Archives for: March 2011
Construction Update
March 30th, 2011In case you've been wondering... work continues as planned on the north and south additions to the Perry Library.
On the north addition -- Learning Commons:
-- finishing coats are being placed on the drywall partitions and soffits
-- the ceiling grid installation in the renovation/addition space is 2/3 complete
-- sprinkler work in the addition continues
-- other mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations continue and should be ready for inspection in May
-- roofing work will be completed in the next few weeks
-- work on the concrete patio for the café area has begun
-- fireproofing for the third floor infill continues
On the south addition -- Student Success Center:
-- BCOM( Bureau of Capital Outlay Management) inspection completed
-- paint, blinds and carpet on the 1st and 2nd floor rooms should be completed in two weeks
-- delivery and installation of doors should begin later this week
-- toilet partitions and accessories are being installed
-- fire alarm and air conditioning systems are being tested for startup
-- the water line to the building will soon be approved, with water available by 4/29
-- on the exterior, the courtyard has lights
Sometime in early Fall 2011, we will have two beautiful new spaces to serve ODU's students and faculty!!!
Friends of the ODU Libraries Annual Author Dinner
March 29th, 2011
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The 17th Annual Author Dinner of the Friends of the ODU Libraries will feature guest speaker Michael Pearson, Professor of Creative Writing at Old Dominion University. His talk is entitled: "Innocents Abroad Again - How Travel Leads to Home." Also at the dinner, Osama Kandil will be honored with the Friends of the Libraries Outstanding Achievement Award. Kandil is Professor and Eminent Scholar in Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University. -- Date: Friday, April 8, 2011 Click here for more event and registration information. |
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More databases to sample
March 23rd, 2011The following databases are being evaluated on a trial basis by the Old Dominion University Libraries.
Adam Matthew Education 03/17/2011 - 04/14/2011
an extensive collection of digitized primary source materials -- username/password required
Political Science Complete 02/24/2011 - 04/24/2011
Mosby's Nursing Skills 03/07/2011 - 04/08/2011
Biography in Context 03/07/2011- 03/31/2011
AccessEngineeringLibrary 02/14/2011 - 03/31/2011
Be sure to try them out before the dates listed above. There is no guarantee that we will be able to acquire them. But while we have trial access, please use them and let us know what you think. Contact your subject specialist librarian or Pamela Morgan, Collection Development Officer, or click on the links above to access and provide feedback.
Access is also available from at the bottom of the FIND DATABASES A-Z page on the library's Web site.
Women's History Month 2011
March 7th, 2011"Our History is our Strength" is the national theme for 2011 Women’s History Month. 2011 is also the centennial anniversary of the YWCA of South Hampton Roads. The ODU Libraries would like to take this month to promote and celebrate the YWCA which "has served as a source of strength to over a quarter million women and children in Hampton Roads."
Visit the exhibit on the 2nd floor (near Circulation Desk) and on the Web which feature materials from the archives of the YWCA of South Hampton Roads housed in Special Collections of the ODU Libraries.
Contact Karen Vaughan kvaughan@odu.edu with questions or comments.
Try out a database
March 7th, 2011The following databases are being evaluated on a trial basis by the Old Dominion University Libraries.
Biography in Context 03/07/2011- 03/31/2011
Mosby's Nursing Skills 03/07/2011 - 04/08/2011
19th Century Masterfile 02/28/2011 - 03/18/2011
Political Science Complete 02/24/2011 - 04/24/2011
Manuscript Women's Letters and Diaries 02/23/11 - 04/22/11
Be sure to try them out before the dates listed above. There is no guarantee that we will be able to acquire them. But while we have trial access, please use them and let us know what you think. Contact your subject specialist librarian or Pamela Morgan, Collection Development Officer, or click on the links above to access and provide feedback.
Access is also available from at the bottom of the FIND DATABASES A-Z page on the library's Web site.
Library hours for Spring Break
March 6th, 2011The Perry Library will be open the following hours for Spring Break:
Saturday-Sunday, March 5-6: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday-Tuesday, March 7-8: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, March 9: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday-Friday, March 10-11: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday, March 12: CLOSED
Sunday, March 13: 1:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
The Diehn Composers Room and Hofheimer Art Library:
Sunday, March 6: CLOSED
Monday-Friday, March 7-11: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 12: CLOSED
Workshop: Lit Review in Education
March 1st, 2011Doing a Literature Review in Education
Thursday, March 3, 12:30-1:30pm
Perry Library 3rd floor, Research Commons
Hundreds of thousands of journal articles, dissertations, government publications and other resources can be found online through various library online subscription services. Learn how to do a thorough literature review in education using the library's research information databases. Registration is required. For more information, contact Matt Jabaily at mjabaily@odu.edu.
Workshop: Census 2010
March 1st, 2011Workshop: Census 2010/American Community Survey
Wednesday, March 2, 12:15-1:00 pm (Note date change!)
Perry Library 3rd floor, Research Commons
Learn about Census 2010 and how to use data from the American Community Survey, which collects information such as age, race, income, commute time to work, home value, veteran status, and other important variables. Registration is required. For more information, contact Judy Trump at jtrump@odu.edu.
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