LIBRARY HOURS FOR SEMESTER BREAK

 

 

Winter Break Hours

(December 22, 2012 - January 13, 2013)

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 4:30 pm (see exceptions below)

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Closed:

Monday December 24, Tuesday December 25, 

Monday December 31 & Tuesday January 1^st .

 

BEST WISHES!

Best wishes to all for a successful completion of fall semester, and enjoy the winter break!

DATABASE TRIAL

The library is fortunate to have the Ebsco Special Manuscript Collections on trial through January 31.  This fascinating database contains digital versions of rare archival content and historical primary sources such as books, periodicals, newspapers, pamphlets, broadsides, manuscripts, diaries, government documents, and ephemera.  The collections included are African American Archives, Native American Archives, Revolutionary War Archives, World War II Archives, and U.S. Bureau of Investigation (now known as the FBI) Case Files.  Researchers have the rare opportunity to view all of the typography, graphics and drawings as they were originally presented.  Since we have an extended trial period, there is plenty of time to peruse this exciting resource.  From the library website, simply click on "Find Articles and More..", then below to the right, click on "Trial Database Offerings" and you're good to go!

STUDY ROOMS AVAILABLE IN GODDARD LIBRARY

With the end of fall semester quickly approaching, we would like to remind students, faculty and staff of the availability of study rooms in Goddard Library.  We have seven group study rooms which will accommodate up to six people.  The rooms are for small group discussion and quiet study.  Rooms may be reserved up to two weeks in advance with a UCR ID card for a maximum of two consecutive hours.  Study rooms are equipped with flat screen televisions and other equipment.  Rooms are available for use during all 79 hours the library is open each week.  To reserve a study room, simply visit the Goddard Library website and use the "Study Rooms" tab to the left of the screen.

MINNESOTA AUTHOR WINS NATIONAL BOOK AWARD

Minnesota author Louis Erdrich has been awarded the National Book Award for her latest novel, The Round House.  Erdrich, who is part Ojibwe, has been writing for nearly 30 years.  Her first novel, Love Medicine, was an immediate success, winning the 1984 National Book Critics Circle Award for fiction, among other honors.

Erdrich has lived in Minneapolis since 1999.  She and her sister own Birchbark Books, Herbs and Native Arts in the Kenwood neighborhood of Minneapolis.

The Goddard Library has a copy of The Round House, as well as many other works by Louise Erdrich.  Stop in and take a look!

THANKSGIVING LIBRARY HOURS

Thanksgiving Break Library Hours

Thursday, November 22      CLOSED

Friday, November 23           CLOSED

Saturday, November 24       9:00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.

Sunday, November 25         1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Have a Happy Holiday!!

DID YOU KNOW...?

So far this semester, librarians have provided library instruction to over 900 students!  Classes have either met in the library, or a librarian has visited the classroom.  Attendance for library tours this fall has increased as well.

EBSCOHOST DATABASES NOW AVAILABLE ON MOBILE DEVICES!

The Ebscohost research databases are among the most popular databases the library offers.  Ebsco has now made it very easy to access Academic Search Premier, CINAHL Plus with Full Text and others directly from your smart phone, iPad, or whatever your mobile device of choice is!  Simply visit an Ebscohost search page and click on "New:  EBSCOhost IPhone and Android Applications" at the bottom of the page.  You will be given the opportunity to type in your email adress, and the instructions will be sent to you.  You are required to download the app from the iTunes Store or Google Play.  View the email on your device, then tap this authentication key.  Please note that you must access the link in your email from your device; the activation link will expire in 24 hours.  Once you are authenticated, the app can be used for nine months, after which you must resend yourself a new authentication key from the Ebscohost interface.  Click "settings" to display the list of databases to search.  The default is that all of the Ebsco databases are selected.  If you have any questions, visit the support page or send an email to support@ebsco.com.  You may now access any or all Ebscohost databases the library subscribes to, directly from your mobile device without having to log in!

