New open access publication from SAGE

We just learned about a new open access publication from the SAGE publishing company, called SAGE Open.

"SAGE Open publishes peer-reviewed, original research and review articles in an interactive, open-access format. With more than 400 manuscripts already submitted since January 1, 2011, articles span the full spectrum of the social and behavioral sciences and the humanities." Learn more.

We're excited to see the publishing world making a greater commitment to open access, and hope to see the trend continue. Open access refers to free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals (www.doaj.org/). It's an especially important way to disseminate scholarly information, as fewer library budgets are able to cope with escalating journal costs.

Here's a sampling of articles from the first issue of SAGE Open:

• A Transformative Collegiate Discourse by Evan Ortlieb
• Lars and the Real Girl: Lifelike Positive Transcendence by Ted Remington
• Fostering Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Research in Adult Education: Interactive Resource Guides and Tools by  Elizabeth Anne Erichsen and Cheryl Goldenstein
• Intangible Heritage of Standard English Learners: The “Invisible” Subgroup in the United States of America? Implications for Closing the Achievement Gap by Ogo Okoye-Johnson
• Designing for Explanation in Health Care Applications of Expert Systems by Keith W. Darlington
• Personal Meaning Orientations and Psychosocial Adaptation in Older Adults by Gary T. Reker and Louis C. Woo

Happy reading!

Intersession hours: by appointment only

From May 1 - 15, 2011, the Library will be closed except by appointment.

Marygrove students, faculty and staff: if, for academic or college-related purposes, you need either physical access to the Library or assistance using Library resources remotely, you can leave a voicemail or email us, and a Library staff member will contact you to set up an in-person or telephone appointment.

Reference desk: 313.927.1346
Circulation desk: 313.927.1355
STIC: 313.927.1582
Email: lib@marygrove.edu

Normal hours and services to guests will resume on May 16, 2011.

Free access to 41 online encyclopedias until April 23

The following encyclopedias and handbooks from Sage Reference Online are available until April 23, 2011. To begin exploring, visit http://www.sage-ereference.com/Login.html and login with username librarian and password sagereference. If you feel that any of these would make a valuable addition to the Marygrove Library, please let us know by calling 313.927.1346.

21st Century Anthropology: A Reference Handbook
Encyclopedia of Criminological Theory
The Sage Handbook of Criminological Theory
(*we own this in print) Encyclopedia of Curriculum Studies
Encyclopedia of Disaster Relief
21st Century Economics: A Reference Handbook
The Sage Handbook of Philosophy of Education
(*we own this in print) Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent
(*we own this in print) Encyclopedia of Family Health
(*we own this in print) Gender and Women's Leadership: A Reference Handbook
Encyclopedia of Geography
The Sage Handbook of Governance
Green Business: An A-to-Z Guide
Green Cities: An A-to-Z Guide
Green Consumerism: An A-to-Z Guide
Green Energy: An A-to-Z Guide
Green Food: An A-to-Z Guide
Green Politics: An A-to-Z Guide
The Sage Handbook of Health Care Ethics: Core and Emerging Issues
The Sage Handbook of Identities
(*we own this in print) Encyclopedia of Identity
The Sage Handbook of Islamic Studies
Leadership in Nonprofit Organizations: A Reference Handbook
Handbook of Marketing Scales, Third Edition
The SAGE Handbook of Mental health and Illness
Encyclopedia of Motherhood
Handbook of Multicultural Measures
Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Society
Political and Civic Leadership
21st Century Political Science: A Reference Handbook
Encyclopedia of Political Theory
Encyclopedia of Power
The Sage Handbook of Prejudice, Stereotyping and Discrimination
Encyclopedia of Research Design
Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Communication
(*we own this in print) The Sage Handbook of Social Gerontology
Encyclopedia of Social Movement Media
The Sage Handbook of Sociolinguistics
Encyclopedia of Victimology and Crime Prevention
Encyclopedia of Women in Today's World
The Sage Handbook of Workplace Learning

Library offerings are newly enhanced by Directory of Open Access Journals

The Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) has just been integrated into the Marygrove College Library website. This means that as you search library databases, you now have access to 6395 more journals and 551,008 more articles across all disciplines.

