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Libraries announce Grand Opening of Library Terrace

Submitted on June 1, 2011 - 3:35PM

On Friday, June 3rd the Drexel University Libraries will celebrate the grand opening of the Library Learning Terrace, located at 33rd & Race Streets, with a twilight opening complete with music from Drexel student DJ Mike Mannix, activities, giveaways and prizes. The celebration will begin at 9 p.m. with an official unveiling scheduled for 9:30 p.m.. The unveiling will be the first opportunity for the community to view this new innovative space. In fitting with the twilight theme, the space will just be opening for the evening as most buildings and halls begin to close their doors. The Library Learning Terrace will be a facility that is open 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for student use, allowing students an innovative and inviting space to study at whatever time works best for their schedule. Also fitting of the theme is the flexibility of the space. The term twilight often refers to something not clearly defined, something that is still being developed, or an intermediate state. The Learning Terrace is not yet clearly defined. As student learners begin to use the space, their needs will determine the future of the space and what it may or may not house. For more information about the Library Learning Terrace, please visit our website. Contact: Jenny James Lee, Marketing & Events Associate, 215-571-4095 or jaj92@drexel.edu.

Archival Outlook: Online Archives Internship

Submitted on May 31, 2011 - 12:38PM

Megan Atkinson, a Drexel University iSchool student, shares the story of her online archives internship with the Drexel University Archives earlier this year. She shares her experience in the May/June 2011 issue of Archival Outlook.

Hagerty Library 24/7

Submitted on May 23, 2011 - 7:08PM

During Drexel's Final Exam Period (June 2-June 11), Hagerty Library* will be open 24/7 for all current students, faculty, and staff. During this time the library will be closed to the general public, alumni, and reciprocal university affiliates (University of the Sciences of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania, and Temple University). The library will reopen to everyone on Monday June 13. Anyone needing special access during this time should contact the Circulation Desk (215) 895-2767 or circulat@drexel.edu. Reciprocal university affiliates and alumni with Drexel University Library cards may request and retrieve books from the Circulation Desk with prior arrangements. * Except for the Bookmark Cafe, which will be open to the public Monday - Friday 11AM - 5PM for access to the Taco Bell Express.

Bring a book for fine forgiveness

Submitted on May 19, 2011 - 8:29PM

Got library fines? Got unwanted text books? We can help with that. Between May 30th and June 11th, 8am through 8pm, Hagerty Library will offer fine forgiveness for up to if you bring us a current textbook in fair condition (determined by the library). And, if you bring us a book but you don't have fines, you can transfer the forgiveness to your friend who does. Not sure what to donate? Need more information? Take a look at the library's most wanted. Questions? Email reserve@drexel.edu.

Calling all faculty!

Submitted on May 13, 2011 - 7:53PM

If there's one thing we know about students, it's that they want more course readings on reserve. Help them out by getting your summer course reserves squared away as soon as possible. Your students will thank you for it, and so will we. All the details are listed on our 'Course Reserves' page, where you can also find links to the library's online or printable form. Got a question? Contact the library's reserves desk. We'll get back to you soon.

The Library is Hiring

Submitted on May 11, 2011 - 8:37PM

Drexel University Libraries, Hagerty Library, is seeking two highly self-motivated individuals interested in gaining work experience in libraries to fill the position of Late Night Supervisor. These individuals will be responsible for the late night supervision and operation of the Circulation Desk and overall functioning of the Library in the absence of professional staff. Duties include:

Handling a variety of situations related to access, facilities, and library services; often as the only staff on duty.
Assisting library users in locating materials, troubleshooting problems, and interpreting policies.
Assisting Public Safety with access issues.
Supervising student employees at the Circulation Desk.
Performing general maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.
Closing the library.

