Here are the Library's upcoming holiday hours of operation:
Saturday, December 16: 10am - 5pm
Sunday, December 17: CLOSED
Monday, December 18 - Thursday, December 21: 8am - 5pm
Friday, December 22 - Monday, January 1: CLOSED
Tuesday, January 2 - Friday, January 5: 8am - 5pm
Saturday, January 6: CLOSED
Friday, December 15, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
The December Monthly Book Spotlight
We've been busy all semester helping you access information, but another part of our job is to let you know about books you might enjoy. Four Five librarians recommend titles to you in the December installment of the Monthly Book Spotlight. Hope you'll check it out!
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Borrowing Books and DVDs Over the Break
Did you know? You may borrow books and DVDs over the December/January break. The due date is January 18.
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Students: Earn $10 and Get a Free Lunch!
The Library is looking for students to participate in a focus group on either of these two dates:
Tuesday, December 12 from Noon to 1:15 pm
or
Wednesday, December 13 from Noon to 1:15 pm
The meeting will take place in the Library Rare Book Room, located on the second floor of the Library, to the left.
You will be paid $10 and receive a free lunch!
Attendance is limited to 10 students per day and pre-registration is required. Contact David Schoen at schoen@niagara.edu to sign up. (Work-Study students currently employed in the Library are not eligible to participate.)
Tuesday, December 12 from Noon to 1:15 pm
or
Wednesday, December 13 from Noon to 1:15 pm
The meeting will take place in the Library Rare Book Room, located on the second floor of the Library, to the left.
You will be paid $10 and receive a free lunch!
Attendance is limited to 10 students per day and pre-registration is required. Contact David Schoen at schoen@niagara.edu to sign up. (Work-Study students currently employed in the Library are not eligible to participate.)
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Recent Faculty Publication
Here is a recent publication by Niagara University Associate Professor Daniel Pinti:
Pinti, Daniel. "Julian's Audacious Reticence: Perichoresis and the Showings." 88.4 (2006): 499-517. Anglican Theological Review.
The full-text of this article is available through EBSCOhost's Academic Search Premier database.
Pinti, Daniel. "Julian's Audacious Reticence: Perichoresis and the Showings." 88.4 (2006): 499-517. Anglican Theological Review.
The full-text of this article is available through EBSCOhost's Academic Search Premier database.
Monday, December 04, 2006
Temporary Study Room
From Monday, December 4 to Friday, December 15, the Rare Book Room on the second floor will be available for student use at these times:
Monday-Thursday: 6pm-1am
Friday: 6pm-8pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Noon-Midnight
Please sign up for 2-hour blocks at the Circulation Desk.
Reminder: Never leave your personal belongings unattended. If you need to step out, lock the door and we will reopen it for you.
Monday-Thursday: 6pm-1am
Friday: 6pm-8pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: Noon-Midnight
Please sign up for 2-hour blocks at the Circulation Desk.
Reminder: Never leave your personal belongings unattended. If you need to step out, lock the door and we will reopen it for you.
New Information Literacy Librarian
The Library would like to welcome its new Information Literacy Librarian, Kelly Waller. She most recently worked as a Reference Librarian at Genesee Community College in Batavia, NY.
Kelly earned a Master of Library Science from the University at Buffalo in 2005 and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Buffalo State College in 1996.
You may contact Kelly at kwaller@niagara.edu or 716-286-8028.
Kelly earned a Master of Library Science from the University at Buffalo in 2005 and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Buffalo State College in 1996.
You may contact Kelly at kwaller@niagara.edu or 716-286-8028.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Extended Hours!
The Library is extending some of its hours the weeks of December 4 and December 11 so you can work late on papers & final projects and study for exams:
Monday, December 4 - Thursday, December 7:
8:00am to 1:00am
Monday, December 11 - Thursday, December 14:
8:00am to 1:00am
8:00am to 1:00am
Monday, December 11 - Thursday, December 14:
8:00am to 1:00am
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Update on the Recreational DVD Collection
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."
"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."
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!
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Grove Art Online Update!
This month, Grove Art Online was updated to enlarge the broad coverage of women by adding nearly 120 new articles and essays on women artists and designers and over 120 new images of works by women, to include over 850 women artists. New entries include Kara Walker, Shahzia Sikander, Hildegard of Bingen, Valie Export, Guerrilla Girls, Destiny Deacon, Sheila de Bretteville, Paula Scher and more.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Donate Your Books to the Library and Get a Tax Deduction
Have you considered donating books you are no longer using to NU's Library?
Not only can you help the Library, but you can also deduct the books as a charitable donation.
How does this work?
Bring your books to the Library and leave them with a reference librarian. Make sure you include a note with your name and address. Or if you prefer, we can come and get the books. Contact Dave Schoen at mailto:schoen@niagara.eduto arrange a pickup.
We will send you a letter acknowledging the gift. For a small number of books, the letter will list the actual titles. For larger donations, we can only indicate the total number of books that were donated. (So for tax purposes, you might want to create list of titles for yourself. Then give us that list with the donation. We will stamp it as received and mail it back to you.)
We can't provide a value for your donation, but you can take a look at http://www.alibris.com to see what used copies of books are selling for, or, talk to your tax accountant about valuing donated books. The IRS also provides guidance on determining fair market value of property donations:
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p561/index.html
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p561/index.html
What does the Library do With Your Donation?
We add relevant materials to the the collection, of course. Materials we already own are sold in our used book sale, so students have access to inexpensive books. For books that don't sell well locally, we try to sell them to various dealers we are in contact with. The money goes into a fund that is typically used for improving the Library: for example, new furniture and computer upgrades for patron computers.
Thanks for your consideration.
Not only can you help the Library, but you can also deduct the books as a charitable donation.
How does this work?
Bring your books to the Library and leave them with a reference librarian. Make sure you include a note with your name and address. Or if you prefer, we can come and get the books. Contact Dave Schoen at mailto:schoen@niagara.eduto arrange a pickup.
We will send you a letter acknowledging the gift. For a small number of books, the letter will list the actual titles. For larger donations, we can only indicate the total number of books that were donated. (So for tax purposes, you might want to create list of titles for yourself. Then give us that list with the donation. We will stamp it as received and mail it back to you.)
We can't provide a value for your donation, but you can take a look at http://www.alibris.com to see what used copies of books are selling for, or, talk to your tax accountant about valuing donated books. The IRS also provides guidance on determining fair market value of property donations:
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p561/index.html
http://www.irs.gov/publications/p561/index.html
What does the Library do With Your Donation?
We add relevant materials to the the collection, of course. Materials we already own are sold in our used book sale, so students have access to inexpensive books. For books that don't sell well locally, we try to sell them to various dealers we are in contact with. The money goes into a fund that is typically used for improving the Library: for example, new furniture and computer upgrades for patron computers.
Thanks for your consideration.
Monday, October 16, 2006
The 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.
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