The DOAJ provides access to free, peer-reviewed, open access journals. Not only will these journals now appear in your library database search results, but you can also visit the DOAJ directly from this library webpage (scroll down to the D's): http://research.marygrove.edu/articles-a-databases/search-for-articles.

As always, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the library at 313.927.1346.

July 28, 2011 update. We've also added these open access databases: BioMed Central, Public Library of Science, and the World Bank Data Catalog. Happy searching!

Explore AP Images & several Encyclopaedia Britannica databases for a limited time

You're invited to explore the following free resources for a limited time. Once you've done some exploring, we'd love to hear what you think. Would any of these make valuable additions to the Marygrove College Library?

• AP Images: available until April 30, 2011. Username is mclslibrary, password is mclslibrary. AP Images is a research database that provides a sensory journey of photographs, audio sound bites, graphics, and full text spanning over 180 years of history as seen through the eyes of the Associated Press

• Encyclopaedia Britannica databases: available until June 30, 2011. Username is mclspreview, password is spring11.
• 21st-Century Explorer
• Annals of American History Online
• Britannica Learning Zone
• Britannica Online Academic Edition 
• Britannica Online Public Library Edition
• Britannica Online School Edition
• Global Reference Center
• Image Quest
• Original Sources from Encyclopaedia Britannica 
• Student News Net
• Spanish Reference Center
• Webster’s Third New International Dictionary Unabridged Online
• World Data Analyst Online

If you feel that any of these would make a valuable addition to the Marygrove Library, please email Christy at cmalmsten@marygrove.edu or call her at 313.927.1378.

Library assistant is winner of 2011 Amy S. McCombs/Frederick P. Currier Writing Award

Library assistant Theresas Spiteri is one of the 5 winners of the 2011 Amy S. McCombs/Frederick P. Currier Writing Award. The other winners are Mia Balbin-Cuesta, Percy Pierce, Emily Sese, and Della Young. Congratulations!

This award is held in conjunction with the Contemporary American Authors Lecture Series, which will take place Friday, April 15, in Alumnae Hall, and feature the poet and literary scholar Harryette Mullen.

Read more about this award, the lecture series, and Harryette Mullen here: http://www.marygrove.edu/home/news/press-releases/1025-amy-s-mccombs-frederick-p-currier-writing-award-winners-announced.html

The latest news in the Google Books settlement

Via the Association of College & Research Libraries:

"The Library Copyright Alliance (LCA) has released  "A Guide for the Perplexed Part IV: The Rejection of the Google Books Settlement," an analysis of the latest decision in the Google Books Search case and its potential effect on libraries. The LCA is comprised of ALA, ACRL, and  the Association of Research Libraries (ARL).

This guide is the latest in a series prepared by LCA legal counsel Jonathan Band to help inform the library community about this landmark legal dispute.  In the Guide Part IV, Band explains why the Court rejected the proposed class action settlement, which would have allowed Google to engage in a wide variety of activities using scanned books.

Past guides and other LCA materials related to the case are available on the LCA website."

Avoid the New York Times paywall

On March 25, 2011, The New York Times implemented its paywall. Now anyone who views more than 20 articles per month at http://www.nytimes.com will be charged a fee. Individual subscribers to the print newspaper have unlimited access to the website. The Marygrove College Library and other libraries are working with the Times to provide similar unlimited access via our institutional subscription.

In the meantime, there are several well-documented loopholes around the paywall. You can also continue to read the print version of the Times in the library, or access the Times online from 1980 to the present via several of the library's databases (this requires a Marygrove login).

If you have any questions about this, please don't hesitate to get in touch with one of your librarians (313.927.1346) or leave a comment below.

Changes to five OCLC FirstSearch databases

As of December 2010, the Arts & Humanities Citation Index is no longer available via the Marygrove College Library.

Beginning June 30, 2011, the following databases will also become unavailable:

• ABI/Inform
• Biology Digest
• Dissertation Abstracts
• GEOBASE

All five databases are (or were) offered via the OCLC FirstSearch service. OCLC has decided to drop certain databases in order to focus on providing other services. You can read more about its plan here:

http://www.oclc.org/ca/en/firstsearch/content/questions/default.htm

The library subscribes to a wealth of other resources designed to meet your research needs, but if you feel that Arts & Humanities, ABI/Inform, Biology Digest, Dissertation Abstracts, or GEOBASE are essential to your work, please don't hesitate to call your librarian Christy at 313.927.1378.

