Monthly Archives: September 2007

Banned Books Week (Sept 29-Oct 6)

Posted on September 28, 2007 by Barbara

Banned Books Week is Sept. 29-Oct. 6, 2007. Have you read any of these? They are the most-challenged titles from 2000-2005. Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling “The Chocolate War” by Robert Cormier Alice series by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor “Of … Continue reading →

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“Love Your Library” Winning Video

Posted on September 28, 2007 by kyle

Back in June, Barb posted a video from the “I Love My Library” Contest, sponsored by Gale (link to original post), which featured a woman that resembled our very own Kelly dancing around the library. Sadly, that video didn’t win. … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 25

Posted on September 25, 2007 by kyle

Food Safety Second Edition By Nina E. Redman TX531 .R44 2007 New Book Island, 2nd floor When you think about food safety, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Salmonella? E. coli? Three-second rule? With the recent outbreaks of … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia’s Week 2 Winner

Posted on September 25, 2007 by kyle

Congratulations to Krista Wolfe – her name was pulled from this week’s drawing and she will receive a free sweatshirt from the University Bookstore! Way to get the answer right, Krista! And thanks for all of you that participated! For … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia – Week 3

Posted on September 24, 2007 by kyle

Week 3 Question I need an article from the Harvard Business Review from 1997. List two places that I can go to get it. Only one can be a database. Hint: Use the Journal Holdings List. Week 3 Bonus Question … Continue reading →

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The Resource (Library newsletter) – Fall 2007

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Barbara

In this issue of the Library’s newsletter, The Resource – Fall 2007: Welcome to Academic Year 2007-2008 Fight Academic Misconduct a new Way…with a Wiki! Database Changes Will Benefit Campus Flicks in All Flavors Student Library Trivia Contest Blog, Blog, … Continue reading →

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Anthony Shadid comes to campus

Posted on September 20, 2007 by Barbara

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Anthony Shadid will be on campus to present the first of this year’s Contemporary Issues Lectures on September 24th. You may want to read some of his work before the lecture, or possibly after the lecture you … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia’s Week 1 Winner

Posted on September 18, 2007 by kyle

Congratulations to Hayley Castro – her name was pulled from this week’s drawing and she will receive free pizza from Toppers! Way to get the answer right, Hayley! And thanks for all of you that participated! For those of you … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – September 18

Posted on September 18, 2007 by kyle

Through support of Student Tech Fee, faculty and students now have access to Sage Journals Online, a collection of about 450 journals in Communication Studies, Criminology, Education, Health Sciences, Management & Organization Studies, Materials Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and … Continue reading →

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Library Land Trivia – Week 2

Posted on September 17, 2007 by kyle

Week 2 Question The Library has 10 group study rooms. Which room has a view of Hyer Hall? Please specify the room number. Week 2 Bonus Question On which floor will you find big, comfy, beanbag-esque chairs? You’ve got the … Continue reading →

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