There are a number of projects that will be creating some challenges for those who want to use the library this summer. The library will mostly remain open, but the following is information on what to expect during the next couple of months. We are doing some significant renovations within the library which may be disruptive to those who want to use the library. At the same time, there will be significant work done to the exterior entry of the library. We apologize for some of the inconvenience this may create, but we are hoping to complete these projects by the beginning of August. We appreciate everyone's patience as we work to create new spaces that will include a second instruction room, a comfortable reading room, as well as more inviting learning spaces for students.
Library Closed on Monday - Movers on Monday - On Monday, June 15th, we will be starting the process to relocate the lower level computer lab to the main level. Movers will be coming to remove shelves and move furniture. This will create some significant noise and disruption on Monday.
More Moving on Tuesday - The lower level lab is closed. Movers on Tuesday will be here to relocate the lab furnishings to the main level. This may take all of Tuesday and portion of Wed.
Electrical work will begin once furnishings are in place. This may require sme drilling within the library. We will post notices when we have a date for this work.
Exterior Work - Beginning June 22nd the front doors of the library will be blocked due to construction work on the plaza. We will be posting signs to direct patrons to Old Main in order to access the library through the link. We will have access to the front doors at the end of two works, but access will only be from the North side of campus as the plaza work will continue to August.
We will post updates on our progress as we proceed this summer.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Library CLOSED on Monday - Creating New Spaces - Updates on the Library Summer Projects
There are a number of projects that will be creating some challenges for those who want to use the library this summer. The library will mostly remain open, but the following is information on what to expect during the next couple of months. We are doing some significant renovations within the library which may be disruptive to those who want to use the library. At the same time, there will be significant work done to the exterior entry of the library. We apologize for some of the inconvenience this may create, but we are hoping to complete these projects by the beginning of August. We appreciate everyone's patience as we work to create new spaces that will include a second instruction room, a comfortable reading room, as well as more inviting learning spaces for students.
Library Closed on Monday - Movers on Monday - On Monday, June 15th, we will be starting the process to relocate the lower level computer lab to the main level. Movers will be coming to remove shelves and move furniture. This will create some significant noise and disruption on Monday.
More Moving on Tuesday - The lower level lab is closed. Movers on Tuesday will be here to relocate the lab furnishings to the main level. This may take all of Tuesday and portion of Wed.
Electrical work will begin once furnishings are in place. This may require sme drilling within the library. We will post notices when we have a date for this work.
Exterior Work - Beginning June 22nd the front doors of the library will be blocked due to construction work on the plaza. We will be posting signs to direct patrons to Old Main in order to access the library through the link. We will have access to the front doors at the end of two works, but access will only be from the North side of campus as the plaza work will continue to August.
We will post updates on our progress as we proceed this summer.
Library Closed on Monday - Movers on Monday - On Monday, June 15th, we will be starting the process to relocate the lower level computer lab to the main level. Movers will be coming to remove shelves and move furniture. This will create some significant noise and disruption on Monday.
More Moving on Tuesday - The lower level lab is closed. Movers on Tuesday will be here to relocate the lab furnishings to the main level. This may take all of Tuesday and portion of Wed.
Electrical work will begin once furnishings are in place. This may require sme drilling within the library. We will post notices when we have a date for this work.
Exterior Work - Beginning June 22nd the front doors of the library will be blocked due to construction work on the plaza. We will be posting signs to direct patrons to Old Main in order to access the library through the link. We will have access to the front doors at the end of two works, but access will only be from the North side of campus as the plaza work will continue to August.
We will post updates on our progress as we proceed this summer.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Summertime and the Listening is Easy
The library has added a collection of audio books just in time for your summertime travel and pleasure reading. These are titles you can download to your computer and then upload to your listening device. A list of available titles will be found at www.netlibrary.com/Centers/AudiobookCenter/ There are two formats, MP3 and WMA. For help and a list of supported listening devices, please see the complete list of help topics at
www.netlibrary.com/Help/DisplayTopic.aspx?Name=Listening/Eaudiobook
You do need to create an account for Netlibrary if you don't have an account already. If logging in from off-campus, use this link with the proxy information that will recognize you as Mac patron. Please see the library main page for more information, or if you have questions about this new service, please contact us using one of the options on the AskUs page.
www.netlibrary.com/Help/DisplayTopic.aspx?Name=Listening/Eaudiobook
You do need to create an account for Netlibrary if you don't have an account already. If logging in from off-campus, use this link with the proxy information that will recognize you as Mac patron. Please see the library main page for more information, or if you have questions about this new service, please contact us using one of the options on the AskUs page.
100 Books for Understanding Japan
We're happy to announce that the DeWitt Wallace Library has been selected as one of this year's recipients of books of The Nippon Foundation's program, "100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan."
The 100 books have been carefully selected by a group of 10 experts on Japan. A list of the books can be found here. They can be found in the library by searching Macalester WorldCat Local.
The 100 books have been carefully selected by a group of 10 experts on Japan. A list of the books can be found here. They can be found in the library by searching Macalester WorldCat Local.
Thursday, June 04, 2009
SFX/JournalFinder Down Time, June 7th
On Sunday, June 7th, MacLinks and the JournalFinder will be down between 5am-1pm due to server maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Congratulations to the class of 2009!
The library is pleased to recognize its Class of 2009 student employees through a special Senior Book Project display. During spring semester, graduating employees are invited to submit a book title for inclusion in the library's collection. Each book is marked with a special bookplate that recognizes the student's name and class year, and the entire collection is on display during Senior Week. We hope you'll visit the library to take a moment to browse our display of this year's excellent choices. [More news]
Monday, May 11, 2009
Pilot Test for Electronic Academic Texts
The library has been working with MCSG and with the Bookstore in order to find workable solutions to the textbook pricing concerns that students have. The students will be funding up to $7000 in print textbooks with faculty approval which we will be placing on reserve in the library. In addition, the library is testing as a pilot for one year, ebrary's Academic Complete collection which provides close to 42,000 academic titles in electronic format. Some of the features of this service include:
* individual titles can be viewed simultaneously by an unlimited number of users
* e-book format allows an entire class to view and use the same edition of a title
* a personal bookshelf that allows users to make notes and highlight text and save them
* option that allows us to purchase individual titles if not included in Academic Complete collection
You can review information about the Academic Complete collection and test the service at
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/macalester/home.action
I'd like to encourage you to check out ebrary's Academic Complete collection to determine if your class text is available. We will be gathering feedback from faculty and students after midterms in the fall. If you have questions about this service, please contact your library liaison or Angi Faiks for more information.
* individual titles can be viewed simultaneously by an unlimited number of users
* e-book format allows an entire class to view and use the same edition of a title
* a personal bookshelf that allows users to make notes and highlight text and save them
* option that allows us to purchase individual titles if not included in Academic Complete collection
You can review information about the Academic Complete collection and test the service at
http://site.ebrary.com/lib/macalester/home.action
I'd like to encourage you to check out ebrary's Academic Complete collection to determine if your class text is available. We will be gathering feedback from faculty and students after midterms in the fall. If you have questions about this service, please contact your library liaison or Angi Faiks for more information.
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