Our eBooks will soon look different - but content remains the same

The Marygrove College Library gives you access to more than 25,000 electronic books, offering you another convenient way to do research from both on- and off-campus.

Soon you'll notice that these ebooks look slightly different from what you're used to. Their content won't change, but their interface will. This includes the colors on your screen, and the location of links and tools for turning pages and searching content. At the same time, the name that we give this collection of ebooks will change from "NetLibrary eBooks" to "eBooks on EBSCOhost."

These changes won't go into effect until July, but you can preview them now. Be sure to let us know what you think by calling your librarian Christy at 313.927.1378.

Help protect Michigan libraries

Michigan libraries are in danger due to new proposed budget cuts at the state level. Read more about what's at stake, and learn how to join the fight to protect these invaluable resources:

http://www.milibrariesforthefuture.org/

Please add your voice to the conversation. "The future of Michigan depends on it."

Libraries roar! HarperCollins is limiting e-book check-outs to 26

There's a storm a-brewin' between one of the largest book publishers (HarperCollins) and the library world. On February 24, 2011, new e-book licensing terms were released by Overdrive, a library e-book vendor. Overdrive reported that HarperCollins would begin restricting the number of times an e-book could be checked out before its license expired. That number is 26.

For libraries that have a two week lending period, their license for a HarperCollins e-book will last about a year. For libraries with a three week lending period, their license will last about a year and a half. After 26 check-outs, the book that the library paid for will disappear and they'll be forced to buy a new one.

What are the problems with this new arrangement? Let us count the ways....

• This is a huge step backward in lending rights and library access
• Libraries' budgets are strained enough without this added burden
• Libraries with a shorter (two week) lending period will be disproportionately affected
• Publishers such as HarperCollins do not demand that libraries return their *paper* copies after 26 check-outs. This arrangement seems designed to encourage libraries to buy paper books rather than increasingly popular e-books for their patrons
• This creates a huge new workload for libraries who now have to add an e-book to their catalog, track the number of check-outs, and then remove the e-book from their catalog
• Imagine the impact on the 27th patron, who sees that a book is available in a library's catalog, but oops! No, you're too late, that book no longer exists here (read more) 
• Libraries are losing "the rights to lending and preserving content that we have had for centuries.  We have lost the right to buy a piece of content, lend it to as many people as we want consecutively, and then donate or sell that item when it has outlived its usefulness (if, indeed, that ever happens at all)" (source)

The publishing world has been reluctant to fully embrace the world of e-book lending. Libraries and e-book vendors like Overdrive can not allow HarperCollins' example to set the precedent.

Read more:

• On Twitter: hashtag #hcod
• From a HarperCollins author: http://www.thisbookisoverdue.com/This_Book_Is_Overdue/Blog/Entries/2011/2/28_The_27th_Patron.html
• From ReadWriteWeb: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/this_library_e-book_will_self-destruct_after_26_ch.php
• From Library Journal: http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/889452-264/harpercollins_caps_loans_on_ebook.html.csp
• From BoingBoing: http://www.boingboing.net/2011/02/25/harpercollins-to-lib.html
• Free Range Librarian: http://freerangelibrarian.com/2011/03/02/harpercollins-boycott/
• Overdrive response (March 1): http://overdriveblogs.com/library/2011/03/01/a-message-from-overdrive-on-harpercollins-new-ebook-licensing-terms/
• HarperCollins response (March 1): http://harperlibrary.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/03/open-letter-to-librarians.html

Meet library assistant (and corset-wearing) Theresa!

Theresa Spiteri is one of our full-time library assistants in the circulation department. She is a history major with a minor in English and will graduate from Marygrove College in May of 2012. After graduation, she plans to attend Wayne State University to obtain a master's degree in library science & information with a concentration in archival work. But she won't stop there! Next she'll obtain her master's degree in history with a military concentration from Norwich University in Pennsylvania, with the long-term goal of earning her Ph.D.

