2007 Library News & Events[12/11/07]A dedication ceremony for Michigan Tech's new carillon will be held on Friday, Dec. 14, at 3 p.m. on the first floor of the J. R. Van Pelt/Opie Library. All members of the University community are invited. University Librarian Phyllis Johnson and President Glenn Mroz will speak. Reference Librarian David Bezotte and undergraduate Mike Maksimchuk (Biological Sciences) will play selections on the carillon. Light refreshments will be served following the dedication.The new "Celebration" electronic keyboard carillon is the finest manufactured by the Schulmerich Company, of Sellersville, Pa. It features a cherry console with a three-manual keyboard and offers the carillonneur a selection of eight different bell voices. It is also capable of playing selections from a vast library of digital music and may be used to alert the campus in the event of an emergency. [12/3/07]"Younger You: Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Brain to Look and Feel 15 Years Younger" is December NetLibrary eBook of the Month. The secret to living a longer, more vibrant life has at last been discovered, and the proverbial fountain of youth is right in your hands.In the December eBook of the Month, Dr. Eric Braverman reveals how controlling brain hormones through diet, lifestyle changes, key vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements can halt the aging process. [11/11/07]Honoring all who served, Veterans Day is November 11th.Veterans Day originated as Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day has evolved into also honoring living military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation. A national ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. [11/2/07]Winner of the national Jewish book award for reference, Tree of Souls - The Mythology of Judaism by Howard Schwartz from Oxford University Press is selected as November NetLibrary ebook of the month.Only one of the world's mythologies has remained essentially unrecognized - the mythology of Judaism. As Howard Schwartz reveals in Tree of Souls, the first anthology of Jewish mythology in English, this mythical tradition is as rich and as fascinating as any in the world. [10/29/07]Come join in the celebration as we wish Sue DesRochers, library project manager, a happy retirement after 22 years of service to Michigan Tech. Festivities are set for Thursday, Nov. 1, 2-4 p.m. in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge. Wonderful refreshments will be served.[10/23/07]Once again the Van Pelt / Opie Library invites you to watch the World series games as you study or during breaks. The Information Wall will feature the games on the following schedule: October 24 Wed. 8:00 pm to midnight, October 25 Thurs. 8:00 pm to midnight, and October 28 Sun. 8:00 pm to midnight.[10/18/07]An Artists' Reception will be held Thursday, Oct. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. to display new artworks in the library. The reception is open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Please stop by the library to view the beautiful additions to the library's art collection.With the generous support of the Friends of the Van Pelt Library, the library has purchased additional pieces of art by artists who live in the area or who were inspired by the beauty of the Upper Peninsula. During the reception, harpist Alexandra Dixon will perform. [10/12/07]2007 Physics Nobel Prize Awarded for Giant Magnetoresistance. The American Physical Society announces that both of the original articles describing the work that led to this year's physics Nobel Prize have been made "Free-to-Read."[10/12/07]In addition, to honor the 50th anniversary celebration of the Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer Theory of Superconductivity being held Oct 10-13 at the Univ. of Illinois, the APS has also made the original BCS papers "Free-to-Read."[10/2/07]"Capitalism as if the World Matters" is October NetLibrary eBook of the Month. Destined to be one of the most important business, economics and politics books of the year, this is a must read for everyone from business executives to environmental activists to students to the very politicians with their hands on the levers of power.When first published in 2005, Capitalism as if the World Matters, by one of the leading eco-warriors of our time, shocked both a generation of environmentalists and a generation of business people by brushing aside their petty squabbles and artificial battle lines with a powerful argument - that the only way to save the world from fuel shortages, climate change and environmental catastrophe is to embrace a new type of capitalism, and to do it quickly. [9/24/07]The Library is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of its' Digital Studio, Monday, September 24. The Studio is designed to assist students and faculty in putting together a paper or presentation that includes the use of digital images or other types of media. Check out the schedules.The Studio is staffed and will be open from 3-4 and 6-8 Monday and Thursday; 10-1, 3-5, and 6-8 Tuesday; 6-8 Wednesday; 12-2 and 3-5 on Friday. [9/17/07]220th Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution! On September 17, 1787, the final draft of the Constitution was signed by 39 delegates. The document was then sent to the states for ratification, and went into effect on June 21, 1788 when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution. Click on the presentation to play.[9/17/07]The University Archives will reopen today, Monday, Sept. 17.[9/10/07]The University Archives will be closed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.[9/4/07]The Reference and Information Desk will start its evening services on 9/10/2007 and its weekend schedule on 9/15/2007. Please send us email questions after hours.[9/4/07]"The Economist Pocket World in Figures 2008" is September NetLibrary eBook of the Month. This new and updated edition is packed with fascinating facts and figures about the world we live in.Where is economic growth fastest or inflation highest? Who consumes the most energy? What country has the most asylum seekers? Who are the heaviest drinkers and smokers? If you want to know the answers to these, and thousands of other questions, you'll find them in the September eBook of the Month. [8/28/07]The University Archives will be closed Wednesday, August 29 - 31, 2007 for staff training. We apologize for any inconvenience.