattended belongings are an invitation to thieves.

Oxford Reference Online (ORO) adds four new titles

metzgerr — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:12:14 -0400

Oxford Reference Online, which features electronic versions of Oxford dictionaries and other reference works in multiple disciplines, has been updated to include four new titles: The Oxford Book of Health Foods, The Oxford Companion to the Romantic Age, A Dictionary of Creation Myths, and The New Oxford Companion to Law.

Open Access Week being celebrated around the country

metzgerr — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:11:26 -0400

British History Online now includes the Parliament Rolls of Medieval England

metzgerr — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:05:49 -0400

British History Online, to which the library subscribes, has just added the Parliament Rolls of Medieval England to the site. The series describes every parliament held between 1275 and 1504; where the rolls survive they have been fully transcribed and translated. Ten monarchs are represented, from Edward I to Henry VII. The text and its translation are available together in a new tabular format, making it easier to consult either version.

Library participating in e-books trial

metzgerr — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:08:13 -0400

The library is participating in a 30 day trial to Ebrary's Academic Complete collection of e-books. The collection provides access to more than 43,900 titles spanning 16 academic subject areas. Additional titles are available separately for subscription. The collection also includes a growing selection of maps, journals and reports.

Newest edition of APA publication manual in Skillman

metzgerr — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:07:44 -0400

The American Psychological Association (APA) has just published the sixth edition of their publication manual. It can be found in Skillman's Ref Desk section (behind the reference desk) at the following call number: BF76.7 .P83 2010.

President Obama declares October National Information Literacy Month

metzgerr — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:13:51 -0400

Recognizing the importance of being able to navigate information in this "information age," President Obama has issued a proclamation declaring October National Information Literacy Month. In the proclamation, the President calls upon educational institutions to help Americans not just find, but evaluate, information--whether financial, medical, educational, or technical.