Theresa's path from work study student to full-time assistant has been circuitous. She was our work study student for one semester; when her financial aid package changed she was no longer eligible for work study but remained with us as a volunteer (that's right, folks, a volunteer!) for the remainder of the academic year. The following year she was hired as a part-time employee until finally a full-time position became available. She jumped at the chance, and we were thrilled to hire her.

She enjoys reading, hiking, camping, swimming, and spending time with her family and friends (when she's not studying or working, that is). She also enjoys participating in any activity that relates to history; this year, for example, she visited the Renaissance festival for the first time - corset and all.

Trial of EBSCO databases (expires March 31)

The Marygrove College Library has access to 17 EBSCO databases until March 31. The names and descriptions of these databases are below. Please call the reference desk for the required username and password, then begin your exploration by clicking this link:

http://trial.ebscohost.com

If you'd like to leave feedback about whether these would be valuable additions to the library, please contact Christy at cmalmsten@marygrove.edu or 313.927.1378.

The 17 trial databases include:

• Gender Studies Database
  Combines Women’s Studies International and Men’s Studies databases with the coverage of sexual diversity issues. GSD covers the full spectrum of gender-engaged scholarship inside and outside academia. This database includes more than 921,000 records with coverage spanning from 1972 and earlier to the present.
  
• Book Index with Reviews
  Provides information on over 5 million book titles, in a wide range of formats. BIR also contains almost 800,000 full-text searchable book reviews from sources such as Library Journal, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, Booklist and others.
  
• BIR Entertainment
  Provides information on about 450,000 music titles and 200,000 DVD/video titles, with more being added regularly. With BIR, you can find music or videos featuring a favorite artist or performer, or a specific genre.
  
• SocINDEX
  Features more than 2.1 million records with subject headings from a 20,000+ term sociological thesaurus designed by subject experts and expert lexicographers. This product also contains informative abstracts for more than 1,300 "core" coverage journals dating as far back as 1895.
• SocINDEX with Full Text
  Features more than 2.1 million records with subject headings from a 20,000+ term sociological thesaurus designed by subject experts and expert lexicographers. SocINDEX with Full Text contains full text for more than 860 journals dating back to 1908. This database also includes full text for more than 830 books and monographs, and full text for over 16,800 conference papers.
  
• The Philosopher’s Index
  (From the Philosopher's Information Center) A current and comprehensive bibliographic database covering scholarly research in all major fields of philosophy. The Philosopher’s Index, considered the most thorough index of journal literature on the subject, features author-written abstracts covering scholarly research published in journals and books, including contributions to anthologies and book reviews. The Philosopher’s Index contains research published since 1940 including over 680 journals from more than 50 countries with content representing a variety of languages.
  
• RILM
  A comprehensive, ongoing guide to publications on music from all over the world. RILM includes over 620,000 records; over 30,000 new records are added every year, covering all document types: articles, books, bibliographies, catalogues, dissertations, Festschriften, iconographies, critical commentaries to complete works, ethnographic recordings, conference proceedings, electronic resources, reviews, and more.
  
• PsycARTICLES
  (From the American Psychological Association) A definitive source of full-text, peer-reviewed scholarly and scientific articles in psychology. The database contains over 150,000 articles from nearly 80 journals published by the APA, and its imprint the Educational Publishing Foundation (EPF), and from allied organizations including the Canadian Psychology Association and Hogrefe Publishing Group.
  
• PsycINFO (we already subscribe to this resource)
  American Psychological Association’s renowned resource for abstracts of scholarly journal articles, book chapters, books, and dissertations, is the largest resource devoted to peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health. It contains over 3 million records and summaries dating as far back as the 1600s with one of the highest DOI matching rates in the publishing industry. Journal coverage, which spans from the 1800s to the present, includes international material selected from around 2,500 periodicals in dozens of languages.
  
• MLA Directory of Periodicals (we already subscribe to this resource)
  Offers detailed information on over 5,500 journals, with 4,400 currently indexed in the International Bibliography. The detailed entries include editorial contact information, as well as frequency, circulation, subscription prices and submission guidelines.
  
