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MORE THAN BOOKSThe Freeman-Lozier Library Newsletter

CHANGES, IMPROVEMENTS AND ENHANCEMENTS:COMMUNICATION WITH THE BELLEVUE UNIVER.SITY LIBRAR.Y

One of the goals of the BellevueUniversity Library staff is to make it easier forour students, staff, and alumni to access library Lr.'~_MA"information and to communicate with the librarystaff. As some of you begin a new school year,the library staff wants to share some of the manyelectronic and face-to-face improvements thathave been introduced for your benefit in the last36 months.

* In September 2006, books that are new to the library began to be placed on a set ofshelves near the display case. The new arrivals are available on this bookshelf in the southwestsection of the library for two months before they are shelved in the general collection.

* A major enhancement for electronic communication happened when the library's firstSystems Librarian, Becky Wymer, joined the staff in early January 2007. Among her myriadresponsibilities are: maintaining and troubleshooting computer systems, resolving library softwareissues, and implementing website updates.

* In September 2007, our Reference librarians began conducting free I-hour workshopsthat are open to any member of the Bellevue University community. The topics of these workshopsare: Getting to Know the Bellevue University Library, Grant Writing, Locating CompanyInformation, and NoodleBib. The next scheduled workshop will be held in Library classroom 460 at10:00 a.m. on September 24, 2009, on the topic "Locating Company Information."

* Also in September 2007, the library quarterly newsletter, "More than Books," wasexpanded from four to six pages.

* In December 2007, a standardized e-mail address system was established by theUniversity for all students. The format of this address is fust two initials, last name @bellevue.edu(e.g. jcdoe(a)bellevue.edu for Jane Christine Doe). This enables the Bellevue Universityadministration and staff to contact all students who have e-mail capability.

* By the end of 2007, Becky had established a time-saving method to enable students toaccess all the electronic information available on a particular subject on the library home page. It iscalled "Simple Search" and is located halfway down the library's home page(www.bellevue.edu/services/library.aspx). For detailed information on Simple Search, see the featurearticle of our volume 11 #1 issue of "More than Books" (http://library.bellevue.edu/news/books.htrn).

* In January 2008, the library extended the hours that the building is open. Since that time,the library is open Monday - Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. (13 more hours thanpreviously), on Saturday, the library is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (no change), and onSunday, the hours are 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (5 more hours than previously).

*In October 2008, Bellevue University Library joined a nationwide cooperative effortcalled 24l7Librarian. By using the Question Point software, patrons at any computer keyboard canhave a live chat at any time with a qualified reference librarian. If a student contacts 2417 Librarianwhen our library is closed, he/she is connected with a reference librarian from a differentparticipating university. For detailed information on 2417 Librarian, see the feature article of ourvolume 12 #2 issue of "More than Books" (http://library.bellevue.edu/news/books.htrn).

LffiRARY HOURS:

Monday through Friday7:30 a.m. -10:30 p.m.

Saturday8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

PHONE NUMBERS:

Library Director 402-557-7300CirculationlRenewals 402-557-7314 or

402-557-7308402-557-7314402-557-7313402-557-7307402-557-7311402-557-7309

1-800-756-7920402-557-5427

Email: libuuy@bellevue.edu

htn>://www.bellevue.edu/libraI)..aspx

OverduesReferenceInterlibrary LoansOutreach ServicesTechnical ServicesToll-freeFax

Our Feature Article(Changes, Improvements,

and Enhancements)

Who's Who?

Tech Talk

Net-SCope

E.T.C. - Electronic Tips Corner

Facts at Your Fingertips

Database Data and Quick Quiz

New Arrivals

Read "R" Reviews

Did You Know ...

A Special Thought

You Asked ... We Listened!

Bulletin Board

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* Focus early in 2009 was to expand and reorganize theinformation of the library home page in coordination with the releaseof the new Bellevue University web page. For detailed informationon the services currently found on the library home page, see the"Tech Talk" section of the v.12 #3 issue of "More than Books"(http://libraO'.bellevue.edu/newslbooks.htm ).

* By March 2009, the Bellevue University Library obtainedwireless capability. Each of the II study tables in the main area now hasplug-ins to accommodate four laptop computers. This means that in additionto the 18 computer work stations in the library, up to 44 more patrons of theBellevue University community can use laptops. The library currently has 8laptops that can be checked out from the circulation or reference desk for twohours at a time to those with valid ID cards. Of course, you can also bringyour own laptop.