HEALTH SOURCE: CONSUMER EDITION

An abundant collection of consumer health information, Health Source:  Consumer Edition provides access to over 80 full-text consumer health magazines.  Titles include American Fitness, Men's Health, Muscle and Fitness, Prevention, Vegetarian Times, Harvard Health Letter, and others.  This database also contains close to 10,000 Clinical Reference Systems reports and Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary, and nearly 130 other reference books.  Health-related pamphlets are also accessible.  Among topics covered are AIDS, cancer, diabetes, drugs and alcohol, aging, fitness, nutrition, children's health, women's health, and many more!  Health Source is aimed primarily at the consumer or patient.  If you would like assistance with this or any of our databases, please do not hesitate to stop at the Reference Desk, or give us a call.

Library is open normal hours during the Oct. break

Goddard Library will be open our regular hours during the Ed Mn break Oct 18-21:

Thursday, October 18         7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday, October 19              7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 20           9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 21             1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CREDO REFERENCE

CREDO REFERENCE

Credo Reference is an online collection of over 600 reference titles.  It contains encyclopedias, dictionaries, quotation sources, and biographical sources, covering a vast range of subject specific titles.  Credo is a great tool to get a quick answer to a question, or background information on a research topic.  It is accurate, fast and all information is available full text.  It is quickly becoming one of our more popular databases.  And remember, databases are available 24/7 with a UCR ID card.  Give Credo a try!

BANNED BOOKS WEEK

Banned Books Week, September 30-October 6


Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read.  The Goddard Library has a display for Banned Books Week in the glass display case to the right as you enter the library.  Take a look!

MYSTERY TOUR: JULIE KRAMER

Author Julie Kramer will be on campus at 7:00 p.m. tonight in CF206.  Kramer writes a mystery series set in the competitive world of television news.  A freelance news producer, Kramer also ran the WCCO-TV I-Team in Minneapolis, where she won many national investigative awards.  Her books include STALKING SUSAN, MISSING MARK, SILENCING SAM, KILLING KATE, and her latest, SHUNNING SARAH.

This event is sponsored by Southeastern Libraries Cooperating and Southeast Library System using funds from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Top off Student Success Day with this very special program!

Library Orientation Tours - A few sessions left!

LIBRARY ORIENTATION TOURS!

There are 8 more chances to take the Goddard Library orientation tour. These sessions are designed to introduce you to the library and show you what we have to offer.  Topics include library services, navigating the library website and a tour of the library.  There is no need to sign up ahead of time; simply report to the Reference Desk a few minutes before the tour.  Tours are approximately 30 minutes.

Tour Schedule:

Wed. 9/26 - Student Success Day 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Thurs.9/27         11:30 a.m.
Wed. 10/3            6:00 p.m.
Thurs. 10/4          7:00 p.m.
Mon. 10/8         11:00 a.m.
Wed. 10/10         1:00 p.m.
Thurs. 10/11       3:00 p.m.

Interlibrary Loan Service Unavailable 9/22 to 9/23/12

Due to a system upgrade, library users will not be able to order journal articles or books from other libraries from Saturday, September 22nd through Sunday, September 23rd. We apologize for the inconvenience.

TROUBLE GETTING INTO WESTLAW?

We have had a lot of questions lately regarding how to access the Westlaw database remotely.  From the RCTC website, click on "Library" from the listing on the right of the screen.  This will bring you to the Goddard Library website.  Click on "Find Articles and More...", then "Databases by Title", just below.  Click on "W" on the alphabet bar, and this will bring you to Westlaw (second database listed).  When you click on Westlaw, you will be required to log in using your UCR ID card.  Your username is the barcode on the back of the ID and your password is your last name.  This will bring you directly into Westlaw and you may begin searching!  Please feel free to call the Reference/Information Desk at 536-5387 with any questions.

MYSTERY TOUR: AUTHOR JULIE KRAMER

Minnesota Book Award winner Julie Kramer will be on campus on Wednesday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. in CF 206.  Kramer writes a mystery series set in the competitive world of television news, an environment she is very familiar with.  She has worked as a freelance news producer for NBC and CBS, and has run the WCCO-TV I-Team in Minneapolis, where she won numerous national investigative awards.  Her thrillers  include STALKING SUSAN, MISSING MARK, SILENCING SAM, KILLING KATE and her latest, SHUNNING SARAH.

Goddard Library is delighted to be hosting this very special evening sponsored by Southeastern Libraries Cooperating and Southeast Library System.  The event is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.  Please join us on September 26!

LIBRARY ORIENTATION TOURS!

LIBRARY ORIENTATION TOURS!

