LIBNEWS-L: New Resources and Services at Old Dominion University Libraries
May 29, 2008

* Don't Miss the Library Exhibits
* Learning Commons Forums -- June 10 and 17

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==>  DON'T MISS THE LIBRARY EXHIBITS

The University Libraries has several exhibits on display this summer. Come
in and view them before they're gone.

* SHAPES AND SCAPES
The Perry Library has a new art gallery, located in the west side hall of
the first floor.  "Shapes and Scapes" is a retrospective exhibit of
paintings by local artist Edith R. White.  Mrs. White studied art with
Alfred Khouri, Lorraine Fink, Joan Folsom and Norman Goodwin, and has
exhibited in local art shows for 20 years. A graduate of Vassar, she is a
retired librarian, book reviewer for the Virginian Pilot, and story teller.
"Shapes and Scapes" will be on display through June 13, 2008. For more
information, please contact Fern McDougal at fmcdouga@odu.edu

* FROM BEADS TO BANGLES: AN EXHIBIT OF WORLD JEWELRY
In the main lobby of Perry Library, beads and jewelry from around the world
are on display including items from Africa, the Indian Subcontinent,
Europe, the East, and Oceania.  The exhibit, which also includes a bead
history timeline, maps, books, photographs, and other textual materials,
was researched and created by Kathryn Boone and Marissa Jimenez. For more
information, please contact Kathryn Boone at kboone@odu.edu.

* FROM PEN TO PAGE TO STAGE: WRITING FOR THE GREAT WHITE WAY - LYRICISTS OF
AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER
The Diehn Composers Room exhibit is in support of the fourth annual John
Duffy Composers Institute, sponsored by the Virginia Arts Festival. It will
be available for public viewing at the Diehn Composers Room, 189 Diehn Fine
and Performing Arts Center, through Oct. 15. The Diehn Composers Room is
open from 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. The exhibit focuses on select lyricists
who contributed to the American musical through their astute observations
of societal, political and economic shifts and language trends. Funding for
the exhibit was provided by a grant from The Norfolk Foundation. For more
information, contact Laura Y. Brown, music cataloger, at 757-683-4187.

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==>  LEARNING COMMONS FORUMS -- June 10 and 17

The University Libraries and the Office Of Computing and Communications
Services are investigating the implementation of an information/learning
commons in Perry Library. An information/learning commons provides content
in a variety of formats, technologies that might not be affordable to
individual students, and spaces built to encourage collaboration and
interaction - bringing together library services and technology to create
an environment that fosters informal, collaborative work, and social
interaction.  Comfortable furniture, media and gaming stations, and group,
individual, and informal gathering spaces would be available.

The collaboration of libraries and information technology presents some
exciting opportunities for Old Dominion University. As part of the planning
process, two forums featuring representatives from some of the best known
information/learning commons in the country will be held. On June 10,
1-4pm, participants will be from University of Massachusetts-Amherst and
Indiana University-Bloomington. On June 17, 1-4pm, the participants will be
from Georgia Institute of Technology and North Carolina State University.
Both of these forums will be held in the Board of Visitors Room in Webb
Center and are open to all.  Your input will be valuable in our planning
process.

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