Updates to come

Look for more frequent updates in the space in the Spring 2009 semester!

Welcome BACK (FALL 2008)

Welcome back to another exciting semester!

Please let me know how I can help out with your teaching or research. I am available for library instruction to your classes, to help select resources for the library which support your research, and practically whatever else you can think up... I am there!

Some new things going on this semester:

1. New student library research guides: http://guides.boisestate.edu/sociology

2. Personalized Research Appointments: http://library.boisestate.edu/reference/research/appt.shtm

3. A more streamlined Reserves process: http://library.boisestate.edu/circulation/Reserve_Request_Form.shtm

Let me know how the Albertsons Library can help.

Start of a New Semester

The Spring 2008 semester is gearing up to start. I will be dropping in at that SSPA meeting at the beginning of the semester, as well as individual department meetings. Feel free to ask me questions about the library. There are a few new databases in the pipeline which may pop up in the new year. Also some changes may occur to the Library website. I will try to keep you informed about that.

As always, let me know how Albertsons Library can best serve you or anything I can do to help you prepare for the upcoming semester.

Holiday Break

I hope the semester is wrapping up nicely for everyone. This blog will be on hiatus until after the holiday break. If you feel like visiting the library the hours are available here. As always the online resources are available 24/7. The library website is here. Happy Holidays!

New Blog Feature - LibraryThing.

Note the new feature in the menu on the right. It is a list of sociology books under consideration by Albertsons Library for purchase. If you see something you like, please let me know.

More information on LibraryThing can be found here: http://www.librarything.com/

Possible Student Opportunity: Library Contest!

This semester Albertsons Library is sponsoring a contest for Boise State University students to develop a piece of online media or poster which promotes the library and its services.

The contest theme is:
Pick a positive experience, resource, or service in the Boise State University Libraries and create a unique poster or piece of online media about it.

• Example of Possible Entry Topics:


• I like the Albertsons Library because…!


• The West Campus Library staff is extremely helpful!


• The Library has great online resources!


• A librarian saved my bacon on a homework assignment!

First prize is a $300 gift certificate to the BSU Bookstore / BroncoTec. The deadline is November 7th, 2007.

For official contest rules, entry examples, and entry forms please see the contest website:
http://library.boisestate.edu/staff/librarycontest.htm

More Info on Campus Book Delivery

Here is some more info on the new campus book delivery service provided by Albertsons Library. Check out the details here: http://library.boisestate.edu/colldev/campusdelivery.htm

Welcome to the Fall Semester!

Glad to see the Fall Semester starting to gear up. I just want to remind everyone that the Albertsons Library is here to serve you and your students. I am available to take your book requests and also for Library instruction to your students. The Library has revamped the library information page for faculty. Give it a whirl: http://library.boisestate.edu/staff/InformationforFacultyhome.htm

At this page you will find many of the same links I have included at the side of the blog including: Requesting a Library instruction class; Filling out online Reserve forms, Ordering Library materials; etc.

Also a new service to be aware of is Faculty/Staff Campus Book Delivery. You can request a book to be delivered directly to your office. Simply go into the online catalog. Locate the book or media that you would like. From the item record click the Hold/Request option from the top of the screen. Then select the "Staff Request Form" and hit OK. Fill it out and wait for the book to be delivered. Easy as pie!

Finally, come check out the new Starbucks coffee in the Library! It is located right when you walk in the door. Come by and visit. If you ask real nice, your library liaison might even buy a cup of your favorite beverage!

Library Updates!

• International Conections (Library Sponsered Lecture)****** On Thursday April 19th, Michael Zirinsky will present the lecture History, Iran and the US: A Vexed Relationship -- The talk will take place in the SUB Lookout Room from 12:30-1:30pm This presentation will explore the deep history of US-Iranian relations, from their origin in the 1830s up to the current day.

• Starbucks Construction Begins in Albertsons Library
  The first floor of Albertsons Library looks a little different these days--construction is underway for the new Starbucks near the entrance of the Library.Construction will continue through the summer, with the Starbucks opening planned for the beginning of the Fall semester. Besides providing a convenient place for library users to grab a drink or snack, additional comfortable seating for the Library will be included within Starbucks. Books, research journals, computers, friendly people, and soon, coffee--all at Albertsons Library!

• Albertsons Library Open 24 Hours a Day for Finals Week
  The first floor only of the Albertsons Library will be open 24 hours a day from 10:00 AM Sunday, May 6, through 6:00 PM Thursday, May 10. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and check out first floor reserve materials. Security will be provided by the Boise Police Department; an officer will be on duty in the library all night and can provide escort service. The funding for the free coffee is provided by the Associated Students of Boise State University (ASBSU).

• Collection Developments Grants Still Available
  Albertsons Library will be providing eight grants of $3,000.00 each to faculty for collection development in subject areas where the Library has serious gaps in currency and/or relevancy.The intent of these grants is to enlist the help of Boise State University faculty in identifying areas of the collection needing special attention. An additional goal is to promote critical information use in the curriculum by bringing together faculty and librarians to enhance the quality of student use of information resources. Faculty or departments who are interested in applying for a grant should begin the process by contacting their library liaison. Send completed applications to the Coordinator of Collection Development, Peggy Cooper by Monday, May 7, 2007. The grant recipients will be announced on Friday, May 18, 2007. Call Peggy at 426-2311 for additional information.