Spotlight on Student Worker: Brandon McKenzie

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April 12, 2016

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A psychology major from Westchester, New York Brandon McKenzie began working in Media Resources/EdLab in the fall of 2014 and as his graduation date gets closer, the Library would like to thank him for his hard work and commitment.

Brandon is helpful and friendly to all patrons and his interest in films and theater make him a great fit for Media Resources/EdLab. He is involved in the Liva Arts Company, a non-profit, student-run organization designed to serve the academic, social, and cultural needs of the University of Scranton. It produces two musicals each year. Last spring Brandon played the part of Roger in Rent and he will be playing Doody in the upcoming production of Grease. He’s also a member of Colleges Against Cancer, a club that plans events on campus to raise money for the American Cancer Society and brings awareness about cancer to the student body. His hobbies include playing music and reading, and his favorite books are the Maze Runner series. Something people would be surprised to learn about Brandon is that he is in an episode in the second season of The Good Wife.

Brandon has a variety of interests and his career aspirations include being a counseling psychologist, actor, musician and personal trainer.

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

Annual Book Sale is Approaching

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April 11, 2016

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The Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library book sale is less than three weeks away.  Volunteers, faculty, and staff are preparing for our annual sale which supports our collections and services.  The event will be the last weekend of April with a special preview sale for Friends members and Schemel Forum members on Friday, April 29.

The library will accept any hardcover or paperback books in good condition, including children’s books, cookbooks, fiction, and non-fiction. In addition, the library is collecting media and tag sale items.

Donations may be placed in the boxes on the Monroe Avenue side of the library. Donations will be accepted until Wednesday, April 27.

This year’s book sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m., and Sunday, May 1, from noon until 4 p.m., in the fifth floor Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library.   Join the organization if you would like to take advantage of the special preview.

For additional information or to volunteer, please contact Barbara Evans at 570-941-4078.

Final Call for Art!

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April 8, 2016

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The library is seeking submissions for the 6th Annual Environmental Art Show. The art show will be held from April 15th until the 21st.

The purpose of the Environmental Art Show is to promote the natural beauty of our environment and the ideal practice of sustainable living through artworks of all types, including painting, photography, repurposed goods, sculpture, and more. The show is comprised entirely of University of Scranton student, staff, and faculty submissions, so please consider contributing!

The deadline for submissions is set for Thursday, April 14, 2016. All works of art can be dropped off at either the circulation or reference desks of the library. All artwork is returned after the exhibit has closed.

For photos from the past Environmental Art Shows see the following links:

EAS 2011 — EAS 2012 — EAS 2013 — EAS 2014 — EAS 2015 

Academic Video Online: Premium now available via the Weinberg Memorial Library

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April 6, 2016

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       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.

Bike Scranton is Back!

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April 5, 2016

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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

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April 5, 2016

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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

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April 5, 2016

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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.