Come join us in the Crumb Library lobby for the the Spring 2010 Bregman Book Discussion Series. The discussions run on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:30pm. We hope to see you there!
February 9
Radical Simplicity by Jim Merkel
In the face of ecological challenges, how do you know how much to consume, and how much to leave behind for others? Radical Simplicity addresses these questions and guides the reader to a personal sustainability goal.
February 16
Imperial Eyes: Travel Writing and Transculturation by Mary Louise Pratt
This highly acclaimed book investigates the way in which travel writing by Western authors has constructed an image of the world beyond Europe, focusing on writing about South America and Africa.
February 23
Contested Terrain: A New History of Nature and People in the Adirondacks by Phillip Terrie
This much-needed introduction to Adirondack history shows how expectations about land use, combined with human interactions with nature, have defined the Adirondacks, introducing key stakeholders and disputes in the region’s environmental history.
March 2
A Passion for Mars by Andrew Chaikin
The quest for Mars is chronicled in this story about Earthbound explorers caught in the irresistible pull of the Red Planet. Based on extensive interviews, Chaikin’s account will resonate with anyone who has ever dreamed of a journey to Mars.
Are you frustrated when walking into the library to print out an assignment only to find all of the computers taken? If so then we have news for you:
Crumb Library now has a quick print station located next to the printers.
Printing in the library has never been easier.
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When full-text is unavailable in the Science Direct database you can use Citation Linker to determine article availability elsewhere or request ILL. Ask-a-Librarian if you need assistance.
While you were on Winter Break we were working to make the Crumb Library a better place for you. In order to expand and improve our study spaces we have made the following changes:
New study spaces:
The entire 2nd floor is now an individual study area.
The 1st floor and basement are now group study areas.
Collection location changes:
Media Collection (DVDs, VHS etc.) – 2nd Floor, following the Zs
Juvenile and Curriculum Collections – Behind the stairwell on the 2nd Floor
Maps – 2nd Floor, Room 218
For Reference assistance during Winterim, send us an e-mail or make an appointment using our Research Consultation request form. Check out our Ask-a-Librarian page for these links or to use the Ask Us 24/7 service.
Crumb Library is open during the winter break/Winterim semester!
Open:
Monday & Tuesday January 4th-5th Noon – 4:00 pm
Winterim Hours (Wednesday Jan. 6 – Tuesday, Jan. 19)
Monday – Thursday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday Noon – 4:00 pm
Sunday Noon – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, Thurs & Friday Jan. 20-Jan. 22 Noon – 4:00 pm
Closed:
Saturday & Sunday Jan. 23rd & 24th
Both Crumb and Crane Libraries will be closed from 4 pm on Friday, December 18th until Noon on Monday, January 4th. Need to return books? There are book drops adjacent to the building entrances at both libraries. Questions about your borrowing account? Send an e-mail to circ@potsdam.edu or call and leave a message at 315-267-2485.
The Graffiti the Library event was a great success! The plain (and ugly) walls have been given a shot of color. There is still another unpainted stairwell so it is likely another Graffiti event will be held next semester. Stay tuned!
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Check out more pics of the stairwell on the library’s Flickr page
Today is the first of three days in our Graffiti the Library Special Event! You can still guarantee yourself a spot by signing up at the reference desk.
Or feel free to drop by the library during the event, pick up a can of paint, and get creative.
The event times are as follows:
Wednesday (12/9), 3 to 5pm
Thursday (12/10), 3 to 5pm
and
Friday (12/11), 2 to 4pm