Academic Video Online: Premium is the largest and most comprehensive video subscription service available to libraries. It delivers more than 48,000 video titles spanning essential academic subject areas including: anthropology, business, science, engineering, counseling, history, music, film, and many more. Academic Video Online is a replacement for our prior streaming video service VAST from Alexander Street and all content previously found in VAST is available in Academic Video Online. Partnered with recognized providers of content such as: PBS, 60 minutes, Asian Film Online, and the BBC, Academic Video Online: Premium provides a breadth of expertly produced and relevant academic video content. A link to Academic Video Online can be found by accessing the library home page (www.scranton.edu/library), clicking on the articles and databases tab, and either search for Academic Video Online in the search box, or clicking on databases and finding Academic Video Online under the tab for databases “A”. It can also be found by logging into the My.Scranton portal and clicking on the “Library” tab, and clicking on the “Databases” link under “Resources” or searching the Library’s Catalog.
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Bike Scranton is Back!
Bike Scranton is a cooperative program between the University of Scranton Office of Sustainability, and the Lackawanna Valley Heritage Authority. All University of Scranton students, faculty, and staff as well as Lackawanna County Library System card holders may borrow a bicycle as long as they are at least 18 years of age. Visitors to Scranton over the age of 18 may also borrow bicycles, as long as they can provide a valid photo ID. Each bicycle comes with a lock and an adjustable helmet upon checkout. Bikes may be borrowed whenever the library is open, and all bicycles must be returned before the library closes that same day. For the 2016 season the library has 9 bikes (of different sizes) to lend. There is no charge for borrowing bikes. Please ask at the Weinberg Memorial Library Circulation Desk if you have any questions.
Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year
VOTE FOR:
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
ATTENTION: GRADUATING SENIORS
2016 University of Scranton Teacher of the Year Award
Each year the Graduating Senior Class selects its “Teacher of the Year.” Beginning Monday, April 11th, please vote for the faculty member who you believe best exhibits the following characteristics:
- Maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and fairness.
- Inspires interest in the discipline through personal enthusiasm and dedication.
- Is consistently effective in communication.
- Is available outside of the classroom.
The award will be presented during Class Night on Friday, May 27th, 2016.
HOW TO VOTE: To cast your electronic ballot, access www.scranton.edu/toy
WHEN TO VOTE: Monday, April 11, 9:00 a.m. – Friday, April 15, 5:00 p.m.
Remember a Faculty Member Whose Teaching Has Inspired You!
(Posted on behalf of our CTLE colleagues)
Basic Literacy
On its simplest level. . .the ability to read and write. The other four literacies depend on basic literacy.
Reading is Fundamental, a non-profit literacy organization that gives books to children, lists the following statisitcs:
- There are 93 million adults in the U.S. who read at or below the basic level needed to contribute successfully to society.
- 34 percent of children entering kindergarten lack the basic language skills needed to read.65 percent of fourth graders read at or below the basic level
Additionally, PA Forward, an initiative of Pennsylvania libraries, indicates that 13 percent of Pennsylvanians lack basic literacy skills such as the abilty to read a newspaper or a brochure.
In Lackawanna County, about 20 percent of adults are functionally illiterate. That means that while they are able to read and write, these skills are so basic that they struggle managing the requirements of their jobs or sometimes routine tasks of daily living. This statistic is provided by SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy, a division of the United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania. They offer more than 60 programs such as reading, comprehension, life skills, typing, math, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, as well as ESL (English as a Second Language). SCOLA offers tutoring opportunities for volunteers.
Faculty at The University of Scranton have been collaborating with the Scranton School District to increase literacy in the region. They also want to raise awareness about illiteracy among local doctors and school nurese through the Reach Out and Read program.
Scranton’s Future: What’s Next? A SYMPOSIUM
For more information and to RSVP contact:
Emily Brees at 570-941-6206 or email Emily.Brees@scranton.edu
For more information on upcoming Schemel Forum events, click here.
History at the End of the World
For more information and to RSVP contact:
Emily Brees at 570-941-6206 or email Emily.Brees@scranton.edu
For more information on upcoming Schemel Forum events, click here.
Shakespeare Lives! A Commemoration of the 400th Anniversary!
For more information and to RSVP contact:
Emily Brees at 570-941-6206 or email Emily.Brees@scranton.edu
For more information on upcoming Schemel Forum events, click here.
Library Game Night on Thursday!
The Library will be hosting a Game Night in the Reilly Learning Commons on Thursday, March 31 from 8 – 11 PM. There will be free pizza, soda, and snacks for students. All students are invited to join in the fun!
Financial Literacy
Individuals as well as small businesses and organizations contribute to the economic vitality of their community through innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.
April has been declared Financial Literacy Month. the experts at Money Management International (a nonprofit, full-service credit counseling agency) created FinancialLiteracyMonth.com. Begin your 30 step path to financial wellness any day of any month to help you create a successful strategy to better your overall financial position.
Money Smart Week®, a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances, is April 23-30 for 2016. It was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002.
My.Money.gov – This website is organized around the MyMoney Five principles so you can quickly identify resources and tools to help you in these areas. The Tools page page can help you locate and use on-line calculators, budget worksheets, planning checklists and other helpful resources from the federal government for making financial decisions.
Advantage Credit Counseling Service, Inc. (ACCS) is a non-profit credit counseling organization incorporated in 1968, Advantage Credit Counseling Services is committed to educating consumers about wise money management and the responsible use of credit. Try their free online budgeting and goal tracking tools.
Bankrate, Inc., the Web’s leading aggregator of financial rate information, offers a 10 question Financial Literacy Quiz. You get instant feedback!
Here at The University of Scranton the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at works to grow the economy of Northeastern Pennsylvania by providing entrepreneurs with the education, information and tools necessary to build successful businesses. For more information, visit the SBDC site.
Power Shut Down
Friday March 25, the 24 hour spaces in the library will not be accessible between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. due to a power shut down.