What's new at the Mardigian Library?
New search software saves time:
To meet the needs of our tech-savvy millennial students, the Mardigian Library
recently installed new searching software. Using a simple search box, you can simultaneously search multiple databases.
Welcome Julia Daniel, Systems Librarian:
Julia Daniel joined the Mardigian Library staff as Systems Librarian in
early July 2009. She brings a wealth of experience in the areas of user
interface needs and requirements, usability testing, digital asset
management, emerging technologies, supervision and training, and
leading interdepartmental collaborative teams.
Streaming video:
Streaming
video for classroom
or individual use is now
available through a new collection
on the Mardigian Library web site.
Loan periods increased for students, staff, and alumni:
Effective May 15, 2009, circulating book policies are more generous. Undergraduate students and alumni have an additional renewal period.
Graduate students and staff now receive term loans and renewals as do the faculty.
Connect to the library in Facebook and LinkedIn
by
clicking on the icons on our website, or by searching for us within
these services. These give you one more way to keep up with Mardigian Library News.
Clickers in the classroom:
The Mardigian Library now loans interactive learning software and
wireless response keypads, commonly known as "clickers". Clickers allow
students to respond to questions posed by an instructor. The
TurningPoint system works with PowerPoint to add interactive features
such as quizzes, polls, and surveys into presentations.
Library offers paid fax service:
The Mardigian Library now offers outgoing public
facsimile (fax) services for $1.00 per page.
Eco-friendly library bags available:
Reusable library book bags are available for purchase at the Mardigian
Library Circulation Desk for $2.00 each, tax included. The bags are
made from non-woven polypropylene, an eco-friendly fabric.
