New Titles Added to Gale Virtual Reference Library

The Gale Virtual Reference Library contains a number of reference works that support religious studies. Two new titles have been added:

Encyclopaedia Judaica
Provides an exhaustive and organized overview of Jewish life and knowledge from the Second Temple period to the contemporary State of Israel, from Rabbinic to modern Yiddish literature, from Kabbalah to "Americana" and from Zionism to the contribution of Jews to world cultures.

Melton's Encyclopedia of American Religions
Covers more than 2,300 North American religious groups in the U.S. and Canada -- from Adventists to Zen Buddhists.

Library Hours Extended

Starting on Monday, April 12 the Library will stay open an hour later, Sunday through Thursday, closing at 1am instead of midnight. This is a permanent extension of operating hours based upon what students told us they needed in focus groups and surveys.

The complete operating hours can be found here:

http://library.niagara.edu/hrs.html

Used Book Sale Prices Lowered

All used books are now 25 cents each.

Looking for DVDs?

A tip for quickly limiting a search to DVDs in the Library catalog.

If the film you are looking for has a common title, like "Fame" or "Cars," you can get too many results when you search the catalog. Add the word "dvd" to limit the results to a manageable number.

Films On Demand is an online collection of more than 6,000 complete educational videos and 66,000 segments. You can access it here:

http://library.niagara.edu/fod.html

Online Library Catalog Kiosks

For your convenience, we reconfigured three computers, one on each floor, to login automatically and to provide access to the online library catalog. This will allow you to quickly look up a call number without having to login yourself.

Recent Faculty Publication

Just arrived is The Responsibilities of Rhetoric. Dr. Joseph Little, Assistant Professor of English, and NU student, Lisa Jane Kabasin, wrote the chapter titled "Coming to Terms with Analogy: Generativity and Constraint in the Work of Nagaoka, Gamow, and Freud." The book is located at call number
P 301 .R4714

Recent Faculty Publications

Just arrived is Women and the Democratic Party: The Evolution of Emily's List by Jamie Pimlott, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Niagara University. It is located at call number HQ1236.5.U5 P56 2010.

And note some recent journal articles by NU faculty:

Butera, Peter C. 2010. "Estradiol and the control of food intake." Physiology & Behavior 99, no. 2: 175-180.

Kang, Kyung Ho, Seoki Lee, and Chang Huh. 2010. "Impacts of positive and negative corporate social responsibility activities on company performance in the hospitality industry." International Journal of Hospitality Management 29, no. 1: 72-82.

Priefer, Ronny, Paolo N. Grenga, Kathryn E. Leach, Todd D. Krauss, Ashley N. Mandrino, and Danielle M. Raymond. 2010. "Multilayering of a pseudo polyelectrolyte (PVPh) with a strong polyelectrolyte (PDMAC) from aqueous media." Surface Science 604, no. 1: 59-62.

Recent Faculty Publication

Just arrived is College Science Teacher's Guide to Assessment. Dr. Mark Gallo, Associate Professor of Biology, wrote the chapter titled "Wetscience: A Means of Assessing Math, Science, and Technology Incorporation into a Service Learning Outreach Program."

Christmas Fine Amnesty 2009

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 16 until Saturday, 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.

Recent Faculty Publication

Just arrived is "Starting with Rousseau." It was written by Dr. James Delaney, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at NU. You can check its availability via the book catalog.

"Stitches" Nominated for National Book Award

Did you know that the Library owns more than 150 graphic novels? In fact, one recent acquisition, Stiches: A Memoir by David Small, was just nominated as a finalist for the prestigious National Book Award. The collection is located on the main floor, to the right of the Circulation Desk.

Recent Faculty Publication

Just arrived is the "Dark Side of Educational Leadership: Superintendents and the Professional Victim Syndrome." It was written by Dr. Walter S. Polka, Associate Professor of Educational Administration at NU, and Peter R. Litchka from Loyola College. You can check its availability via the
book catalog.

Hot Beverages Available in the Library

You can buy hot beverages at the Circulation Desk. We'll give you a cup and beverage packet so that you can make it yourself in a machine located near the water fountain on the main floor.

Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate cost $1.00. Cappuccino costs $1.25 (because it requires 2 packets). The serving size is 8 oz.

Coffees

• Breakfast Blend
• Columbia
• Espresso Roast
• French Vanilla
• House Blend Decaf
• Kenya

Teas

• Earl Grey
• English Breakfast
• Exotic Chai
• Japanese Green Tea
• Peppermint Cool

These options were made available based upon preferences students indicated in a survey. We will also experiment with new flavors in the future.

Fall 2009 Newsletter Online

The Fall 2009 issue of Library News is now available on our web site.

Library Annual and Statistical Reports Available Online

The Library's 2008-09 Annual and Statistical Overview are now available online.

To view them, visit the "Reports" section of our Policies, Publications, Reports and Special Collections web page.

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.