"Make Life Easier: Ask a Librarian"

Another great article on how librarians can help you throughout college!

"College librarians are more than the shush-ers of old -- they're great, often tech-savvy and helpful resources."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hack-college/make-life-easier-ask-a-li_b_748521.html

OFF-CAMPUS DATABASE ACCESS

UPDATE: This is your "further notice"! The restriction on logging in has been lifted. You SHOULD now be able to login using your username (DO NOT include the @calu.edu) and password.

Cancelled: Until further notice, please login in to library resources from off-campus using your CALCARD & LAST NAME (the left-side option on the login screen). Due to changes in the campus computing network, your username & password will not work at this time. In a few weeks, this should be resolved, and you will be able to use either method again. Check back here for updates!

Manderino Library Gallery Schedule

May 6, 2010 - August 24, 2010: "Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente"


Roberto Clemente became a baseball legend during the 1960s and 70s with his explosive throwing arm, lightning speed, and consistently high batting average, but he was much more than an astounding athlete. For millions of fans across the world, especially in his native Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America, Clemente was a cultural hero who gave underprivileged people a voice. His story—a study in character, drive, and the ascendancy of man to myth—is told in Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente.

California University is pleased to be able to bring Smithsonian Institution exhibits to our campus as a result of our relationship with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES). For more information, visit SITES: Cal U.

The Manderino Library Gallery is open these hours.

Future Exhibits:

Sept 24, 2010 - Nov 23, 2010: "The Working White House"

Feb 25, 2011 - Apr 12, 2011: "Beyond: Visions of Planetary Landscapes"

May 20, 2011 - July 19, 2011: "Singgalot (The Ties That Bind): Filipino Americans, from Colonial Subjects to Citizens"

July 29, 2011 - Sept 12, 2011: "The White House Garden"

Sept 23, 2011 - Nov 7, 2011: "Lasting Light: 125 Years of Grand Canyon Photography"

Google Searching Tips

A recently post on NYtimes.com gives 10 easy strategies for getting more out of a simple Google search:
http://www.nytimes.com/external/gigaom/2010/04/02/02gigaom-10-simple-google-search-tricks-58674.html

Want more? The library offers a 30-minute workshop entitled "Googling Google: Searching Secrets." This workshop will next be offered during Fall semester - keep an eye on the Announcements for dates. Or contact the Reference Desk on the first floor of the library to learn more.

What's greener: e-readers or books?

Interesting op-ed comparing the lives of ereaders and physical books, from the materials used to make and manufacture, transport, read and dispose of each item. The author calculates where the environmental break even point is - and of course mentions the most eco-friendly option: your library!

http://greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/31/are-e-readers-greener-than-books/

Keith Richard's secret wish....to be a librarian!

Of course we all know that a librarian's job is way more than keeping track of books - personally, I have a lot more focus on working students through the research process and helping them find and evaluate quality resources both through print and online materials...but we're all happy the Stones' guitarist has a passion for books, and wish him well in his efforts to organize his collection.

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article7086815.ece

Why and what to read from NPR

Two stories from National Public Radio reaffirmed my love of books: the first story talked about how intensive reading in childhood can actually change the physical nature of the brain. Children with low reading levels were put into a intensive reading program, and after the program, parts of their brains had changed. According to the story "training changed 'not just their reading ability, but the tissues in their brain,' ...the integrity of their white matter improved." Listen to the whole story at NPR:

Reading Practice Can Strengthen Brain Highways

Looking for things to read? Librarian extraordinaire Nancy Pearl gave some recommendations for all ages sure to get you excited about reading.

Librarian Nancy Pearl's Under-The-Radar Holiday Books

Still looking for more suggestions? Stop by the Reference Desk at the library. Enjoy your break!