New AP Stylebook

Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest

Well, there have been many changes made in Reeves Memorial Library over the past month. If, when you visit the library and find that things are not where the used to be, ask any of the staff and we can help you out.

Here are some pictures that follow-up those in the previous post and give you some high-lights of the reorganization that we have made.

All of the public PCs at the high tables have been rearranged to be more comfortable for the users.

The current periodicals now occupy the area where the videos, DVDs, and LPs used to be.

The video and DVD collection now occupies the reference area closest to the Holocaust Room.

Our library Aides, Melissa and Kali, exhibit their enthusiasm as they undertake the fun job of reshelving a portion of the reference collection.

Judith Koveleskie and Kelly Addleman pose with the many boxes that are being used to ship periodicals that are no longer needed in our collection.

Additionally, the video/DVD player has been relocated to the Holocaust Room and our LP record collection has been deaccessed.

Here are some pictures.

Reeves Memorial Library

Cram & Coffee

Coffee & cookies both nights
Librarians to help with last-minute research
The piñata’s back!

Monday, May 5th & Tuesday, May 6th

Time: 8 pm—1 am

“Stressbusters” Monday night

Chair massages
Yoga
Aromatherapy
Tutoring help
Coffee & chai provided by Starbucks

I came across this interesting video while doing some research in ways to engage the Seton Hill Community to more fully embrace information literacy.  I found it enjoyable and helpful and hope that you feel the same.  I would appreciate feedback if you care to offer any.

e-literate

Copyright permission: E-literate is the property of the University of California Regents who grants permission for all activities that are not profit-making.

You can find the link on the library web page. We hope you find it useful for those rare times when we are not available.

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS. Learn how to use the library and its resources to their fullest. These workshops will be held in the library classroom.

February 27, 2008 1:00pm Annotated Bibliographies
February 28, 2008 7:00pm Annotated Bibliographies
March 3, 2008 2:00pm Navigating the Library Website
March 5, 2008 7:00pm Navigating the Library Website
March 11, 2008 1:00pm Using ArtStor
March 19, 2008 1:00pm Using ArtStor
April 1, 2008 7:00pm ILL

I'm Going to the Library

I’m going to the library,
and moving very slow,
despite the fact that it’s a place
I’ve always liked to go.
But I’m not looking forward now
to being there at all,
and that is why I’m heading there
at practically a crawl.

I’m going to the library,
and I’m a bit afraid.
It’s all because of one mistake
I’ve accidentally made.
I’m filled with trepidation
mixed with downright misery,
convinced that the librarian
is furious with me.

I know that I’m in trouble,
so I’m in a frantic state.
I also know it’s all my fault,
and I deserve my fate.
I’m going to the library,
and shaking through and through—
the book I’m finally bringing back
is four years overdue.

The poem reminds me of, in my opinion, one of the best Seinfeld episodes (#22): The Library. My favorite scene was when Bookman, played by Philip Baker Hall, reads Jerry the riot act.

Bookman: Well let me tell you something, funny boy. You know that little stamp that says New York Public Library? Well that may not mean anything to you but that means a lot to me, one whole hell of a lot. Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to. I've seen your type before, flashy, makin' the scene, flaunting convention. Yeah, I know what you're thinking: "What's this guy making such a big stink about old library books?" Well let me give you a hint, junior. Maybe we can live without libraries, people like you and me. Maybe. Sure, we're too old to change the world. But what about that kid, sitting down opening a book, right now, in a branch of the local library, and finding drawings of pee-pees and wee-wees in The Cat in the Hat and The Five Chinese Brothers. Doesn't he deserve better? Look, if you think this is about overdue fines and missing books, you better think again. This is about that kid's right to read a book without getting his mind warped. Or, maybe that turns you on, Seinfeld. Maybe that's how you get your kicks, you and your good-time buddies. Well I got a flash for you, joy-boy: Party time is over. You got seven days, Seinfeld. That is one week.

LIBRARY WORKSHOPS. Learn how to use the library and its resources to their fullest. These workshops will be held in the library classroom.

February 12, 2008, 7:00pm—Understanding Interlibrary Loan
February 22, 2008, 1:00pm—Understanding Interlibrary Loan
February 20, 2008, 4:00pm—Using WorldCat
February 25, 2008, 7:00pm—Using WorldCat
February 27, 2008, 1:00pm—Annotated Bibliographies
February 28, 2008, 7:00pm—Annotated Bibliographies
March 3, 2008, 2:00pm—Navigating the Library Website
March 5, 2008, 7:00pm—Navigating the Library Website
March 11, 2008, 1:00pm—Using ArtStor
March 23, 2008, 2:00pm—Using ArtStor