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For you to use: be your own DJ

Posted in ★ The Essentials
October 23rd, 2009 by Barbara Merz

From the archives of the LIS eNewsletter, November 2008

If you need equipment for an upcoming audio or recording project, stop by the Main, Armstrong, and Music Library Circulation Desks – we have a variety of options to choose from:

Digital Voice Recorders: Small and portable, these can be used to record a lecture, meeting, or interview; then simply plug it into a USB port on a computer to download or upload files. Lapel microphones are also available for use with these recorders for higher quality sound recording.

iPods and iTalks: You know all about iPods, but did you know they’re available to borrow from the library? And if you would like to do an audio recording on one of our iPods, or on your personal iPod, we have iTalks for that purpose as well. We also have higher memory iPods that can be used for video projects.

USB Microphones: Microphone on small stand with USB connection; great for anyone who needs to record audio.

WebCams: Perfect for webcasting and face-to-face video conferencing.

Headsets with microphones: Another option for voice recording, or for use with Skype.

Computer speakers: Plug into a PC, laptop, or iPod

Check out go/equipment for an overview of our most popular equipment, including information on reserving equipment, quick tips, links to user manuals, loan period guidelines, and MIDCAT availability.

Questions?  Please call the Main Library Circulation Desk at 443-5494.

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End of paging service for on-campus borrowers

Posted in ★ The Essentials
September 29th, 2009 by Elin Waagen

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As of October 1, you’ll notice that the “place request” button in MidCat no longer displays for materials with an “available” status. Due to decreased staffing resources, Circulation Services will no longer be able to retrieve requested materials from library shelves for on-campus borrowers.
While it was a valued service for our on-campus borrowers, a large amount of staff time was used to fill the many requests, time that must now be redirected towards core borrowing services. Please continue to alert the Circulation desks to materials that you are unable to locate – we are still here to help!

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Save the date! Announcing an all LIS staff Web2.Opportunity!

Posted in User Services ★ The Essentials
October 6th, 2008 by Elin Waagen

Submitted by Elin waagen

Save the date! Announcing an all LIS staff Web2.Opportunity!

• When: October 9th at 12 noon (to accommodate different work schedules and preferences, the session will repeat on 10/23 at 6 pm)
• Where: Lib 105
• What: 1st in a series of 5 fall semester Brown Bag mealtime sessions to discover and share new web tools in a fun environment. For the 1st session – Mike Roy, Mary Backus and Bryan Carson will share some fun web tools they are using. Each presentation will last for about 10 minutes, with plenty of time for others to share during the last 20 – 30 minutes.
• Why: Get together with your coworkers across LIS to share fun web tools!
• How long: 1 hour max; 3 presentations – 10 minutes each; there will be time for sharing and learning after the scheduled topics.
• Bring your own bag meal (sorry – no free lunch!)
• But…there will be a prize drawing at each session! And…everyone who attends any of the 5 sessions will be eligible for the grand prize drawing in December. You could be the winner of a coffee mug/coffee card and maybe even a new fun toy!
• Please come – and join your LIS co-workers for a fun time!
• Interested in presenting for 10 minutes at the next session in November? Please contact Elin Waagen or Bryan Carson.

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Circulation Services: Reserves, Apples, Shifting Shelves, and Welcome Back Karin

Posted in Uncategorized User Services ★ The Essentials
September 19th, 2008 by Doreen Bernier

Submitted by Elin Waagen

Electronic Reserves

Thanks to the effort of three cataloguers, Sue Driscoll, Marlena Evans, and Kristen Geoghegan, the mountain of ERes documents added at the beginning of the semester was accomplished with great speed. The workflow in Reserves was still hectic, but much more manageable. Thanks also to Michael Warner for initiating the collaboration!

Apples and Study Carrels for Seniors

* The first student arrived at the Main Library at 5:25 am
* 67 students were waiting outside when the door opened at 7:30 am
* A crate of apples helped ease the pain of the long wait
* 83 carrels were assigned by 8:33 am
* All but 40 carrels (out of 202) were assigned by late morning

Thanks to Maura and Steve for ensuring a smooth event and to the staff and student staff who came to work early to help process carrel requests.

Welcome back to Karin Gottshall!

Karin has re-joined Circulation Services as an on-call staff member, filling in for staff at Circulation and Reserves when and where needed.

Shelf Shift at Main

A major redistribution of books on the upper level is underway by Rich Church and his team of student workers. There may be some intermittent noise – we will try to minimize this as much as possible. Please let us know if you encounter complaints. Please alert users to possible location changes when referring them to shelves on the upper level.

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