Heads Up! By the end of June, Cannell Library will be discontinuing the following InfoTrac databases: Expanded Academic, Health Reference Center Academic, History Resource Center - U.S., History Resource Center - World.

Replacing Expanded Academic is a new database, EBSCOhost Academic Search Premier. This multidisciplinary database provides indexing to over 7,900 journals. Of these, almost 4,000 are available full-text, including American Historical Review, Family Relations, and Journal of Education.

Librarians performed exhaustive research prior to making this change. EBSCOhost Academic Search Premier provides better value for our database funds by including more and better resources and a user-friendly search interface. A trial subscription is available: EBSCOhost --> links you to the main menu. Scroll to the bottom and click on Academic Search Premier.

• Moved into the new Lewis D. Cannell Library building (1990)
• Joined with Ft. Vancouver Regional Library to move from a card catalog to an automated library system (1992)
• Ensured Clark College’s participation in regional resource sharing by joining PORTALS (Portland Area Library System) (1993)
• Integrated electronic resources, the Internet and the World Wide Web with traditional Library resources (ongoing)
• Strengthened consortia relationships with Washington State University – Vancouver, PORTALS and Ft. Vancouver Regional Library
• Actively participated in providing statewide databases
• Migrated to a new, state-of-the-art online library system (2003)
• Joined Orbis Cascade Alliance (2004) providing Clark College students access to academic resources throughout Washington and Oregon

Providing the entertainment for Summit Day was Los Profes, featuring, (left to right) Jeff Thomas, guitar, Joe Pitkin, bass, John Governale, drums, and Dennis Wallace, guitar.

Summit Day provided the library an opportunity to promote Summit, the online catalog Cannell Library shares with 31 member colleges and universities in Washington and Oregon. Through Summit, Clark College students, faculty and staff have access to more than 26 million books, DVDs, videotapes, sound recordings, government documents and more.

During Summer quarter, LIBR105 will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:10-2:00, July 12 - August 11. Maureen Morasch will be the instructor.

Please join us in congratulating the following library staff:

Krista Reichard's article, "Distance Education: Issues and Concerns," appeared in the March/April 2005 issue of Knowledge Quest, the Journal of the American Association of School Librarians. Krista works in the Circulation department and is responsible for Reserves, Video Bookings, and Video Rentals. In addition, Krista will be earning her Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Washington in June of this year!

Congratulations to Cheryl Mancini, who will receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Environmental Science from WSU-Vancouver this May. Cheryl works part-time in Serials, but she started as a student assistant at Cannell Library while she was attending Clark College.

All you gardeners out there, dig this: Linda Fredericksen published "Yard Appeal," a bibliography of resources, in the February 1, 2005 issue of Library Journal. Linda is a part-time librarian at Cannell Library, and a full-time librarian at WSU-V.

Jennifer Dean worked at the Career Center for 6 years prior to joining the Cannell Library staff as Administrative Assistant in March. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband Chris, two dogs, one cat and a tank full of fish.

Zachary Grant has been working at the reference desk as an intern. He is a graduate student at the Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management.

• Closing at 4:30 pm, Friday, May 27
• Opening at 8:00 am, Tuesday, May 31

• Closing at 4:30 pm Thursday, June 9
• Closed Friday, June 10 - Sunday, June 26
• Open at 9 am Monday, June 27

Summer Quarter Hours

• Materials currently on reserve for classes that will not be taught during the Summer quarter will be returned to instructors after June 6.
• For Spring quarter reserves: Only items submitted before June 22 will be ready for student use when classes begin June 27.
• For complete information about reserves, see Placing Materials on Reserve.
• Questions about reserves or video bookings? Please give Krista a call at x2553.

Thank You, and Congratulations to Student Workers!

The following students workers have been honored for their exceptional service:

Alla Kononenko worked as a student circulation assistant at Cannell Library from April 2004 until March 2005. She received a library award for exceptional shelf-reading in fall 2004 as well as two library awards for outstanding attendance in summer 2004 and winter 2005. Alla was extremely reliable and even offered to work additional evening hours when there were staffing shortages. She consistently and competently performed her duties with enthusiasm. Her co-workers enjoyed and appreciated Alla's sense of humor. We wish Alla great happiness as she begins her married life in June!

Kristen Friedrich began as a volunteer circulation assistant at Cannell Library in spring 2004 while a Running Start student. Since then, she has received two library awards for outstanding attendance in summer 2004 and winter 2005. Kristen learns very quickly with excellent attention to details. Kristen is a thorough and thoughtful worker. She undertakes every task with good humor and constantly strives to do her best. Kristen will truly be missed when she leaves to continue her education.

Ever since Julia Durr was hired as a student employee at Cannell Library in January 2004, she has been an enthusiastic and tireless worker willing to help with any task. She cheerfully performs routine tasks without reminders. In winter quarter 2004, Julia received a library award for exceptional shelf-reading. She was also given a library award for outstanding task performance in spring 2004. Her dependability and friendly attitude make Julia a great asset in the circulation department and to Clark College library users. We look forward to working with her again next year!