Mardigian Library News - Faculty

The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:50:14 -0500

November 2009 R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat, and Discuss) Meeting

Book: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs

Date: Wed., Nov. 18, 2009

Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Location: 1210 ML

Upcoming books:
Tues., 2/2/2010 - The Book Thief by Marcus Suzan
Wed., 4/7/2010 - Three Cups of Tea: One man's mission to promote peace...one school at a time by Greg Mortenson

Mardigian Library E-Newsletters

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:07:11 -0400

The Mardigian Library recently sent e-newsletters to faculty, staff, and students. Did you miss or delete your e-newsletter, or are you interested in the content of other e-newsletters? Click below to view the Fall 2009 e-newsletters:

Faculty version
Staff version
Student version

In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:33:42 -0400

October 2009 R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat, and Discuss) Meeting
This book discussion is part of Campus Sustainability Day

Book: In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan

Date: Wed., Oct. 21, 2009

Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Location: 1210 ML

Online supplemental material:
LitLovers discussion questions
New York Times Book Review

Books selected for 2009/2010:
Wed., 11/18/2009 - The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
Tues., 2/2/2010 - The Book Thief by Marcus Suzan
Wed., 4/7/2010 - Three Cups of Tea: One man's mission to promote peace...one school at a time by Greg Mortenson

Dreams From My Father: A story of race and inheritance by Barack Obama

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:07:03 -0400

September 2009 R.E.A.D. (Read, Eat, and Discuss) Meeting

Book: Dreams From My Father: A story of race and inheritance by Barack Obama

Date: Tues., Sept. 29, 2009

Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Location: 1210 ML

Books selected for 2009/2010:
Wed., 10/21/2009 - In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
Wed., 11/18/2009 - The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
Tues., 2/2/2010 - The Book Thief by Marcus Suzan
Wed., 4/7/2010 - Three Cups of Tea: One man's mission to promote peace...one school at a time by Greg Mortenson

Join the celebration! Give the gift of knowledge

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:21:37 -0400

The Mardigian Library has a new, special digital bookplate to acknowledge and thank the individuals who give a donation of $50 or more to the library during the 2009-10 academic year, the university’s 50th anniversary. Your donation will go to the library’s Collection of Excellence fund which is used to purchase books, videos, e-books, and much more.

The university was founded in 1959 with a gift from the Ford Motor Company, and in the last 50 years, over 140,000 students have attended classes and more than 41,000 individuals obtained degrees. Hopefully ALL of them used the library!

The current library was the first structure completed in a building phase that began in the late 1970’s, opening in 1980 with seating for 1,200. Over the years, many changes have taken place, including the addition of a coffee bar, a computer lab, and a faculty lounge. Today’s library staff members actively engage with faculty to provide the best possible instruction, resources and services for our students.

You may make a gift online or by mail.

Thank you for your support!

New search software saves time

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:58:32 -0400

To meet the needs of our tech-savvy millennial students, the Mardigian Library recently installed new searching software. Using a simple search box, students can simultaneously search multiple databases. Results include books, articles, ebooks, and other materials from the Mardigian Library, the University of Michigan Libraries in Ann Arbor, MeLCat (Michigan libraries), and WorldCat (libraries worldwide). Using the new software saves students time and hassle!

In a list of results, titles are arranged by relevance, with items owned by the Mardigian Library appearing first. Cover images are shown, similar to Amazon’s displays. Additional information such as reviews, summaries, and abstracts is also available.

The new software features “faceted searching”, which allows users to narrow the results by author, format, year, topic, etc. Or, the user can choose to set off on a path of discovery by clicking on various links of interest.

Behind the scenes is a “mega index”. Rather than waiting for all databases to respond individually over the Internet, the new software requires only one reply from the mega index. Having a pre-built index is a giant leap forward in the ability to provide fast results.

The library’s more traditional online public catalog (OPAC), as well as individual journal databases, will continue to be available. Many users are accustomed to these interfaces which have their own particular strengths.

To try the new software, go to the library web page and enter your search in the “Quick Search” box.

