Issue No. 14 - October 2019 The John F. Moss Library Newsletter
In this issue: Library Events Calendar LIbrary Changes Chat with a Librarian Art in the Library Database Connection Technology in the Library Eagle Con 2019 Pictures Library Week 2019 Pictures Spotlight on Graphic Novels New Bestsellers
Edible Book Festival Library Week, April 2019
Library Calendar - Fall 2019 October
7th: Free Crochet Clinic, 6-8p 15th: Book Club & PLACE event- “Nobody Cares,” by Anne Donahue 21st: Free Crochet Clinic, 6-8p
November
4th: Free Crochet Clinic, 6-8p 14th: Artists’ Reception for the Four States Art Club, 5-7pm 19th: Book Club & PLACE event - “The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships,” by John M. Gottman, Ph.D. 28th-29th: Closed for Thanksgiving
December
2nd-10th: Extended Hours 2nd-11th Free Coffee & Snacks 23rd-Jan 1st: Closed for holidays
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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA presents
The Big
30 Over
F E AT U R I N G A R T I S T
JEANNIE KNOD EDWARDS
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA University Center | John F. Moss Library 3rd Floor | Tri-State Iron & Metal Atrium 7101 University Avenue, Texarkana, TX Join us for the ARTIST’S RECEPTION TUESDAY SEPT. 17, 2019 | 5PM - 7PM Art Exhibition on Display Sept. 16 - Nov. 1, 2019
Looking for some one-on-one library help? We have you covered! Go to http://tamut.libcal.com/appointments/
with a librarian
Thirty Years of Art
and schedule an appointment for a Latte with a librarian.
LIBRARY CHANGES What happened to the Reference section??? Our reference section has been going through some major changes! In fact, it’s gone! The reference materials have been either moved to the main collection on the 4th floor and can now be checked out, they have been replaced by electronic resources, or they have been weeded from the collection because they were out of date. The empty reference shelves are slowly being filled in with our curriculum materials, which had previously been housed in seperate rooms in the multi-purpose area. Our school textbooks, Lego kits, and manipulatives can be found more easily now that they are on the open shelving. If you need help locating an item that has moved, please let us know, we’re happy to help!
The room formerly known as the North Curriculum Room The North Curriculum Room is being transformed into a conference room! Faculty and staff will be able to reserve this room in the future. This area is still being set up, so it’s not ready yet, but it will be later this semester. This room will be kept locked when not in use.
Shifting Books If you see some book carts and empty shelves upstairs, don’t be worried! We are shifting the main collection to help ease the crowding on the shelves. Sometimes certain sections get too full, and we have to scoot the books around. With as many as we have, though, that’s a big job! Shifting will be an ongoing project this semester.
! 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 • •
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
Art in the Library The library’s newest art show features the work of Jeannie Knod Edwards, in “The Big 3 0: Over Thirty Years of Art.” This show is running from Sept. 16th-Nov. 1st, and will kick off with a reception Sept. 17th at 5pm.
Artist’s Biography Jeannie Knod Edwards is a multi-talented artist in several mediums, including pastels, watercolor, acrylic, and mixed media. She has explored many different subject matters, from realism to abstract, portrait, figure, landscape, and more. Her work can be found in various galleries, businesses, and homes. Her art pieces have been selected many times for the juried exhibitions in TRAHC, as well as the Mid-Southern Watercolorists. She has received awards in numerous art competitions. One of her pieces received first place in a national pastel juried exhibit. She has also had art accepted in other national competitions. This exhibit features more than one-hundred of her pieces and spans over a thirty year legacy. Additionally, Jeannie is highly involved in the local art community of Texarkana. She has contributed to the Four States Art Club by organizing some of the workshops and demonstrations. She also frequently participates in local fundraising events, including Party with the Picassos, where she will be the signature artist during her twenty-first year of participation. Jeannie Knod Edwards began her teaching career in Lewisville, AR. She later continued teaching at Arkansas High School with Jo Morgan and then her brother, Glen Knod, for a combined total of 36 years. She has also taught as a private art instructor for an additional number of years. Her students consistently performed well in local, state, and national art competitions in addition to participating in their TASD show. Even now that she is no longer teaching, Jeannie continues to reflect her belief in the importance of lifelong learning by always seeking new ways to improve her craft and evolve as an artist through various experiences and workshops. Her family, friends, and students are very supportive of her art. She is proud of her husband, Richard, daughters, Jana and Margaret, and son-in-law, Bill Wise. (bio supplied by the artist)
Jove Video Journal Physics Collection
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. Users should create a FREE account using their ACE EMAIL on the JOVE database for access.
Gender Studies (Gale OneFile)
Gender Studies Collection provides balanced coverage of this significant aspect of culture and society. The database offers access to scholarly journals and magazines covering topics including gender studies, family and marital issues, and more.
Feature Films for Education Collection
Teach with the best Hollywood has to offer and harness the storytelling power of film as a tool for engaging and inspiring students. The Feature Films for Education Collection offers hundreds of full-length feature films for educational instructional purposes. Brought to you in partnership with Global Eagle, this outstanding collection focuses on both current and hard-to-find titles, including dramas, literary adaptations, blockbusters, classics, science fiction, environmental titles, foreign films, social issues, animation studies, Academy Award® winners, and more. (Currently has 637 titles). This collection is available only in the United States. Some Feature Films titles contain mature themes or content; viewer discretion is advised.
