The following databases are being evaluated on a trial basis by the Old Dominion University Libraries.

     Oxford Bibliographies 08/31/2012 - 09/30/2012
     Silent Film Online 08/31/2012 - 11/02/2012
     New World Cinema: Independent Features and Shorts, 1990–Present 08/31/2012 - 11/02/2012

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. Your opinion matters. We want to know what you think of the resources and if they would support your learning, teaching, or research at ODU.

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.

The Library, Academic Enhancement, and OCCS are offering a number of workshops this fall. Check out the list of workshops for undergraduates, for graduate students, and for faculty and be sure to mark your calendars.

This summer, the reference librarians were busy updating subject, how-to, and course guides with a new program called Libguides. Be sure to take a look at the guides (from "Subject Guides" on the library's web site) and make use of the vast amounts of information and instruction you'll find there.

Faculty are invited to attend the Information Literacy Roundtable where we will discuss ideas to foster collaboration in information literacy courses. How can we work together to improve learning outcomes? What are some ways we can assess student learning?

Come to the Library Instruction Room, LC1306, in the Learning Commons @ Perry Library on Friday, September 7 at 10:00 am.

The University Libraries is welcoming students back with an exhibit celebrating Big Blue. Step into the Learning Commons @ Perry Library where you’ll be able to view the many faces of Big Blue from the 1970s til now. The exhibit features photos from the University Archives and Athletics Department and borrows from a recent article by Steve Daniel, ODU Public Relations Director. The exhibit was created by Teresa Statler-Keener. Contact Teresa tstatler@odu.edu with questions or comments.

You may also view a Web exhibit.

Welcome and Welcome Back! Regular Fall library hours begin on Saturday, August 25.

Fall hours for Perry Library and the Learning Commons:

    24/5: Open Sunday 9am – Close Friday 7:30 pm
        (M-F from 12am-8am – Learning Commons open, ODU ID required)
   Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fall hours for Diehn Composers Room and Hofheimer Art Library:

   Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
   Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
   Saturday-Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The University Libraries will be closed for Labor Day, September 3, 2012.

Consult the Hours & Information page for more information.

Plan on checking out any equipment from the Learning Commons this fall? Beat the crowd and complete the Equipment Loan Agreement Form early. The Equipment Loan Agreement Form must be completed by all ODU students, faculty, and staff once per academic year before any equipment is checked. Once you click on the link below and agree to the terms, you will not have to complete the form again until fall 2013!

Any questions regarding the form can be directed to the Learning Commons at 757-683-4178 or by email at the learningcommons@odu.edu.

Equipment Loan Agreement Form (Login with your MIDAS username and password)
http://odu.edu/ao/learningcommons/equipment.php

Perry Library hours for this week are:

    Aug 20-23 (Mon-Thur) 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Aug 24 (Fri) 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

Regular Fall library hours begin on Saturday, August 25:

    Saturday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sunday 9am - Friday 7:30 pm

Fall hours for Diehn Composers Room and Hofheimer Art Library:

    Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Saturday-Sunday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The University Libraries will be closed for Labor Day, September 3, 2012.

Consult the Hours & Information page for more information.

Did you know ODU had a Tree Trail? It's new! ODU’s “Tree Trail” provides an occasion to learn about thirty of the different varieties of trees on campus. Beginning at the Kaplan Orchid Conservatory, the trail meanders along the notable Quarantine Road and behind Webb Center, passes around the Engineering and Computational Sciences building and then around the pond of the Oceanography and Physics Buildings. Signage for each tree indicates common and scientific names and a brief description.

The ODU Libraries is recognizing and promoting the Tree Trail with an exhibit in the Learning Commons featuring photos, books, and some greenery. Come see the exhibit which runs through August 22 -- and be sure to walk the trail! A Website which complements the exhibit is also available.

Please note:

• All equipment checked out Thursday, August 2-Thursday, August 9 will be due back on Thursday, August 9 by 10:00pm.
• From Friday, August 10-Friday, August 24, all equipment will be unavailable.
• Equipment loans will resume as normal Saturday, August 25 (first day of the fall semester).

When classes are not in session, equipment is unavailable so that staff can inventory, service, and prepare the equipment for the upcoming semester. If you have questions or need further information, contact Kathryn Boone kboone@odu.edu or Kathy Nguyen klnguyen@odu.edu