Happy holidays! (and Library hours...)

The Marygrove Library wishes you peace, warmth, light and love during this holiday season. We want you to return to us refreshed and ready for a new semester, so be safe and spend this time with the people you love.

We'll be closed December 23 through January 2, as well as January 8 and 9.

From January 3 through 7, we're open 9 am - 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

Beginning January 10, our Winter 2010 semester hours are:

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 am - 9 pm
Friday: 9:30 am - 6 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

Use library databases to avoid New York Times paywall

At some point in early 2011, the New York Times will begin charging non-subscribers for unlimited access to its website. However, because the Marygrove Library subscribes to both the physical paper and to databases which include an electronic version of the paper, you will not have to pay to access the New York Times. In fact, through the library you have access to this newspaper from the present day all the way back to 1852!

You can visit us in person to read the print paper or to use our microfilm. You can also visit the library website from both on- and off-campus to read articles via these databases:

1980 - present: LexisNexis
1985 - present: Academic OneFile, General OneFile, General Reference Center Gold, or InfoTrac Newstand

ProQuest databases will soon look very different

The ProQuest interface will be changing soon. This means that it will look and work differently from what you're used to. Here's a link so you can take a sneak peek: http://www.proquest.com/assets/media/products/platform/1631_demo0.html

This change will affect the following databases:

• MLA International Bibliography
• ProQuest Curriculum Package
• PsycInfo

As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with a Marygrove Librarian!

New resource: practice tests & job search info

Learning Express Library is a collection of practice tests (for the GED, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, and others), exercises, skill-building courses, and job search information offered via MeL (the Michigan eLibrary). The practice tests require that you create a free account. Do some exploring - there's a lot here that you might find helpful. And as always, get in touch with a Marygrove librarian if you have any questions!

Vote Nov 2! Take a look at these voters' guides

Remember to vote on November 2!

Here are two websites that will describe the issues and candidates in your area:

• http://www.votesmart.org/voteeasy/
• http://www.lwvmi.org/2010LWVMIVoterGuide.htm

 Also, be sure to take a look at the beautiful display case that librarian Jennifer Meacham created in our circulation lobby. :-)

ProQuest databases unavailable for 12 hours

ProQuest will be performing maintenance on its databases during a 12 hour period beginning this Saturday. It will begin at 10 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, and end at 10 a.m. on Sunday, October 31.

The following databases will be unavailable during this period: ProQuest Curriculum Package, SIRS Researcher, and HeritageQuest Online. Thanks for your patience!

New resource: Choice Reviews Online

The Marygrove College Library now has access to Choice Reviews Online, a source of "reviews of academic books, electronic media, and Internet resources of interest to those in higher education." It's published by the Association of College and Research Libraries, a division of the American Library Association.

If you register with the site, you can sign up to receive monthly newsletters, you can save searches, and you can make and save lists. If you're new to Choice, take a look at "Top Tips for Using CRO" as well as the FAQ, located at the bottom of the left panel of the page. And as always, feel free to contact a Marygrove Librarian with any questions!

Begin searching Choice Reviews Online.

New lighting in reference room

Over the next few days, you'll notice workers in the library reference room replacing the lights in the ceiling. The fabulous Fred from Marygrove's Facilities department is overseeing this project so that it causes minimal interruption to your work. All computers and all books and journals in the reference room will remain available to you.

Meet Andrea Hanserd, library assistant

Andrea Hanserd is one of the Library's part-time assistants. She's an Education major and will earn her B.A. from Marygrove College with a concentration in English and CIS this May. Following graduation, she plans to work towards her master's degree in the Library & Information Science Program at Wayne State University. Andrea has a passion for literacy, teaching, and technology. She says, "With guilty pleasure I enjoy watching (perhaps a little too much) television, especially reality tv programs and in particular all the Housewives episodes from Washington to Atlanta." Andrea's patience, expertise, and unfailing gentleness help make the Library a welcoming place for students.

Coming soon: Changes to the ProQuest databases

In the near future, the look and feel (or "interface") of the library's ProQuest databases will be changing. The ProQuest databases include PsycInfo, MLA International Bibliography, and the Curriculum Package (ProQuest Biology, ProQuest Computing, ProQuest Education, etc).