Communication enhancements that are on the horizon are: accessto a wiki oflibrary policies and services, the addition of four more laptops tobe available for checkout, and new "Lunch and Learn" sessions to beavailable in Library classroom 460. The Bellevue University Library stafflooks forward to working with you and wishes each student a fulfillingschool year. Please contact us when we can be of assistance to you in yourcollege career and as an alumnus.

Allie 0 'ConnorDocument Delivery Coordinator

WHO'S WHO?The library welcomed two new circulation assistants to thelibrary team---one full-time and one part-time, and now itis time to meet them.

Leeha Dilocker began working in the library on June 29, 2009,as part-time circulation assistant; however, when the position

*became full-time, she was promoted. Leeha has a Bachelor'sdegree in English from Buena Vista University and whileattending college, she worked in the library as a circulation deskclerk. Leeha has expressed an interest in pursuing her MLS in thevery near future. When Leeha is not working, she enjoysreading, working out, and writing.

Afi Waka began working in the library on August 21, 2009,as a part-time circulation assistant; however, he is no stranger toBellevue University. He previously worked in AcademicServices, Human Resources, and the President's Office. Afi callsKinshasa, Congo home and enjoys reading, movies, music,and soccer.

Now that you have been introduced to Leeha and Afi, please stop by thelibrary to meet them, as they are sure to greet you with a smile ...

NET-SCOPE

EXPLORE THESE INFOR.MATIVEAND I TER.ESTING SITESl

Book Cover Archive - http://bookcoverarchive.com/Interested in the creativity behind book cover design? Book CoverArchive displays more than 1,000 book cover images and also tells youwho designed the book cover. Got an idea for a great book cover?Feel free to submit your idea to the BCA, who appreciates excellence ingreat book cover design.

Career Voyages - www.careervoya&es.&ovThis website allows you to select a specific career area, such as educationfor example, and view the industry overview and positions within thatfield that are in-demand. This will also inform you about the projectedneed for positions in the future, the salary, and the level of educationneeded for the career.

Prevent Influenza - www.preventinfluenza.or&Still worried about getting the flu or even HINI flu (swine flu)?This website may provide you with some useful resources andinformation that may prevent you from getting the flu. Find the nearestclinic to get vaccinated and read about the flu in the latest news andpublic service announcements.

Volunteer.gov - http://volunteer.&ov/&ov/index.cfmAmerica's Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal is used tolocate any volunteer positions by keyword, state, activity, agency, and/orspecific date range. Many of the volunteer opportunities are with theNational Park Service.

Flight Arrivals - www.fli&htarrivals.comDo you need to know what time to pick up your friend at the airport?Or, perhaps you are flying somewhere and you need to see if yourdeparture flight is on time. This site will provide you with thisinformation by selecting the airline name, the flight number, and the dateof the flight. Also, this site tracks delays, schedule changes, and theairport status including traffic and temperatures.

White House 101 -http://www.whitehouse.&ov/aboutlwhite house 1011Fun facts for all ages, this site explores the history of the White House.From the description of each room to the First Ladies helping curatorsobtain artwork to the Presidents and their first pets, this site is sure toentertain you with many photographs.

TECH TALKHave you ever wondered what happens to the newspapers that the Bellevue University Library subscribes to after a few

months? One of our top priorities is to preserve the articles that refer to the staff and students of Bellevue University. Then, werecycle whatever part of the paper that we do not use.

First of all, we keep a few papers that we subscribe to out for everyone to view during the week; then the newspapers are stored in theTechnical Services area for two months. The reason for this is because there are some papers, such as the Wall Street Journal, that offer graphs orcharts only in the print version and not in the on-line subscription and so we keep the print until the microfilm arrives. If you are interested inlooking at these papers, then please ask someone at the Circulation or Reference desk and they will be happy to assist you.

If you are looking for past articles about Bellevue University, then you have come to the right place. The Technical Services departmenthas clipped, scanned, and labeled several articles and are storing them digitally. Currently, the Bellevue Leader newspaper is the only newspaper thathas given us permission to digitize the articles.

This endeavor to store the articles digitally is a relatively new project for the Technical Services team. We have about 35 articles from theBellevue Leader that you can view through the "Digital Archives" link on the left-hand side of the library's web page. You can still find print articlesfrom several local papers in the library and they are located in the Special Collection area of the Archives located near the Technical Services offices.

