Issue No. 12 - August 2018 The John F. Moss Library Newsletter
In this issue... Library Event Calendar Upcoming Library Classes New Resources Chat with a Librarian! Database Connection How to find eBooks Library Week 2018:
The Funny, Punny Library! Spotlight on Graphic Novels What is a LibGuide? Art in the Library New Bestsellers
See what fun your library has to offer...
Library Events: Fall 2018 AUG SEPT 27th: First day of school! Sink or Soar in the 3rd Floor Atrium with giveaways and a relaxation area.
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2nd: Virtual Database Training Gale Interactive Human Anatomy - 10am 3rd: Virtual Database Training - Gale Interactive Human Anatomy - 3pm 4th: Virtual Database Training - Gale Interactive Human Anatomy - 6pm 10th: Virtual Database Training - LearnTechLib: The Learning & Technology Library - repeats at 10am, 3pm, & 6pm 11th: Virtual Database Training - APA Style Central - 5 pm 16th: Virtual Database Training - Statista - 2pm 24th: Virtual Database Training - Statista - 5pm 25th: Book Club/PLACE event - “Fun Home,” by Alison Bechdel, 12:15pm-1:30pm - discussion led by Dr. Ginger Jones Oct. 29th: “The Way We See It III” Art Show in the Library ends 29th-30th: Library Halloween Escape Room Challenge!
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6th: Virtual Database Training APA Style Central - 10am 10th - Oct. 29th: “The Way We See It III” Art Show in the Library 12th: Virtual Database Training - Statista - 10am 12th: Virtual Database Training - Using Films in Research Papers & Presentations - repeats at 10am, 3pm, & 6pm 18th: Virtual Database Training - Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center - 10am 19th: Virtual Database Training - Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center - 3 pm 20th: In-person Database Training - Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center - 6 pm in UC 324 24th: Virtual Database Training - APA Style Central - 2pm 25th: Art Reception for Nancy Martin & Sladovnik: “The Way We See It III,” 5pm-7pm
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TBD: Art reception for the Four States Art Club, 5pm-7pm 27th: Book Club/PLACE event - “Every Day,” by David Levithan, 12:15pm-1:30pm, discussion led by Dr. Doug Julien 28th-Dec 12th: Free Coffee! 28th-Dec 11th: Extended Library Hours
Nov 28th-Dec 12th: Free Coffee! Nov 28th-Dec 11th: Extended Library Hours
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Register for library training sessions or schedule an appointment with your librarian at http://tamut.libcal.com/#calendar
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NEW RESOURCES This collection of more than 1,100 periodicals and 200 reports is a great resource for any educator--from the school teacher and administrator to those studying in the field at the collegiate and graduate level. Educator’s Reference Complete seeks to provide full text for titles in the Eric database and covers multiple levels of education from preschool to college, and every educational specialty--such as technology, bilingual education, health education, and testing. It also provides insight on issues in administration, funding, and policy. Exclusive features, including Topic Finder, InterLink, and a mobile-optimized interface, support and enhance the search experience.
WHAT YOU CAN FIND: • A growing number of high quality scholarly journals, published by OUP. • Diverse subject areas – with prestigious titles in Medicine, Life Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, and Mathematics and Physical Sciences. • OUP has the highest percentage of journals in the top 10% by impact factor, and the lowest percentage of journals in the bottom 50%, among publishers with over 100 journals in ISI Impact Factor ranking.
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Archives Unbound presents topically-focused digital collections of historical documents that support the research and study needs of scholars and students at the college and university level. Collections in Archives Unbound cover a broad range of topics from the Middle Ages forward-from Witchcraft to World War II to twentieth-century political history. Collections are chosen for Archives Unbound based on requests from scholars, archivists, and students.
e-Libro provides seamless access to over 80,000 Latin American and Spanish titles and offers researchers a suite of unparalleled research tools, including: -Bookshelf feature for saving of books, chapters and segments of text with citations -Powerful search capabilities -Mobile support -Text-to-speech functionality -Support of English and Spanish languages
Business, Management & Strategy • 25,000 articles from 55 journals by the end of 2018 • Over 1,900 articles scheduled to publish in 2018 • 5.2 million articles downloaded in 2016
The Physics I collection covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics discussing relevant laws and equations; every topic is presented with experiments validating theoretical hypothesis, and real world contextual examples. The Physics II collection explores topics including electrostatics, magnetism, optics, wave-based oscillations, and electrical circuits; explaining underlying principles behind physical phenomena that have changed our world.
