Faculty:
What's New for You in the Library
Before classes begin, plan to get acquainted with the library to
find out what new services and resources you might take advantage
of, at one of our faculty-only "What's New For You in the Library"
gatherings. The one-hour sessions will begin with a very brief introduction
over light refreshments in Perry Library 151. Then reference librarians
will lead tours geared to the specific interests of faculty.
Pick whichever time best fits your schedule: Tuesday, August 19,
10:00AM; Wednesday, August 20, 2:00PM; or Friday, August 22, 10:00AM.
Graduate teaching assistants are also encouraged to attend. Reservations,
though not required, are helpful to us in planning. To let us know
you plan to come or for more information, call 683-4185 or email
cswaine@odu.edu.
Surf 'n' Turf in the library
Offered to Old Dominion University faculty, staff, and students,
these brief sessions begin at 12:30 PM.
In Surf sessions on Tuesdays, September 9, 16 and 23, you will
learn some basic techniques for searching the library catalog, the
Internet and research databases.
In Turf sessions on Thursdays, September 4, 11 and 18, you will
see key areas of the library and learn how to use them.
There is no need to register; interested persons should come to
the lobby and meet the librarian in front of the poster advertising
the session.
New librarians on board
This month Michael Arthur joins us as the Acquisitions and Serials
Librarian. Most recently, he served as the Assistant Head of Acquisitions
Ball State University. He holds a Master of Library Science degree
from Indiana University.
Stuart Frazer, former Social Science Reference Librarian, accepted
the position of Interlibrary Loan Librarian this past spring. He
has been with Old Dominion University since 1995 and holds a Master
of Library Science degree from Rutgers University.
Distance Learning Corner
Need a book, article, report or dissertation? You and your students
can request the item electronically through the Interlibrary Loan
Services office at http://iii.lib.odu.edu/screens/illforms.html.
Alternatively, from the library home page at http://www.lib.odu.edu,
click on Library Services to get to the ILL request form. This is
generally a free service. Have questions? Email ldodson@odu.edu,
or call the office at 757-683-4167 or 4170. For toll-free access,
call the Office of Distance Learning's 800 number and ask to be
transferred to 4167 or 4170.
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Instruction Center moved
Because of OCCS computer lab expansion, the Library has relocated
its Instruction Center to a newly-built room within the west end
of the reference room, first floor. It is hoped that the finishing
touches will be completed by the end of August. Faculty teaching
courses with a strong research component may wish to schedule a
librarian to teach a class session or work with a librarian to incorporate
information literacy into their courses. To make such arrangements,
call 683-4182 and ask to speak with Steve Litherland.
Celebrating 40 years as a federal depository
During the month of September, stop by to look at an exhibit in
the lobby of Perry Library that celebrates the 40th anniversary
of our status as a federal depository library. Old Dominion University
receives government publications through the Federal Depository
Library Program. In return, the library maintains the collection
and ensures open access to the public.
The federal documents collection number close to one-half million
items:
- Print: 106,819 titles and 155,391 items
- Periodicals: 250 titles
- Microforms: 156,513 titles and 314,039 items
- CD-ROMs and DVDs: 1,291 titles and 2,111 items
- Maps: 11,858 titles and 12,033 items
- Videos: 38
- Internet: 8,999 titles and growing daily
Most federal publications received since 1990 appear in the library's
online catalog.
The Government Publications Collection is located on the first
floor of Perry Library adjacent to the reference room (east side).
It houses federal documents in a variety of formats including print,
microfiche, maps, and CD-ROMs providing a wealth of information
on many topics. Selected federal documents are also housed in the
reference room and in microforms (second floor).
Increasingly, government publications are available in electronic
format on the Internet. In the next few years most federal publications
will be distributed primarily as electronic resources.
The Reference and Research Services staff on the first floor provide
reference and research assistance to users of the documents collection.
Also, many guides to finding government information are available
from a "How to…" drop-down menu on the Research Assistance
portion of the library Web page. The Government Information Reference
Librarian, Janet Justis, has served in that capacity since 1995.
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