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Collection news: Explore with National Geographic

Thu, 05/23/2013 - 17:51 -- Kelly Bradish

The entire National Geographic archive is now available in our collection!

The National Geographic Virtual Library brings together a complete archive of the magazine — every page of every issue — along with a cross-searchable collection of National Geographic books, maps, images and videos. A wealth of information about world cultures, global events, nature, science, technology, the environment, and exploration is at your fingertips.

Here are just a few examples of the variety of content available:

  • a description of a flight from Hawaii... written by Amelia Earhart in 1935
  • a travel guide to Greece (pictured in screenshot below)
  • a profile of the Sami reindeer herders of Scandinavia
  • details on how satellite images help archaeologists locate buried treasure
  • nostalgic advertisements, like one from 1952 for West Virginia's magic mountains
  • of course, maps, atlases and remarkable photos of people, places and animals around the world!

Get started today, and Ask Us if you have any questions!

 

 

Collection news: VAST added to collection

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 15:35 -- Kelly Bradish

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

Fri, 05/17/2013 - 10:26 -- Kelly Bradish

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

Wed, 05/15/2013 - 08:08 -- Kelly Bradish

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

Fri, 05/10/2013 - 08:50 -- Kelly Bradish

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

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 10:21 -- Kelly Bradish

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!

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 08:42 -- Kelly Bradish

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.

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