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HELP
CHAT WITH A LIBRARIAN
by Sydney Custer & Kendra Harrell
BAM! The paper that you knew was going to
be due tomorrow is now due. You never cease to amaze yourself with how far you will go to procrastinate. Do not fret! The library has afterhours 24/7 help with Chat with a Librarian. On the library home page (http://library.tamut.edu) there is a perfectly exclaimed Help! button you can click that will take you to the information you need.
The page provides library hours, a phone number, a number to text, a chat box for 24/7 help, and a helpful librarian you can email directly for assistance. You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!
Use the chat if you need help with... • Figuring out which databases to use for your research • Perfecting a search so that you actually find the information you need • Reporting an access problem with a database (we can troubleshoot some issues, and some we will have to refer to IT) • Research methods questions • Finding out about events in the library • Planning a research project • Questions about a library service
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Other useful contacts:
- Questions about a fine? Call or visit the library’s 3rd Floor Service Desk, 903-223-3100 - Technology issues or trouble logging in? Contact IT at 903-334-6603 or ISITE@tamut.edu
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By Kendra Harrell
Films on Demand is a database from Infobase that includes content from Films for the Humanities & Sciences, ABC News, NBC News, PBS, BBC, National Geographic, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, Bill Moyers, Shopware, The Open University, A&E, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Fred Friendly Seminars, Cambridge Educational, and many more. Students can use Films on Demand to: • Find inspiration and material for research papers and presentations • Captioning and interactive, searchable transcripts on all titles • Keyword tags for all content, linking to related material • Follow up on a clip used by a professor in class and watch the rest of the video • Get citations for all videos in MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and APA formats, with up-to-date citation creation and export • View videos anywhere, 24/7 • Share, save, and organize videos and playlists
You can search videos or browse by topic and producer. Topics range from broad to specific, for example:
Faculty tips:
Clips and whole videos from this database can be embedded into Blackboard. You can also create playlists made of clips from longer videos or full videos and share them with students, or make private playlists for your own reference. There is also an option to make a personalized video introduction to any playlist! Just ask a librarian for more information, or use the Help feature in the Films on Demand interface to access training and tutorials.
• Mathematics & Statistics • Electrical Engineering • World War II • Human Anatomy & Physiology • Ethics & Business Law • Counseling Approaches • Substance Abuse • World History • Counseling Skills • Media Studies • Health Care & Treatment • Job Search Skills and lots more!
Beginning in Fall 2018, you will also have access to a new offering from Infobase called Feature Films for Education. This collection of streaming video has over 600 feature film titles that include a range of genres, and include classic films, documentaries, and recent blockbusters.
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Information from: https://www.infobase.com/product/academia/master-academic-video-collection/
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eBooks:
How do I find them?
by Kendra Harrell
eBooks are great! You can use them for research or leisure reading without even leaving your couch! You can check them out when the library is closed, and you don’t have to remember to bring them back! But how do you find eBooks? Searching for eBooks isn’t really that different from searching for print books, but there are some simple ways you can increase your chances of finding the information you want. Broad searches on SWOOP: When you are beginning your search, the best place to start is with the library’s “big” search engine. You can find SWOOP on the main library page at http://library. tamut.edu under “Search databases.” This search will dive into all the big databases, and Library eBook collections include: bring up results from the library’s • American Society for Microbiology print books, articles, videos, and e-books. • CQ Press Electronic Library On the results page, there are several ways • CREDO Reference to narrow your results, including format. If you check off “eBooks,” the • DSM Library results will show titles from a lot of different sources that matched up • EBSCO eBooks with the keyword you originally entered into the • Emerald Insight Business, search. This is a good way to get a wide variety of Management, Marketing & results very quickly. Economics Collection
Targeted searches in a specific • Knovel collection: Our full list of eBook collec• MIT Press eBooks Library Computing tions is long, but not infinite. If you have a and Engineering Collection • Overdrive good idea of what you are looking for, take • Sage Knowledge a look at the list and see if any of the collections fit • Science Direct eBooks your topic. Each eBook collection has its own special tools that may and more! hellp you narrow your search even better within a specific field. For instance, if you are looking for resources in Microbiology, you could click Full list of library eBook collections: http://bit.ly/TAMUTeb through to the American Society for Microbiology eBook collection and use their search to find resources. If you are looking for eBooks about computer science and engineering, you could check out the MIT Press eBook Library. You can get to the list from the library webpage by clicking the “Locate (Library Resources)” on the menu, then choosing the eBooks option from the list of resources. Ask a Librarian: Your librarians know a lot about the resources you have access to through the university library, and asking a librarian for help is like a shortcut to the information you really need. If you are unsure of how to get to what you are looking for, there are a variety of ways to talk to your librarian. In person, you can stop by the library’s 3rd floor service desk and ask to see a librarian. You can also call the desk at 903-223-3100 and ask to talk to a librarian, email any of the librarians directly, or use the chat feature detailed on page 4 of this newsletter for 24/7 support. PRO TIP: One of the few databases that does not show up well in the SWOOP search is OverDrive. OverDrive has mostly “fun” books, including lots of popular bestselling fiction and non-fiction. If you are looking for eBook literature or leisure reading, go to OverDrive directly at https://tamus.overdrive.com.
