Library News - Spring 2009

10th Annual Global Eyes Study Abroad Photography Competition

Juried photographs submitted to the 10th Annual Global Eyes Photography Competition will be on display in the Dailey Room of the Durick Library starting March 27.

My Library Account

 

My Library Account is a new online service that allows you to manage the items you have borrowed from the library or on interlibrary loan.  You can see what items you currently have checked out and when they are due, request renewals, and find out if you owe any late fees.  My Library Account is available on the library homepage under Online Services.

New Magazines

The library has started new subscriptions to several general and scholarly interest magazines, including American Prospect, American Scientist, Chance, Conservation, Fly Fisherman, Math Horizons, Mental Floss, Philosophy Now, Scientific American Mind, Sojourners, Wilson Quarterly, Women's Review of Books, and Yoga Journal. 

Reference Universe

Reference Universe is a new research tool that will search the library's print and online encyclopedias and other reference sources to find out which ones have the most information on your topic.  Reference Universe can be searched from the Reference tab on the library search box or the Find Reference Sources page.

Student Survey Results

Results of the library's 2008 Student Survey are now available.  Some highlights:

  • 99% of students said they use the library
  • 57% of students report using the library more than once a week
  • 83-90% of students report they are "satisfied" or "very satisfied" with the library services they use the most
  • Students' top priorities for the future of the library are a 24 hour study area and expanded hours, followed by enhanced technology, more group study spaces, a multimedia lab, and a cafe

Results of the survey are already being used in planning the future of the library.

 

Library News from Fall 2008

 

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