Library

Information Update - Fall 2001

ProQuest Databases Debut, InfoTrac Bows Out
The Weinberg Memorial Library began a subscription this summer to the ProQuest databases. We now have online access to the Research II Periodicals and Newspapers databases (covering the arts, business, humanities, health, social sciences, and sciences), and the National Newspapers database (which includes the full-text of the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and the Washington Post, plus 24 other newspapers). > Full story
Library to Teach Class in New MIT
As participants in a new interdisciplinary major at The University of Scranton, the Weinberg Memorial Library faculty are currently designing a class which will be offered through the Media and Information Technology program. > Full story
The University of Scranton to Honor Best-Selling Author
ScottolineBest-selling author Lisa Scottoline will receive the 2001 Distinguished Author Award from the Friends of the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Memorial Library at The University of Scranton on Saturday, September 15. > Full story
Special Collections News
Two Collections Donated to Library
Two outstanding collections have been added to the Weinberg Memorial Library. > Full story
New Coffee Bar Opens at Weinberg Library
LogoDo you ever just need that cup of coffee to wake you up in the morning or a cup of coffee while studying? The Weinberg Library working with ARA is now offering coffee, cappuccino, and tea service to everyone at The University of Scranton. > Full story
Band of Brothers Comes to the Weinberg Library
Stephen Ambrose’s Band of Brothers is a gripping depiction of Easy Company and some of most critical moments of World War II. Starting in 1942, the story concerns the soldiers of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division. > Full story
From the Library Director
E Subscribe Service Gives Full-Text ERIC Documents
One of the most useful and popular research tools available to education majors and faculty members is the ERIC Database. A joint product of the Educational Resources Information Center and the U.S. Department of Education, ERIC first became available in 1966 as a print index in two separate secti ons: the CIJE (Current Index to Journals in Education) and the RIE (Resources in Education). > Full story
Library Book Sale a Success
Proceeds from the “Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Book, Plant and Tag Sale” broke the previous high of $5000 by an additional $2000. The most sought after books included hundreds of complete works in theology, philosophy and religion. > Full story
New Reference Books
Latest Friends of the Library Gifts
Photocopier in Pro Deo Room
Staff Changes
A Special Thanks to Our Newest Friends
Leaves of Class Winners
Pride, Passion, Promise: Experience Our Jesuit Tradition