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LIBRARY WEEK 2018
In April 2018, the library celebrated National Library Week with a fun twist! The library staff dressed up in “punny� costumes, gave out free popcorn, magazines, journals, and tea in the atrium
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The Funny, Punny Library Our edible book contest had 25 creative entries!
See pictures of ALL the entries on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TAMUTLIBRARY/
The judging committee picked out our winners, except People’s Choice, which is chosen by voting.
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LIBRARY WEEK 2018
Winners Barbara Mackey, Darlene Haley, and Neisha Federick!
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The Funny, Punny Library
The library staff in full pun mode.
A display of some of our books about jokes, riddles, and humor.
We had a great Library Week, thanks to everyone who joined us in the fun!
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t h g i l t Spo on: One Piece: In the mood to start a manga series, particularly one that is long (super long) running and still going strong? With 20 years under its belt, One Piece, created by Eiichiro Oda, has been giving fans a source of constant entertainment and more than enough goofy fun to go around. Dive into this series for a healthy dose of optimism in the face of defeat, a treasure hunt for the ages, and plenty of pirates!
Ms. Marvel The most recent super-powered lady to take on the name and heroic responsibilities of Ms. Marvel is the one and only Kamala Khan, a Muslim teenager with the Inhuman-powered ability to stretch her body all different shapes and sizes. Ms. Marvel is inspired by her namesake to battle injustice on the mean streets of Jersey City, all while finding her place in the world and in the land of superheroes.
by Claudia Gorse Wool This graphic novel adaptation of the science fiction novel Wool, part of the Silo Saga by Hugh Howey, is accomplished quite remarkably here. The artist uses a dark style that easily captures the tone of this dystopian story. The plot twists and turns, and the story will put a new perspective on safety and security in a dangerous world. The Woods For fans of science fiction, dystopian settings, and people banding together in the face of overwhelming odds, The Woods will hit every mark with fantastic precision. Read this series for a stellar ride through bold, dark times, and a glimpse of what might happen if an entire high school (and the people inside it) was suddenly transported to another world entirely.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is...well... to put it in one word... awesome! Probably the smartest person on the planet, and not even a teenager yet, Lunella Lafayette knows she can change the world if given a chance. Moon Girl must contend with her fair share of drama though: being a genius who still has to go to school, having an Inhuman gene that she really doesn’t want, and becoming best friends with an actual dinosaur!
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Mighty Jack Mighty Jack is a delightful graphic novel take on classic childhood stories of friendship, peril, and the courage of a pure heart. Follow our heroes, Jack, his autistic kid sister Maddy, and their new friend Lilly on the adventure of a lifetime, right in their own backyard.
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What is a LibGuide? A LibGuide -- think “Library Guide” -- is a way to find organized library resources and services available to faculty and students. They are available through the library’s website, http:// library.tamut.edu, through the “Library Guides” button! Your librarians and faculty work together to create streamlined, helpful guides to give you a leg up on your studies. Core and relevant resources in your field are easily accessible through the LibGuides, and you may even find an individualized Guide for a specific course! The Guides are organized into helpful tabbed sections like the ones below, so you can go directly to what you need.
