Fall 2007 Newsletter Published

The Fall 2007 issue of Library News has been added to the Library's web site. Check it out and find out about how we're making interlibrary loan easier for you, NU faculty publications, our laptop lending program and more!

ILLiad: Making Interlibrary Loan Easier For You!

The interlibrary loan process is now easier for you thanks to ILLiad, our new interlibrary loan management software program! Here are some of the benefits of using ILLiad:

• You will have access to your ILLiad account 24/7 from any web browser.
• You will only need to enter your personal information ONCE when you create your ILLiad account, not every time you submit a request. After you create your account, you will access it using the username and password you selected.
• You will receive automatic emails letting you know when your items have arrived.
• Articles and book chapters will be waiting for you in your ILLiad account in PDF format (unless you requested a print copy).
• You will be able to view a list of the items you have borrowed, see when they are due and request renewals.
• You will be able to see the status of your outstanding requests.
• You will be able to connect to ILLiad directly from an EBSCOhost or WorldCat record.

ILLiad will also make our behind-the-scenes work easier and less dependent on paper, which will result in a more efficient and earth-friendly interlibrary loan process.

To get started with ILLiad, please visit http://www.niagara.edu/library/docdel.html.

Rare Book Room Open For Studying Until the End of the Semester!

You can study in the Rare Book Room during the final three weeks of the semester. There may, however, be a few occasions when it is not available due to previously scheduled meetings. If the room is locked, please ask a staff member at the Circulation Desk to open the door for you.

November Monthly Book Spotlight

The November 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.

Christmas Fine Amnesty 2007

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 19 until Friday, December 21 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.

DVD Update

A library patron recently wrote the following in our comment book:
You should have a new release section.

NU Library Director David Schoen responds:
We thought the same thing - it is in the works. We are building a new shelf to hold the educational DVDs, which will allow us to space things out for a new release section.

Thanks for taking the time to comment!

Library Staff Member Named NU's Employee of the Month

Congratulations to Cataloging Technician Kris Schrader for being named Niagara University's Employee of the Month for November!



NU President Father Levesque presented the award to Kris yesterday.

Recent Faculty Publication

Here is a recent publication by a Niagara University faculty member:

Ronny Priefer (Chemistry Department), Eric Martineau and David N. Harpp

Derivatization of dicubyl disulfide. Journal of Sulfur Chemistry, Vol. 28 Issue 6 (December 2007), p529-535.