Information Update - Fall 2008
- Introducing the Weinberg Memorial Library Blog: Infospot
- This summer, the Weinberg Memorial Library has ventured into the world of blogging. It's our ongoing goal to make sure the members of the University community have continual and easy access to the information that matters to them. > Full story
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LibQUAL+™ Redux
- In Spring 2006, the Library administered the LibQUAL+™ assessment to discover how well its programs, facility and staff were meeting users' expectations. > Full story
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Letters to Sala Exhibit
- "Letters to Sala: A Young Woman's Life in Nazi Labor Camps" is a striking exhibition reproducing the letters, postcards, photographs, and personal documents that Sala Garncarz managed to save during five brutal years in Nazi work camps during World War II. > Full story
- Additions to Jesuit Collection
- Thanks to the generosity of The Friends of Weinberg Library the Hill-Davis Jesuit rare book collection continues to grow. The Friends acquired three titles for the collection this year. > Full story
- Windhover Yearbook Now Online
- Digital access to Special Collections is increasing with the debut of the Windhover online in time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the current University yearbook. > Full story
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Records Management Program
- For the past couple years the Library has been involved in the creation of a Records Management program for the University. Under the leadership of Dean Charles Kratz and University Council Abby Byman, a committee has been working to put together a records management policy for all departments across the University. > Full story
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Abraham Lincoln Exhibit
- Abraham Lincoln will be the focus of a second traveling exhibit and a conference during the bicentennial anniversary of his birth. "Forever Free: Abraham Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation," an American Library Association exhibit, will visit the Heritage Room from February 8 through March 20, 2009. > Full story
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Graduate Academic Integrity Tutorial Developed
- To help undergraduates gain an understanding of plagiarism and academic integrity a tutorial was developed and implemented during the summer and fall of 2007; 97% of the freshmen worked through the tutorial and signed the Honor Pledge. > Full story
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- Do You IM?
- Because so do we. That's right, the Weinberg Memorial Library's evening reference librarians are available to answer your questions through all of the major IM service providers. These include AIM, Yahoo, MSN and Google. > Full story
- From the Library Dean
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Report from the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence
- During the 2006-2007 Academic year the Weinberg Memorial Library continued to add to its growing list of electronic resources available to current University of Scranton students, faculty and staff, both on and off-campus. > Full story
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- Updates on the Patriot Act and Other Legislation
- The American Library Association and other organizations in the library and publishing communities continue to express concern regarding the USA Patriot Act and other legislation perceived as invading the privacy of library patrons.
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Information Literacy Grants Announced
- New Digital Services Librarian Joins Staff
Kristen Yarmey-Tylutki has joined the Weinberg Library as the Digital Services Librarian, as of July 21. In this newly created position, Kristen will work closely with library and university staff to ensure that the University of Scranton's digital initiatives are an integral part of its collections and services. > Full story-
Katie Duke Retires
Katie S. Duke retired in August after serving as Coordinator for Information Literacy for the past twenty-three years. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma and reared in Potterville, California, Katie attended California Baptist College where she first found her love for libraries while employed as a page in the school's library. > Full story- New Public Services Librarian
Assistant Professor Donna Mazziotti joined the Library faculty in March as the Evening/Weekend Public Services Librarian. In addition to staffing the Reference Desk and teaching information literacy, she is the Virtual Reference Coordinator and the bibliographer for the departments of English and Sociology/Criminal Justice as well as for the Women's Studies Concentration. > Full story- Staff News
- Friends Gift Purchases Books
- The Newest Friends of the Library
- Leaves of Class Winners
- Assistive Technology Available in the CTLE
- The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) offers Instructional Technology Services to faculty and students in the teaching and learning environment. We have an instructional lab that contains high-end software and hardware that is available to assist students in using and incorporating technology into the learning process. > Full story
- 2008 Distinguished Author Award
- Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library 2008 Book and Plant Sale
