On Thursday, March 1, Drexel’s University Archivist, Kevin Martin, will begin a new job at the Hagley Museum and Library in Wilmington, Delaware. The Hagley collects documents, photographs, and artifacts that celebrate American business and technology, especially the industries and activities of the mid-Atlantic region. It is situated on the site of the original DuPont gunpowder works and includes Eleutherian Mills, the original DuPont family home. Kevin will be joining the Hagley Library as Digital Projects Archivist.

In the past two years, under Kevin’s leadership, Drexel’s University Archives has created a web presence (Drexel University Archives and Special Collections); launched an institutional repository (iDEA); moved key historic materials to an off-site storage facility that provides better environmental conditions; and made possible the creation of a single point of service for the central University Archives and the Archives and Special Collections on Women in Medicine and Homeopathy.. At the same time Kevin has worked closely with Drexel’s offices of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations to promote the University’s history and to collect additional resources that document Drexel’s past and present.

We wish Kevin the very best. He’ll be sorely missed by all his colleagues at Drexel. If you wish to contact Kevin, his new e-mail address is: kmart1944@gmail.com

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DrexelCareerLib, a new blog from Careers Services Library Assistant Jenny Roberts, announces the latest career resources, advice and events to keep you on the cutting edge. Visit DrexelCareerLib frequently to get updates on new Career Library resources, job search tips, career-related news and events.

Subscribe to DrexelCareerLib to get the latest updates without having to visit this site. Look for the XML button on the right side of the DrexelCareerLib blog, to add DrexelCareerLib to your favorite feed reader.

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Join IRT's Julie Allmayer and Hagerty Library's Tim Siftar for a workshop comparing the two Drexel-supported citation management tools: EndNote and RefWorks. Julie will demo EndNote and compare its features with RefWorks; Tim will cover tips and tricks for using RefWorks.

This Brown Bag workshop will be presented on Thursday, February 22 Noon - 1:00pm in Korman, Room-116. Bring your lunch -- beverages and desserts will be provided. Sign-up with IRT's Online Learning Team, olt@drexel.edu and never type a bibliography again!

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The Career Services Library Assistant will hold a workshops on "Conducting Your Independent Job/Co-op Search at the Library" on Thursday, February 15th, Thursday, March 1st, and Tuesday, March 13th, all at 1:30 p.m. in room L-13, Hagerty Library (33rd & Market Streets).

The workshops will introduce students to a variety of print and electronic library resources that will assist in the independent job search process. Students will learn how to use the library's electronic databases to generate lists of potential employers in their field of interest.

The workshops are open to all members of the Drexel community, including alumni. No registration is required. Seating is limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Look for more Careers Services workshops at http://www.library.drexel.edu/services/refcareers.html.

For more information contact Jenny Roberts at 215-895-6843 or jroberts@drexel.edu.

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Tired of carrying around your coat, your books, etc.? Hagerty Library has lockers to rent for just $2.50/term. The lockers are on the lower level of Hagerty Library and have attached combination locks.

Visit the Hagerty Library Circulation Desk (1st floor) to rent a locker.

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