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Entries from January 2008
Monday, January 28. 2008
This full text resource, available to users both on and off campus, covers Social Sciences scholarship, emerging fields, and those reaching maturity since the publication of the original international edition. It highlights the expanding influence of economics in social science research and features contributions of new articles and biographies by scholars from around the world on a wide array of global topics in the social sciences.
International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
Next R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat, Discuss) Meeting
Book: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Date: Tues., Feb. 5, 2008
Time: Noon to 1 p.m.
Location: 1210 ML
Future Books (dates to be determined):
Wed., April 9, 2008: The Uncommon Reader: A novella by Alan Bennett
Sept. 2008: Abraham: A Journey to the Heart of Three Faiths by Bruce Feiler
Nov. 2008: Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Feb. 2009: Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Monday, January 21. 2008
Avoid unnecessary winter driving by taking advantage of online library services. Our web resources are available anytime, anywhere at http://library.umd.umich.edu , including access to many online books and articles.
What’s new?
•Starting January 2, 2008, the Mardigian Library will have a new procedure for printing. Students, faculty, and staff using a valid UM-Dearborn username and password will be able to login to the computers and print as usual. All others will be able to login as "guest" and will be charged 10¢ per sheet when picking up their print jobs at the Circulation Desk. For background information about this change, see the October 2007 Director’s Update.
•We have created some multimedia tutorials to help you use our resources more effectively. We hope to post more tutorials and podcasts during the current semester.
•We will be open 24 hours a day during finals in April, beginning at noon on Sunday, April 20th and ending at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th. You will be required to show your UM-Dearborn ID to enter the building between midnight and 8:00 a.m. Library hours are posted online and in the building.
Research basics…
•Need help citing sources or writing your bibliography? Link to helpful online guides.
•Want to learn how to use library research databases? Attend an Open Research Workshop. To keep up with this and other library news, subscribe to the RSS feed in order to read it through your favorite feed reader, like Bloglines.
Get help!
Get help from a librarian in person between classes, and when you are not on campus contact a librarian:
•by phone at 313-593-5563
•by email
•or by instant messaging
Prizes!
Take a quick survey and enter our prize drawing!
Monday, January 7. 2008
The Mardigian Library provides convenient services to keep you warm during the cold winter weather:
• Visit the faculty lounge, room 1208 ML, to sample the complimentary coffee. You can enjoy a quick cup while reading The Chronicle of Higher Education or while meeting with colleagues.
• Use the Mardigian Library’s resources anywhere, anytime in the comfort of your office or home, or while traveling: http://library.umd.umich.edu .
What’s new?
• In late February, the library will conduct a survey of faculty use and awareness of the library and its services. More details will be sent out at that time. We appreciate your participation as it will help us to understand your needs and improve our services.
• Starting January 2, 2008, the library will have a new procedure for printing. Students, faculty, and staff using a valid UM-Dearborn username and password will be able to login to the computers and print as usual. All others will be able to login as "guest" and will be charged 10¢ per sheet when picking up their print jobs at the Circulation Desk. For background information about this change, see the October 2007 Director’s Update.
• The library has created some multimedia tutorials to help you use our resources more effectively. We hope to post more tutorials and podcasts during the current semester.
ERes Update
• After nearly a decade of service to the campus, ERes, the library's electronic reserves system, will be decommissioned on May 31, 2008. We encourage faculty members who are still using ERes to move their course materials to:
o CTools
o VLT
o BlackBoard WebCT (School of Management)
Stay Informed
• Read Library News to keep up with new library services and features, and/or subscribe to the RSS feed in order to read it through your favorite feed reader, like Bloglines.
• For convenient access to a librarian, talk to one:
-in person
-by phone at 313-593-5563
-by email
-or by instant messaging
The Mardigian Library supports university staff members’ professional and personal information needs.
• Use the Mardigian library’s resources anytime in the comfort of your office or home: http://library.umd.umich.edu .
• Join the R.E.A.D. book club on February 5th to discuss A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini. For more information about R.E.A.D., see the book club website.
• When visiting the library, don’t forget to show your UMID at Club Cappuccino to get a 10% staff discount.
What’s new?
• Starting January 2, 2008, the library will have a new procedure for printing. Students, faculty, and staff using a valid UM-Dearborn username and password will be able to login to the computers and print as usual. All others will be able to login as "guest" and will be charged 10¢ per sheet when picking up their print jobs at the Circulation Desk. For background information about this change, see the October 2007 Director’s Update.
• The library has created some multimedia tutorials to help you use our resources more effectively. We hope to post more tutorials and podcasts during the current semester.
Stay Informed
• Read Library News to keep up with new library services and features, and/or subscribe to the RSS feed in order to read it through your favorite feed reader, like Bloglines.
• For convenient access to a librarian, talk to one:
-in person
-by phone at 313-593-5563
-by email
-or by instant messaging
Wednesday, January 2. 2008
R.E.A.D. will discuss two speeches from A Call to Conscience: The Landmark Speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. during a special session of R.E.A.D. co-sponsored by SAO during the MLK week celebrations:
-pages 75-87, "I Have a Dream" and commentary
-pages 201-223, "I've Been to the Mountaintop" and commentary
All UM-Dearborn faculty, staff and students are invited to participate. Copies of the book are available at the SAO office or can be requested via MeLCat.
The speeches are also available online:
I Have a Dream
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm
http://www.mlkonline.net/dream.html
I've Been to the Mountaintop
http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkivebeentothemountaintop.htm
http://www.mlkonline.net/promised.html
Discussion Questions
The meeting will be held in the University Center on Wednesday, January 23, 2008, from noon to 1:00 p.m., Kochoff Hall B. Beverages and snacks will be provided.
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