There are a few different types of LibGuides: Subject Guide: General subject guides provide resources and research tips tailored to your topic Course Guide: Course guides are specifically designed for one particular course
Faculty tip:
To request a LibGuide for your course, assignment, or a specific field of study, contact Teri Stover: teri.stover@tamut. edu or Neisha Federick: neishafederick@tamut.edu
Research Skills Guide: Includes topics like citation styles & how to use web tools effectively Library Information Guide: These guides help you use the library and the library’s website Assignment Guide: Assignment guides are tailored to assist with a particular project, such as developing and writing a paper
Okay, great, but why do I need to check the LibGuides? • They keep you from wasting time and running in circles when starting a project. • You don’t have to wait until the library’s open to get help -- the LibGuides are up 24/7. • They help you sift out what sources are relevant and what sources aren’t.
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• They give you a launchpad that provides insight into the library’s resources so your work can shine like you’re a college pro!
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Art in the Library by Ann May
The John F. Moss Library is currently hosting an art show titled “Immersed,” featuring local artist Nicole Brisco. Nicole, an art teacher at Pleasant Grove High School, has been active in many art organizations and has made presentations at art educator conferences across the country. Her professional artwork has been displayed at several art exhibits in Texas and Arkansas, and her students’ work has been published in several textbooks used nation-wide. She was recently named the 2018 National Secondary Art Educator by the National Art Education Association. Nicole’s current art exhibit includes about 100 pieces, making it her largest show to date. “Immersed” is a body of work Brokenness that was inspired by the song Mixed Media “100 Billion.” Connecting with the phrase “As you speak, 100 billion galaxies are born,” Nicole became immersed in the concepts of forward-moving motion, cycles, and the notation of time. These concepts represent the themes of nature, death, and the repetitive seasons of life. As you walk through the exhibit, you will view tightly constructed visual images juxtaposed next to abstraction, fluidity, and free-flowing shape. Many of the pieces include hundreds of small marks to notate the ideas of time and moving forward. The colorful works have an abstract, conceptual look and are done in mixed media, acrylic, and gouache and graphite. Some of the pieces incorporate human and animal figures, an example being “Unseen” which depicts a deer looking at its reflection in the water. Another interesting painting titled “The Tie That Binds” depicts a girl with yards of orange string falling from her foot to the library floor.
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Compartmental Acrylic
The exhibit is on display through August 31st. Most of the paintings are for sale, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit mission projects. The next library art show will feature Nancy Martin & Ronnie Sladovnik and will run 9/10-10/29.
Conectedness Mixed Media
Check out some of our audiobooks on CD!
Barracoon by Zora Neale Hurston > A major literary event: a newly published work from the author of the American classic Their Eyes Were Watching God, with a foreword from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Alice Walker, brilliantly illuminates the horror and injustices of slavery as it tells the true story of one of the last-known survivors of the Atlantic slave trade--abducted from Africa on the last “Black Cargo” ship to arrive in the United States. The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson > A woman inherits a beloved bookstore and sets forth on a journey of self-discovery in this poignant debut about family, forgiveness and a love of reading.
The President Is Missing by Bill Clinton, James Patterson > The President Is Missing is a superlative thriller . . . one that can really happen, and one that must not be missed. The President Is Missing confronts a threat so huge that it jeopardizes not just Pennsylvania Avenue and Wall Street, but all of America. Uncertainty and fear grip the nation.
Two Steps Forward by Graeme Simsion, Anne Buist > From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rosie Project comes a story of taking chances and learning to love again as two people, one mourning her husband and the other recovering from divorce, cross paths on the centuries-old Camino pilgrimage from France to Spain. “The Chemin will change you. It changes everyone...” The Chemin, also known as the Camino de Santiago, is a centuries-old pilgrim route that ends in Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain.
Come Sundown by Nora Roberts > When a bartender leaves the resort late one night, and Bo and Cal discover her battered body in the snow, it’s the first sign that danger lurks in the mountains that surround them. Midnight Line by Lee Child >A new powerhouse thriller featuring Jack Reacher. Reacher rides the bus north from Milwaukee. At a comfort stop in Wisconsin dairy country he takes a stroll. Among the cheap junk in a pawn shop window he notices a West Point class ring for sale...
Uncommon Type: Some Stories by Tom Hanks > A collection of 17 short stores by two-time Oscar winning actor Tom Hanks.
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Newsletter content by Sandra Holmes, Ann May, Claudia Gorse, Sydney Custer, and Kendra Harrell Edited by Ginger Mann & Teri Stover Layout & Graphics by Vecteezy.com & Kendra Harrell Questions about this newsletter? Contact kendra.harrell@tamut.edu