• MLA International Bibliography (we already subscribe to this resource)
  Offers a detailed bibliography of journal articles, books and dissertations. Produced by the Modern Language Association, the electronic version of the bibliography dates back to the 1920's and contains over 2.3 million citations from more than 4,400 journals & series and 1,000 book publishers. The indexed materials coverage is international and includes almost 60 titles from JSTOR’s language and literature collection as well as links to full text.
  
• GeoRef
  (From the American Geological Institute) A comprehensive geosciences database containing over 2.8 million bibliographic records to the geoscience literature of the world. Over 3,500 journals are reviewed for indexing in the GeoRef database as well as books, maps, government reports, conference papers, and theses and dissertations.
  
• GeoRef In Process
  Contains unedited records that are still in the process of being indexed prior to their integration in the main GeoRef database.
  
• EconLit
  (From the American Economic Association) The world’s foremost source of references to economic literature. The database contains more than one million records from 1969-present. EconLit covers virtually every area related to economics.
  
• Regional Business News
  Provides comprehensive full text coverage for regional business publications. Regional Business News incorporates coverage of more than 80 regional business publications covering all metropolitan and rural areas within the United States.
  
• Business Source Complete
  A definitive scholarly business database, providing bibliographic and full text content. As part of the comprehensive coverage offered by this database, indexing and abstracts for the most important scholarly business journals back as far as 1886 are included. In addition, searchable cited references are provided for more than 1,300 journals.
  
• ATLA Religion Database
  (From the American Theological Association) Provides information on topics such as biblical studies, world religions, church history, and religion in social issues. ATLA Religion Database contains more than 1.7 million bibliographic records covering the research literature of religion in over 60 languages. It includes more than 575,000 article citations from more than 1,679 journals (506 currently indexed), more than 239,000 essay citations from over 16,800 multi-author works, and more than 530,000 book review citations. Coverage spans from 1949 to the present.

Trial of ProQuest Business Collection (expires March 31)

The Marygrove College Library has access to 7 new ProQuest databases for a limited time. These include:

• ABI/INFORM Complete (which we currently subscribe to via OCLC)
• Accounting & Tax
• Banking Information Source
• International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS)
• Asian Business & Reference
• Earth Science Collection
• Entrepreneurship

Feel free to dive in and do some exploring - we have access until March 31. If you'd like to leave us feedback about whether these would be valuable additions to the library, please contact Christy at cmalmsten@marygrove.edu or 313.927.1378.

Read the Horizon Report 2011 - emerging technologies in higher education

The annual Horizon Report identifies and describes "emerging technologies likely to have considerable impact on teaching, learning, and creative expression within higher education."

Read it now in PDF format: http://www.nmc.org/pdf/2011-Horizon-Report.pdf

**This week in history**

Jennifer, one of your Marygrove librarians, came up with the idea of using our beautiful black wipe-board to describe events that took place during this week in history. This wipe-board is in our circulation lobby. When you check it out, be sure to stop by the desk and say hello!

New! Interlibrary loan link in the CINAHL (nursing) database

As of February 17, 2011, it is now possible to request an article via interlibrary loan in the CINAHL database. An interlibrary loan link will appear next to any article that is not immediately available in full-text.

CINAHL is one of the most comprehensive resources for nursing and allied health literature. Interlibrary loan is a service that brings you articles and books not owned by the Marygrove College Library.

As always, if you have any questions, call a Marygrove librarian at 313.927.1346.

Advocacy needed: House considering two amendments critical to the future of libraries

From the American Library Association:

"This week, the House of Representatives will consider two amendments to the FY2011 Continuing Resolution that are critical to libraries."

Read more, and take action: http://bit.ly/fNosPZ

Feb 17 UPDATE: (From American Libraries Magazine) "Amendment #35 to H.R. 1 (the Continuing Resolution to the FY2011 budget) was defeated. This victory for libraries is undoubtedly due to the strong grassroots efforts of librarians and library supporters all across the country."

However, "this is only the beginning; libraries will continue to be threatened in the next Congress...[we] need you to continue your calls to Congress in our fight to protect library funding."

Library feedback form is now online

Have you ever wished you could change something about the library? Ever had a great idea that would let us improve our services? Have we ever done something that really impresses you? If so, we would love to hear about it!