Currently, the PsycInfo and MLA databases have one interface, and the Curriculum Package has another. ProQuest's intent is to unify these databases with one shared interface, but also to make your work as a researcher easier by improving the way you search for and manage articles, archives, research reports, e-books, and multimedia.

Questions? Feel free to contact a Marygrove Librarian. In the meantime, we'll continue to keep you updated on this important change.

She wrote: "I < heart > the new chairs. Thank u!"

You're welcome - we love the new chairs in the back of the library's reference room too! The dry erase board and the comfy furniture, with its swivel desktops and built-in outlets for laptops, make "the Spot" a very convenient place to work.

New resource: Children's Literature Comprehensive Database

The Marygrove Library has just begun a subscription to the Children's Literature Comprehensive Database.

The CLCD contains information about children's books, video and audio recordings, and other children-focused media. It includes critical reviews, information about awards, best book lists, and state reading lists.

Ask a Marygrove Librarian for help using this new resource, or jump right in!

New resource: MLA Literary Research Guide

The Marygrove Library has just begun a subscription to the MLA Literary Research Guide.

The LRG is "a selective, annotated guide to reference sources essential to the study of British literature, literatures of the United States, other literatures in English, and related topics." In this guide, James L. Harner describes and evaluates "important bibliographies, abstracts, surveys of research, indexes, databases, catalogs, general histories and surveys, annals, chronologies, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks."

Ask a Marygrove Librarian how to use this guide, or explore on your own! Use the LRG

Welcome, Robin!

The Marygrove Library is happy to welcome our new work study student, Robin Turner. Robin brings library experience to her new position, as she's a current employee at the Detroit Public Library. After completing her BA at Marygrove College, Robin aspires to enter the Wayne State University School of Library and Information Science. By working at the Marygrove Library she hopes to get a feel for what type of library she would like to work in, public or academic.  If you see Robin in the hall be sure to congratulate her on her new position!

Wed, Sept 29: Banned Books event in the Library

In honor of Banned Book Week, library staff and faculty invite you to join us for our third annual Banned Book Read-in.

Members of the Marygrove community will give a dramatic reading from one of their favorite banned books and lead a brief discussion of the book's social and historical context. Refreshments will be provided.

Where: The Beyond Words Gallery, located in the library
When: September 29, 2010, from 3:00-6:00 pm

See you there!

New computers in Library reference room

On Friday, September 17, 2010, the 38 computers in the Library reference room will be replaced with newer, faster models. This will be done in two stages to minimize inconvenience to library users. The transition will be complete by the end of the day on Friday. Three cheers for better equipment!!

Did you know we're open Sundays?

The Marygrove Library is open on Sundays from 1 - 5 pm, bringing our total number of open hours per week to 66.5.

Mon - Thurs: 9:30 am to 9 pm
Fri: 9:30 am to 6 pm
Sat: 8 am to 4 pm
Sun: 1 - 5 pm

Library closed Sept 3 - 6

Enjoy your holiday! We'll reopen on Tuesday, September 7, at 9:30 am.

Our hours will be:

Monday - Thursday: 9:30 am to 9 pm
Fri: 9:30 am to 6 pm
Sat: 8 am to 4 pm
Sun: 1 - 5 pm

Today the new Library website becomes available!

This afternoon your new Marygrove Library website becomes available. We're excited to show you the work we've been doing!

A redirect will be set up so that anyone trying to access the old web address (lib.marygrove.edu/library) will be automatically sent to the new (research.marygrove.edu). But in the meantime, if you have any bookmarks to the old web address, be sure to update those.

You may be unable to access some of the library's article databases and Serials Solutions this afternoon and possibly tomorrow morning. There may be other (unforeseen) issues that arise; if this happens we'll work to fix them as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience!

As always, we welcome your feedback. Be sure to tell us what you think of the new website.

Sneak peek at the new library website

3rd Annual Banned Book Read-in

In honor of Banned Book Week the library staff invites you to join us for our: 3rd Annual Banned Book Read-in.

We need you (faculty, staff, or students) to give a dramatic reading from one of your favorite banned books along with a brief discussion of the book's social and historical context.

