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Clark Library

Clark Library: Survey Says!

A summary of results from the 2019 Clark Library Survey is now available. We were pleased to find that, overall, people are highly satisfied with our services and collections, and experience the library as a welcoming and respectful place. The qualitative data has great insights and we will be taking a closer look for ideas on where we can improve or adjust what we do. Many thanks to everyone who participated! We also welcome your feedback at any time; please send it to library@up.edu.

Clark Library: Call for Summer Course Reserves

Are you teaching this summer? Clark Library staff are ready to tackle summer session course reserves. We handle copyright screening and scan materials to meet accessibility standards. If you plan to reuse items that were previously on reserve, let us know and we can find that list in our archive. For new course reserves, email a list of citations to library@up.edu or use the online form. Please include the course name, course number, instructor, and number of students enrolled in each section.

Questions? Stop by the Service Desk, call x7111, or emaillibrary@up.edu. The course reserves FAQ is also available on the Course Reserves tab at http://library.up.edu.

 

Covert Gallery: Photography Exhibit Opening Reception, March 22

Join us at the opening reception for the Clark Library Juried Photography Exhibit on Friday, March 22, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., in the Dr. James T. Covert Gallery. The exhibit features the winning photographs chosen from over 150 entries submitted during our recent contest. This collection of fine art photographs reflects the creativity of the UP community. We are pleased to announce that the winners from among UP students, staff and faculty are:

  • Zak Breaux, Student (Nursing)
  •  Caity Briare, Student (Nursing)
  • Vinai Charoenwongsawang, Student (Operations & Technology Management)
  • Brennan Crowder, Student (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Scott Fenton, Adjunct Instructor (Business)
  • Sej Flores, Student (Nursing)
  • Kaylin Ingalls, Student (Physics)
  • Liam Kearns, Student (Environmental Ethics & Policy)
  • Lance Lorenz, Student (Business)
  • Zach Putnam, Adjunct Instructor (Communication Studies)
  • Jeremiah Rickert, Staff (Athletics)
  • Johnny Rosario II, Student (Business)
  • Mario Sarich, Student (Finance)

Light refreshment will be provided and there is no formal program. The Covert Gallery is located on the main floor of the Library. For more information contact the Clark Library at x7111 or library@up.edu.

Clark Library Digital Lab: Last Week of Spring Workshops

It’s not too late to try something new in 2019! There is still space in the last few spring Digital Lab workshops. Creating Electronic Music will introduce recording basics using GarageBand and Ableton Live 9. Introduction to Illustrator will focus on creating posters. Lighting Basics will cover techniques that can be used when making videos or taking photos. Workshops are free and open to current students, faculty, and staff. Visit the Digital Lab’s site to see the detailed schedule and to register online.

Clark Library Survey: Jan. 28 – Feb. 11

The Clark Library surveys the University community every three years to better understand everyone’s needs, and to gauge satisfaction with our current services and resources. We invite staff and faculty to take the survey by using this link. Responses are anonymous, but you can provide an email to be included in drawings for Powell’s gift cards. The sooner you take the survey, the more chances you’ll have to win one!

For more information contact the Clark Library at x7111 or library@up.edu.

Clark Library Gallery: “UP Women’s Basketball: A Look Back”

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.

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 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.