Library News

Collection news: VAST added to collection

VAST: Academic Video Online, which we recently told you about as a trial database, has now been added to our collection!

VAST: Academic Video Online contains more than 20,000 full length titles, including 3,000 exclusive titles not available elsewhere.

A few neat features:

As a video plays, a transcript scrolls, and what's being spoken is highlighted. Transcripts are searchable.
Students and instructors can make custom clips, name them, and annotate them. Clips can then be placed into personal playlists, included in course folders to share and post online, cited in papers, and embedded on websites.
Citations you can export in Chicago, MLA and APA formats.
Content from A&E, the BBC, RCA and more.

Here's a screenshot from the provider, Alexander Street Press:

Here's a tutorial from the provider:

Please do explore VAST, and let us know if you have any questions!

Info to know: Summer Session

Here are some helpful links to make your transition to Summer Session a little easier.

Campus
Links to all offices' websites and contact info: Fairmont State | Pierpont

Dining Hall	Student IDs
Tutorial Services	Bookstore
Computer/internet help	Course catalogs

Library

Summer hours	Printing
Supplies	Locating books
Textbooks on reserve	Faxing

Don't forget to Ask Us if you have questions! We're happy to help, and we hope you have a great summer!

Time to relax with an eBook

Now that grades are posted and you're caught up on sleep, how about reading...for fun?

Even if your home base this summer is far from campus, you're traveling, or you just don't feel like coming to our Library so soon after finals, you can still enjoy eBooks and audiobooks from the WVDELI! You'll just need your UCA and password to access the collection.

There's more good news! OverDrive Read, which allows you to read a book in a web browser, is now available for some titles in the collection.

We have step-by-step instructions for common devices, including Kindle, Nook, iPad and more, in our LibGuide.

Also, don't be discouraged if an item is checked out and you need to place a hold. Many popular titles have multiple copies available, so your time on the waiting list may be short.

Happy reading and listening, and please Ask Us if you have any questions!

Library website maintenance Saturday

The Library website will be offline for one to two hours starting at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. Please plan accordingly!

This downtime is necessary for maintenance updates. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

Library hours during intersession

The Ruth Ann Musick Library will operate on a modified schedule during intersession.

On Saturday, May 11, the Library will be open from 7:30 AM until 4 PM. The Library will be CLOSED on Sunday, May 12.

From Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17, hours will be 8 AM - 5 PM. The Library will be CLOSED Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19.

Summer session hours begin Monday, May 20. The Library will be open from 7 AM until 7 PM. More info is available on our hours page.

Best wishes for safe travels and a relaxing break. And of course, CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES!!

Thanks for your help building The Nest!

Thank you to everyone on campus and in the community who has donated to the Nest campus food bank this semester.

Staff, faculty, students and departments on campus, in particular, have been an important part of building The Nest.

Whether it was Sisterhood Week food drives, Pierpont preschool’s tour and donation, collections from the dorms, or individuals stopping in with extra groceries, your contributions are appreciated.

Interested in learning more about The Nest? Read more here.

Free grab-and-go dinner TODAY!

Students: Free grab-and-go dinner at 4:45 PM today! First come, first served!

Libraries of Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College

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