Every month we try to hold a read-in with a theme that corresponds to that time of year. Our read-in tomorrow will be focused on the concept of giving thanks to those things around us that we feel are the most important things in our lives. You can bring a poem, a play, a novel, an essay, or whatever story you might have in your memories. The main idea here is to share it with others and discover what is important to them. This is the season to remember those things we hold dear.
We'll be in the coffee shop in the library from 11:30-12:30 tomorrow November 23rd.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Halloween Read-In
Have you ever been to one of the library's read-ins? Well, if you haven't, then you might want to consider coming to the Halloween Read-In tomorrow at 10:00-11:30. Every read-in has a theme and this year we are asking people to bring scary, spooky, or haunting stories that they have enjoyed over the years. It's always best to bring a book, an article, or a poem, but if you have a personal story to tell, that is a great way to share as well.
So if you enjoy spooky stories come on by and see what we're discussing. We'll be in the @ the Library coffee shop from 10-11:30 on Friday October 29th.
So if you enjoy spooky stories come on by and see what we're discussing. We'll be in the @ the Library coffee shop from 10-11:30 on Friday October 29th.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
New Library Website
Have you visited our website lately? If you have then you will notice some major changes to the layout.
We now have drop-down menus! The resources are all still available, but instead of having their own pages they now exist in drop-down menus. It's easier to find things because you can simply click on a menu and see what's underneath. You can't get lost in a flurry of pages because the menus will help you find what you need.
You will also notice easy quick links on the right-hand side of the page. These quick links will help you find other resources on campus such as the campus directory, bookstore, admissions, and the career center.
So if you haven't been to http://library.grandview.edu lately, check it out. It's a whole new experience.
We now have drop-down menus! The resources are all still available, but instead of having their own pages they now exist in drop-down menus. It's easier to find things because you can simply click on a menu and see what's underneath. You can't get lost in a flurry of pages because the menus will help you find what you need.
You will also notice easy quick links on the right-hand side of the page. These quick links will help you find other resources on campus such as the campus directory, bookstore, admissions, and the career center.
So if you haven't been to http://library.grandview.edu lately, check it out. It's a whole new experience.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Library Book Sale!
Come one, come all to the Fall Library Book Sale!
We have tons of books for sale and each one will only cost you $1.00. We have books of all shapes, sizes, and subjects.
Also, we will be adding books every morning, so if you come only once, you'll want to come again and browse the new materials as well.
Our sale will continue until October 15th.
We have tons of books for sale and each one will only cost you $1.00. We have books of all shapes, sizes, and subjects.
Also, we will be adding books every morning, so if you come only once, you'll want to come again and browse the new materials as well.
Our sale will continue until October 15th.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Banned Books Week 2010
Welcome to Banned Books Week 2010!
The purpose of Banned Books Week is to remind people everywhere of the dangers of censorship, our history of censorship, and the promise of reading a variety of books for educational and recreational purposes.
Libraries across the country will often display books that have been challenged or banned in the past so that the public can see for themselves and think about why that book was challenged or banned. Banned Books Week gives everyone time to think about what they choose to read and why they choose to read the books they do. It's an important time to reflect on the choices we make and provides us with an opportunity to consider reading something new in the future that we may not have considered before.
At the Grand View Library we have put together a small display as well. Please come by and take a look. The books are available for checkout, so pick one up today. There are some really good ones in this batch as well.
The purpose of Banned Books Week is to remind people everywhere of the dangers of censorship, our history of censorship, and the promise of reading a variety of books for educational and recreational purposes.
Libraries across the country will often display books that have been challenged or banned in the past so that the public can see for themselves and think about why that book was challenged or banned. Banned Books Week gives everyone time to think about what they choose to read and why they choose to read the books they do. It's an important time to reflect on the choices we make and provides us with an opportunity to consider reading something new in the future that we may not have considered before.
At the Grand View Library we have put together a small display as well. Please come by and take a look. The books are available for checkout, so pick one up today. There are some really good ones in this batch as well.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Portfolio Drive & Laptop Printing
When you think of the library, you probably have an image of lots of books in your mind. And yes, we do have over 90,000 volumes. However, the library is not just about books anymore. We are also a place that you can go to ask questions about technology and computer help.
