The Grinnell College Libraries are now providing Interlibrary Services journal articles by Web delivery rather than by paper. In other words, instead of printing out a copy of an article that we receive electronically from another library and then sending that print-out through campus mail, our software will automatically send you an email with information that allows you to retrieve the article through your Web browser. The articles will be in PDF format and you may then save it to your computer or storage account, or print it. This service will allow us to speed delivery of articles to our patrons and reduce paper waste. Questions about this service should be directed to Gail Bonath (bonath@grinnell.edu) or Leslie Gardner (gardnerl@grinnell.edu). Or see our FAQ at http://www.lib.grinnell.edu/general/Departments/edd.html.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Monday, March 16, 2009
MAP Presentation in Burling, May 5
Hannah Zurko will be presenting her final art installation of her MAP, "Drawing through Space", in Burling Library on Tuesday, May 5th. She will be discussing a semester long project exploring the possibilities of drawing in a three-dimensional space and the process of this installation. The talk and reception will begin at 4:15 on the first floor; all are welcome to attend.
Burling Study Breaks, May 11-13
The libraries will be hosting study breaks featuring entertainment, homemade cookies (made by the library staff!) and milk at 9:00 P.M, Monday (May 11), Tuesday (May 12), and Wednesday (May 13) of finals week.
Monday night come enjoy the Improv comedy troupe. Tuesday night come hear Con Brio (female acapella choir). Wednesday night take a break with the library staff reading their favorite stories.
Summer Notices Error
We're sorry!
When we sent you courtesy notices recently, we forgot to change the text of the notice for summer check-out. Returning students may check books out for the summer. Books will be due on the first day of classes which is Thursday, August 27, 2009.
If you tried to renew your books for summer, you probably found out that it didn't work. We fixed that and you can now renew your books for the summer at https://cat.lib.grinnell.edu/patroninfo
Remember that if you check books out for the summer they can be recalled. Check your Grinnell email during the summer. If a book you have is recalled for use by another patron, you will need to return it by the NEW due date. You will have to bring the book in or have it delivered to us in a timely manner (via UPS, USPS, FedEx, etc.). Recalled books are due in 3 days from the date of recall.
Once again, we are sorry for our errors. If you have additional questions or concerns, email Gail Bonath, bonath@grinnell.edu.
Dreaming with Both Eyes Open, Grinnell College Libraries Self Study, 2008-2009
The Libraries are engaged in a self study to identify our strengths, our weaknesses, and our key directions for the next several years. We're releasing this report to the campus community for your comments, and on April 27 and 28 the Dean's office will host a team of external reviewers who will meet with students, faculty, and staff to prepare their own report of assessment and recommendations.
Please participate. We welcome all feedback!