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Author: jgilber2

  • New Catalog Arrival

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    jgilber2

    MnPALS Plus, our new catalog, is up and running! You can access it directly from the search box on the library’s homepage. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the new interface. Please click here to send us comments and questions. (Fans of the old catalog, Classic MnPALS, can still access it from the library’s…

  • The catalogs they are a changin’…

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    jgilber2

    We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new library catalog. It’s the same great data with a bold new look. MnPALS Plus, which was developed locally by our library consortium, boasts improved location information, sophisticated ways to refine searches and a number of other features that make it more user-friendly and in line with…

  • Win $1,200!

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    jgilber2

    Applications are now available for the Patricia Lindell Scholarship. The scholarship, established through the generosity of the Gustavus Library Associates, awards a junior or senior student $1,200 to undertake a research project for the Gustavus library. This year’s project focuses on how undergraduates utilize space in academic libraries. During spring semester 2010, the recipient of…

  • Get A Room

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    jgilber2

    The library is pleased to announce the second administration of the Research Practices Survey, part of a national study undertaken by two higher education organizations, NITLE and HEDS. The survey will help us understand the research skills students bring to college and the ways those skills change over the first year. If you’re a first…

  • Patricia Lindell Scholar

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    jgilber2

    The Library is now accepting applications for the 2009 Patricia Lindell Scholar! The scholarship is open to all junior and senior students and includes a $1,200 award. The recipient will also work with Professors Julie Gilbert and Dan Mollner during spring semester to examine leisure reading on campus, specifically by investigating barriers to recreational reading…

  • Database Access Work

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    jgilber2

    On Monday, October 20, during Reading Days, the library will be switching to a new system for providing off-campus access to our electronic resources. We anticipate some intermittent disruptions to off-campus access while we make the transition. We’ll post a message to let you know when the transition is complete. Thanks for your patience!

  • Laptop Search & Seizure

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    jgilber2

    File under “Information in the News…” Today the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) issued an alert about internal policies in the Department of Homeland Security regarding border crossing. Under previous policies, Customs and Border Patrol agents were authorized to seize any electronic and print materials if they had probable cause of illegal activity. Under…

  • And we’re back!

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    jgilber2

    The move of the Interlibrary Loan office went so smoothly that we are already up and running! Your interlibrary loan requests are being processed again after only a day long delay. Thanks for your patience – stop by and visit our new location (next to the Circulation desk) soon!

  • We’re Moving!

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    jgilber2

    Well, Interlibrary Loan is, at least! The big move starts Thursday, September 25 and continues into the beginning of next week. The Interlibrary Loan office will relocate to a separate space behind the circulation counter (formerly the print reserves area). The move will provide one-stop shopping for patrons picking up and returning items. The move…

  • Interlibrary Loan unavailable 5/27 – 6/2

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    jgilber2

    Got a bunch of articles to request via ILL? Now’s the time! Due to software upgrades, ILL requests submitted from Tuesday, May 27 – Monday, June 2 will not be processed until Monday, June 2. You’ll be able to place requests via the usual methods May 27 – May 29, although requests will not be…