[7/24/07]The Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery office of the J. Robert Van Pelt Library announces the release of the new version of ILLiad, the interlibrary loan internet accessible database. ILLiad 7.2 features an improved user interface, account search capability, and the ability for users to undelete any electronic delivery items they may have accidentally deleted. In addition ILLiad 7.2 includes news alerts from the ILL/DD staff and RSS feeds for notifications. ILLiad 7.2 will be launched beginning July 26th. Please contact the ILL/DD office at ill@mtu.edu or 487-3207 with any questions.[7/2/07]The July NetLibrary e-book of the month is "The Arc: A Formal Structure for a Palestinian State" by Doug Suisman, Steven Simon, Glenn Robinson, C. Ross Anthony, Michael Schoenbaum.Winner of the 2006 Institute Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design, American Institute of Architects, the book offers an in-depth and comprehensive nation-building plan to overcome political, social, economic and environmental obstacles , as well as a design to meet the population's infrastructure needs. NetLibrary provides free, unlimited access to this title for July 1 to July 31. [6/25/07]Kathryn Remlinger, recipient of a 2007 MTU Archives Travel Grant award, presents "History With An Attitude, Eh?" a look at language and life in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Thursday evening, June 28, at 7 p.m., in Room 642 of the Dow Building on the Michigan Tech campus. The event is free and open to all.Do you speak Yooperese? Words like "eh," "pank," and "go Shopko" are a part of the local Copper Country dialect. The MTU Archives presents "History with an Attitude, Eh? Links between Dialect and Identity in the Copper Country," a talk by Kathryn Remlinger, an associate professor at Grand Valley State University, and recipient of a 2007 MTU Archives Travel Grant award. Remlinger will present her research into language and life in the Keweenaw Peninsula, this Thursday evening, June 28, at 7 p.m., in Room 642 of the Dow Building on the Michigan Tech campus. [6/11/07]The MTU Archives will host Paul Lubotina, a recipient of the 2007 MTU Archives Travel Award, for his presentation on Immigration and Integration on the Minnesota Iron Range, scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 2007, at 7 p.m., in Room 642 of the Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building.Lubotina will talk about Swedish, Finnish, Italian, and South Slavic immigrant integration in Hibbing, Minnesota during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His presentation will look at the various ways ethnic groups overcame traditional prejudices and began to work together as a community. Lubotina's presentation and research visit are supported by an MTU Archives Travel Award provided by the Friends of the Van Pelt Library. [6/1/07]Learn More about the June eBook of the Month. "Tracking Down Your Ancestors : Discover the Story Behind Your Ancestors and Bring Your Family History to Life" will be provided with free, unlimited access June 1-30 through NetLibrary E-Books.Written by Dr. Harry Alder, a prolific writer and long-time researcher, Tracking Down Your Ancestors offers clear, accessible and inspiring text, plus practical tips and key websites to support research. It will help readers learn how to get started without getting stuck, how to track down vital information from record offices and parish churches, how to harness the power of email lists and newsgroups, and how to unlock the unique pleasures and challenges of documenting their family histories. [5/5/07]The Library's SelfCheck machine and My Account services in the JRVP Online Catalog are unavailable from Saturday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 9 during our system upgrade. Please contact the Circulation Desk for assistance. We apologize for any inconvenience.[5/2/07]To learn how to make index investing work, there's no better mentor than legendary mutual fund industry veteran John C. Bogle, creator of the world's first index mutual fund. His book "The Little Book of Common Sense Investing" supported by John Wiley and Sons is selected as the May eBook of the Month from NetLibrary.Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, The Little Book of Common Sense Investing will demonstrate how to capitalize on this proven investment strategy. As revealed by Bogle, the real formula for investment success is to own the entire market, while significantly minimizing the costs of financial intermediation. That's what index investing is all about. And that's what this book is all about. [4/4/07]The Friends of the Van Pelt Library Annual Book Sale is coming. The public sale is on April 13 in the MUB Ballroom. Members of the Friends may attend a Pre-Sale on April 12. Book donations are still actively being sought for the sale.The Friends-only Pre-Sale is on April 12, from 5 - 7 pm, in the MUB Ballroom. Membership to the Friends may be purchased at the door ($15, $10 for student/senior, $25/family). The Annual Book Sale is April 13, from 10 am until 4 pm, in the MUB Ballroom. [4/3/07]Caesar in Gaul and Rome War in Words is awarded as the winner of the 2006 AAP/PSP Award for Excellence, Classics and Ancient History. Access now through the Library's NetLibrary E-books Collection.