Where: The Beyond Words Gallery: Located in the library

When: September 29, 2010, from 3:00-6:00 pm,

For more information contact: Michelle Vargo 313.927.1498 or Laura Manley 313.927.1540

Books & Authors helps you decide what to read next

Book fans know the feeling: finishing a thrilling novel or an engaging nonfiction work and wanting to sustain that momentum to the next book. But what is that next book?

Books & Authors is a resource that lets you explore the endless possibilities and combinations of books, authors and topics. It allows you to broaden and narrow your search by author, title, series, awards and other criteria. An "if you like" search connects you to themes and genres that you may not have noticed.

Until August 17, 2010, Books & Authors was called What Do I Read Next?

InfoTrac Newsstand: get access to 1000+ newspapers

Infotrac Newsstand is a full-text newspaper database searchable by title, headline, date, author, newspaper section and other fields. It provides access to articles from more than 1,000 U.S. and international newspapers.

Until August 17, 2010, this database was called Infotrac Custom Newspapers.

New & improved library website arrives at the end of August

By the end of August, we'll be introducing the new and improved library website as part of the college's commitment to making Marygrove’s website an invaluable resource for our students, alumni, donors, community, faculty and staff.

We rely on your input to make sure the library website is easy to use, accessible, and meets your needs. You'll be invited to share your questions and feedback at our launch party at the end of August (details to be announced). See you there!

Improvements to CINAHL (nursing) database

CINAHL is a Marygrove Library database, and an excellent source of articles on nursing and allied health. At the end of this week, improvements will be made to this database that make your search process easier. Learn how to best use the improved features of this database by opening this PDF tutorial, or call a Marygrove Librarian at 313.927.1346.

Back-to-School Software Guide: How to save thousands

"August is that time of year: back-to-school time for students across the country. . .Using technology to help increase your grades and ease your studying is the mark of a smart student, and the foundation of your academic tech arsenal needs to be software."

http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/unplggd-back-to-school-software-guide-tips-that-can-save-you-thousands-123481

JSTOR interface update scheduled for mid-August

JSTOR is one of the Marygrove Library's most popular interdisciplinary databases. The JSTOR interface is scheduled to be updated in mid-August. Highlights of this update include:

• Expanded content discovery: search and browse both licensed and unlicensed collections, direct links to JSTOR Plant Science content
• New and improved features: email and export multiple citations without logging in, save searches to MyJSTOR accounts, advanced search as the default search
• New look: updated design with simplified navigation

Did you know you can TXT a librarian?

The Marygrove Library has a phone number dedicated to receiving and answering your text messages. Add this number to your phone's contact list: 313.451.3362.

Here are sample questions you might text us:

• I'm on 3rd floor of library, need call number for this book: "the world of tattoo"
• How late is the library open tonight?
• When are my books due?
• Can we make a research appt for my next paper?

If we don't respond right away during open hours, we're probably working with another student in the library. We will text you back as soon as possible. We're excited to offer you yet another way to get help from the library!

LexisNexis introduces an enhanced interface

LexisNexis is a Marygrove Library database that gives you access to full-text documents from over 6,000 news, business, and legal publications, using a variety of flexible search options. Recently the interface for this database changed to make the search process easier and more intuitive. If you have any questions about this change, don't hesitate to get in touch with one of your Marygrove librarians: 313.927.1346.

Wilson14 databases get a new look August 1, 2010

After August 1, 2010, the Wilson14 databases are switching ownership and as a result, they'll have a new look. The Marygrove Library wants to make this transition as easy as possible for you, so please don't hesitate to contact a librarian for help at 313.927.1346.

The Wilson14 databases include:

Applied Science Abstracts
Art Abstracts
Biography Index
Biological & Agricultural Index Plus
Book Review Digest Plus
Education Abstracts
Essay & General Literature Index
General Science Abstracts
Humanities Abstracts
Index To Legal Periodicals & Books
Library Literature Index
Readers' Guide Abstracts
Social Sciences Abstracts
Wilson Business Abstracts

Wilson SelectPlus gets new name and new look

After August 1, 2010, the Wilson SelectPlus database will be called OmniFile Select and will look very different from what you're used to (take a look). This is because the database is switching ownership.

