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General News

Students Speak to the Libraries

Posted on May 16, 2013 by jdixon

The Libraries provided students with colorful markers and blank bookmarks, and asked them to write how the Libraries have helped them with their research. The most popular comments highlighted the Libraries research resources, including subject librarians, study space, and friendly … Continue reading →

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Safari Books Online – Unavailable Due to Technical Issues

Posted on April 23, 2013 by jdixon

UPDATE: SAFARI BOOKS ONLINE ACCESS HAS BEEN RESTORED. 4/24/13 Safari Books Online titles currently are not available due to a technical issue. The publisher is aware of the issue and is working to restore access.  We will update the status … Continue reading →

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Downtime Blackwell Reference & Cochrane Library

Posted on April 12, 2013 by erushton

Blackwell Reference Online and the Cochrane Library will be unavailable for approximately 12 hours starting 4pm, Saturday 13th April 2013.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  Please contact Ask a Librarian if you have any questions or concerns.

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Graduate Student Job Opportunity

Posted on January 3, 2013 by jdixon

The position has been filled.  For information about other positions within the library, visit Library Student Employment. Thank you. The Bartle Library is seeking applicants for the position of Graduate Student, Overnight Assistant.  This position is responsible for the overnight … Continue reading →

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Help the Libraries Improve Find It!

Posted on November 15, 2012 by erushton

The Libraries will be conducting a usability study on Find It!, the main search box on the Libraries’ web page.  We are looking for student volunteers willing to make money online give opinions about Find It! as you complete sample searches.  Your valuable … Continue reading →

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2012 Annual Book Sale Oct. 25-28

Posted on October 11, 2012 by bmulligan

Thousands of used books at reasonable prices!  This year’s book sale will begin on Thursday, October 25th and run through Sunday, October 28rd. Read more….

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ScienceDirect Downtime

Posted on August 22, 2012 by erushton

ScienceDirect will be offline and unavailable for approximately 19 hours beginning Saturday, August 25th, 2012 for scheduled maintenance for a new release.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

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RefWorks Downtime

Posted on August 17, 2012 by erushton

RefWorks, the Libraries’ online citation management tool, will be unavailable Sunday morning from approximately 2:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. due to a scheduled maintenance.  During this time all RefWorks  services including RefMobile, RefAware, and Write-N-Cite III will be unavailable.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Database portal unavailable Sunday a.m.

Posted on August 9, 2012 by erushton

Starting Sunday, August 12 at 1 a.m., the Libraries‘ Databases portal will be unavailable for a few hours due to a server upgrade. Access to individual databasess will still be possible through the Library Catalogue.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

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Summer Hours

Posted on May 21, 2012 by erushton

The Libraries will be open during the summer intersessions and sessions and will be closed Memorial Day Weekend and July 4th. To view the Libraries’ summer hours including Reference and Research help hours and Special Collections and University Archives hours, visit the Library Hours webpage.

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