From the University Librarian
Richard Pollard, University Librarian, announces the opening of the Book Loft.
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From the Desk of the Editor in Chief
Jie Tian seeks the heart of the library in her introduction to this issue of Library
Update.
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Copyright and Intellectual Property
Anthony Davis, Jr., Electronic Resources Librarian, translates copyright and fair
use for the academic community. more >>
Issues in Electronic Government Information
Carol Bednar, Government Documents Coordinator, shares background and insights on
the Federal Depository Library Program and its role in providing public access to
government information.
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University Archives and Special Collections
Sharon Perry, Special Collections Librarian, talks with Jennifer Otte and Jie Tian
about some of the many things that make University Archives & Special Collections
a special part of Pollak Library. more >>
Eighteenth-Century Precursors to the Modern Library
Barbarly Korper McConnell, Reference & Instruction Librarian, tells us about libraries
in the past--and what has changed and what is the same.
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Opining on Technology
Matt Mallard, Reference & Instruction Librarian, reflects on technology's impact
on libraries and those who use them.
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2008 Pollak Library Prize
Announcing Pollak Library's 3rd Annual Library Prize for Undergraduate Research
Papers & Projects. more >>
An Interview with Last Year's Library Prize Winner, Robin
Keber
Last
year's first place winner talks about her research strategies and the impact that
the encouragement and support she received from her research advisor, Professor
Sandra Banack, Biological Science, has had on her academic achievements.
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Poetry: Live at the Pollak Library
Pollak Library will be co-sponsoring a poetry reading in the Library on Wednesday,
April 23, featuring poet and Professor of English, Marilyn Chin.
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Jerri Harrison: Retiring After 30 Years
Jerri Harrison, Coordinator of Cataloging, reminisces with Annette Anderson-Ma on
her professional life at Pollak Library. more >>
New and Changing Faces
You might recognize the faces. Find out about new staff and also staff with new responsibilities. more >>