In the past, our paper feedback form was only available at the library circulation desk. Starting today, it's online and even more accessible (though you can still fill out a paper form if you prefer!). For those of you who love doing everything online, here you go:

http://research.marygrove.edu/about-the-library/leave-feedback

"You're the best" (No...*you're* the best!)

The Marygrove librarians offer research assistance in a variety of ways. Yesterday one of the librarians visited a science classroom in the Liberal Arts building to demonstrate how to search for, evaluate, and cite information for a research project. Afterward, a student from that class sent us this heart-warming note:

"You were not only informative and patient, but extremely knowledgeable. You seem to be able to sense when we were getting confused and zero in on what types of explanations were going to be helpful and valuable. Of course I also appreciate all the personal assistance that you offered me for my English 312 class. You're the best."

Actually - we think *you're* the best. The Library has so much admiration for Marygrove College students. You are dedicated, passionate, hard-working, and you're often juggling five jobs + four sports + three children + eight classes (just kidding, but that's how it seems sometimes). Yet with all that's going on in your life, you still make time to send notes like the one above.

We *love* teaching you and (hopefully) making your life a little bit easier. Come see us anytime.

Marygrove College is CLOSED Wednesday, Feb 2

To: All Faculty, Staff and Students
From: Horace Dandridge, Director of Campus Safety and Security
Subject: Marygrove College will be CLOSED on Wednesday, Feb. 2

Due to blizzard conditions in southeast Michigan, the Marygrove College campus will be CLOSED on Wednesday, Feb. 2.

New ProQuest interface - begin using it now!

The Marygrove College Library is closer than ever to switching over to the new ProQuest platform (begin using it now!). This switch will affect:

• the PsycInfo database
• the MLA International Bibliography database*
• and all of the ProQuest Curriculum Package databases, including:
• Biology Journals
• Computing
• Education Journals
• Health Management
• Military Collection
• Nursing & Allied Health Collection
• Psychology Journals
• Religion
• Science Journals

You can preview the new interface from the link above, or from this page of the Marygrove Library website, which lists all databases that we subscribe to: http://research.marygrove.edu/articles-a-databases/search-for-articles.

Read some tips about using the new interface: http://research.marygrove.edu/images/stories/library_pdfs/proquest_userguide.pdf

As always, we welcome your feedback. If something isn't working, or there's something you particularly like or don't like about the new ProQuest interface, please let us know - email cmalmsten@marygrove.edu.

*As of January 31, 2010, the MLA International Bibliography is not ready for preview. We'll let you know as soon as it is - continue to watch this blog for updates.

Digital piracy on college campuses

From a December 6, 2010, article in The Chronicle of Higher Education:

"The Motion Picture Association of American began sending letters to thousands of colleges and university presidents today, alerting them that the industry group will start notifying colleges whenever it detects illegal trading of Hollywood films and hit TV shows on their campuses...

...The movie-industry group's letter begins by reminding college leaders of new legal regulations on digital piracy that went into effect this summer as part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act. Those rules require that colleges devise a campuswide plan for addressing illegal movie and music downloading on their campuses."

Continue reading the article

Copyright + Fair use evaluator: Protect yourself!

Copyright laws are complex, so it's not always clear when you are legally allowed to use materials and when you are not.

COPYRIGHT BASICS
(An excerpt from the University of Michigan http://www.lib.umich.edu/copyright/copyright-basics)

"Copyright is a form of legal protection that allows authors, photographers, composers, and other creators to control some reproduction and distribution of their work. There are several different rights that come along with copyright. In general, copyright holders have the exclusive right to do and to authorize others to do the following:

• Reproduce the work in whole or in part
• Prepare derivative works, such as translations, dramatizations, and musical arrangements
• Distribute copies of the work by sale, gift, rental, or loan
• Publicly perform the work
• Publicly display the work

These rights have exceptions and limitations, including the fair use provisions, which allows certain uses without permission of the copyright holder."

FAIR USE
(from http://www.lib.umich.edu/copyright/fair-use)

Fair use "allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder for purposes such as criticism, parody, news reporting, research and scholarship, and teaching. There are four factors to consider when determining whether your use is a fair one. You must consider all the factors below, even though all the factors do not have to be in favor of a use to make it a fair one.

