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New TechCon Positions for Fall

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April 25, 2014

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The Library will be hiring new TechCons, student work study positions, to provide technical support to students within the new Reilly Learning Commons. The Learning Commons will open in August on the first floor of the Library.

TechCons (technology consultants) are highly skilled student workers who are technology savvy, self-driven, reliable, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment. They work approximately ten to twelve hours each week, with flexible scheduling, and gain valuable real-world experience and training.

The Learning Commons TechCons will:

  • Provide technical support/troubleshoot technology related problems for students and faculty in the Learning Commons in the use of:
  • Software:  Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Applications, E-mail, Web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox), Panopto lecture capture software, LibCal room reservation, audio and video editing software on MACs and PCs (GarageBand, iMovie, etc.)
  • Hardware:  PC and Macintosh basics, printer basics, Scannx scanner
  • Network:  wireless network access
  • Systems:  MyScranton, LMS, Royal Drive
  • Work directly with faculty and students on a wide range of projects.
  • Research and Present emerging technologies
  • Are knowledgeable about web design and multimedia software

Apply Online and be sure to select Learning Commons when selecting the job that you are applying.

The International Film Series Presents: Waiting for Happiness

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April 23, 2014

4:35 pm

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Image courtesy of New Yorker Films.

Please join us on Friday May 2, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library for a free presentation of the Mauritanian/French drama Waiting for Happiness.  Dr. Annie Hounsokou will lead an engaging discussion following the film.

New Yorker Films describes Waiting for Happiness as the story of the diverse people of the small transit city of Nouadhibou in Mauritania which serves as a resting stop for people from all over the world. The lives of its inhabitants are pared down to two basic choices: adaptation or exile. In the latter category is Abdallah, a citified college student who temporarily returns home and, unable to speak or dress like a native, becomes painfully, comically alienated. Opposed to him is Khatra, an alert, curious boy apprenticed to the wizardly local electrician, who demonstrates how apparent oppositions (such as magic and technology, tradition and modernity) might be reconciled through improvisation and patience. Waiting for Happiness spins its overlapping stories and intersecting characters into a prismatic cascade of enigmas, epiphanies, deadpan gags, and haunting images: a light bulb glowing in the middle of the desert, a low window disclosing passersby from the knees down, huge ships bobbing in the offshore haze with the tantalizing promise of distant happiness.

 Directed by Abderrahmane Sissako Waiting for Happiness is in French and Hassanya with English subtitles.

This event is open to faculty, staff, students and the public. Please email sharon.finnerty@scranton.edu for reservations.

 

 

Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year

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April 21, 2014

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VOTE FOR:

 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

ATTENTION:  GRADUATING SENIORS

2014 University of Scranton Teacher of the Year Award

Each year the Graduating Senior Class selects its “Teacher of the Year.” Beginning Monday, April 28th, 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 30th, 2014.

HOW TO VOTE:  To cast your electronic ballot, access www.scranton.edu/toy

WHEN TO VOTE:  Monday, April 28th, 9:00 a.m. – Friday, May 2nd,5:00 p.m.

Remember a Faculty Member Whose Teaching Has Inspired You!  

(Posted on behalf of our CTLE colleagues)

The Great Cathedral Mystery

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April 17, 2014

3:59 pm

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Brunelleschi's Dome

Looking for something interesting to watch this Easter break?  Check out the NOVA/National Geographic special “The Great Cathedral Mystery” about the construction of Brunelleschi’s dome atop the cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy.

The full episode is available here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/ancient/great-cathedral-mystery.html

You’ll learn about how Filippo Brunelleschi, a fifteenth century metalsmith, was able to bridge a chasm of 150 feet by building a dome nearly 300 feet in the air without using any internal supporting framework—a task that would be difficult even with today’s technology.  Brunelleschi developed a special bricklaying technique and also invented the first reversing gear system for hoisting tools and materials. These were just a few of his innovations that allowed the dome to rise skyward, unsupported from within.

Then for more details, check out Brunelleschi’s Dome by Ross King, available here in the library.  The television program and the book complement each other well because the program focuses on unraveling the methods used to build the dome, while the book dives deeper into the life of Brunelleschi and the context and history of the period in which the cathedral was built.

Have a nice break!

Lackawanna County Lecture Series with Douglas Preston

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April 17, 2014

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From our friends at The Lackawanna County Library System: We are pleased to invite you to the Lackawanna County Library Lecture Series with Douglas Preston on Friday, April 25th at 7PM in The Theater at Lackawanna College.

Douglas Preston is the author of techno-thriller and horror novels alone and in collaboration with co-author Lincoln Child. He is also the author of non-fiction books, and has been involved in real-life murder investigations in Italy, including the controversial Amanda Knox case.

Tickets are free with a library card from any library! Tickets available at any Lackawanna County library or visit www.lclshome.org

View the Flyer for more information: Preston Lecture

 

Environmental Art Show Now Open!

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April 14, 2014

3:48 pm

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art show reception 2014

 

The Environmental Art Show is now open to the public and will be available for viewing during the library’s regular hours. There will be a Reception on Wednesday, April 23rd from 5-7PM. Please join us for light refreshments and the opportunity to meet with the artists and other environmental art enthusiasts. The show will come down on Thursday April 24 by Noon.

Spotlight on Student Workers: Elizabeth Sharpe

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April 10, 2014

1:49 pm

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Student worker Elizabeth (Beth) Sharpe has seen many changes in the four years she has worked in Media Resources/Edlab, and the Library would like to recognize her hard work and adaptability during this time.  

Beth, who resides in Forest City but is originally from Scranton, is a Biology major who will be graduating this June.  She is an enthusiastic worker whose skills have grown with the advances in the delivery of media. In addition to helping patrons find the materials they need and keeping the stacks in order, Beth can create a clip or a playlist from the licensed streaming video collections. 

In her free time Beth enjoys swimming, reading and photography.  She studied in Florence and Rome in 2013 and had the opportunity to photograph magnificent sculptures, buildings and landscapes. Her favorite book is The Art of Racing in the Rain and her favorite film is The Princess Bride.  Beth regularly attends the International Film Series and she finds previewing films she might not otherwise have the opportunity to see the most enjoyable part of her job.

Two of Beth’s favorite professors are Dr. Michael Carey and Dr. Janice Voltzow and her favorite class was Animal Behavior.  Beth plans to continue her studies with the career goal of teaching at the university level.

Thank you for your hard work Beth and congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

Student Volunteers Requested for the 2014 Book Sale

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April 7, 2014

12:42 pm

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The annual Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held during the weekend of April 26th.  As always, proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Library endowment fund in support of the Weinberg Memorial Library’s collections and services.

The Library is seeking student volunteers to work at the Book Sale. We will need help setting up, pricing, organizing, and selling the books.  We’ll guide you through the various tasks.  Shifts are flexible, and we have availability for mornings, afternoons, and evenings.  You can volunteer for a couple of hours or for multiple days.

For more information or to sign up, please contact Barb Evans, Barbara.Evans@scranton.edu (570) 941-4078, or stop by the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the Library. Student clubs should follow the Student Government guidelines for community service.