Women’s basketball has been a cornerstone of University of Portland athletics for four decades. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to explore the team’s history through photographs and artifacts, including a signed basketball from their first WCC appearance in 1994. The exhibit will be on display from now through March in the Covert Gallery on the library’s main floor.
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UPCrossroads With Gwynn Klobes, Jan. 25
Come explore the dynamics of the digital workplace with the Pamplin School of Business’ Gwynn Klobes at the next UPCrossroads event, taking place on Friday, January 25, at 3 p.m., in the Digital Lab. Klobes is the program director for the P4 program and will share some of the technical tools and strategies she uses to help students prepare for the challenges ahead. This interactive discussion is the first of two UPCrossroads events this semester. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
UPCrossroads is a discussion series that explores the intersection of teaching and technology. It is sponsored by Academic Technology Services and Innovation in collaboration with the Clark Library and the Digital Lab.
Clark Library: New in 2019
Welcome back! One very visible change in the library is that the display of current magazines and newspapers has been relocated from the lower floor to the main floor. They are next to the Popular DVDs and Books for easier browsing. The other print journals remain on the lower floor in periodicals compact shelving.
In the online realm, librarians have created a topic guide to help students with Identifying, Finding, and Reading Scholarly Sources, as well as subject guides for Archaeology, Catholic Studies, and Hellenic Studies.
For more information contact the Clark Library at x7111 or library@up.edu.
More Course Texts Available Through Library Course Reserves
Did you know that the Clark Library has been proactively adding books from our collection to course reserves? This semester, we have expanded that effort to purchasing and adding a selection of books used by the 100 and 200 level courses. This helps ensure students have access to these books for class, even if they are unable to purchase them. Reserve books loan for four hours at a time. See which ones are available for your courses by visiting this link and please let your students know.
Scheduling Library and Digital Lab Sessions
Happy New Year from the Clark Library! As spring semester approaches, now is a great time to schedule instructional sessions before the calendar fills up. The Clark Library offers instruction in two areas: information literacy and multimedia skills.
For information literacy, librarians collaborate with faculty to tailor sessions to course content and students’ research needs. The Digital Lab coordinator provides assistance with creating assignments and instructs classes that have multimedia projects such as creating videos, digital posters, digital photography, and websites.
To request an information literacy session for your class, please email preferred dates and times to Stephanie Michel at michel@up.edu. To arrange multimedia instruction, please email José Velazco at velazco@up.edu.
Clark Library: Winter Break
On Friday, the Library switched to its break schedule and will be closed on weekends and open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Library is also closed from December 22 through January 1.
For more information contact the library at x7111 or library@up.edu.
Clark Library Photo Contest: Share Your Work!
It’s time to refresh the Clark Library Juried Photography Exhibit, which showcases fine art photography by members of the UP community. Do you have photographs that could be contenders? Current students, staff, and faculty are eligible to participate and can enter up to five photos taken anywhere at any time. The entry deadline is Friday, February 1. The winning photographs will be displayed in the Dr. James T. Covert Gallery in late spring. Visit the website for more details on entering your photos.
Clark Library Offering ReadUP Companion Guide
Want to know more about the ReadUP book selection, Let the Great World Spin? The Clark Library has created a companion guide with author interviews, reviews, and other resources for exploring the setting and events depicted in this year’s ReadUP book.
Pre-reserved copies of Let the Great World Spin are being distributed in the residence halls, and staff and faculty can now pick up their reserved copies from the Clark Library service desk.
Visit the ReadUP site for the latest on upcoming events and opportunities to discuss the book.
Dr. James T. Covert Gallery Blessing, Oct. 11
The Clark Library invites all University community members to join University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., in a blessing ceremony for the new Dr. James T. Covert Gallery on Thursday, October 11, at 3:30 p.m., in the library. Jim Covert had a long and influential career on The Bluff as a history professor from 1961 to 1997. He passed away on October 13, 2016. The new gallery is intended to help keep his name and legacy alive at the school he loved.
Please RSVP to giving.up.edu/covertgallery. Questions? Contact Diane Romero, library, at x7775 or hicksd@up.edu.
Clark Library Digital Lab: Fall Workshops
The Clark Library’s Digital Lab is offering a variety of introductory workshops over a two week period from September 11 to 21. These are free and open to current students, faculty, and staff. Offerings include 3D Printing, iMovie, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Photo Restoration 101, Creating Electronic Music, and Virtual Reality & 360o Video. Visit the Digital Lab’s site to see the detailed schedule and to register online.