Month: July 2011

What’s New In Media?

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July 27, 2011

10:46 am

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A New Media feature has been added to the Media Edlab Resources Center web page that allows viewers to see the most recent additions to the collection. Films purchased during the previous two months are listed and the titles link  to the catalog.

Recent additions include the documentaries Waiting for Superman, which presents the problems facing our public education system and offers ideas for solutions, Imaginary Witness, a review of the film and television industries’ depictions of Adolph Hitler and the Nazi persecution of the Jews and Bhutto, a biography of Benazir Bhutto two term Prime Minister of Pakistan.   DVD formats of the classic films To Kill a Mockingbird, Jane Eyre and Dr. Strangelove have also been acquired.

To view the complete list, visit the web page at http://matrix.scranton.edu/academics/wml/media/index.shtml.

Light in August: Summer Schemel Forum Events

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July 26, 2011

11:36 am

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The Schemel Forum is joining forces as a programming partner with the new Pages & Places @ Anthology to present three programs this August.

Light in August, a series of conversations, is designed to shed light on subjects of both current and enduring interest in a friendly, informal setting.  All programs are free and open to the public and will be held at the Alley Kitchen & Coffee House (formerly Outrageous) at 515 Center Street in Scranton.  Programs begin at 6pm with a happy hour, continue with a 7pm presentation, and conclude with a guided discussion.

Thursday, August 11
Marcellus Shale: Two Citizens Speak Out
Bill Tersteeg, Professor Emeritus at Keystone College
Gretchen Ludders, Tunkhannock Watershed Coalition

Thursday, August 18
What Makes Classical Music Classical? Themes and Variations
Mark Woodyatt, one of the region’s most gifted and virtuosic violinists

Thursday, August 25
Profile of a School that Works
Jennifer Niles, founding principal of one of the most successful charter schools in the country, the E. L. Haynes Public Charter School in Washington, D. C.

 

Advanced notice of system maintenance

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July 25, 2011

11:12 am

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*Please Note: * Due to systems maintenance, the My.Scranton portal will not be available from July 28-August 2, 2011. Users wishing to access the library’s databases or online journals should go to: http://www.scranton.edu/library.
On the lefthand side of the web page under”Find Sources” use the drop down menu for “Articles” to access: Databases by Subject; A-Z List of Databases; or Journal Search by Title. You will need to login with your email username and password to gain access.

Schemel Forum fall schedule

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July 18, 2011

10:46 am

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It may be 90 degrees outside, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about fall – and the Library’s Fall 2011 Schemel Forum offerings!

We’ve just posted the schedule, so be sure to check out our University for a Day program, our five World Affairs luncheon seminars, three exciting new evening courses, and our bus trip to and guided tour of the Newark Art Museum.

As always, registration is required, so please contact program coordinator Kym Fetsko at fetskok2@scranton.edu to make your reservation or to find out more about our programs.

Work Study position available

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July 18, 2011

8:55 am

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Looking for work this summer?

The Weinberg Memorial Library is looking for a Local /Commuter University of Scranton student who is eligible for work study year round through Financial Aid. Applicant must have available Summer hours to work anytime between from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday to perform clerical work for the Library Administrative Assistant. Lunch coverage (12:00-1:00) is desirable. Job position will be for the balance of the summer months and continuing on subsequent semesters. Position will normally be available to the chosen candidate throughout his/her Academic years or until his/her graduation. Applicant should have experience in Excel, Word, answering of phones (have strong communication skills) and filing.

Interested inquiries only! Please contact Kym Fetsko, Assistant to the Dean of the Library, at fetskok2@scranton.edu or call the Library Dean’s Office at 570-941-7816.

IT Systems Downtime Notice

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July 13, 2011

12:31 pm

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Due to maintenance on the University’s IT systems, Banner, the my.scranton portal and RoyalMail will not be available from 4:00 p.m. July 28, 2011. until 8:30 a.m. August 2, 2011. In addition, the following Enterprise Systems are NOT available during this time:

  • Banner INB
  • Banner Self service
  • Imaging
  • Banner Workflow
  • Auxiliary Systems and/or Employee Applications such as the Work Order System, Events System, and OIT Equipment Request Form
  • Web Content Management System
  • Royal Drive
  • Royal Lists
  • Online Course Evaluations

Systems that will be available are:

2nd Floor Renovations Underway

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July 6, 2011

2:40 pm

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The 2nd floor of the library is currently undergoing renovations. The 2nd floor computer lab and printers will be unavailable from July 5-15th. Reference services and study space are still available on the 2nd floor. The rest of the library remains open as well.