Qualifications: Candidate must have strong customer service skills, be self-directed, and have acute attention to detail. Preferred skills: academic library experience, experience with library automated systems, and supervision experience. Hours: 10PM-2AM Sunday-Thursday, [shared between two positions] To Apply: Send resume to Dee Childs, dap27@drexel.edu.

The Chronicle: Tomorrow's Academic Libraries: Maybe Even Some Books

Submitted on May 9, 2011 - 3:06PM

Imagine a library that is not only bookless but is not necessarily tied to a building, one that takes its personnel and services to patrons rather than expecting them to come to it. Two projects--one now under way at the undergraduate level and one well established at a medical library--suggest where the untethered library is headed. One approach focuses on space; the other on librarians. Visit The Chronicle.com to read more. Howard, Jennifer. 'Tomorrow's Academic Libraries: Maybe Even Some Books.' The Chronicle. Washington, D.C. 8 May 2011. Web. 9 May 2011.

Insomnia Causes Insomnia

Submitted on May 6, 2011 - 2:59PM

Hear that rumbling? It's not an earthquake, it's not SEPTA, it's Insomnia Cookies. Not that I'm trying to sleep next to their truck, but isn't that an ironic name, given their constantly running generator? So, Drexel: is insomnia cookies worth a 70db engine monotone all day long? If they get this privilege, then I want free reign to set up my grunge band in the middle of Chestnut and rock out. Why, now that you mention it, I do hear that rumbling, as do many of our library users and staff members. You've probably guessed that this is an ongoing issue. Several students have complained, and the problem has come to the attention of the Dean of Libraries, Danuta Nitecki. She has asked senior staff to resolve it. So I can't tell you that the noise will cease immediately, but I can tell you that we consider this a problem, and we are working to fix it. As for your grunge band on Chestnut Street, I'm very sorry, but there is nothing I can do, other than start the mosh pit.

5/7/11 - Access for Everyone: Computing at Drexel, 1946 - 1984 Archives Exhibit

Submitted on May 3, 2011 - 1:01PM

Drexel Students Use first Mac

Drexel University made history with its Microcomputer Project in 1984, which required all incoming freshman to purchase a personal computer. However, the history of computing at Drexel dates back to the very beginning of computer history. This exciting exhibit traces the growing role of computers at Drexel and the University's initiatives to provide access to the Drexel academic community. This exhibit will run from May 7th - June 29th, 2011. For more information, email archives@drexel.edu or call 215-895-6706. Two events will take place in conjunction with this exhibit at W. W. Hagerty Library: May 11 - Exhibit Opening from 4 - 6 PM May 12 - Computer History Playdate from 12 - 2 PM

Tree Dedication Ceremony

Submitted on April 25, 2011 - 4:08PM

Over 50 people attended the Tree Dedication Ceremony held at W. W. Hagerty Library on April 22nd, 2011 in memory of Dorothy Colflesh. Guests of honor included members of Dorothy's family, Provost Greenberg, Dean of Libraries Danuta A. Nitecki, members of the Drexel Sustainability Council and faculty and staff from Drexel University. The Ceremony included remarks from Gabriel Cohen, founding member of the Drexel Sustainability Council, Provost Mark Greenberg, Dorothy's daughter Rachel Ouderkirk and Dean of Libraries, Danuta A. Nitecki. Click here to view a photo slideshow from the event.

Describing the Libraries in One Word

Submitted on April 21, 2011 - 1:00PM

Thank you to everyone who visited our Libraries exhibit at the Spotlight on Drexel: Teaching, Learning & Research Event on Thursday, April 14th. During the event, we asked you to give us the first word you think of when you think of the Libraries...these are your responses.

The post popular choices were: Books, Learning, Research, Information & Helpful.

What word do YOU think of when you think of the Libraries?

