<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="0.92"> <channel><title>LibraryLog</title><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog</link> <description>News, Events and Annoucements from Drexel University Libraries</description> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 15:39:24 +0000</lastBuildDate> <docs>http://backend.userland.com/rss092</docs> <language>en</language><item><title>Week of Writing &#8211; Writing Challenge</title> <description><![CDATA[Tuesday, May 22nd from 4:30 – 6 PM W. W. Hagerty Library’s Bookmark Cafe Sharpen your pencils and gather your favorite writing utensils to celebrate the Week of Writing at the Drexel University Libraries’ upcoming Writing Challenge event on Tuesday, May 22nd!  Attendees will compete in a two-round writing challenge to compose the best six-word [...]]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/21/week-of-writing-writing-challenge/</link> </item> <item><title>Homebrewing and video games?</title> <description><![CDATA[Find out the connection this Thursday and take part in a conversation on gaming culture. May 24, 4 to 5 PM W.W. Hagerty Library, room L-33 (Lower Level) Kevin Impellizeri, doctoral candidate in history at the University of Delaware, will discuss his research on a DIY community of programmers who built games for the Bally [...]]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/21/homebrewing-and-video-games/</link> </item> <item><title>Power Outage this Afternoon</title> <description><![CDATA[We apologize for any inconvenience caused by today&#8217;s power outage at W. W. Hagerty Library. The outage was caused by a transformer problem at 32nd street and PECO has since resolved the problem. The building was temporarily evacuated but has since reopened.]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/15/power-outage-this-afternoon/</link> </item> <item><title>Silent Spring Exhibit at W.W. Hagerty library</title> <description><![CDATA[Next time you are in the W.W. Hagerty Library, be sure to check out the Silent Spring exhibit case on the the first floor near the elevators. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of Rachel Carson&#8217;s Silent Spring &#8211; the watershed event for public and congressional movement on environmental issues. &#8220;As crude [...]]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/15/silent-spring-exhibit-at-w-w-hagerty-library/</link> </item> <item><title>Effective Presentation with Prezi</title> <description><![CDATA[May 17th, 4 PM-5:30 PM W.W. Hagerty Library, L14 Prezi is a web-based application that allows for multi-authoring of visual presentations, which makes it great for group projects. Instead of a slide deck, you create your presentation on a large canvas &#8211; you can pan and zoom to different parts of the canvas as you [...]]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/10/effective-presentation-with-prezi/</link> </item> <item><title>Upcoming Workshop: Job Search Resources</title> <description><![CDATA[May 17th, 3 PM-4 PM North Hall, Multipurpose Room Explore the Libraries’ many career resources and learn several steps and strategies to help you find a job or co-op. This workshop will help you effectively use both electronic and print resources throughout your job search. Check out the Information Assistant for Careers’ Reference Page for [...]]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/10/job-search-resources-3/</link> </item> <item><title>Cite Right: Fundamentals of IEEE Style</title> <description><![CDATA[May 15th, 5 PM-6 PM W.W. Hagerty Library, L14 Avoid unintentional plagiarism! This workshop, designed for engineering design students, will guide you through the process of properly citing and formatting papers using IEEE style. Workshop Presenter: Jay Bhatt, Liaison Librarian for Engineering. Click here to register.]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/08/cite-right-fundamentals-of-ieee-style/</link> </item> <item><title>Upcoming Workshop: International Co-op Overview &amp; Job Search Resources</title> <description><![CDATA[May 15th, 5 PM-6 PM Steinbright Career Development Center, Conference Room Click here to register and reserve your space! Explore the Libraries’ many career resources and learn several steps and strategies to help you find a job or co-op outside the United States. This workshop will help you effectively use both electronic and print resources [...]]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/08/upcoming-workshop-international-co-op-overview-job-search-resources-4/</link> </item> <item><title>Upcoming Workshop: Patents, Exploring the World of Invention</title> <description><![CDATA[May 10th, 5 PM-6 PM W.W. Hagerty Library, L14 Learn how to use patent search engines such as the USPTO website and Google Patents. Discover the latest innovations in specific areas, using advanced search features, classification schemes, and image searching. Workshop Presenter: Nancy Bellafante, Librarian for Undergraduate Learning]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/03/upcoming-workshop-patents-exploring-the-world-of-invention/</link> </item> <item><title>Service Spotlight: Roving Reference and New iPad2s for Checkout</title> <description><![CDATA[On Monday, May 7th, the Libraries will launch two exciting new pilot programs at W. W. Hagerty Library: 1. Roving Assistance &#8211; Libraries’ staff, equipped with an iPad, will circulate throughout W. W. Hagerty Library offering guidance and assistance to patrons. So, if you see a Libraries staff member &#8211; ask them your question about [...]]]></description><link>http://www.library.drexel.edu/blogs/librarylog/2012/05/02/service-spotlight-roving-reference-and-new-ipad2s-for-checkout/</link> </item> </channel> </rss>
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