Extended Hours Begin for Fall 2013

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December 2, 2013

11:18 am

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Now that we’ve all had our turkey, it’s nose to the grindstone as we head into dead week and final exams. The Library will be open extended hours, beginning tomorrow night, for late night studying. Here’s our schedule for the next two weeks:

Monday, December 2: 8:00am – 11:30pm
Tuesday, December 3: 8:00am – 12:00am
Wednesday, December 4: 8:00am – 12:00am
Thursday, December 5: 8:00am – 12:00am
Friday, December 6: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday, December 7: 9:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, December 8: 12:00pm – 12:00am
Monday, December 9: 7:00am – 2:00am
Tuesday, December 10: 7:00am – 2:00am
Wednesday, December 11: 7:00am – 2:00am
Thursday, December 12: 7:00am – 2:00am
Friday, December 13: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday, December 14: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Acts of Faith: University’s 125th Anniversary Celebrated in Times-Tribune

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December 1, 2013

4:20 pm

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Sunday Times

The Scranton Times-Tribune dedicated a special insert in today’s Sunday Times to the University’s 125th Anniversary celebration – with lots of great photos from the Times-Tribune files as well as images from our own University Archives digital collections.

Check out the Times-Tribune website for all of the section’s articles, an interactive timeline, and a map of campus growth – or stop by the Library to take a look at the print version!

The Nation's Pet

Happy Thanksgiving – Holiday Hours

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November 27, 2013

10:33 am

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The Nation's Pet
From the Zaner-Bloser Penmanship Collection: “The Nation’s Pet,” by penman John Rockwood

Happy Thanksgiving to all, from your friends at the Weinberg Memorial Library! We’ll be on reduced hours for the holiday:

Wednesday, November 27:  8:00am – 4:30pm
Thursday, November 28: CLOSED
Friday, November 29: CLOSED
Saturday, November 30: CLOSED
Sunday, December 1: 12:00pm – 11:30pm

Fifty Years Later

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November 22, 2013

10:54 am

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Day in the Life of President Kennedy Book Cover_001Today marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

To commemorate that tragic day, the Library is exhibiting popular culture biographies of JFK, writings by him, and publications from around the world commemorating his death.

EPOCA Spanish Magazine Kennedy Memorial Issue_001

Look Magazine Cover JFK Memorial Issue_001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can view the display in the 4th Floor Special Collections and the Quiet Study Rooms now through the end of the semester.

 

 

 

 

The Library also has a wide variety of resources about the life, death, and legacy of America’s 35th president.

 

 

Finally, here’s a look back at the report by The Aquinas student newspaper about the reaction on campus when the sad news first broke.

Aquinas Article on JFK page 1 copy2Aquinas Article on JFK page 3 copy 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PaLA Northeast Chapter Holds Annual Social

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November 20, 2013

11:14 am

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nepala fall social 2013On Sunday the Northeast Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association held its annual Fall Social at the brand new North Pocono Public Library in Moscow, PA. The theme of the social was Maker Spaces and we heard from Jared and Ellis from Make Lehigh Valley. Maker Spaces or Hacker Spaces are places/organizations for people to join and make things, usually electronics and technology focused but may include anything from knitting to soldering. Jared explained how Make Lehigh Valley was formed and the projects they have been involved with, like teaching classes for kids at a local science center, building a 3D printer, experiments with Raspberry PI and Arduino workshops. After the presentation, Ellis taught chapter members how to build cellphone microscopes.

Other chapter members demoed maker-type projects they’ve been holding at their libraries. Elizabeth Davis from the Scranton Public Library demoed Makey Makey boards and robotic programing. Brian Fulton from the Scranton Times-Tribune displayed postcards he designed and printed. Sheli McHugh from the University of Scranton demoed button making with the button maker that the Library just purchased and used at the Game Night in October. The demos provided an opportunity for librarians to learn about new programs that they may want to offer at their libraries.

The social attendees then toured the beautiful new North Pocono Library and enjoyed snacks and goodies provided by the library and the chapter.

Photos with Santa – Dec.6

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November 19, 2013

2:22 pm

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Save the date!

Santa will be available for photos in Weinberg Library’s 5th Floor Heritage Room on Friday, December 6  from 12:30-5:30pm. Informal (cell phone) photos are available for a donation, and framed copies can be ordered for $7.00. All proceeds will benefit the Weinberg Memorial Library 20th Anniversary Fund.  For more information, please contact Barbara Evans. (570)941-4078 or Barbara.Evans@scranton.edu

The Crisis in Syria and the Current Humanitarian Response – Mon. Dec. 2nd, 7:30pm

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November 18, 2013

2:11 pm

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Syria Dec 2 Flyer

 

The Schemel Forum has added a Collaborative Event for the fall semester.

Please join us on Monday, Dec. 2nd, 7:30pm at the Weinberg Memorial Library, Room 305 for a presentation and discussion of the Crisis in Syria.

RSVP to emily.brees@scranton.edu to reserve a seat.

 

 

 

How Can 500 Words=$500?

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November 18, 2013

7:00 am

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You can receive $500 if you are the winner of the Weinberg Memorial Library’s Library Research Prize!

How to Apply:

1. Complete the Project Application Form. (Individual or Group) Group winners share the $500.

2. Submit a 500-700 word description of the research methods and information gathering process used to complete a research project for a course that you take here at the University of Scranton. Your essay should include how you used library resources, tools and services to gather your research. (Upload along with your application.)

3. Submit a copy of your project along with the application, which can be in any format.

4. A bibliography or other appropriate listing of sources consulted. (Upload with your application.)

  • Use bibliography format and conventions appropriate to the discipline.
  • Cite all sources that you consulted, even if you did not directly quote from them. This bibliography may differ from your Works Cited or Reference List since it will include not only your quoted sources, but also your background material.

5. Ask your professor to complete a statement of faculty support. (Online form for faculty.)

Dates to Remember:

  • Application Deadline is Friday, December 6, 2013 at 4:00pm for courses completed during Summer or Fall

For more information, visit www.scranton.edu/libraryresarchprize or contact Prof. Bonnie Oldham by phone 570-941-4000 or email bonnie dot oldham at scranton.edu