The Clark Library is pleased to announce that Jane Scott is the new head of public services and has already put in a busy week on the job. She comes to UP from George Fox University, where she was public services librarian and an associate professor. She has a master of library science from Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management, as well as experience working in a variety of academic and public libraries. She is familiar with the University because her son graduated from here twice and received his second degree as part of the Class of 2014. She can be reached at 7420 or scottj@up.edu.
Clark Library
Quiet Study Time
Quiet places are at a premium during final examination week, so the Clark Library is resurrecting its tradition of designating all floors for quiet study from the evening of April 25 through May 1. Student feedback from the end of fall semester made it clear that it was time to try this again, especially now that there are more people than ever in the building. Overall headcount numbers have increased by 83 percent over those recorded before renovation. Find our more at http://tinyurl.com/kwmll77.
New Library Management System Coming in Summer
More changes are coming to the Clark Library! Last year it was the building, this year it is a new library management system. During the summer, the library will move from a stand-alone system to one that is shared with 37 Summit partner libraries. This is a large project and it’s realistic to anticipate some bumps in the road, but library staff are making this change to improve the research experience for all students and faculty, and to better manage library resources. As a result, UP Library Search will replace UP WorldCat and the UP-only Catalog. Tutorials and support will be available as the system launches in June. For more information visit http://tinyurl.com/koo6eqa.
RefWorks Workshops Available Now
The Clark Library is offering introductory RefWorks workshops, according to Diane Sotak, library. RefWorks can be used to manage information sources and used with Word to create footnotes, in-text citations, and bibliographies in many citation styles. Faculty, students, and staff are welcome to attend. More details available here: http://tinyurl.com/mmalkev.
Digital Lab: February Workshops
Those who would like to expand their multimedia skills can do so at the Clark Library Digital Lab’s beginner-level workshops throughout February, according to Diane Sotak, library. The workshops are open to students, staff, and faculty. This week the lab offers “iMovie for Beginners.” Subsequent weeks will cover Digital Poster Making, Introduction to Photoshop, and Introduction to Premiere Pro. Visit the Clark Library website for workshop descriptions, dates, and times. Space is limited, so you are encouraged to sign up by visiting or calling the Digital Lab at 7796, or e-mailing José Velazco at velazco@up.edu.
Library Hours Extended
The Clark Library will be open more hours during spring semester. For early birds, the library opens at 7 a.m., Monday through Friday. For night owls, the main and upper floors are open until 2 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. After midnight, the building is only accessible by card swipe using a current UP ID (card reader is to left of main door). The service desk and lower floor will still close at midnight.
For more information contact the library at 7111 or go to http://library.up.edu.
Scheduling Library Sessions for Spring Courses
As faculty members prepare for the spring semester, now is a great time to schedule library instruction for the best choice of dates and times. Librarians will work with professors to tailor sessions to students’ research needs. Classes will meet in the classroom on the second floor of the library. The library can provide laptops, or students can use their own wireless-enabled devices for hands-on experience. To schedule instruction, contact Stephanie Michel at 7418 or michel@up.edu.
Clark Library Sets New Records
The Clark Library set new records for numbers of people in the building every month during fall semester, according to Diane Sotak, library. On average, building use was higher than previous years by 73 percent. The 19 group study rooms were in high demand as well, with an average of 3,000 people using them per week. All of this activity has put the building through its paces and library staff continue to make adjustments as issues come to light. There is now a Clark Library FAQ that links to a Comments & Suggestions form, which is an easy way to provide them with direct feedback on how things are going, or to ask a question not addressed by the FAQ. For more information contact the library at 7111 or library@up.edu.
Library Holiday Break Hours
During the University’s holiday break the Clark Library will be open on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but closed on weekends and December 24 through January 1. Please note that the Digital Lab will only be open by appointment during the weekdays. Contact José Velazco at velazco@up.edu or 7602 to make an appointment. The library staff sends warm wishes to all UP community members for a wonderful holiday!
New Library Hours of Operation
After examining data related to late night library usage and considering student input, the University officers have decided to modify library hours for fall semester dead week and exam week, according to Tom Greene, provost. Spring semester hours have also been modified; the library will open earlier and close later. Access to the library after midnight will require that community members use their ID cards. The lower level of the library will also be closed at midnight. After midnight, the library will be staffed with public safety personnel and professional library services will not be available. At the end of spring semester, library usage data will be reviewed to determine future library operation hours.
As fall semester comes to an end, the library will be open during its regular hours until Dead Week (or Reading Week) when extended hours will be offered as follows:
- Monday Dec. 2 to Friday, Dec. 6: 7:30 a.m.-12 midnight
- Saturday, Dec. 7: 10 a.m.-12 midnight
- Sunday, Dec. 8: 10 a.m. -2 a.m. Access by card swipe required after midnight; lower level closed at midnight.
- Monday-Wednesday, Dec. 9-11: 7:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Access by card swipe required after midnight; lower level closed at midnight.
- Thursday, Dec. 12: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Friday, Dec. 13: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more information contact the Clark Library at 7111 or library@up.edu.