Wilson SelectPlus is one of our most popular databases for finding journal articles, so the Marygrove Library wants to make this transition as easy as possible for you. Please don't hesitate to contact a librarian for help at 313.927.1346 or watch this training video.

Omnifile Select will carry the same excellent full-text content, giving you access to:

• Education full-text
• General Science full-text
• Humanities full-text
• Readers' Guide full-text
• Social Sciences full-text
• Wilson Business full-text
• Applied Science & Technology full-text
• Art full-text
• Biological & Agricultural Index Plus
• Index to Legal Periodicals full-text
• Library Literature & Information Science full-text

The new NoveList is almost ready for release

NoveList is a readers' advisory service that helps you find fiction books you might be interested in reading.

The latest version of NoveList is due in just a few weeks. During the transition, this service will be temporarily unavailable. To make sure you’re comfortable using the new version, you can begin testing the new features by clicking the link in the center of the NoveList homepage.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask a Marygrove library staff member!

Evening of July 16: Serials Solutions "down time." How will this affect you?

For an estimated six hours (from 9 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2010, to 3 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2010), Marygrove Library's Serials Solutions service will be unavailable.

How will this affect you? You may not be able to link to full-text in some of the library databases, and the full-text journal search may not work. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Marygrove Library assistant awarded the 2010 David H. Clift Scholarship

Marygrove Library assistant Laura Manley has been awarded the 2010 David H. Clift Scholarship from the American Library Association (ALA). Named for a former director of the ALA, the scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and evidence of commitment to a career in librarianship.

Laura is a student in the School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) and President of the ALA chapter at Wayne State University in Detroit.

Read more about her award in American Libraries magazine and at the SLIS website.

Congratulations Laura!

ERIC announces major website upgrade

On June 20, ERIC (the Education Resources Information Center) announced a major update to its website at http://www.eric.ed.gov/. This update features search enhancements, research tools, and useful information for all ERIC audiences, including students, faculty, and librarians.

Some points of interest:

• improved search tools, including the ability to narrow searches based on Author, Descriptors, Date, Audience, Journal, Education Level, and Publication Type. ERIC has also added three new search limiters to the Advanced Search feature: "ED Only," "EJ Only," and "Peer Review"
• Expanded RSS feeds, including updates to Department of Education featured collections, new materials in selected high-interest topics (including teacher effectiveness, autism, and community colleges), and additions of AERA conference papers"
• Ability to search ERIC's journal and non-journal source lists, improving users' ability to locate journal names or contributing organizations by keyword or phrase
• Addition of a "Share" tool that enables searchers to post citations and searches to popular social applications and sites
• Thesaurus update, including 8 new Descriptors, 13 updated Scope Notes, 3 new Synonyms, and 7 relationship changes
  

Additionally, ERIC is now reaching out to users and potential users via social networking. You'll find links throughout the ERIC Web site to ERIC's new Facebook page. The page provides periodic information updates as well as links to materials helpful for those searching or contributing to ERIC.

Encyclopedias in the Gale Virtual Reference Library have been updated

New editions of the following encyclopedias have been added to the Gale Virtual Reference Library:

• Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer -- we now have 2010, 3rd edition
• Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders -- we now have 2010, 3rd edition
• Encyclopedia of Small Business -- we now have 2007, 3rd edition
• Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine -- we now have 2009, 3rd edition

3 databases get a makeover: MLA, PsycInfo, & ProQuest Curriculum Package

The Marygrove Library subscribes to three article databases that are maintained by the parent company ProQuest. These include MLA International Bibliography, PsycInfo (as of July 1), and ProQuest Curriculum Package. At a date yet to be announced, ProQuest will be transitioning all three to a new interface, meaning the look and feel of these databases will change while their content remains the same. We will be given a transitional period to explore the new interface while still having access to the existing one.

The new interface will be introduced within the next five months. In the meantime, you can read more from ProQuest and watch a very brief preview video here: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/promos/feature08_pq.shtml.

4 Reasons Why the Library Should Affect Your College Choice

From US News & World Report:

"If you talk to a college admissions officer or a high school guidance counselor about things to do when you visit a college campus, one of the first things they say is to visit the libraries on campus."