The four fair use factors are as follows:

1. The purpose and character of the use, including whether the use is of a commercial nature or is for nonprofit educational purposes;
2. The nature of the copyrighted work, such as whether the work is fiction or non-fiction, published or unpublished;
3. The amount of the work used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole, such as using a poem in its entirety, or using one chapter from a long book;
4. The effect of the use upon the potential market for the copyrighted work."

FAIR USE EVALUATOR

For assistance in applying these four factors to your own example, try using the Fair Use Evaluator, offered by the American Libraries Association Office for Information Technology Policy and Michael Brewer.

Humans vs. automated search: why people power is cool again (CNN)

From CNN:

"What's the best way to find great links on the web? Is it algorithmic search engines like Google, people-powered decision-making, or a combination of both?

This has been the perennial question online ever since Yahoo's human-organized directory of web links lost the battle to Google's automated crawlers. And yet now, in some circles at least, the pendulum appears to be swinging back: Google is broken, say some technologists, and people-power is the best fix."

Read the full story:
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/01/13/people.power.cashmore/index.html

Can't afford paying full price for your textbooks?

Everyone wants to borrow textbooks from the library, and it's no wonder - some books can cost hundreds of dollars! But very few academic libraries, including the Marygrove Library, purchase the most current edition of textbooks that instructors require. If we were to buy textbooks for our collection, they would be in very high demand, not just from Marygrove students but from students across Michigan and the United States (and unfortunately, textbooks frequently go missing or lost).

Because of this risk, we ask that students not use interlibrary loan to request textbooks. Purchasing textbooks is part of the usual college expenses, along with paying tuition, room & board, school supplies, parking, and activities fees.

If you choose not to buy your textbooks from the campus bookstore, consider these other options:

• Shopping from local booksellers, other students, and the many new and used online bookstores
• Renting your textbook from websites such as Chegg
• Sharing textbooks with classmates
• Asking your instructor if s/he might be willing to put an extra copy of a textbook on reserve in the library

Please note: Copyright laws do not permit the photocopying of entire textbooks.  If you intend to copy more than a single chapter for personal use, you should purchase the book instead.

Thanks to DePaul University for some of this information: http://news.library.depaul.edu/news/category/Hot-Topics.aspx

Ann Arbor illustrator wins prestigious Caldecott Award

From Michigan Radio:

Erin Stead won the 2011 Caldecott Medal for her wood block and pencil illustrations in the children's book, "A Sick Day for Amos McGee." The book was written by her husband, Philip.

When Erin Stead found out she won the prestigious Caldecott Medal, she was shocked:

"I was floored. I couldn’t believe it. I didn’t see this coming!"

Read the full story: http://michiganradionews.org/post/ann-arbor-illustrator-wins-prestigious-caldecott-medal

Ask us for (almost) any book under the sun...Go on, ask us!!

Did you know that you have access to MILLIONS of books through the Marygrove College Library? By using our interlibrary loan service, you can get your hands on pretty much any book under the sun (one notable exception is textbooks). Visit our interlibrary loan webpage to find out how: http://research.marygrove.edu/books-a-media/interlibrary-loan

A (semi) successful IM conversation between YOU and US

Here's the transcript for an instant message conversation that took place between a Marygrove librarian and a student this afternoon. The librarian appears as "marygrovelibrary" and the student appears as "meeboguest379824". . . we only wish we had the book for you!

[14:54] meeboguest379824: Good afternoon
[14:54] marygrovelibrary: Hi! This is Christy, one of your marygrove librarians. How can I help you?
[14:55] meeboguest379824: Do you have the Norton Anthology of Drama on reserve?
[14:55] marygrovelibrary: Can you tell me what class that would be (ex: ENG312). Then I can check this for you.
[14:59] marygrovelibrary: Hi again - the class number is not necessary. I checked out catalog but this book isn't a part of our collection. I double checked with the library assistant who does reserves - she says she has not put this book on reserve.
[14:59] marygrovelibrary: Is there anything else I can help you with?
[15:00] meeboguest379824: No. Thank you very much for your help.
[15:00] marygrovelibrary: My pleasure! have a great day
[15:00] meeboguest379824: Happy New Year, too :-)
[15:00] marygrovelibrary: :-)

Michigan tax forms on the web

Michigan tax forms are on the web! Check it out:

http://www.michigan.gov/taxes

Have you checked out our For Sale shelf lately?