Cabell’s Directory of Publishing Opportunities
Ultimately, Cabell’s Directories of Publishing Opportunities is an excellent resource to use because it eliminates a lot of legwork as you prepare to publish your manuscript. The library has recently obtained access to the Journal Blacklist through Cabell’s. This list contains information from specialists who have analyzed over 60 behavioral indicators to keep the community aware of the growing threats and to keep academia protected from exploitative operations.
Culinary Arts (Gale OneFile)
The Culinary Arts Collection offers a smorgasbord of information--more than five million articles from more than 250 major cooking and nutrition magazines, as well as book reference content from Delmar such as About Wine, Introduction to Catering, Advanced Bread and Pastry, and Eat Fit Be Fit.
Technology in the Library Group Study Rooms now come with Connections! Our Group Study Rooms #311 and #312 are now outfitted with big screen TVs and HDMI Adapter Rings. These rings include a full-size DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, Micro HDMI, Mini HDMI, and DVI Digital plug. If you are working on a presentation and want to plug into the big screen, you don’t need to bring your own adapters, just use ours! To check out or reserve a study room, just ask at the library’s 3rd floor service desk, and bring your ID.
Laptop options -- 4 hour or 7 day checkouts The library has 2 different types of laptops you can check out. The laptops in the kiosk on the 4th floor can only be checked out for 4 hours. However, we also have a limited amount of laptops that are available for a 7 day checkout period. Ask at the library’s 3rd floor service desk to find out if any are ready for checkout, or search for “laptop” in Eaglit to see if any of our laptops are currently marked “available.”
Calculate all semester long The library provides TI-83, TI-84, and TI BA II plus (business analyst) calculators for student use. To check out a calculator, you must be enrolled in an approved math course and have a current student ID card. Calculators have a semester-long check-out period and must be returned to the library before final grades are issued. Special check-out rules do apply, and supplies are limited. For more information or to check out a calculator, please visit the Service Desk. For availability, check the Eaglit Catalog, or ask at the Library’s 3rd floor service desk.
Winner!
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Everyone had a blast at our 2019 Eagle Con! We gave out tons of prizes, made fancy popcorn (with marshmallows and caramel sauce and more), took fun pictures and played giant Jenga! The Zombie Escape Room was a hit, with several teams competing for the best time.
Winner!
Winner!
At our Sorting Ceremony, students could take the quiz to find out their house, and also let luck decide by choosing a cupcake with the house colors hidden inside!
Tuesday was a busy day, full of wand-making, tie-making, costumes, frosty butterbeer and yummy popcorn! You could guess how many jelly beans were in the jar to win it -- there were 939! -- and play “Pin the Nose on He-who-shall-not-benamed.�
The Edible Book Festival is always the highlight of Library Week. This year we had 30 entries, representing titles like “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “Then She Was Gone,” and “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” We had cakes, cookies, veggie trays, and fruit, and at the end once the judging was over, we ate everything! The Cake Boutique did a great job on our centerpiece Harry Potter cake. Everything was delicious!
t h g i l Spot : on We just added over 100 new titles to the collection! Here are just a few of them you can check out now! Leavitt’s memoir of her mother Midge’s decline into Alzheimer’s, beginning at the early age of 52, follows the family as they strive to keep Midge in a loving home, protected from as much alienation caused by the disease as they are able to. What emerges is a beautiful portrait of a family and its changing relationships. --Goldsmith, Francisca, 2010 Booklist
A beautifully crafted graphic novel adaptation of Harper Lee’s beloved, Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic, voted America’s best-loved novel in PBS’s Great American Read.
Hilda can never sit still for long without setting off on another adventure. She can’t resist exploring her enchanting world--a place where trolls walk, crows speak, and mountains move.
As this new series begins, God is dead-and Gabriel has accused Lucifer of His murder. Lucifer had motive and opportunity, but claims he can prove his innocence. If Gabriel finds the killer and takes the culprit into custody, Lucifer’s sins will be forgotten, and he’ll be welcomed back to the Silver City.
This new manga series takes readers to the land of Britannia, a picturesque country ruled by the benevolent King Lyonnesse - or at least it was, until the king’s guard assassinated him and started a full-blown Holy War! Now the king’s only daughter Elizabeth must seek the aid of the dreaded warriors, the Seven Deadly Sins. Wrongly framed and sent into exile, they’re now the princess’s only hope to free the kingdom from the grip of the villainous Holy Knights! Reviews provided by the publishers.
Check out our audiobooks on CD!
For both Zane and Darby, their small town roots hold a terrible secret. Now, decades later, they’ve come together to build a new life. But will the past set them free or pull them under? Together they will have to teach each other what it means to face the past, and stand up for the ones they love.
The Pope is dead, a conclave to select his replacement is about to begin but operative Cotton Malone is at Lake Como, Italy on the trail of legendary letters between Winston Churchill and Benito Mussolini.
It’s 1949. When war veteran Aloysius Archer is released from Carderock Prison, he is sent to Poca City on parole with a short list of do’s and a much longer list of don’ts: do report regularly to his parole officer, don’t go to bars, certainly don’t drink alcohol, do get a job--and don’t ever associate with loose women. The small town quickly proves more complicated and dangerous than Archer’s years serving in the war or his time in jail.
When a single mom becomes an empty nester, she spreads her wings to rediscover herself and her passions.
A #1 New York Times Bestselling Author, Jane Hawk’s one-woman war comes to an explosive climax as the rogue FBI agent gambles everything against a terrifying conspiracy, for vengeance, for justice, and for humanity’s freedom.
Reviews provided by the publishers.
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Library Scramble! DIUCETOAN NRFEERECE EMDIA TENRETNI
Unscramble the clue words, then take the letters in the circles and unscramble them for the final message.