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The Cafe Door

Submitted on April 20, 2011 - 9:05PM

Must we scan our IDs to enter Bookmark from within the library? It seems to serve no purpose, as we have already scanned IDs at the library entrance. Also, the alarm that goes off fairly frequently is incredibly annoying and disturbing. Thanks for asking. It's all about the 33rd Street door and Taco Bell. When Taco Bell is open, the 33rd Street door of the cafe is unlocked and accessible to the public, which means that we must keep the door into the main part of W. W. Hagerty secure in order to protect the library and students. Keeping the door secure means that students must swipe in for access--those without Drexel IDs cannot get in. This door does not have a turnstile, which means that an ID must be swiped anytime the door is open, whether the student is going into or out of the Bookmark Cafe. You may have noticed that you don't have to swipe your ID to enter the cafe when Taco Bell is closed. That's because when Taco Bell is closed, the 34th Street door in the Bookmark Cafe is locked and inaccessible to anyone. When this is the case, anyone who has already swiped their ID at the main Hagerty door has free access to the Bookmark Cafe. Regarding the alarm, we know it's annoying. Believe us--we know. Unfortunately this door must be alarmed so that those who don't swipe their IDs and those who monitor the door are alerted to the problem. Students can help dampen the alarm by swiping their IDs every time they open the door between the library and the Bookmark Cafe, and by stopping to listen to the staff member monitoring the door when he or she asks them to.

Have you seen the new Learning Terrace?

Submitted on April 19, 2011 - 8:43PM

Construction is underway for the new Library Learning Terrace, scheduled to open in May 2011. The Terrace is located at the intersection of 33rd and Race Streets in the Race Street Residence Hall. Below are some architect's renderings of what the new space will look like: [gallery columns='2'] We can't wait to debut this new space! We hope you're excited too.

Printing Panic

Submitted on April 14, 2011 - 9:02AM

The Dragon Card machine needs to be fixed so I can print for 10 cents and not 25. Also, the copiers should be fixed. Thanks! Thanks for letting us know. When copiers, cards readers, etc. are broken, we jump into action to get them fixed as soon as someone alerts us to the problem. On the day you wrote, our Dragon Card machine was out of service for about 15 minutes while we worked to pry out a card that was stuck inside.* When printing is effected by a technical difficulty, the circulation desk will only charge you 10 cents per page, instead of their usual 25 cents. With respect to the copiers, I'm sorry they were out of service. If you see something that's not working properly, and there's no sign attached saying that we're working on the problem, please alert a staff member so we can get started fixing what's broken. We can fix most printer, copier, and scanner problems in just a few minutes. * The Dragon Card was stuck in the machine because it was falling apart. If you have a Dragon Card that isn't working properly, it might be time for you to get a new one. I know it's not cheap, but it'll save you (and others) big headaches.

Tomorrow's Library Today: Drexel University Magazine

Submitted on April 13, 2011 - 2:45PM

A Librarian for Everyone

Drexel now has personal librarians for this year's 2,750-plus freshmen to help connect them to the increasingly complicated information landscape. More than 20 personal librarians are charged with helping students learn about the resources and contacts they need to succeed. They are trained to understand the curriculum and information resources throughout Drexel's many disciplines and will maintain a relationship with the students until they move deeper into research when the primary contact becomes a subject specialist. 'The program is a natural extension of what libraries have done for a long time, but now we are adding a more personal element,' said Dean of Libraries Dr. Danuta A. Nitecki, adding that every student will begin to master the identification and evaluation of resources in order to 'explore diverse ideas and gain new knowledge.' Nitecki envisions the library as a learning enterprise, where librarians are integrated as educators in the academic life of the campus.

