*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
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.
Work Study position available
Looking for work this summer?
The Weinberg Memorial Library is looking for a Local /Commuter University of Scranton student who is eligible for work study year round through Financial Aid. Applicant must have available Summer hours to work anytime between from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday to perform clerical work for the Library Administrative Assistant. Lunch coverage (12:00-1:00) is desirable. Job position will be for the balance of the summer months and continuing on subsequent semesters. Position will normally be available to the chosen candidate throughout his/her Academic years or until his/her graduation. Applicant should have experience in Excel, Word, answering of phones (have strong communication skills) and filing.
Interested inquiries only! Please contact Kym Fetsko, Assistant to the Dean of the Library, at fetskok2@scranton.edu or call the Library Dean’s Office at 570-941-7816.
IT Systems Downtime Notice
Due to maintenance on the University’s IT systems, Banner, the my.scranton portal and RoyalMail will not be available from 4:00 p.m. July 28, 2011. until 8:30 a.m. August 2, 2011. In addition, the following Enterprise Systems are NOT available during this time:
- Banner INB
- Banner Self service
- Imaging
- Banner Workflow
- Auxiliary Systems and/or Employee Applications such as the Work Order System, Events System, and OIT Equipment Request Form
- Web Content Management System
- Royal Drive
- Royal Lists
- Online Course Evaluations
Systems that will be available are:
- HR and MBA Online at http://scranton.learntoday.info
- Library resources (except for “My Account” and Off campus Database access) at http://www.scranton.edu/library
- RoyalCalendar at http://royalcal.scranton.edu/ocas-bin/ocas.fcgi?sub=web
- The University’s main web site at http://www.scranton.edu
- Angel LMS at https://lms.scranton.edu
2nd Floor Renovations Underway
The 2nd floor of the library is currently undergoing renovations. The 2nd floor computer lab and printers will be unavailable from July 5-15th. Reference services and study space are still available on the 2nd floor. The rest of the library remains open as well.
Holiday Weekend
The Library will be closed Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for the 4th of July Holiday weekend.
Summer hours will resume on Tuesday July 5 (Opening at 8am and closing at 10pm).
Access to both 24 hour spaces will be available by swiping your Royal Card.
Ask a Librarian via IM Unavailable 6/5 and 6/6
Our Ask a Librarian via IM service will be down on Sunday, June 5 and Monday, June 6 due to upgrades to the system.
If you need assistance from a librarian during the outage, please feel free to email, chat 24/7, or call the Reference Desk at 570-941-4000 during business hours.
Thank you for your patience!
Summer Hours Begin
Photo courtesy of Flickr user Teo via a CC License.
The Weinberg Library begins (slightly) abbreviated service hours starting Tuesday, May 31. Regular weekdays (Monday-Thursday) hours are 8 A.M. until 10 P.M. We open at 8 A.M. and close at 4:30 P.M. on Fridays. Saturday hours are noon to 6 P.M. and Sunday hours are noon to 8 P.M. The complete holiday, break, and Media Resources hours are posted on the Library’s homepage.
Library Research Prize Reception
The Weinberg Memorial Library held its first annual Library Research Prize Reception this afternoon to honor the winner of the 2011 Library Research Prize. The prize was given to the student who demonstrated exemplary research skills and use of library resources. Rosemary Shaver was the winning applicant with her essay describing her research for her paper entitled Pennsylvania’s First Civil Rights Movement: 1639-1900. The library also presented certificates to three honorable mentions: Bill Woody, Ben Redan, and Courtney Fluehr. We are very proud of all of the essays that were submitted and look forward to next year’s Library Research Prize. Please visit our Flickr page to view all of the photos from today’s reception.
Flowers
Remaining flowers from the book sale are now available at circulation for $1.00.
Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!