A new video has been posted about getting around the Lewis Annex. When a student becomes lost in the Lewis Annex, two DPS officers and John Montre, reference librarian, try to find her.
You can watch this video and other videos about Pius XII Memorial Library at http://libraries.slu.edu/videos/index.html.
The May issue of the University Libraries Newsletter is now available. This end of the semester issue highlights upcoming events and activities at Pius Library, as well as providing you with a few friendly reminders before you head out for the summer.
The May issue, and previous issues, can be accessed at http://libraries.slu.edu/libinfo/newsletters/index.html.
In honor of ASPCA Day, Thursday, April 10, the University Libraries are hosting an exhibit and asking your support for rescued pets. The ASPCA (the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) was founded on April 10, 1866 by Harry Bergh who was outraged at the inhumane treatment of animals.
Photos of rescued pets owned by faculty librarians and library staff are now on exhibit in the atrium of Pius Library. Pets range from dogs to cats to horses. The University Libraries are also sponsoring the Heartland Humane Society of Missouri, a no-kill shelter located in O’Fallon, Mo. The idea for supporting this organization came from Ann Ruzicka, library assistant at the Medical Center Library, who is a foster parent and volunteer.
The Heartland Humane Society of Missouri has a wish list posted on their Web site. Pet items, such as dog collars, leashes, cat toys, puppy and kitten food, etc., can be dropped off at either the Circulation Desk in Pius Library or at the Circulation Desk in the Medical Center Library, from now until May 10.
Please join us in helping our furry friends!
Donghua Tao, librarian faculty at the Medical Center Library, Saint Louis University and graduate student at the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Information Science & Learning Technology (SISLT), has been awarded the 2008 Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) Doctoral Dissertation Fellowship for her proposal, “Using Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA) in Understanding Selection and Use of Information Resources: An Information Resource Selection and Use Model.”
The fellowship, sponsored by Thomson Scientific, fosters research in academic librarianship by encouraging and supporting dissertation research. The award of $1,500 and a plaque will be presented at the 2008 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in Anaheim, Calif., during the ACRL President’s Program at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, June 30.
“Ms. Tao’s proposal is clearly significant to academic librarians, as she is looking at how students intend to use information resources in conjunction with how they actually use those resources,” said Nancy H. Seamans, chair of the selection committee and associate university librarian and director of research and instructional services at the University of Iowa.
Assistant Provost for University Libraries at Saint Louis University Dr. Gail M. Staines says, “Donghua’s research is critical to our understanding of how today’s students and future workers locate and use information. This is a highly competitive award and we are so proud that her research in this area is being recognized.”
Tao received her Bachelor of Medical Science in Medical Library and Information Sciences from the China Medical University in Shenyang, China. She earned her Master of Arts in Library Science with a specialty in Medical Librarianship from the University of Missouri - Columbia SISLT, where she is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Health Informatics and her Ph.D. in Information Science.
What does Valentine’s Day, the Chinese New Year, and the Nancy McNeir Ring Outstanding Faculty Award have in common? They all have exhibits in Pius Library!
For Valentine’s Day, library staff and students have put together an exhibit of the “Gods and Goddesses of Love.”
On the second floor of Pius is the Chinese New Year exhibit which includes original Chinese objects from the collection of Shu Jiao, Head of Access Services.
Learn about the Nancy McNeir Ring Outstanding Faculty Award from the exhibit on the main floor. Photographs of past winners are included. Any SLU student may nominate a full-time teacher. The faculty member must meet the following criteria: has spent at least 5 years as a full-time teacher at SLU; is an excellent teacher; and demonstrates a commitment to student welfare beyond the classroom.
Alpha Sigma Nu, the Jesuit Honor Society, presents the Nancy McNeir Ring Outstanding Faculty Award annually. This is the oldest student initiated teaching award at SLU, given each year since 1966. The Award honors the memory of Miss Nancy M. Ring, SLU’s first Dean of Women.
To obtain a nomination application, email: alphasigmanu@gmail.com or pick up an application in Pius Library at the Award exhibit. Deadline for applications is March 28, 2008. While you are in Pius, take a look at the “Chinese New Year” and “Gods and Goddesses of Love exhibits.”
Saint Louis University Libraries is launching its new Web site on Wednesday, Jan. 16.
The new site features a universal navigation bar for all your library needs and a fresh new look and feel. Throughout the Spring 2008 semester, the site will be expanded to increase ease of navigation and interactivity. Check it out at our new URL, http://libraries.slu.edu.
Questions and/or comments can be directed to Mikael D. Kriz at (314) 977-3593 or krizmd@slu.edu.
The January issue of the University Libraries Newsletter is now available online. This month features information on the redesigned University Libraries website, a new off-site storage facility, plagiarism prevention, and easier-to-use services.
The current newsletter, as well as previous issues, can be accessed at http://libraries.slu.edu/libinfo/newsletters/index.html.
John Montre, Government Documents librarian and his assistant, Jesse Swoboda, have launched the G-Docs Blog. John admits that it is partisan, biting, and irreverent. However, all the entries have a link to an official government publication.
You can visit the blog at a http://pius7.slu.edu/govdocs.
The Saint Louis University Libraries will be launching a new Web site in January 2008 before classes begin. The total refresh of the Web site has several new features, including a universal navigation bar. Web site expansion will continue throughout the semester.
The libraries want to thank everyone who completed the online survey this past year. Many of the survey responses were incorporated into the new design.
See a preview of the new site from the following link: http://slulink.slu.edu/newsletters/slu_libraries_web.pdf.
For more information, contact Mikael Kriz at (314) 977-3593 or at krizmd@slu.edu.
Dr. Gail Staines, Assistant Provost for University Libraries, offers her recommendations of great books to give and receive as gifts. All of the books are available through most booksellers.
The list can be viewed at http://slulink.slu.edu/newsletters/reading2007.pdf.