Library information for your course syllabus

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400

Faculty guidance and encouragement is crucial in motivating students to use the library’s resources for research projects. The Mardigian Library encourages faculty to include a brief description about library services in your course syllabus and other course materials.

The statement is available on the library’s Faculty Services web page in both text and HTML formats (for pasting into a word processing document or course web page).

Mardigian Library Faculty Workshops

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 08:24:02 -0400

The Library Research Center of the Mardigian Library will be holding a variety of workshops for faculty members during the fall term. Whether you are new to the Mardigian Library or an old pro, we believe you will find one or more of these workshops useful and look forward to your participation.

Location: 1212 Mardigian Library
Duration: 40 min.
RSVP and Questions: Teague Orblych at (313) 593-5562 or mtorblyc@umd.umich.edu
-- Feel free to bring your lunch or a snack.

Around the Physical Mardigian Library in 40 Minutes
Tuesday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 p.m.
Come join us on a journey around the Mardigian Library where you will discover all the parts of the library and what happens here. From the Library Research Center to Circulation, to the circulating and special collections, you will be impressed by what your library can provide.

Around the Online Mardigian Library in 40 Minutes
Tuesday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, October 14 at 3:00 p.m.
Take a cyber trip with us and discover what the Mardigian Library has to offer you online. Explore new tools of the trade or oldies but goodies like ProQuest and your online catalog. See what makes the Mardigian Library a library without boundaries.

ILL, MeLCat, and Article Linker, Oh, My!
Tuesday, October 6 at 11:00 a.m.
Want to know how to get at essential research without having to drive to another library? In this session, find out what interlibrary loan (ILL) and MeLCat delivery can do for you, as well as what full text options are available.

The Information Literacy Story
Tuesday, November 3 at 11:00 am.
"The time to give up on information literacy is never". Therefore, join us and let us show you what librarians can do to help you advance your students' critical thinking skills as it relates to information, technology, and scholarly materials.

Seven Magnificent Advanced Research Techniques
Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Learn seven techniques that will make you a better researcher no matter what research tool you are using. Subject searching, search limiters, and combining searches will be covered.

Streaming video now available

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:13:35 -0400

Streaming video for classroom or individual use is now available through a new collection on the Mardigian Library web site. This collection includes over 20 web sites and databases with subjects ranging from science, politics, and news to interviews, historical footage, the arts, and more. It contains links to full episodes of series from public television, such as NOVA, The American Experience, Frontline, and Tavis Smiley. Video footage from the National Archives, the Library of Congress, and NASA are also included, along with material from subscription databases such as Films on Demand.

For better search results, give WorldCat Beta a try

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400

The Mardigian Library will soon be changing our federated search product interface Central Search to WorldCat Local.

Users will able to search online for books, articles and other materials from the Mardigian Library, the University of Michigan Libraries in Ann Arbor, MeLCat (Michigan libraries), and WorldCat (libraries worldwide) using a single search interface. The items in the results list are arranged by relevance, with items from the Mardigian Library appearing first.

WorldCat Local also provides “faceted searching”, which allows users to narrow the results by author, format, year, topic, etc. To try this new interface, go to the library web page and click on the icon on the upper right-hand side of the page that says, “Try Beta WorldCat Catalog.”

The option to search just the library’s online public catalog (OPAC) will still be available.

Engage students and increase learning retention with the library's clickers

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400

The Mardigian Library now loans interactive learning software and wireless response keypads, commonly known as “clickers”. Clickers allow students to respond to questions posed by an instructor. The TurningPoint system works with PowerPoint to add interactive features such as quizzes, polls, and surveys into presentations. Students respond to the instructor’s multiple choice questions using the credit-card sized clickers. The percentage of responders to each answer is displayed on the screen. Polling is anonymous, so even though students know the percentage of responders who select each answer, they do not know exactly who gave particular answers.

The interactive nature of the presentation is designed to help engage students while the anonymity of the process prevents individuals from being embarrassed by incorrect answers. The system gives instructors immediate feedback on whether or not students are grasping the concepts being presented, so instruction can be adjusted accordingly. Research has shown that engaged or active learning generally results in higher retention of instruction.