Read more:  http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2010/06/17/4-reasons-why-the-library-affects-your-college-choice.html

PsycInfo database will soon have a new look

PsycInfo is one of the Library's most popular databases for psychology and psychology-related articles. The vendor from whom we license this database has changed. As a result, beginning July 1 you'll notice it has a different look. You'll still find the same up-to-date scholarly articles but if you need any help using the new interface, take a look at this quick reference guide or call the library reference desk at 313.927.1346.

Take Back the Night Detroit - April 9

Please join us at our second annual Take Back the Night Detroit, to be held at Marygrove College, Alumnae Hall, on Friday, April 9, 5:00-8:30 pm.

The purpose of this event, celebrated nation-wide, is to raise awareness, promote prevention, and support survivors of sexual assault as they cast off shame and guilt and access the help they need on their journey towards healing and wholeness.

Take Back the Night-Detroit is being sponsored by the Marygrove Student Government, the Women's Center, and the Social Work Department, together with Sasha Center, a community based organization.

The Take Back the Night Committee invites each of you to attend this important event!

If you would like more information, please contact Prof. Kalimah Johnson, Chair, at kjohnson1099@marygrove.edu, x1484, or Prof. Darcy Brandel, Co-chair, at dbrandel@marygrove.edu, x1447.

We hope to see you on April 9th!

March 18: An Evening of Recent Detroit Fiction

The Marygrove College Institute for Detroit Studies and English and Modern Languages Department present a Defining Detroit event:

An Evening of Recent Detroit Fiction: a reading and book signing featuring Peter Markus, Susan Messer, and Michael Zadoorian.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM

Marygrove College

8425 West McNichols, Detroit

Alumnae Hall, Madame Cadillac Building

Free and open to the public

* * *

Peter Markus has written two books of short stories, "Good, Brother" (2005) and "The Singing Fish" (2006), and a novel, "Bob, or Man on Boat" (2008).

"Peter Markus' gorgeously spare, riverine fables of brotherly sweetness and violence are hypnotic, haunting, and sublime." - Gary Lutz

Novelist and short-story writer Susan Messer is the author of "Grand River and Joy" (2009).

"With unsparing candor, Susan Messer thrusts us into a time when racial tensions sundered friends and neighbors and turned families upside down. The confrontations in Grand River and Joy are complex, challenging, and . . . spot-on accurate." - Rosellen Brown

Michael Zadoorian is the author of two novels, "Second Hand" (2000) and "The Leisure Seeker" (2009), and one book of short stories, "The Lost Tiki Palaces of Detroit" (2009).

"Zadoorian’s pace [in "The Leisure Seeker"] is deceptive, it's restful. But unexpected scenes jump out at you. Come to the end and you’ll say, 'Oh my God!'" - Elmore Leonard

Check out Marygrove's weather station!

The Marygrove College weather station is now linked and reporting data to the Weather Underground Network, a nationwide network:

http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=KMIDETRO12

Data from the weather station are presently used by the students in Dr. Mary Lynam's ENV 300 (Weather and Climate) as part of their learning experience.

In addition, student Lloyd Weishap will make a presentation titled "The Marygrove Weather Station Project: Using Technology to Teach Students" at the Sigma Zeta Conference in Cambelsville, KY, at the end of March.  Lloyd has been working with Dr. Lynam as a research assistant and has been instrumental in getting the station up and going.  The weather station was purchased through a generous gift from the Sr. Mary Cabrini Fund.

Aardvark - the virtual reference desk

Have you seen this?

http://vark.com/

"Crowdsourcing" reference questions was one of the themes of the ALA TechTrends webinar that Dana, Michelle, and I attended, and it appeared at several points during the Handheld Librarian II conference. Many see it as an extension of what lots of libraries are already doing - joining a consortium so that one librarian, when s/he's on duty, is responsible for responding to the virtual reference questions (sent via IM, email, text) of students who may or may not be at the librarian's home university. Some have followed that thought to its logical conclusion. . .why should only librarians be responsible for answering these reference questions? Perhaps in the future (which is NOW) students will use sites like Aardvark for most of their questions and librarians (cybrarians) will work in a context less tied to the reference desk.

