http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog News for the Drexel University Libraries Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:39:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The  Bookmark Café will undergo it's usual daily closures for cleaning this weekend, but it will be shortened by a half hour. This means that on Saturday the 20th and Sunday the 21st, the café will be closed from 3:30-4p.m. instead of 3:00 to 4. You get an extra half ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1405 You might notice something different when you enter Hagerty this month. Starting this week, and for the next 30 days, Hagerty's atrium will host a Steelcase Media:Scape table for the Drexel community to try out. This high-tech table seats 5-6 and includes laptop hook ups and two large flat-screen display ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1394 We love electronic reference works (and we know you do too), but sometimes the only thing that will do is a book. Reference books have a very long history; learn all about it in a new exhibit from Drexel's Rare Books Collection displaying historic texts, including the Lexicon of Sextus ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1387 Don't forget to vote for your favorites from the latest DVD releases. We'll add the winners to Hagerty's Leisure DVD collection. Vote here. Visit our "New Books" list for our most recent additions to the collection. Related posts:Voting Day The nights are getting longer and longer–more time to...New DVDs: Incoming We’re updating ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1370 In case you missed it, Dining Services is conducting a survey about campus food options. There are no specific questions about the food at Hagerty Library, but if you make it to the end you can fill in your own comments. We've received a lot of commentary about food options in ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1379 Last Sunday's Writing Center workshop, "Research Skills for Capstone Projects" has been rescheduled for this Sunday, November 15th at 3p.m. If you're an upper-level undergraduate or a masters student, this workshop will help you start thinking about how to shape your capstone project into something manageable and great. Register for this and ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1375 The nights are getting longer and longer--more time to watch movies! There's a bunch of great new releases out, and we want to know what you want to see in Hagerty's leisure DVD collection. Fill out the latest ballot and make your voice heard. Voting ends this Sunday, November 15th. Vote ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1359 The Writing Center is continuing its fall series of workshops. Register for one now and brush up on effectively integrating research and citation into your writing. November 12th, 7p.m.: Use of Visual Elements: Power-point dos and don'ts November 15th, 3p.m.: Research Skills for Capstone Projects: Methods and strategies November 17th, 7p.m.: Integrating Evidence ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1355 On Monday, November 9th the law library on Hagerty's third floor will reopen to all Drexel Students. We know it's been tough finding space to spread out and get your work done during the law school's exam period. We appreciate your patience. When the third floor reopens to the Drexel community, ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1352 If you're looking for writing help in the evening, you've now got added options at the library. Starting this week, the Writing Center has added drop-in peer tutors to its roster of experts offering writing help in the library. In addition to their regular schedule of by-appointment faculty writing help in ... http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/?p=1346