For more information and to RSVP contact Alicen.Morrison@scranton.edu / 570-941-6206
For more information on upcoming Schemel Forum events, click here.
Environmental Art Show — Call For Art — 2020
The library is seeking submissions for the 10th Annual Environmental Art Show. The art show will be held from April 15 to April 22.
The Environmental Art Show promotes 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 art show relies on submissions by University of Scranton student, staff, and faculty, so please consider contributing!
The deadline for submissions is set for Monday, April 13. All works of art can be dropped off at either the Circulation or Research Services desks of the library. All artwork is returned after the art show ends.
Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminar- Alex Thier
For more information and to RSVP contact Alicen.Morrison@scranton.edu / 570-941-6206
For more information on upcoming Schemel Forum events, click here.
Adobe Creative Cloud in the Reilly Learning Commons
We recently updated from Adobe Creative Suite to the Adobe Creative Cloud on the iMacs and Double Screen Dells in the Reilly Learning Commons. To use this software, you will be prompted to log in. Simply enter your scranton.edu email address. You will be redirected to the portal log in screen and will then be able to use the Adobe Creative Cloud! If you have any problems email reillylearningcommons@scranton.edu.
New in the Library for Spring Semester 2020
Over Intersession the Library made some new improvements in response to student feedback:
- 100 of the hardwood chairs on the 2nd floor were upgraded to have cushioned seats.
- The large group study room on the third floor was split into two, adding an additional “non-reserve” study room.
- The third floor will be open 24/7 for quiet study all semester starting Friday Feb.7.
We always appreciate student feedback, and hope these changes improve your study experience!
Using the Library from the dorm, home, or wherever else you need it!
Can’t make it to the Library? No worries—there are a multitude of library resources available to you from wherever you can connect to the internet! The Weinberg Memorial Library provides access to eBooks, articles, videos, and more that you can connect with instantly from your computer or mobile device. You can even connect with a librarian virtually via chat, email, or the phone!
To find resources online that you can access right away, check out the complete list of databases available to current University of Scranton students, staff, and faculty. If you aren’t sure what database to start with, choose your research area from the “Browse Databases by Subject” drop down box. Then, you can browse through the list of suggested databases. The databases contain scholarly articles, newspapers, videos, dictionaries, and more! Tip: Read the brief description corresponding to each databases to learn what type of content it covers.
If you’d like to browse for an answer, you can review the Research Guides, which provide assistance for certain courses, help with citations, information about 3D printing, and other helpful tips & topics.
Finally, if you need more personalized help from a distance, you can contact a librarian using a few different methods. One of the most popular ways to reach us is the chat box that you see all over the Library’s website. You can also get in touch by email or phone via: askalibrarian@scranton.edu or 570-941-4000. The librarians are more than happy to help, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions you may have!
Update: Interlibrary Loan ILLiad Access restored
The upgrade to the ILLiad service has been completed and access has been restored.
Interlibrary Loan Interruption of the ILLiad service.
There will a short interruption of service to the Interlibrary Loan, ILLiad service between 9am and 10 am today due to an upgrade.
Library Closed Due to Snow
The Library will not be open today, 1/18/2020, due to the inclement weather. The first and second floors are available via swipe for students.
Faculty Workshop on Open Educational Resources (OER)
The library invites University of Scranton Faculty to join us for an Open Educational Resources (OER) Workshop on Wednesday, January 22nd, in the DeNaples Center room 405 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. The Library’s OER Committee will introduce OER and its impacts, followed by guest speakers.
Kate Cummings, an Affordable Learning PA OER Specialist and the Library Director at Luzerne County Community College, will be speaking about her experience with OER, copyright, licensing, and her work with Affordable Learning PA.
Dr. Amy Simolo, Faculty Development Specialist, will discuss integrating OER as part of the course-design process and engaging students through using OER.
The presentations will be followed by an afternoon hands-on work session where the speakers and the Library’s OER Committee will be available to answer any questions and introduce participants to locating a variety of OER resources. Bring any ideas for current or future courses as well as any resources you may want to replace with OER.
Lunch will be provided. Click here to register by January 17th.