Fall Hours

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August 26, 2011

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The Scranton Riverwalk
(photo by Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority)

It’s been a lovely summer here at the Weinberg Memorial Library, but we’re all excited to see our students coming back to campus for the Fall 2011 semester.  As long as Irene doesn’t interfere, we’ll be here this weekend to welcome our new students and welcome back our returning students and faculty:

Saturday, August 27: 12pm – 6pm

Sunday, August 28: 12pm – 11:30pm

And then we’ll begin our regular Fall hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8am – 11:30pm

Friday: 8am – 10pm

Saturday: 12pm – 8pm

Sunday: 12pm – 11:30pm

And as always, our 24-hour spaces on the first floor will be open (you guessed it) 24 hours a day with a Royal Card swipe.  We look forward to seeing all of you!

Technology on Your Own Terms: Fall 2011 Workshops

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August 22, 2011

11:12 am

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Each semester, the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence (CTLE) offer a faculty and staff advancement series called Technology on Your Own Terms. The series introduces University faculty and staff to emerging technologies in order to encourage innovation in the workplace and in the classroom. We’re continuing the series in Fall 2011 with two new workshops:

Changing Channels: The Next Generation of Television
Tuesday, October 18 from 12pm-1pm in WML305

In this workshop, we’ll look at new options in home entertainment and media, from HDTV and BluRay to streaming video. We’ll talk about what consumers should look for when purchasing new television screens and introduce new streaming services like Hulu Plus, Netflix, and Apple TV. A light lunch will be provided. (Taught by Jason Oakey, Office of Instructional Technology)

Tools for Tablets: Apps, Sites, and Widgets for Tablet Computers
Wednesday, November 16 from 12pm-1pm in WML305

This workshop will discuss programs that will enhance your use of personal tablets, like the iPad, so that you can get the most out of these devices. We will look at file storage options, word processing programs, as well as social networks and e-reader applications. A light lunch will be provided. (Taught by Sheli McHugh, Weinberg Memorial Library)

All faculty and staff members are welcome, but seats are limited, so please register for sessions you plan to attend at www.scranton.edu/ctleregistration (under Technology On Your Own Terms).

Special Collections in the News

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August 17, 2011

12:53 pm

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The Handwriting on the Wall by Nate Pedersen

The Library’s Special Collections department has been featured in the news twice this summer.

One of last spring’s Schemel Forum courses, The Bible As a Book, taught by Special Collections Librarian Michael Knies, explored the physical development of the Bible from Hebrew Scroll through Victorian Family Bible.  The course was positively reviewed in an article about upcoming Schemel Forum programming in the June issue of the Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal.

A photograph of the Zaner-Bloser Penmanship Collection exhibit, images from the collection, and information about the collection were included in an article on penmanship titled “The Handwriting on the Wall” by Nate Pedersen in the summer issue of the magazine, Fine Books & Collections.  Pedersen mentions the variety of materials within collection, which includes “examples of astonishing large-form penmanship, handwriting manuals, professional journals, teaching materials for schools, and printing blocks made from original engrossings.”

August Hours

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August 5, 2011

10:54 am

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St. Peter's CathedralSt. Peter’s Cathedral, courtesy of Flickr user bclinesmith

The last summer session courses end today, so it’s time for the Library faculty and staff to step back and take a little breather before the start of Fall semester.  We’ll be on reduced hours for the next three weeks.  Here’s when you’ll find us at the ready:

Saturday, August 6 – CLOSED

Sunday, August 7 – CLOSED

Monday, August 8 – Friday, August 12 – 8:00am – 4:30pm

Saturday, August 13 – CLOSED

Sunday, August 14 – CLOSED

Monday, August 15 – Friday, August 19 – 8:00am-4:30pm

Saturday, August 20 – CLOSED

Sunday, August 21 – CLOSED

Monday, August 22 – Friday, August 26 – 8:00am – 4:30pm

Saturday, August 27 – 12pm – 6:00pm

Sunday, August 28 – 12pm – 11:30pm

 

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

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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.