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
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
September Monthly Book Spotlight
In the September Monthly Book Spotlight, Reference Librarian Samantha Gust lists some of the Library's John McCain and Barack Obama books and DVDs.
Fall 2008 Newsletter!
The Fall 2008 issue of Library News has been added to the Library's web site. Check it out and find out about our new computer lab, our revamped Recreational Reading Collection and more!
Monday, September 08, 2008
Comment About Friday Hours
One of our patrons recently wrote to us about our Friday hours:
"I recently came to the library on a friday night hoping to get some work done before the weekend. I got there at 7, and was told the library closed at 8. I am very confused why a college lbrary closes so early. If you value education, why isn't the library open like any normal day of the week. I was very upset about this."
Library Director David Schoen responds:
"Sorry we weren't able to meet your needs. The Library at Niagara University is subject to budget constraints typical of a smaller Catholic college, which means that expenditures need to be optimized and we have to make choices that will occasionally disappoint patrons. When studying what hours we should be open our statistics show low usage on Friday evenings, hence the 8 pm closing time. The libraries of the two colleges most similar to Niagara University in the region, Canisius and St. Bonaventure, also close at 8 pm on Friday nights.
Thank you for taking the time to send the suggestion. We will include your suggestion in any future analysis of library hours we perform."
If you have any comments about the library, please write them in our comment book on the first floor near the DVDs or submit them using the comment box on our home page. Thanks!
"I recently came to the library on a friday night hoping to get some work done before the weekend. I got there at 7, and was told the library closed at 8. I am very confused why a college lbrary closes so early. If you value education, why isn't the library open like any normal day of the week. I was very upset about this."
Library Director David Schoen responds:
"Sorry we weren't able to meet your needs. The Library at Niagara University is subject to budget constraints typical of a smaller Catholic college, which means that expenditures need to be optimized and we have to make choices that will occasionally disappoint patrons. When studying what hours we should be open our statistics show low usage on Friday evenings, hence the 8 pm closing time. The libraries of the two colleges most similar to Niagara University in the region, Canisius and St. Bonaventure, also close at 8 pm on Friday nights.
Thank you for taking the time to send the suggestion. We will include your suggestion in any future analysis of library hours we perform."
If you have any comments about the library, please write them in our comment book on the first floor near the DVDs or submit them using the comment box on our home page. Thanks!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Welcome!
The Library would like to welcome new and returning students and faculty!
A reference librarian is available to help you whenever the Library is open. Please don't hesitate to ask for assistance in person or via email or phone!
A reference librarian is available to help you whenever the Library is open. Please don't hesitate to ask for assistance in person or via email or phone!
Friday, August 15, 2008
August Monthly Book Spotlight
Reference Librarian Mike Lavin writes about the Library's new graphic novel collection in the August Monthly Book Spotlight.
Friday, July 18, 2008
July Monthly Book Spotlight
The July Monthly Book Spotlight focuses on A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah and was written by Sharon Green, Reading Coordinator in the Office of Academic Support.
Monday, June 09, 2008
Reference Librarian Wins Award
Reference Librarian Andrew Bailey was a recipient of the Canadian Association of Journalists Computer-Assisted Reporting Award for the his work on the series "Give and Take," published in the Toronto Star in 2007.
Andrew works part time at Niagara University and full time at the Toronto Star as a Computer-Assisted Reporting Analyst.
Andrew works part time at Niagara University and full time at the Toronto Star as a Computer-Assisted Reporting Analyst.
Monday, June 02, 2008
Reference Librarian Promoted
Congratulations to Samantha Gust, Reference/Interlibrary Loan Librarian & Webmaster, for being promoted from Assistant Librarian to Senior Assistant Librarian.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Excellence in Library Service Awards
The Library would like to congratulate the 2008 recipients of the Excellence in Library Service Award. This award is presented to senior work-study students who have demonstrated quality service to patrons and dedication to their job continuously during their entire academic experience here at Niagara University. Pictured above: The students honored at the May 15 ceremony are pictured below with Library Director David Schoen.
From left to right: Aaron Evans, David Mosher, Andrew Forrest, Katie Tees, Carly Martell, David Schoen, Nichelle Desmont
Thursday, May 15, 2008
May Monthly Book Spotlight
The May 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.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Patron Comment About Library Hours
One of our patrons recently commented:
"I think it's ridiculous that the library closed at 8pm on Friday of finals week when there are finals on Saturday as well..when the rest of the week it stayed open until 1 am considering the library is necessary for studying."