Did you know there are multiple bookshelves in the lower level of the library just FULL of books (and videos and cds) for sale? These shelves stretch from floor to ceiling, and prices are super cheap. We're constantly adding new items, so check back with us often!

Impressive stats! Course reserves

Library assistant Theresa Spiteri has been studying the library's course reserves* statistics for her semiannual report. She's put together some impressive numbers - take a look!

During the Fall 2010 semester, faculty members placed 586 books and videos on reserve. These items were checked out 759 times during the semester.

These were the items most frequently checked out during the Fall 2010 semester:
 - Basic Mathematics
 - Precalculus: Graphs & Models

These were the items most frequently checked out over the past few years:
 - Introductory Algebra
 - Basic Mathematics
 - A World of Diversity: Expanding your cultural awareness (video)

* Course reserves is a library service that allows faculty members to place on "reserve" those materials that will be in high demand for their courses. Library staff put these materials behind the circulation desk and retrieve them at a student's request. Typically, materials that have been put on reserve can be checked out for a very limited amount of time. For more information, please call Theresa at 313.927.1377.

New! Catalog search results now display book covers

Beginning today, search results in the Marygrove College library catalog now display thumbnails of each book's cover. Check it out...here's a sample search for books and other media in the library on "artificial intelligence": http://bit.ly/f75JFB.

We constantly strive to improve the way you search, explore, find, and evaluate information for your classes and research. Let us know what you think of this new feature!

Changes to our ArtSearch subscription

ArtSearch is an online bulletin that lets you search for jobs in the arts. As a Marygrove student, staff, or faculty member, you have access to this important resource.

To search for jobs, click on the ArtSearch link at the library website or visit ArtSearch directly. You'll need to type a username and password in the "ArtSearch login" box on the left side of the screen. Please contact the Marygrove Library for this username and password: 313.927.1346.

Access is restricted to current students, staff and faculty. The paper version of the ArtSearch bulletin is no longer available. If you need help using ArtSearch online, please don't hesitate to get in touch with your Marygrove librarians - we'll be more than happy to help!

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.

You donated 95 books!

Wow - students, staff, and faculty... You donated 95 books for the Angel Tree ceremony on December 17, 2009. That night, 45 children of inmates were invited to campus for a Christmas celebration including a visit from Santa, music, traditional dancing and drumming, a delicious dinner, and caroling. Plus - every child received a brand new book labeled with his or her name...all because of you! Thank you for your generosity in brightening these children's holiday season.

Last day to submit ILL requests before Winter break

Tomorrow, December 12, is the last day to submit an interlibrary loan request before Winter break. We want to ensure that your books and articles arrive before the College closes on December 24. We'll accept requests once more beginning January 4.

To learn more about the interlibrary loan service, visit http://www.marygrove.edu/library/ILLservices.asp.

If you have a question about material you've borrowed through interlibrary loan, contact Laura Manley at lmanley@marygrove.edu or 313.927.1540.

63 books and counting!

Because of you, every child who arrives on campus for the December 17 Angel Tree festivities will receive a new, personalized book. What an amazing gift...

There's still time to donate a book! Use this Amazon wish-list and the book you choose will be shipped directly to the Library:

http://amzn.com/w/3TB3YMT4G7Q4S

Who won the contest? Stay tuned...

Our furniture party was a hit! More than 50 students, staff and faculty visited the back of the Library Reference Room to take a look at our new high-tech furniture and enjoy some food and drink. Thank you to everyone who stopped by and entered the contest to name this refurbished area of the Library. The winner will be announced at the start of the Winter 2010 semester.

It's a Party!

Join us at 4 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009, to enjoy the new and improved space in the back of the Library Reference Room. In addition to beautiful and comfy furniture, we have added fully wired and laptop-ready "MySpots" for added convenience and privacy.

Refreshments will be served, plus enter a contest to name this wonderful new space! (Winner will be announced & prize awarded at the start of the Winter 2010 semester.)

See you there!