Beginning the third week of fall semester, Goddard Library will offer twelve orientation tours designed to introduce students to the library.  Topics include library services, navigating the library website, a tour of the library.  There is no need to sign up ahead of time; simply report to the Reference Desk a few minutes before the tour.  Tours are approximately 30 minutes.

Tour Schedule:

Mon. 9/10            2:00 p.m.
Thurs. 9/13        10:30 a.m.
Tues. 9/18           5:00 p.m.
Wed. 9/19            9:00 a.m.
Mon. 9/24            7:00 p.m.
Tues. 9/25            1:00 p.m.
Thurs.9/27         11:30 a.m.
Wed. 10/3            6:00 p.m.
Thurs. 10/4          7:00 p.m.
Mon. 10/8         11:00 a.m.
Wed. 10/10         1:00 p.m.
Thurs. 10/11       3:00 p.m.

Goddard Library is open 79 hours a week!

Both the library and the library computer lab are open 79 hours a week during the fall semester as follows:

Monday - Thursday        7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday                           7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday                       9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday                         1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Library Summer Hours

May 29 - August 12

Monday - Thursday     8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday                        8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday                    10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Closed Wednesday July 4 (Independence Day)

Goddard Library is Here to Help!

Remember the Goddard Library is here to help you finish up last minute projects, and to provide a quiet place to study for exams.  Library staff will be patrolling the library to insure that quiet areas remain quiet.   Do not hesitate to report noise issues to a library staff member. You may also reserve a study room for individual or group study.  The library is open 7:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.  These hours are in effect through Thursday evening, May 10.  Best wishes for a successful finish to the semester!

Celebrate National Poetry Month!

Don't miss Minnesota poet Todd Boss this Thursday evening (April 19) at 7:00 in CF 206.  Boss has published two collections of his work, Yellowrocket and Pitch.  He is also a recipient of the prestigious Emily Clark Balch Prize, and has been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award.  This is a fantastic opportunity for all!  Refreshments will be served.

Goddard Library is open on Easter

Goddard Library will be open normal hours on Sunday, April 8th.
Come in to get help from a librarian, use the computer lab, or to find a quiet study space.

Celebrate National Poetry Month, April 2012!

The Goddard Library is pleased to be hosting a poetry program by Minnesota Poet Todd Boss, on Thursday evening, April 19 at 7:00 in CF206. This program is sponsored by Southeastern Libraries Cooperating and Southeast Library System, and made possible in part by funds from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Todd Boss has published two collections of his work, Yellowrocket (2008) and Pitch (2012). In 2009 Virginia Quarterly named Yellowrocket one of the ten best poetry books of the year, and awarded Todd the Emily Clark Balch Prize. Yellowrocket was also selected as the Midwest Bookseller Association's Honor Book for Poetry and was nominated for a Minnesota Book Award.

This event is free and open to the public. Please join us!

Spring Break Hours

Here are the hours for the March Spring Break:

Friday, March 9 - Closed for electrical repairs

Sat/Sun March 10 and 11 - Closed

Mon-Friday March 12-16 - Open 8 - 4:30

Sat/Sun March 17 and 18 - Closed

Enjoy the break!

Goddard Library is open on Presidents' Day

The library will be open normal hours on Monday, Feb 20th (Presidents' day) and on Feb 21st (Staff Development Day).
We will be open from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Library Orientation Tours

Goddard Library is offering 30-minute Library Orientation Tours on the following dates:

Monday, Jan. 23 / 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 26 / 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 31/1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 1 / 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 7 / 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 / 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 13 / 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 16 / 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22 / 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23 / 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 28 / 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 1 / 3:00 p.m.

These are drop-in tours with no registration required. Topics will include:

Library services

Finding books/articles on the library website

Finding books on the shelf

Tour of the library

Come on in and CHECK IT OUT!!

Need help navigating the library website?

There is a lot of information to be found on the library website. Help is available to figure out how to find what you need! Click on the "Tutorials" tab on the left side of the Goddard Homepage (www.roch.edu/library). Here you will find "Introduction to Goddard Library", a 4-1/2 minute narrated and captioned slide show. Give it a try!!

Library open 9-3 on Jan 7

Have questions about the library? Need to get your ID card?

Goddard Library and the computer lab will be open from 9-3 on Saturday, January 7th. Come on in before the semester begins to get your last-minute questions answered!