Want to weigh in on this controversial topic? Submit a comment below. :-)

New database: A to Z Maps!

A-to-Z Maps is the Marygrove Library's newest database. Included in the 4,000+ maps are political maps, physical maps, outline maps, population maps, precipitation maps, climate maps, and other thematic maps. New maps are added to the collection every month, so check back often!

Begin searching A-to-Z Maps.

Feb 23: Haiti update from Bishop Thomas Gumbleton

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, Bishop Thomas Gumbleton will give a presentation on the situation in Haiti one month after the earthquake. The presentation will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Mark Parish (4401 Bart Avenue) in Warren, MI.

Feb 23: Dr. Lynam hosts next Lunchtime Conversation

On February 23 from 12-1:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge, Dr. Mary M. Lynam, assistant professor of integrated science, will facilitate a discussion entitled, “Mercy Mercy Me, Fish Full of Mercury, Mercury and the Environment."

Dr. Lynam will trace the history of mercury use by mankind, the episode of mercury poisoning in Minamata, Japan, and the findings of the Mercury Report to Congress. She will talk about the forms of mercury found in the atmosphere, and methods used to sample and quantify them with an emphasis on the results of monitoring in rural and urban areas in the Great Lakes Region.

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join us for stimulating ideas and great conversation about this extremely important and timely subject. BYO lunch . . . tasty dessert will be provided.

Feb. 6 - 13 is Haiti Solidarity Week

The college's sponsors (Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary) have issued this action alert:

Pax Christi Haiti and the Haitian Catholic Bishops have designated Friday, February 12, (one month after the devastating earthquake) as an international day of prayer for Haiti. The IHM Haiti Committee will be holding a contemplative prayer service at 4 p.m. in the IHM Motherhouse Chapel. All are welcome to attend:

610 West Elm Avenue
Monroe, MI 48162
734.241.3660

Those who cannot come to the prayer service at the Motherhouse can use the following prayer resources recommended by the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns:

A prayer service for Haiti from the Taize community
Prayer resources from Catholic Relief Services
A reflection written by Daniel Tillias of Pax Christi Port-au-Prince

Need help with MLA, APA or Turabian formatting?

Has your instructor asked you to format your paper according to MLA, APA or Turabian style? Are you unsure where to begin or do you need a refresher?

The Library is offering workshops on MLA and APA citation styles this semester. Here are the details: (pdf, 1 page) Winter 2010 workshops.

Can't attend a workshop? Need help with Turabian?

1. Make an appointment at the Writing Center: 313.927.1278
2. Visit the Library website for printable guides
3. Browse the Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University

Calling all library supporters...

[From http://www.ilovelibraries.org/takeaction/mainstreetact.cfm]

We are asking all library supporters to contact their U.S. Senators regarding the Jobs for Main Street Act, also known as the “Jobs Bill.”

The current draft of the Senate's $80 billion Jobs for Main Street Act does NOT include library workers. The bill does include $20.5 billion for “Creating Jobs that Provide Public Services” which includes billions for some jobs but not a cent for library workers.

We know that libraries provide critical services to their communities. (Did you know that libraries are the only source of no-fee Internet access for 71 percent of Americans?) We know that library workers are an important part of public sector employees.

As soon as possible, we ask each of you to:

1. Call or email a personal message to your U.S. Senators. If you can do this every day until we are successful – so much the better;

2. Ask your friends, family, colleagues, and community groups to contact their senators as well.

Call the U.S. Capital switchboard ASAP at 202.224.3121.  For email addresses and other contact information go to http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Thank you!

Your Marygrove College Library

Follow us on Twitter as we celebrate Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the Marygrove Library will tweet about a website or new book in its collection each day in February. You can follow us here: http://twitter.com/marygrovelib.

Scheduled maintenance time - ProQuest database - Jan 30

ProQuest will be performing infrastructure maintenance on January 30, 2010. A 12 hour maintenance window will be required for this maintenance. The window will take place from Saturday, January 30, 2010, at 10 pm to Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 10 am.

Diversity Club Read-in

Do you respect diversity? Do you promote tolerance? Do you love quality literature?

