Week of May 31, 2012

May 31st, 2012  |  Published in New Titles

Libraries News

  • Libraries’ Construction Updates: Work continues on both the Main & Science Libraries. The Libraries’ Homepage has a link to “construction updates”, so please check there for the latest news. Right now, the main hallway in the Main Library is closed and patrons are routed around a detour. Conditions change frequently, so visit that update link for, well, updates.

  • Day–Long Programs at the Special Collections Library: 10:00AM – 4:30PM, June 8, 2012: Exploring Georgia’s History: Join the Special Collections Library Staff June 8th for lunch and a program revealing unique aspects of the Special Collections Libraries as well as in–depth tours and talks highlighting pieces in the collections that showcase Georgia’s rich history. $25 per person. For more information, contact Leandra Nessell, 706.542.3879. Can’t make it on the 8th? The program will be offered again July 20th.

  • Got Classwork? If you’re busily assigning research projects for your students during the summer, please think about inviting Nadine Cohen or Carla Wilson Buss to your class to help shed some light on the mysteries of research. It’s free and we really do like this stuff. No kidding. For the summer, it would be like a vacation for us. Only, there’s less sand.

  • ARL & Petition for Open Access: The Association of Research Libraries is sponsoring a petition drive to bring the call for open access to federally funded research to the Obama Administration’s attention before November. Read more…

  • Georgia State E–Reserves Case Webcast: The GSU E–Reserves case was the subject of an ARL webcast. You can view it here.

New Release Lists

CML – Juvenile Literature, Picturebooks & Curriculum Materials

GVs – Physical Education, Recreation, Leisure & Dance

Ls – Education

Qs – Math & Science

Rs – Medicine, Surgery & Nursing

Zs – Books in General, Library Science & More

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