A Library user recently posted the following comment using the Suggestions/Comments/Concerns form on the Library's home page:
"I haven't seen any recent dvds on the shelves lately."
Response from Library Director David Schoen: Yes, sorry, we are still ordering, but we ran into a problem with the security cases damaging the DVDs. We want to fix this before putting more DVDs out."
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The November Monthly Book Spotlight
Need help managing your money? Good news! I just added the November installment of the Monthly Book Spotlight to the Library's web site. It's called "Credit Cards and Living Expenses and Tuition ... Oh My! A Selection of Personal Finance Books For College Students (or anyone who needs money management help)." I hope you'll check it out! If you do, please come back and leave a comment about it.
Christmas Fine Amnesty
Do you owe fines to the Library? Would you like to contribute canned or boxed food items to the needy of our area?
From now until Friday, December 15 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.
From now until Friday, December 15 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.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Just Published!
The article, "Launching the Library Mystery Tour: A Library Component for the 'First-Year Experience" by former NU Information Literacy Librarian Kristine Kasbohm, NU Library Director David Schoen and former NU Reference Librarian Michelle Dubaj appears in Volume 13, Number 2 of the journal College & Undergraduate Libraries.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
We Want Your Opinion!
Niagara University Library is interested in learning about the services that are important to you, and we hope you will take a few minutes to complete a survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=169032662963
After completing the survey, you will be given an opportunity to enter a drawing to win a $50 cash prize. Your participation is valued. Thank you!
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=169032662963
After completing the survey, you will be given an opportunity to enter a drawing to win a $50 cash prize. Your participation is valued. Thank you!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Did You Know? DVD Copyright Law
As you know, the Library is developing an extensive collection of DVDs.
One thing you may not know about is the copyright law governing the public showing of DVDs. The Library's DVDs generally don't come with public performance rights. They can be used personally or shown in a classroom setting but usually cannot be shown in other public community settings.
The Library web site provides some guidance: http://www.niagara.edu/library/copyright.html. (Disclaimer: The web site is for informational purposes only and does not represent legal advice).
One thing you may not know about is the copyright law governing the public showing of DVDs. The Library's DVDs generally don't come with public performance rights. They can be used personally or shown in a classroom setting but usually cannot be shown in other public community settings.
The Library web site provides some guidance: http://www.niagara.edu/library/copyright.html. (Disclaimer: The web site is for informational purposes only and does not represent legal advice).
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Ever Wonder Why the Library Charges Fines?
The Library doesn't charge fines for the money -- it charges fines to increase the availability of materials!
On November 1, 2005, we analyzed overdue rates for our heavily used Recreational DVD Collection. 153 of the 302 titles in the collection were checked out on that day. Of the 153 DVDs checked out, 47 were overdue -- a 31% overdue rate.
At that time, we thought that increasing the fine from 25 cents per day to $1 per day might lessen overdue rates.
We were right.
On November 7, 2006, we did the same analysis. 272 of the 789 titles in the Recreational DVD Collection were checked out. Of the 272 DVDs checked out, 32 were overdue -- a 12% overdue rate.
Increasing the fine from 25 cents per day to $1 per day decreased the overdue rate and made more materials available to you!
Tip: Did you know that you can renew your DVDs online? Visit the Library Catalog and click on the "My Account" tab. If you renew the DVD before it is overdue, you can extend the due date by one week.
On November 1, 2005, we analyzed overdue rates for our heavily used Recreational DVD Collection. 153 of the 302 titles in the collection were checked out on that day. Of the 153 DVDs checked out, 47 were overdue -- a 31% overdue rate.
At that time, we thought that increasing the fine from 25 cents per day to $1 per day might lessen overdue rates.
We were right.
On November 7, 2006, we did the same analysis. 272 of the 789 titles in the Recreational DVD Collection were checked out. Of the 272 DVDs checked out, 32 were overdue -- a 12% overdue rate.
Increasing the fine from 25 cents per day to $1 per day decreased the overdue rate and made more materials available to you!
Tip: Did you know that you can renew your DVDs online? Visit the Library Catalog and click on the "My Account" tab. If you renew the DVD before it is overdue, you can extend the due date by one week.
Monday, November 06, 2006
Library Bake Sale - November 7 & 8
Bring your sweet tooth to the Library on Tuesday, November 7 and Wednesday, November 8 for yummy brownies, cakes, cookies, muffins and more!
The Library Bake Sale will take place from 8:30AM until 4:30PM on Tuesday and from 8:30AM until midnight on Wednesday. Look for it on your left when you enter the Library (near the newspapers). Proceeds will benefit the "Lord's Day Dinner" in Niagara Falls on Thanksgiving Day.
FYI: the Lord's Day Dinner was started 17 years ago by Yvonne Davis. It is held at the VFW on Seneca Avenue in Niagara Falls from 9:00AM to 6:00PM Thanksgiving Day. Yvonne and her many volunteers serve hundreds of dinners to the needy and also deliver meals to elderly shut-ins in the area. If you are interested in spending some of your holiday time working at the site or you would like to make your own donation to help a great cause you can reach Yvonne at 716-284-6973.
The Library Bake Sale will take place from 8:30AM until 4:30PM on Tuesday and from 8:30AM until midnight on Wednesday. Look for it on your left when you enter the Library (near the newspapers). Proceeds will benefit the "Lord's Day Dinner" in Niagara Falls on Thanksgiving Day.
FYI: the Lord's Day Dinner was started 17 years ago by Yvonne Davis. It is held at the VFW on Seneca Avenue in Niagara Falls from 9:00AM to 6:00PM Thanksgiving Day. Yvonne and her many volunteers serve hundreds of dinners to the needy and also deliver meals to elderly shut-ins in the area. If you are interested in spending some of your holiday time working at the site or you would like to make your own donation to help a great cause you can reach Yvonne at 716-284-6973.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
We Want Your Comments!
Hi! I'm NU Library's "Blogmaster" and I just enabled the commenting feature. I did this because one of the many things I recently learned at a conference is that blogs should be interactive. We've always been interested in what you think about our blog posts and about the Library in general, and commenting in our blog is an excellent way for you to communicate with us.
The commenting process is easy, but let me know if you have any problems!
Looking forward to hearing from from you!
The commenting process is easy, but let me know if you have any problems!
Looking forward to hearing from from you!
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