AN EVENTFUL SEMESTER

It's only a couple of weeks into the school year, and already the library is busier than ever! Join us for some special events and peruse some special displays at the library this semester:

September 17 is the day our Constitution became the basis for the law of the land. This month we are celebrating the U.S. Constitution. Take a moment when you enter or leave the Library to stop by the display in the library atrium and learn a fact or two about the document by which our land is governed. Display is up now through September 20.

September 20 is our People Books event. Eleven of your colleagues have agreed to be "open books" and share their life experiences with our students. Spoede Lounge, 3-5 pm and 7-9 pm.

October 15 (tentative) a new Bring Your World Into Our World display featuring the Computer Science and Math Departments (more information in our October newsletter).

October 18 is our first in a series of Evenings of Readings. This particular event features Ray Legg, Pamela Davis, Kim Crowe-Tuttle, and Jonathan Doran reading selections from their favorite works. Spoede Lounge, 7-8 pm.

December 6 is our second Evening of Readings, and we're using it to kick off the Christmas season. If you are interested in reading aloud a favorite Christmas poem or story, please e-mail Keri-Lynn Paulson by November 24. Spoede Lounge, 7-8 pm.

THE GREAT BOOK EXCHANGE

On your next visit to the library, take part in our Great Book Exchange, a chance for you to pick up a new (gently used) book or two and, in exchange, leave a couple for others to peruse and possibly take home. The book stand is in the hall near the Spoede Lounge. Decorative sign by student Melinda Fitsimmons

STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Keri-Lynn Paulson

Editor's note: Watch for the Staff Spotlight once per quarter, in which we shamelessly promote our friendly library staff, accompanied by an embarrassing photo or two.

How long have you worked at the college? I started volunteering at the library when we moved back to Dayton in the Fall of 2003, and I was hired on a part-time basis the following semester. Prior to coming here, I was a reference and instruction librarian at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

What is your role at the library? I am a reference librarian, and my responsibilities fall into three distinct categories: I support the Adult and Graduate Studies programs, I manage the library's digital media outlets (our web page, digital signage, and calendar, etc.), and I assist with events and displays.

What do you like about working at the college? The ability to work closely with both faculty and students is really gratifying. It's not possible to have that level of interaction with as many people when one works at a large institution. That I get to do so in a place where my colleagues share some very core values and beliefs is even better!

Anything else you'd like to communicate to our readers? I can't pass up the opportunity to encourage you to come visit us in the library! We are a helpful and friendly bunch.

Tell us about your family: My husband Steve also works at the college (as the Director of IT Services). We have two children: Lucy (6) and Peter (5).

From The New York Times:
"Scholars Test Web Alternative to Peer Review" (Aug 23, 2010).
"Instead of relying on a few experts selected by leading publications, [some Humanities  scholars] advocate using the Internet to expose scholarly thinking to the swift collective judgment of a much broader interested audience." Read more to discover what changes the revered Shakespeare Quarterly is implementing in its review process.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND STAFF NEWS

Library Hours for the Fall
Mon-Thurs 7:45am-11pm
Fri 7:45am-5pm
Sat 1pm-5pm
Sun 2pm-11pm

For information on library hours during college breaks, see our Hours & Staff page.

Archivist Stephanie Wood recently attended Librarian's Day, hosted by the Federation of Genealogical Societies, in Knoxville, TN, where one of the speakers was the Archivist of the United States, David Ferriero. She also participated in a webinar on digitization by the leaders in the Digital Archives initiative on August 25.

Polly Revis attended a cataloging webinar entitled "Controlling Headings in WorldCat" on August 31. Topics discussed included the scope of current controlling functionality and the benefits of incorporating controlling into one's cataloging workflow.