Mardigian Library News

New Database: Scopus

nospam@example.com (Sally Smith) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:52:15 -0500

Scopus is a large, multidisciplinary database that includes abstracts of articles related to medicine, the natural sciences, technology, the social sciences and humanities. It includes coverage of almost 18,000 different journals, trade publications and book series, and contains 38 million records. Quality scientific web sources and open source journals are also included.

New Database: The Sixties

nospam@example.com (Sally Smith) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:48:59 -0500

The Sixties: Primary Documents and Personal Narratives 1960-1974 includes diaries, oral histories, government documents, memorabilia and more from this turbulent period in American history. Information is arranged by themes such as civil rights, law and government, mass media, and the women’s movement. The database can be searched by historical event, person, place, author, document type, and more. The database currently contains over 38,000 pages of material and will include approximately 150,000 pages upon completion.

New Database: Global Road Warrior

nospam@example.com (Sally Smith) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:46:50 -0500

Global Road Warrior is a comprehensive database of information about over 175 different countries. Topics include the culture, business practices, and economy of each country, along with travel information, security information, and health and medical information. Documents range from political, physical, and other types of maps to photographs, recipes, and electronic images of flags.

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 Podcast - November 2009

nospam@example.com (Joel Seewald) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Mardigian Library podcast includes library news and information about library events.

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Related links:
R.E.A.D. Book Club
Library, LRC, and Computer Lab hours
Reserach Skills for Students
Faculty Workshops
New Research Databases
eBooks
Ask a Question

Library Alumni Party Follow up

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:41:13 -0500

Disruptive behavior hurts everybody

nospam@example.com (Barbara Bolek) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:27:40 -0400

In our continuing efforts to meet the needs of our students, the Mardigian Library recently added two mobile white boards for group study use on the second floor of the library. Within the first two weeks of use, the boards have been used inappropriately, damaged by individuals ripping marker holder trays from the boards, an eraser was destroyed, erasable markers have disappeared, and one board has been damaged by the use of non-erasable markers.

We would like to continue to offer tools like the white boards for student use; however, we will not be able to do so if they continue to suffer damages such as this. We ask you to partner with us in order to continue to make your library a conducive place for study.

The library encourages students to immediately report any disruptive behavior to library staff in order to stop malicious destruction of property and other disruptive behaviors. You can do so anonymously either by filling out the form on our website at http://library.umd.umich.edu/info/comments/disruptions.html or sending an e-mail or text message to librarynoise@umd.umich.edu. You can also call the circulation desk at (313) 593-5559, come down to the first floor and report the behavior to library circulation staff, or call Public Safety at (313) 593-5333.

Library Newsletter Fall 2009

nospam@example.com (Sue Flannery) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:41:46 -0400

Check out the Mardigian Library Newsletter Fall 2009

Contents:

50th Anniversary: A Brief History
Alumni Access to Databases and Setting up Alerts
Voice/Vision Interviews Inspire Children's Books
New Search Software Saves Time
Join the Celebration! Give the Gift of Knowledge
Welcome Julia Daniel, New Systems Librarian
Find Us on LinkedIn and Facebook
Calling all Laura Ingalls Wilder Fans

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

Mardigian Library Podcast - October 2009

nospam@example.com (Joel Seewald) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Mardigian Library podcast includes library news and information about library events.

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Refine your research skills @ your library

nospam@example.com (Joel Seewald) — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:20:09 -0400

The library offers several open workshops designed to help you better conduct
research.

You will learn:

how to find books in the library catalog

how to search for credible research in databases like JStor, ProQuest, ScienceDirect, and LexixNexis

about the library without walls

Where: 1212 Mardigian Library

When:
Wednesday, September 30, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Monday, October 12, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Monday, October 12, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 29, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Thursday, October 29, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 18, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Wednesday, November 18, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 8, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Tuesday, December 8, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Contact Teague Orblych at 313-593-5562 to R.S.V.P or ask for more information.

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

Mardigian Library Podcast - September 2009

nospam@example.com (Joel Seewald) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The Mardigian Library podcast includes library news and information about library events.

Download the podcast

Calling all Laura Ingalls Wilder fans!

nospam@example.com (Kathy Irwin) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:25:54 -0400

The Mardigian Library is planning a special exhibition in fall 2010 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder. We are collaborating with the Detroit Public Library, The Henry Ford, HarperCollins, and the Alfred Berkowitz Gallery to create displays honoring Mrs. Wilder and her books.

Little House on the Prairie was first published in 1935. It is the third title in the “Little House” series, coming after Little House in the Big Woods (1932) and Farmer Boy (1933). The series has remained constantly in print since its publication and the books are considered to be classics of American children’s literature.

The tentative date for the opening reception is Oct. 29, 2010. Mark your calendars!