Then this is the event for you! The Library together with the Marygrove Diversity Club is sponsoring a read-in that focuses on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) authors. Faculty, staff, and students will prepare a dramatic reading from an LGBT author and then lead a brief discussion on the socio-historical context and import of that author. Please join us in celebrating diversity, teaching tolerance, and sharing our love of quality literature!

Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Location: Beyond Words Art Gallery in the Library
Time: 3 - 6 pm

One of our business databases has new features and content

Gale has just added some powerful new features and content to the database "Business & Company Resource Center." Now users have hundreds of new SWOT analyses to explore — including top global companies like AIG, CitiGroup, Freddie Mac and Wal-Mart. Additionally, the user interface has been updated with a contemporary new look and a “Publication Search” function has been added to the homepage.

Take a look for yourself: http://tinyurl.com/ydj3dwg. Off-campus users, login with your Marygrove username and password.

How the state budget deficit will affect Michigan libraries

The services offered by Michigan libraries are in danger of being cut. These services include access to important Marygrove Library research databases like Academic OneFile, Wilson SelectPlus, ERIC, and Social Sciences Abstracts, to name a few, plus access to more than 2,700 full-text periodicals. Furthermore, our plans this year to join the statewide interlibrary loan group, MeLCat, may be jeopardized since cuts in funding would likely cripple the system, depriving library users of fast, easy access to collections across the state.

This letter from the President of the Michigan Library Association (pdf, 2 pages) provides an update on MLA's advocacy efforts. For more information, please contact any Marygrove Librarian: http://www.marygrove.edu/library/refservices.asp.

We're hiring! Graduate research assistant

The Library is looking to hire a Marygrove graduate research assistant to provide background information for a Library Visioning Project. S/he would...

...complete a literature review on the subject of the “information commons” in higher education today
...create a Blackboard organization of professional articles and websites, with an introduction (literature review) written by the grad assistant and a bibliography
...engage in original research, under the supervision of a librarian, which would involve a visit to at least one local (southeastern MI) college or university which has an information or learning commons facility in place, in order to interview staff and students and take digital pictures
...prepare a PowerPoint presentation which would define the concept, give background/historical information, give examples, trends or forecasts and pros and cons

Interested? Contact Linnea Dudley (Head of Reference, Instruction and Access Services) at 313.927.1349.

We have a winner!

In December the library received a number of clever suggestions for naming the newly furnished "back of the reference room."

Last week the library staff voted. The winning name: "The Spot," submitted by Diane Brown, Coordinator of MAT-CIA. Runner up: "The Student Station," submitted by Ronda Mew, Marygrove student.

Congratulations, Diane and Ronda! We'll see you at the library's circulation desk to claim your prize.

New art exhibit explores issues of African American identity

You're invited to a reception on Sunday, January 17, from 3 to 6 pm in The Gallery (4th floor of the Liberal Arts building) to celebrate the opening of a new art exhibit at the college. Meet New York artist Cathleen Lewis, a mixed-media, installation artist who works with photography, drawing and synthetic human hair to explore issues of African-American identity. The exhibit runs through February 13.

2010 Horizon Report

The 2010 Horizon Report has been released! It's the work of the New Media Consortium, and it "identifies and describes emerging technologies likely to have an impact on teaching, learning, or creative inquiry on college and university campuses within the next five years."

Read more: http://www.nmc.org/publications/2010-horizon-report

First day of Winter 2010 semester

Welcome back, students, staff and faculty! Beginning today, the library is back to normal extended hours: http://www.marygrove.edu/library/about.asp.

As you begin work on new assignments, be sure to keep us in mind. We are here to help - among other things, we can help you create a researchable topic, locate excellent books and articles, follow MLA and APA style, renew library materials, and access resources from home.

Give us a call: 313.927.1346

Ready for the Winter 2010 semester?

Happy new year, and welcome back from holiday break! We hope you had a restful vacation, and that you return to classes feeling renewed. If there's anything we can do to help you transition back into scholar or learner mode, don't hesitate to get in touch:

http://www.marygrove.edu/library/refservices.asp

In this last week before the Winter 2010 semester officially begins, the library is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Our normal extended hours begin Monday, January 11.