Where You Live and Work

That traditional university library at the heart of campus? Its days may be numbered, with Drexel University Libraries leading the way. Beginning with a 'Library Learning Terrace' in the heart of the University's residential community, Drexel is exploring multiple learning spaces across campus designed to essentially bring the library to the students. The strategy proposed by Dean of Libraries Dr. Danuta A. Nitecki is to establish spaces and programs that promote intentional learning among students as well as interactive collaborations joining students with faculty and staff with expertise in technology, pedagogy, and information. The first Library Learning Terrace will open this spring in 3,000 square feet of space on the ground floor of the Race Street Residence Hall at 33rd and Race Streets. This 'bookless library' will have wireless capability and stations for students to work and collaborate. Students will be able to make appointments with librarian specialists, tutors, or teaching assistants to meet them at the Terrace for training or assistance in their studies. This experiment may lead to a network of library hubs throughout campus. View the Drexel University Magazine as a PDF. 'Tomorrow's Library Today.' Drexel University Magazine. Philadelphia, PA. Spring 2011.

New Library Facility at Drexel University to Study How Individuals Learn

Submitted on April 13, 2011 - 2:43PM

News Release

PHILADELPHIA (February 11, 2011) -- Drexel University Libraries will unveil a new facility on the University's campus in the spring. This new facility, the Library Learning Terrace, has already caused a buzz among undergraduate students, faculty and staff. Over 200 students attended information sessions about the Terrace and provided feedback on its purpose and design. These student ideas, and additional comments, sent through a blog were considered in planning the new library concept. With construction underway, people on campus are eager to see how this new space will affect learning. Designed by Philadelphia-based Erdy McHenry Architects, the 3,000-square-foot Library Learning Terrace will be located on the ground floor of the Race Street Residence Hall at 33rd and Race Streets, with completion set for April. 'This is the first step toward embedding the Libraries across campus,' Dean of Libraries, Danuta A. Nitecki said. 'The Library Learning Terrace will give us the ability to study what contributes to an individual's learning and to define a new library environment.' Located in the heart of the University's residence halls, the Learning Terrace will feature flexible indoor space with endless possibilities. Currently, the Libraries are collaborating with Drexel's Writing Center, tutors, technological experts and teachers to see how the Learning Terrace can provide new opportunities to students, as they become intentional learners. 'The Library Learning Terrace offers us another place to define the library as a learning enterprise,' Nitecki said. 'A place where we can actively engage students in using information and mastering learning skills.' Physically the Terrace will house a variety of seating, allowing students to arrange places best suited for their learning style or tasks. Students have flexibility to work at individual tables or work collaboratively in groups by assembling tables and partitions. Librarians and other experts will be present at various times at a consultation hub. Drexel's Libraries have already seen success with using technology to engage students in collaborative learning through a media:scape located in the University's main library facility W.W. Hagerty Library. The media:scape enables individual users to connect multiple laptops to a single screen and work together on group projects and learning. 'The media:scape has become a popular resource in the library,' Nitecki said. 'Our students have expressed a fondness for the Libraries for providing multiple spaces and venues for learning. As we move forward, we are excited to see how students utilize the Learning Terrace to integrate new technologies and flexible furnishings as venues for learning and collaboration.' Expanding the Learning Terrace concept further, the Libraries is currently exploring the possibility of developing numerous library hubs throughout the Drexel campus. These smaller stations will serve as additional learning spaces where small groups of students can collaborate and receive assistance from University staff members. The Libraries can also use these hubs to further expand upon the thriving My Personal Librarian program, in which incoming students are each assigned a personal liaison in the Libraries. 'This plan combines the productivity of a study space with the resources of the library,' said Lucas Hippel, President of the Undergraduate Student Government Association. Academic libraries not only provide access to information, but can also help individuals as they use information in furthering their own learning. Drexel University Libraries was a leader in striving to surpass the traditional definition of a library and in exploring new ways to support learning through environment and technology. ### News media contacts Jenny James, Drexel Libraries Marketing and Events Associate, 215-571-4095 or jennyjames@drexel.edu Niki Gianakaris, director, Drexel News Bureau, Office of University Communications, 215-895-6741, 215-778-7752 (cell) or ngianakaris@drexel.edu

