Libraries Welcome: Ann Yurcaba

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Communications Office

On Monday, May 14, 2012 the Libraries welcomed Ann Yurcaba as director of library administrative services. Prior to joining the staff at Drexel, Ann served as the senior director for member programs and services at LYRASIS, a non-profit organization created to serve and support libraries, with a membership of more than 1,700 institutions. Ann has over 20 years of senior leadership experience working with outreach, programs, professional development and recruitment as well as administrative services. She has a master’s degree in library science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Continue reading →

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2012 Library Celebration Award Recipients Announced

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Communications Office

The Libraries’ recognized four staff members and one student worker on Thursday, May 10th at the third annual Library Celebration Awards. Approximately 40 guests attended the breakfast celebration at the Drexel’s Library Learning Terrace.

The Library Celebration Awards were established in 2010 to recognize individuals or teams who have advanced the values of the Libraries through exceptional accomplishments. In addition to Library staff, a student worker is also recognized for his/her dedication to the Libraries. Continue reading →

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Issue 5, Vol 2 – In Circulation

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Communications Office

View the May issue of the Libraries’ monthly e-newsletter, In Circulation. Articles include:

  • Dean’s Update: Evaluating Space
  • Biology 219 Students Benefit from Library Consultations
  • Libraries’ Help Simplify Data Management Planning Process
  • Opening of Inventing the Page Exhibit Showcases Drexel Writers
  • Assessment of Library Learning Terrace Conducted
  • Libraries to Host Week of Writing Challenge
  • Staff News
  • Upcoming Events: TEDxDrexelU, The World’s First Computer, Inventing the Page: Writing Challenge & ScholarSip
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Deans Update: Evaluating Library Spaces

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Communications Office

W. W. Hagerty LibraryThe success of a new building or a renovation can be gauged in many ways – but none better than by the actions and reactions of the users of the space. As the Libraries addresses the strategic direction to build learning environments that enable self-directed learning, we explore what contributes to such an environment, including the expectations for library spaces. In this issue of In Circulation, I will summarize two recent assessments. Continue reading →

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Week of Writing – Libraries’ Writing Challenge

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Communications Office

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 story. Prizes will be awarded to the top three writers, selected by a panel of judges including Drexel students, staff and alumni. Refreshments will be provided.

While you’re at W. W. Hagerty, be sure to check out our new exhibition, Inventing the Page: Student Literary Magazines at Drexel, on display until June 17th. Samples of student writing, spanning multiple decades is shown.

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Libraries help to Simplify Data Management Planning Process

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Communications Office

As researchers are required to articulate plans to manage their data as a prerequisite to submit grants, Drexel University Libraries is excited to announce an evolving consultation service that will assist in their use of the DMPTool. A group of research institutions created this online tool to simplify the process of creating a data management plan.  This service helps Drexel researchers to describe plans specific to funding agencies, get support and guidance, and learn about resources and services.   As researchers complete the tool’s required fields associated with the funding agency requirements, they can quickly produce a text document suitable for ready insertion into a proposal, or a PDF to be shared with collaborators. Continue reading →

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Biology 219 Students Benefit from Library Consultations

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Communications Office

Undergraduate students in Biology 219 classes were required to a schedule a library consultation during the winter 2012 term. This consultation, with Liaison Librarian for Science at Drexel University Libraries, Margaret (Peggy) Dominy, reviewed important resources that students would need to complete their lab reports for class — and the results were impressive.

“There was a noteworthy improvement in the quality of resources students used when compared to the previous term,” Dominy said. “I hope that we can continue this requirement for biology  students.”

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Opening of Inventing the Page Exhibit Showcases Drexel Writers

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Communications Office

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, Drexel University Libraries welcomed over 40 guests to W. W. Hagerty Library for the opening reception of Inventing the Page: Student Literary Magazines at Drexel, an exhibit of creative writing from Drexel University Archives. Current Drexel faculty and staff reviewed past issues of Drexel’s literary magazines to help choose a sample of poems, essays, stories, and artwork for the exhibit. Chosen items were read aloud during the second half of Wednesday’s opening event.

The exhibit will run through June 17, 2012 and is open to the public during regular hours at W. W. Hagerty Library. A second event, a writing challenge, will be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 as a part of Drexel’s Week of Writing activities.

Click here to view a video of readings of some of the items featured in the exhibit.

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May TEDx Event Asks Why Not?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Communications Office

On May 16, 2012, at Mitchell Auditorium, Drexel University will host a TEDx event aimed at bringing together variety of distinguished speakers at one spot. This years theme “Why Not?” breaks the imposed barriers between Arts, Science, History, Economics, Philosophy, Engineering, Technology, and Design, and aims to starting a new wave of thought in and around campus. Simply put, this a fun yet powerful theme works on many levels of academia, challenging the myths and constraints of modern thinking. “Why Not?” permits us to ponder, dream and to ask each other to reach and speak of the potential of our respective fields of study. Most importantly “Why Not?” speaks to Drexel’s potential as a leader in setting a course of action as to what’s coming next. Continue reading →

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Exhibit – The World’s First Computer: The Antikythera Mechanism

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Communications Office

W. W. Hagerty Library is currently home to an exhibit, hosted by Drexel University’s Greek Studies program and, featuring the Antikythera Mechanism.  The exhibit is on the first floor of W. W. Hagerty Library and is free and open to the public between April 10, 2012 – May 18, 2012.

The Antikythera Mechanism is widely considered to be one of the most important archeological artifacts ever found. The mechanism is a geared device consisting of 30 gears in a highly complex arrangement. The mechanism is known to model astronomical phenomenon with remarkable detail. In addition, it also stands witness to the extraordinary mathematical and engineering capabilities of the Ancient Greeks. The Mechanism is thought to date from between 150 and 100 BC and it precedes any other known clockwork mechanisms of similar complexity by more than a millennium. The level of engineering in the mechanism is astonishing by any standards. Continue reading →

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