Cannell Library: The Blog

Check out this new book in the library: Cannell New Books LB2395 .R76 2008.  Preview this book on Google Books.

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What is an Exquisite Corpse?  Why should you follow this story for the next year?  Who are the people behind this project?  All of your questions and more can be answered by visiting Read.gov at the Library of Congress, or just click on the Exquisite Corpse Adventure

During the summer the library installed a laptop counter along the east windows on the second floor. There are electrical outlets spread along the top of the counter for easy access.

This fall has been very busy due to an increase in traffic in the library. This means that the noise level has also increased. If you are looking for a quiet place to study try the Quiet Study Room. It is located on the second floor down the last hallway past the computer lab.

There are 2 hand sanitizing stations in the library. On the first floor it is located next to the photocopy room. On the second floor it is located along the wall in the computer lab.

Try our free trial of American History in Video, available until November 15, 2009, and let us know what you think.

American History in Video provides the largest and richest collection of video available online for the study of American history, with 2,000 hours and more than 5,000 titles on completion.

The collection allows students and researchers to analyze historical events, and their presentation over time, through commercial and governmental newsreels, archival footage, public affairs footage, and important documentaries.

This release now provides 1526 titles, with new videos from California Newsreel and PBS, equalling approximately 528 hours.

Do you use maps in your classes? If yes, take a look at a new database on the library website – A to Z Maps Online. Included in the 4,000+ maps are: political maps, physical maps, outline maps, population maps, precipitation maps, climate maps, and other thematic maps. New maps are added to the collection every month.

Did you know that Cannell Library has a lot of resources for you to use in addition to books and article databases?  Some of the resources we have available at the library include:

• Laptops and calculators.  You can check out laptops and calculators for three hours from the Check Out desk.  Laptops must stay in the library, but calculators can be used outside the library.
• Videos.  You can check out videos (both DVDs and VHS format) for six days. 
• DVD, VHS & CD players.  Need to watch a video for a class assignment?  Want to listen to some music in between classes?  We have televisions with DVD and VHS players and we have CD players on the second floor of the library.
• Group Study Rooms & Quiet Study Rooms.   Both are available on a first-come, first-served basis on the second floor of the library.

That’s just a few of our resources - come visit us at Cannell Library to discover more.

Hello! Cannell Library would like to warmly welcome everyone and wish them a fantastic fall term.

The library is open and ready to help you. Here are the library hours for fall term:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:00 am – 8:30 pm
• Friday: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Saturday-Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• NOTE: The 2nd floor computer lab closes 15 minutes earlier than the library

And don’t forget to visit our new Information Commons at the Columbia Tech Center (CTC). Fall term hours are:

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am – 6:30 pm

The Cannell Library online catalog will be unavailable on Sept. 3 & 4 for a system upgrade.

We apologize for the inconvenience. This change will allow us to continue to provide you with high-quality library resources. 

Question about the upgrade? Please call the Circulation Desk at x2504.

The library is closed from August 21st, 2009 through September 20th, 2009. We will reopen September 21st, 2009 at 7:00 am.

Remember:

You can place requests for items through our online catalog and access the online databases when the library is closed as long as you are registered for Fall classes. Summit will also be available. Staff will contact you to arrange a time to pick up requested items if your email or phone number is valid. Please cancel requests for anything you no longer need.

Please use the outside return boxes if you have items to return. There is a drive-up box located on the sidewalk next to the parking lot in front of Gaiser Hall. For audiovisual items, use the designated box for audiovisual items outside the library entrance please. There is a box there for returning books too. These are retrieved daily throughout the week.

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Information

Interlibrary loan (ILL) service for books and articles via the electronic ILL form will be unavailable from 8/21/09 – 9/20/09. During this time, faculty and staff may still submit requests using one of the following options:

1. Send an email with the *required* information to obtain your book or article to cmancini@clark.edu
2. Fill out a paper copy of the ILL form and send it via campus mail to Interlibrary Loan at mailstop LIB 112
3. Call Cheryl Mancini at 992-2559 with the *required* information to obtain your book or article

*Books- full title, author and phone number to arrange pick-up of books when they arrive. An ISBN is also helpful, if available.
*Articles- full journal title, full article title, volume, issue, the starting page of the desired article and a valid email address for article delivery.

Computer Labs

There are 2 Computer labs open through Friday, Sept. 4:

If you have questions you can contact library staff at 360-992-2504 for information.

Our Video Booking/Reserve Technician position is currently vacant and is currently being handled by part-time staff, so be sure to follow the instructions below to have your reserves materials and video bookings processed in a timely manner.
 
The library will be closed starting August 20th and will reopen at 7:00 a.m. on September 21st.  During the break faculty and staff may gain entrance to the library by calling x2504. To meet with a particular person, please call ahead to make sure the person is available.
 
Reserve materials information:
Only items submitted on or before September 15th will be ready for student use when classes begin.  However, you may place items on reserve any time during the quarter.  Please allow 3 weekdays to process materials.
 
To place items on course reserve:
• Fill out the Cannell Library Course Reserve form: http://www.clark.edu/Library/PDF/reserve_request_form.pdf.  Forms are also available from the check out desk at the library.
• Bring the reserve material with form(s) to the library. 
• For electronic reserves, send an email with your document attached do ccl@clark.edu or bring copies to the library check out desk. Check your inbox for confirmation and additional information.
 
Video Bookings:
The library has over 1,500 videos and DVDs which may be used in the classroom that can be delivered right to your mailbox!  We encourage faculty to book videos well in advance to ensure availability and reduce scheduling conflicts. 
 
An online video booking form is available at: http://www.clark.edu/Library/Tech/video_booking_request_login.html
Requests may also be submitted over the phone (992-2504).
Question about reserves or video bookings?   Call the Circulation Desk at x2504.