Spring 2009 Newsletter

The Spring 2009issue of Library News has been added to the Library's web site.

New Sunday Hours

Thanks to your valuable feedback, the Library is now opening an hour earlier on Sundays.

The new Sunday hours of operation are 11am to Midnight.

December Monthly Book Spotlight

The December installment of the Monthly Book Spotlight has been added to the Library's web site and features several books recommended by library staff.

Christmas Fine Amnesty 2008

Do you owe fines to the Library? Would you like to contribute canned or boxed food items to the needy of our area?

From Monday, November 17 until Friday, December 19 the Library will waive $2.00 of your fines for every canned or boxed item you contribute (sorry, no Ramen noodles).

*Please note that the Fine Amnesty does not apply to lost book charges.*

The Library will accept donations even if you do not owe Library fines. Your contributions will go to local soup kitchens.

November Monthly Book Spotlight

The November installment of the Monthly Book Spotlight has been added to the Library's web site.

In this month's edition, Acquistions Librarian Charles Dabkowski writes about Studs Terkel and his oral histories.

Fall 2008 Excellence in Customer Service Award Winner

Congratulations to Lisa Jackson, Secretary to the Library Director, for receiving the Fall 2008 Niagara University Library Excellence in Customer Service Award.

Lisa was recognized for her responsiveness to the needs of Library departments.

October Monthly Book Spotlight

The October installment of the Monthly Book Spotlight has been added to the Library's web site. Reference Librarian Samantha Gust highlights the faculty members currently featured in the Library's Faculty Publications Display near the front entrance.

Reference Librarian Named NU's Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Reference Librarian Michael Lavin for being named the Niagara University Employee of the Month for October! Dr. Bonnie Rose, Executive Vice President and Vice President of Academic Affairs, presented the award today.

Above: Library Director David Schoen, Michael Lavin and Bonnie Rose were all smiles during the award presentation.

Paul Newman DVDs

You may have heard that Paul Newman recently passed away. If you would like to watch some of the films he performed in, the Library has the following titles in the Recreational DVD Collection:

*Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
*Cars
*Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
*The Color of Money
*The Hustler
*Message in a Bottle
*Our Town
*Road to Perdition
*The Sting
*The Verdict