The domestic hot water to the building will be shut off between 5:30 am – 7:30 am on Wednesday, February 24th, 2016 for repairs. The cold water will remain working during this time.
Category: News
Enter to Be Honored (and Rewarded) for Your Research
Announcing the Library Research Prize application window for projects or papers completed in Intersession and Spring 2016!
Are you going to complete a project or paper this semester that requires you to conduct research using information resources or services offered by the Library? Did you complete such a project or paper in Intersession 2016? Then you should consider applying to win the Library Research Prize.
Two prizes–one to an Undergraduate student or group, and one to a Graduate student or group–will be awarded this May to the projects or papers from this academic year that show evidence of significant knowledge in the methods of research and the information gathering process, and use of library resources, tools and services.
The prize itself is $500, but perhaps even more enticing is the honor of being judged by faculty in all three colleges, librarians, and CTLE staff, to have excelled at conducting research and information gathering to accomplish a specific purpose or aim. (It also makes a great addition to your list of honors while pursuing your studies!)
In addition to submitting the project itself, complete applications also require a 500-word essay describing your research process (tips for writing this essay can be found here), as well as a statement of faculty support by the course instructor who assigned the project.
Visit the Library Research Prize page for details about applying and to see applications from past winners of the prize.
The deadline for applications featuring projects from Intersession or Spring 2016 is Friday, April 29, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
New Sample Chair
We are planning to replace some older chairs in the 4th floor quiet study room, and have a sample chair available for testing. Please leave feedback on the flip chart provided. Thanks!
What’s Happening to Civil Society in America?
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.
Meditation Series Hosted in the Library Starts Wednesday!
Wednesday, February 17 from 5:00 to 5:30 PM the first drop-in CHEW Meditation session of 2016 will be held in room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library.
The series will run on Wednesday from February 17 to April 13. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to drop-in.
Friends of the Weinberg Library – February Leaves of Class Drawing
Didn’t win the January Leaves of Class drawing? Don’t worry, there’s still eleven chances to win in 2016! We will pull February’s winner on Monday, February 29th!Look at February’s fabulous prizes: Tasty Freeze Ice Cream gift certificates, two bunny bowls – courtesy of William Varady, $250 cash – courtesy of Dolores Groncki, a 5-class card from Jaya Yoga Studio, a basket of natural lotions (and more) for face and body from Alchemy Home Company, gift certificates from Sanderson Place Salon & Spa Scranton, Carl von Luger Steak & Seafood, The Olive Garden and Nada & Co., two general admission tickets to a Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic performance with Mark Laubauch, two tickets to the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library’s Distinguished Author event honoring Stephen Karam and two tickets to an Actors Circle performance of The Big Meal.
For more information or to purchase tickets: www.scranton.edu/leaves
Early Snow Closure Mon 2/15
The 3rd, 4th, and 5th floors of the Library are closing early this evening, Monday, February 15, due to inclement weather, so that our staff may drive home safely. Circulation Services, Reference Services, and Media Resources are also closing.
The Reilly Learning Commons, the Pro Deo Room, and the 2nd floor of the Library will remain accessible 24/7 by swiping your Royal Card.
A librarian is also accessible to offer research support via our Ask a Librarian chat widgets, located throughout our web pages.
Apologies for the inconvenience. Stay safe and happy studying!
May 7th! Join the Schemel Forum for a Bus Trip to Bucks County!
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.
Spotlight on Student Worker Thanaporn Sermsuwan
A professor suggested Thanaporn Sermsuwan apply for a work study position at the Library in the spring of 2014 and since then she has been a reliable, creative force in Media Resources/Edlab. Thana has worked at a table sit promoting the use of our streaming media collections. She demonstrated how to use the Films on Demand and Alexander Street Press resources and handed out informational flyers. Last year before each International Film Series screening, Thana set up snacks, welcomed viewers, and passed out schedules of future screenings. This is in addition to the everyday responsibilities of working in Media Resources/Edlab.
Thana is a Health Administration major from Raritan, New Jersey who is active in intramural sports and is a member of Colleges Against Cancer. In 2014 she completed the inaugural Scranton Half Marathon. A fun fact about Thana is that she was born in Thailand, and English is her second language! The thing she enjoys most about the Library is learning about Media Resources. Before she began working in Media Resources, she didn’t know it existed. Her advice to other students about the Library is to ask for help because the staff and faculty are always willing to assist you.
We wish Thana all the best as she graduates in May and pursues her goal of working as a hospital administrator. Thank you, Thana, for your hard work and support of the Library!
New Streaming Video Trial from Swank Digital Campus
The Weinberg Memorial Library is pleased to announce a trial of Swank Digital Campus streaming service. This pilot is made available through our membership in PALCI, the Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc., and offers streaming access to 300 feature films for academic use. List of titles
Swank Digital Campus allows students, faculty and staff to view licensed content on an individual basis using personal computers and mobile devices (iOS and Android). Browsers may require a plugin installation. For mobile devices, download the Swank Media Player App. Students, faculty and staff may access the films by searching under “S” in the library’s A-Z database.
Faculty and staff can show content in a secured classroom setting to registered students for specific course support or clearly defined academic purpose. Any cross-campus promotion for classroom viewings, large screen event showings or availability of individual titles is strictly prohibited.
The trial runs through June 30, 2016.
For more information about this trial, please contact sharon.finnerty@scranton.edu.