Library Director David Schoen responds:
"I'm sorry that you needed the Library and we weren't open. We will look at attendance statistics to determine if we were mistaken in closing."
"I think it's ridiculous that the library closed at 8pm on Friday of finals week when there are finals on Saturday as well..when the rest of the week it stayed open until 1 am considering the library is necessary for studying."
Library Director David Schoen responds:
"I'm sorry that you needed the Library and we weren't open. We will look at attendance statistics to determine if we were mistaken in closing."
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Patron Comment About History Collection
One of our patrons recently commented:
"As a graduating senior from the department of history, I have really appreciated the help of the library staff over the last four years. I have one suggestion for the type of books the library should buy (especially for history): more primary source and document reader books from a spectrum of time periods. Many of the papers history students write need primary sources to give weight to their arguments. Thanks!"
Library Director David Schoen responds:
"Thank you for taking the time to point this out. I think you are right. We will work on improving that aspect of the collection this summer."
"As a graduating senior from the department of history, I have really appreciated the help of the library staff over the last four years. I have one suggestion for the type of books the library should buy (especially for history): more primary source and document reader books from a spectrum of time periods. Many of the papers history students write need primary sources to give weight to their arguments. Thanks!"
Library Director David Schoen responds:
"Thank you for taking the time to point this out. I think you are right. We will work on improving that aspect of the collection this summer."
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Used Book Sale
USED BOOK SALE @ THE LIBRARY!
Tuesday, May 13: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday, May 14: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
GREAT DEALS! NOTHING OVER $1.00!
Tuesday, May 13: 10:00 am - 2:30 pm
Wednesday, May 14: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
GREAT DEALS! NOTHING OVER $1.00!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Extended Library Hours!
For your convenience, the Library will stay open one hour longer Monday-Thursday during the weeks of April 28 and May 5:
Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 8:00 am to 1:00 am
Monday, May 5 - Thursday, May 8: 8:00 am to 1:00 am
Monday, April 28 - Thursday, May 1: 8:00 am to 1:00 am
Monday, May 5 - Thursday, May 8: 8:00 am to 1:00 am
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
April Monthly Book Spotlight
The April installment of the Monthly Book Spotlight has been added to the Library's web site. This month, Charles Dabkowski spotlights the poetry of Mary Oliver.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Recent Faculty Publications
Here are two recent publications by Niagara University faculty members.
Joseph Little (English)
The Role of Analogy in George Gamow's Derivation of Drop Energy. Technical Communication Quarterly, Vol. 17 Issue 2 (2008), p220-238.
and
Timothy M. Osberg (Psychology), Erin N. Haseley and Michele M. Kamas
The MMPI-2 Clinical Scales and Restructured Clinical (RC) Scales: Comparative Psychometric Properties and Relative Diagnostic Efficiency in Young Adults. Journal of Personality Assessment, Vol. 90 Issue 1 (2008), p81-92.
Joseph Little (English)
The Role of Analogy in George Gamow's Derivation of Drop Energy. Technical Communication Quarterly, Vol. 17 Issue 2 (2008), p220-238.
and
Timothy M. Osberg (Psychology), Erin N. Haseley and Michele M. Kamas
The MMPI-2 Clinical Scales and Restructured Clinical (RC) Scales: Comparative Psychometric Properties and Relative Diagnostic Efficiency in Young Adults. Journal of Personality Assessment, Vol. 90 Issue 1 (2008), p81-92.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Spring 2008 Newsletter!
The Spring 2008 issue of Library News has been added to the Library's web site. Check it out and find out about our future plans for the Library, new databases and more!
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Comment About Lighting in the Recreational Reading Area
One of our patrons recently commented that we need more relaxing lighting in our Recreational Reading area.
Library Director David Schoen responds:
"Good point. As we move forward with planning for better spaces, lighting is near the top of our priority list."
If you have any comments about the library, please write them in our comment book on the first floor near the DVDs or submit them using the comment box on our home page. Thanks!
Library Director David Schoen responds:
"Good point. As we move forward with planning for better spaces, lighting is near the top of our priority list."
If you have any comments about the library, please write them in our comment book on the first floor near the DVDs or submit them using the comment box on our home page. Thanks!
Friday, March 07, 2008
March Monthly Book Spotlight
The March installment of the Monthly Book Spotlight has been added to the Library's web site. This month, I highlighted a few of the Library's fashion books.
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