The library has one USB-based response receiver with a set of 60 wireless clickers available for checkout by interested faculty. If sufficient interest exists, a training session for faculty may also be arranged.

For more information or to express an interest in attending a training session, contact:
Carla Brooks, Head of the Library Research Center, ctbrooks@umd.umich.edu
Sally Smith, Reference Librarian, salasm@umd.umich.edu

Faculty: Keep up with Mardigian Library news using Facebook and LinkedIn

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:42:23 -0400

There are many ways to learn about new services and events at the Mardigian Library. You can visit our website, subscribe to our news blog, or read our e-mail newsletters. And now, you can also connect to us within Facebook and LinkedIn.

You can view the library’s Facebook page whether or not you have a Facebook account. You do need to have a LinkedIn account to view the library’s LinkedIn group. Connect to the Mardigian Library’s Facebook page or LinkedIn group by clicking on the icons on our website, or by searching for us within these services.

Students use these social networking tools to keep in touch with friends and family and to express their viewpoints. Many faculty members have also created accounts to keep in touch with their students. The Mardigian Library saves you time by providing the information you need where you need it.

Welcome Julia Daniel, Systems Librarian!

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:29:49 -0400

Julia Daniel joined the Mardigian Library staff as Systems Librarian in early July 2009. She brings a wealth of experience in the areas of user interface needs and requirements, usability testing, digital asset management, emerging technologies, supervision and training, and leading interdepartmental collaborative teams.

Julia is actively involved in the American Society of Information Science and Technology and the Society of American Archivists. She has served on the board of the Wayne State University Alumni Association and is Past President of the Wayne State University Library and Information Science Alumni Association. She teaches courses in archival studies, web site design, and technology at Wayne State University’s School of Library and Information Science, and enjoys working with librarians-in-training.

Julia formerly worked at the General Motors Media Archive, The University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, and the Ford Motor Company Global Product Marketing Knowledge Center. She is a graduate of Wayne State University, earning the Bachelor’s degree in both German Literature and the Humanities, and the Master’s degree in Library and Information Science.

In her free time, she enjoys cycling, collecting mid-modern furniture, and wine tasting.

We extend our heartiest welcome to Julia!

Library Hosts Alumni Party

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:44:03 -0400

All former Mardigian Library staff and student assistants are invited to a "Library Alumni Open House" on Friday, October 16, 2009, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event is part of the celebration of UM-Dearborn's 50th Anniversary during the 2009-2010 academic year.

Please RSVP by Friday, October 9, 2009, to sasbury@umd.umich.edu or call 313-593-5236. Be sure to let us know if you are bringing a guest.

The party will be held on the second floor. Chancellor Daniel Little will welcome attendees at 4:30 p.m. Remarks will follow from Timothy F. Richards, Director of the Mardigian Library. Photographs depicting the history of the campus and library will be on display, and refreshments will be served.

We would love to hear your stories of working at the library. It will be wonderful to see “old friends” and to catch up!

MeLCat and Michigan eLibrary databases in jeopardy

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:11:44 -0400

During the academic year 2008-2009, UM-Dearborn students, faculty, and staff borrowed 5,136 items using the MeLCat service and downloaded countless articles from Michigan eLibrary databases. MeLCat services cost one tenth of traditional Interlibrary Loan services and provide access to the collections of over 300 Michigan libraries. If we had to replace all the free Michigan eLibrary databases, it would cost our library approximately $250,000 per year.

MeL statewide library services save taxpayers $72 million through group purchasing and resource sharing. Under the leadership of the Library of Michigan, every library in the state - including academic, public, k-12, and special libraries - has access to these resources. These and other services are in jeopardy.

Governor Jennifer M. Granholm's Executive Order 2009-36 threatens to break up the Library of Michigan and to diminish its role as the leader of statewide library efforts. Our elected officials are currently crafting the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, and are making tough decisions that affect each and every one of us. The Michigan Senate recently passed a budget that would cut library funding from $10 million to $7.5 million, a mere drop in the bucket when looking at the overall budget deficit. This cut places in jeopardy the MeLCat Interlibrary Loan system and the Michigan eLibrary databases.

Read more online at Michigan Libraries for the Future.