Another way to find newspapers electronically is by going to the library's home page and using our Journal Holdings. Once you locate anewspaper we subscribe to, then you can search that particular newspaper for articles about Bellevue University.

NEW ARJtIVALS

Inspire! Why Customers Come BackHF5415.C482442009

Plagiarism: A How-Not- To Guide for StudentsPN167.G462009

Millennial Makeover:MySpace, YouTube, and the Future of American Politics

JK1764.W6352009

12 Steps to a New Career:What to Do When You Want to Make a Change Now!

HF5384.W472009

An Inconvenient Book:Real Solutions to the World's Biggest Problems

E169.12.B432009

Web Video: Making It Great, Getting It NoticedTK6680.5.B68 2009

Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle EastDS44. W87 2009

Maxwell Motor and the Making of Chrysler CorporationHD9710.U54 M388 2009

One for the Road:Travelling America in Pursuit of Happiness

CT3203.M33 2009

Why Women Should Rule the World: A MemoirE748.D1855 M94 2009

Garbage and RecyclingTD792.G367 2009

Real Solutions for Busy Moms:Your Guide to Success and Sanity

HQ759.I73 2009

Answer: Thank you for suggesting that the library purchase a color printer. I am happy to announce that we now have a color printer availableto students which is located at the reference desk. If students would like to print materials in color, they can bring their flash drive to thereference desk and the librarian on duty would be more than happy to assist. If you do not have a flash drive, the library will provide one, or youcan email your document to libnu:y@bellevue.edu. In addition, there is no charge for this service -- it is provided as another value-addedfeature available at your library.

A SPECIALTHOUGHT

"A goal without a planis just a wish."

- Antoine de SaintExupery ~

MORE THAN BOOKSVol. 12, No.4, Fall 2009

EditorRobin Bernstein

ContributorsRobin BernsteinBarbara HaneyDiane OsborneAllie O'Connor

Chrystal DawsonLinda Black

Christine ArmstrongLorraine PatrickJohn Carlotto

Margie McCandlessCasey KralikBecky WymerJessica Omer

Design/TypesetChrystal Dawson

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waCOME BACK STUDENTSl... =- Please remember to have your Bel1evue UniversIty student IdentificatIOn card updated to- reflect your current enrol1ment status. The library staff looks forward to helping you have

a very successful academic year.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTIONS SESSIONS:Faculty interested in familiarizing their students with the library may request aformal bibliographic instruction session conducted by a reference staff member.All sessions are customized by course and are approximately an hour long,however, we can extend the time at the instructor's request. Bibliographicinstruction sessions for campus classes are held in Classroom 460 of the libraryand sessions off campus are held in their respective classrooms at each location.Please cal1 402-557-7313 or emaillibrarylalbel1evue.edu to schedule yours today.

OUICK OUIZ WINNER.:SO, "What are the email addresses of the Mayor of Bellevue and Sheriffof Sarpy County?" Answer: l:ary.mixan@bellevue.net andsheriffcontactus@.sarpy.com. Congratulations to James Bissaillon forsubmitting the correct answer in the Quick Quiz raffle and winning a bagof Bellevue goodies. Who will be the winner of the next "Quick Quiz"?You can be the winner by entering electronically athttp://library.bellevue.edu/news/books.htm, sending an email tolibrarylalbellevue.edu with the subject line "Quick Quiz," or in person byvisiting the Library's Reference Desk and filling out an entry form. Thedeadline for submissions is November 13, 2009. Please see page 3 formore details.

CONGRATULATIONSlCongratulations to Jessica Orner who was recently promoted from part-time to full-timeCirculation Assistant!

SEPTEMBERGrantwriting - September 10,2009,6:00 p.m.

Locating Company Information - September 24,2009, 10:00 a.m.OCTOBER

Noodlebib - October 6, 2009,6:00 p.m.Lunch & Learn: Microsoft Word - October 15,2009, 12:30 p.m.

Questionpoint - October 22, 2009, 10:00 a.m.NOVEMBER

Getting to Know the BU Library - November 4, 2009 12:00 p.m.All workshops will be held in Classroom 460 of the Library. If interested in attending, send an email to:library@bellevue.edu. We look forward to seeing you there!

LIBRARY DISPLAY CASES:Be sure to check out the monthly displays. In case you missed them, here they are:

June 2009(Summer Solstice)

July 2009(Grilling)

August 2009(American Adventure Month)