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Library Skills Quiz

Submitted on April 11, 2011 - 8:21AM

It's week 3. Brush up on your library knowledge now before you're in panic mode for that first big project. Here's a quiz to test your knowledge: Q: Where can you find earplugs, headphones, laptops, projectors, and Ethernet cables? A: The circulation desk. Q: Where can you get help getting research for your paper or project? A: The reference desk, or anywhere there's a reference librarian. Q: How do you reserve a study room where you and your group can hunker down? A: On the online reservation system. Q: What's the best resource for doing research in your subject? A: Find recommendations in our research guides. Q: How do you find an article? A: Use Article Finder--or watch the tutorial on our video tutorials page. Q: Who has the textbooks? A: Course reserves are at the circulation desk.

Cleaning.

Submitted on April 8, 2011 - 8:57PM

Not clean enough. How so? We have cleaning staff at Hagerty whenever the library is open, so if you encounter a specific problem with cleanliness, please let someone at the reference or circulation desk know, and we'll find someone to fix it right away. We'd also like to hear about it if you've noticed a specific problem over time. If we know about it, we can fix it. Please do be sure to give us details, though; if we don't know what the specific problem is, we won't be able to fix it. Thanks for your comment.

Library Journal: Can a Library Courtesy Clerk Tame Your Patrons?

Submitted on April 5, 2011 - 2:46PM

On April 5, 2011 Library Journal featured an article on Adam Mizelle, Library Courtesy Clerk, and his poster presentation at ACRL titled 'Can a LIbrary Courtesy Clerk Tame your Patrons?'

View the article online at Library Journal's website.

Kelley, Michael. 'ACRL 2011: Can a Library Courtesy Clerk Tame Your Patrons?' Library Journal. 5 April 2011. Web. 6 April 2011.

ACS Journals Are Back

Submitted on April 4, 2011 - 8:10PM

We have restored our access to all journals from the ACS. If you've been looking for an article from an ACS journal over the past few days, please try again now--it will work! If you're not sure whether the journal you're looking for is an ACS publication, please take a look at the full list of ACS journals. Thank you for your patience while we fixed the problem. Please let us know if you continue to have problems accessing journal articles, from ACS or otherwise.

4/22/11 - Tree Dedication Ceremony

Submitted on April 4, 2011 - 3:05PM

You're invited to join the Drexel University Sustainability Council this Friday, April 22nd at 10 AM in front of W. W. Hagerty Library for a tree dedication in memory of Dorothy Colflesh (Schwartz). Dorothy passed on Tuesday, June 29, 2010. She was the director of administrative services at the W.W. Hagerty Library and an original member of the council. The dedication will begin shortly after 10:00 AM, followed by a reception. Drexel Libraries has established the Dorothy Colflesh [Schwartz] Memorial Collection of resources on 'green' practices, reflecting such activities as recycling and waste education, which were among Ms. Colflesh's interests. Those wishing to contribute can do so online. In the 'Special Instructions' box on the online form please note in honor of Dorothy Colflesh (Schwartz). Please bring your own coffee mug to this event to help support the Green cause.

EZ-Borrow and You

Submitted on April 4, 2011 - 1:38PM

Need a book that's not at Drexel Libraries? EZ Borrow is usually the answer. But EZ Borrow is experiencing some growing pains, and while it settles, we're asking those looking to borrow books from other libraries to use ILLiad instead. Not sure how to use ILLiad? Just click on the link from 'My Library Accounts,' sign in with your Drexel ID and password, and you'll be prompted to set up an account. And if you're still unsure, just contact the reference desk. We're happy to help.

W. W. Hagerty makes the cover of ALA's Choice Magazine

Submitted on April 2, 2011 - 1:49PM

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Choice Magazine April 2011 Cover

[/caption] Drexel University's W. W. Hagerty Library is featured on the cover of the American Library Association's Choice Magazine for April 2011. More than 35,000 academic librarians, faculty, and key decision makers rely on the reviews in Choice magazine and Choice Reviews Online for collection development and scholarly research. Choice reaches almost every undergraduate college and university library in the United States. Visit Choice Magazine online. 'On the Cover.' Choice Magazine. Annapolis Junction, MD. April 2011. Web. 13 April 2011.