[3/28/07]Over the past ten years, the MTU Archives 'Research Travel Grants Program' with the support from the Friends of the Van Pelt Library has funded over a dozen researchers throughout the United States and as far away as Sweden and England. For more information about this program and past grant recipients check MTU Archives website.The grant program, first offered during the 1997-98 academic year, provides support for travel, food, and lodging to carry out research using the collections of the MTU Archives. Since its inception, more than a dozen researchers have come to Michigan Tech to access the unique collections at the Archives. Past recipients of the travel grant have examined topics ranging from the role that fraternal orders have played in Lake Superior mining communities, the development of company housing at Hecla Location near Calumet, to the transformation of former mining districts into vacation and tourist destinations after World War II. The Archives has sponsored visiting scholars from throughout the United States and as far away as Sweden and England. [3/21/07]The J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library extend a warm welcome to all Scholars of Excellence visiting campus this Friday. If you have time early in the day, take a few moments to explore our wonderful facility. More ...Stop by the second floor reference desk, meet our friendly reference librarians and pick up a map. Find the web cam in the Library's Reading Room. Wave. Later, look for yourself on the Admission's webcam page. Use the link below and select the time lapse option. Descend to the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections to view the stained glass 'Window to the Copper Country.' [3/19/07]GOOD NEWS! EndNote Web workshops are coming to the library this month. Faculties and Graduate Students, register your session now!EndNote Web is a web-based reference management and citation tool that requires no software installation and can be used anywhere. With EndNote Web, you can save your database search results to a personal online library. From your personal library, you can instantly create citations, footnotes, and bibliographies in a word processor document. Bring your citations to Room 242 in the JRVP Library and learn how to start organizing your research with EndNote Web. [3/5/07]Written by Irish native Tina Neylon, the March eBook of the Month "Ireland Adventure Guide" will open your eyes to the astonishing treasures of this ancient Island, showing you how to experience Ireland directly and intensely.You'll join in the pub life of Dublin, meet the people through theater and music groups, visit the lake where St. Patrick first landed in 442 AD and find some of the finest golf courses in the world. Packed with essential information for the adventure-minded traveler, this guide is a comprehensive introduction to the people, the places, and the culture of Ireland. [2/27/07]The MTU Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections announces winners of the 2007 Research Travel Award program. Three visiting scholars will come to the Archives this summer, thanks to financial support from the Friends of the Van Pelt Library.Paul Lubotina, adjunct professor at Northern Michigan University, will explore the role of Serbs in the Copper Country. Kathryn Remlinger, associate professor at Grand Valley State University, continues her research into language and life in the Keweenaw Peninsula. Peter Simons, PhD candidate at the University of Chicago, visits in August to see how the Copper Country's ties to world events influenced Upper Midwest internationalism during World War II. [2/19/07]Let your voice be heard! The Library invites you to participate in a usability study of sections of our website. We are looking for participants from three user groups ...The Library invites you to participate in a usability study of sections of our website. Our goal is to create the best digital delivery services for our community. The study will be conducted this spring, and volunteers are needed to participate in a usability test followed by a focus group discussion. The usability study will take no longer than 25 minutes, and the group discussion is around 35 minutes. We are looking for participants from three user groups: faculty/staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students. The study will be held in library instruction room 242. [2/12/07]MeLCat(Michgan e-Library Catalog) will not be available for approximately 24 hours beginning after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. Service is anticipated to resume late Thursday, Feb. 15.[2/3/07]A Companion to African-American Studies is featured as 2007 Feburary eBook of the Month from NetLibrary. The Companion includes original essays by expert scholars in the field and covers each topic with authority and clarity.Edited by Lewis R. Gordon and Jane Anna Gordon, A Companion to African-American Studies is a definitive intervention at a critical time in the history of race relations and in the academic field of race and ethnic studies. [1/17/07]The J. Robert Van Pelt Library has expanded the number of evenings that the reference desk is open. On Thursday nights, from 6:00 until 10:00, the desk will now be staffed by a reference librarian. If you have questions about using the library or doing research, please stop by the reference desk on the second floor of the library. The reference desk is now open 64 hours per week.You can also contact reference librarians by phone, email, and instant message. Contact information is available by selecting "Ask a Librarian" on the library's home page. [1/15/07]ILLiad is here! Your personal online interlibrary loan account is now available at the J. Robert Van Pelt Library. It improves our services by giving MTU users the ability to initiate and track their ILL requests at every step. Register today to get the full benefits of ILLiad.ILLiad features include: One time registration. Secure account uses ISO login and password. Anytime access to your interlibrary loan account. Quickly request items not available in the JRVP Library and monitor your requests. [1/2/07]Lower Taxes in 7 Easy Steps by Attorney Stephen Fishman is featured as 2007 January eBook of the Month from NetLibrary.It provides insights and tactics that can reduce taxes. It explains the seven most valuable rules of tax planning. Each rule is fleshed out with plenty of ideas, strategies and real-life examples that can help minimize the pain of April 15. Lower Taxes in 7 Easy Steps will be provided with free, unlimited access January 1-31. |
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