For example, have you recently had a professor tell you that you needed to start saving your documents to your portfolio drive? You might have been thinking to yourself, "Where is my portfolio drive? How do I access it? Who can see my files?" One of the questions we get most often at the library has to do with the portfolio drive, so we decided to make a video showing you, the user, how to save documents to your portfolio drive. Once you learn how, it's a tool you will find yourself using again and again.
Another issue you might encounter is trying to print from your personal laptop to a Grand View printer. How do you set that up? How do you know which printer it's going to go to? Well, we've made a helpful video about that too. It's called the "Web Print Feature" and anyone can do it from their own laptop on campus. So the next time you need help printing from your laptop, check out our new video showing you how to do it.
We have plenty of other videos where those came from as well. They are an easy way to remind yourself how to do certain tasks associated with the library and the research process.
For example, have you recently had a professor tell you that you needed to start saving your documents to your portfolio drive? You might have been thinking to yourself, "Where is my portfolio drive? How do I access it? Who can see my files?" One of the questions we get most often at the library has to do with the portfolio drive, so we decided to make a video showing you, the user, how to save documents to your portfolio drive. Once you learn how, it's a tool you will find yourself using again and again.
Another issue you might encounter is trying to print from your personal laptop to a Grand View printer. How do you set that up? How do you know which printer it's going to go to? Well, we've made a helpful video about that too. It's called the "Web Print Feature" and anyone can do it from their own laptop on campus. So the next time you need help printing from your laptop, check out our new video showing you how to do it.
We have plenty of other videos where those came from as well. They are an easy way to remind yourself how to do certain tasks associated with the library and the research process.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Grand View Library Web Directory: High Quality Websites
We use the web every day and we do quite a bit of searching. We all know that there are some really bad websites out there and just as many mediocre ones as well. Where are all the high-quality websites? If you're working on a project for class and need a variety of good websites, how do you know which ones to choose?
One suggestion is to critically evaluate each website you visit. Find out who the author is, how accurate the information is (compare it to another site), and determine how much bias exists on the site.
Another suggestion is to try out our new Grand View Library Web Directory. This site has dozens of good websites that you can choose from when researching a topic. If you like one of the sites that you find there, let us know and we'll make sure to keep it in the future.
Good luck searching and browsing!
One suggestion is to critically evaluate each website you visit. Find out who the author is, how accurate the information is (compare it to another site), and determine how much bias exists on the site.
Another suggestion is to try out our new Grand View Library Web Directory. This site has dozens of good websites that you can choose from when researching a topic. If you like one of the sites that you find there, let us know and we'll make sure to keep it in the future.
Good luck searching and browsing!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Collaboration Cart
One of our newest additions this fall is the Collaboration Cart. This new device is a compilation of a flat-screen tv, a laptop computer, a wireless keyboard, and a wireless mouse. Plus, the whole thing is on wheels so you can move it around a little for better viewing.
So now you're asking the question: Why do we have this big cart?
The Collaboration Cart exists to help groups work on projects together. The flat-screen allows for optimal viewing by all members of the group. The wireless keyboard and mouse allow for any group member to take control and show an example on the screen. Plus you can take turns working on the project by sharing the keyboard and mouse. The laptop gives you wireless web access and access to all of Grand View Library's resources.
So as you can see, this new set of tools really helps you work together on projects in ways you've never tried before.
Come try it out!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Grand View! We hope your summer went well. If you are a new student, welcome to the library's blog. You'll find research tips, announcements, new resources, and other miscellaneous information from around the web.
Make sure to bookmark this page and visit the library when you get a chance. We have all new computers and some other new resources which we'll tell you about in future posts.
Good luck getting started this semester.
Make sure to bookmark this page and visit the library when you get a chance. We have all new computers and some other new resources which we'll tell you about in future posts.
Good luck getting started this semester.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
New Hours Until August 30th
If you need to visit the library in the next couple of weeks, make sure that you come before 4:00. We will be closing at 4:00 until classes start on August 30th.
Good luck preparing for the semester!
Good luck preparing for the semester!
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