And the winner is...

Submitted on April 1, 2011 - 7:31PM

...Kyla LaFond! She won an IPad, courtesy of Thomson Reuters, who was one of our exhibitors at Tuesday's E-Resources fair at Hagerty Library. Noelle Egan (right), Drexel's Electronic Resources Librarian, presented Kyla with the IPad shortly after the fair ended.

We had a fantastic time at the fair, and we were so excited to offer such a great prize. Thank you, Thomson Reuters, and congratulations, Kyla!

AutoCAD and QCAD

Submitted on April 1, 2011 - 1:52AM

Would you be able to install ProE and AutoCAD on the library computers? It would be beneficial to students who do not have easy access to them since they are only available at the MEM lab. Thanks for the question. Here at the libraries we can only place site licensed software on our systems, and your recommendations don't fall into this category. But we do have QCad available to us, which we could install if there was interest. Although it's not as full-featured as AutoCAD, it does offer some useful drafting tools. You can exchange files with AutoCAD by exporting and importing as DXF. For more information about this software, check out the author's website. If you think this would be useful to have on library computers, let us know by commenting here, and we'll look into it.

Grimy Keys

Submitted on March 25, 2011 - 10:52PM

Please wipe down the keyboards; they are getting greasy and nasty. Thanks for letting us know. We clean the computers and keyboards regularly, but they do get gunky between their baths. We will check on them soon. Meanwhile, if you need a cleaner keyboard, please visit the reference desk for a cleansing cloth.

Welcome Back, Friend!

Submitted on March 25, 2011 - 10:47PM

We're so glad to see you. Want to be friends? Like us on Facebook and find out what's happening. Here are a couple of teasers. We're welcoming you back with two events:

The E-Resources Fair is this Tuesday 10am-2pm. Stop by the atrium and find out what's new in online research resources.
Library Quizzo is Thursday, March 31st 4:30-6pm. Gather a team of your smartest, most competitive friends and head on over to Bookmark Cafe to answer questions about Philadelphia, Drexel, and the libraries. There will be prizes and refreshments, of course.

Need more information? Read all about it on Facebook.

American Libraries: Learning Terrace to Embed Library Throughout Drexel Campus

Submitted on March 22, 2011 - 8:17PM

A new library facility at Drexel University in Philadelphia is 'the first step toward embedding the libraries across campus,' according to Dean of Libraries Danuta Nitecki. Visit American Libraries.com, The Magazine of the American Library Association, to read more.

This Tuesday: Learn Reaxys

Submitted on March 17, 2011 - 8:33PM

At 10am on Tuesday, March 22nd, Jennifer Renak from Reaxys will offer an hour-long training session on the ins and outs or Reaxys. Please join us! It's open to all faculty, graduate students, and library staff. Reaxys is a workflow solution for research chemists. It can speed up your research workflow by combining reaction and substance data in organic, organometallic, inorganic and physical chemistry with synthesis planning. What use to be Beilstein and Gmelin are now combined into one database! Details on the Reaxys training:

Tuesday, March 22nd
Room L14 on Hagerty Library's lower level
10am-11am (gathering will begin at 9:30)
RSVP: Beth Ten Have, et73@drexel.edu.

388 New Journals

Submitted on March 14, 2011 - 9:55PM

Drexel Libraries has just acquired subscriptions to nearly 400 new journals in the arts and sciences. These come to us courtesy of JSTOR's Arts & Sciences 5 and Arts & Sciences 6 collections, which we've just signed onto. Take a look at the titles for Arts & Sciences 5 and Arts & Sciences 6. There's something there for almost everyone, including those with interst in the arts, history, business, law, education, and library and information science.