What's New at Brookens

2/14 Romance & Roses Valentine’s Day Event

brookenslibrary — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:56:34 +0000

The Student Activities Committee and Brookens Library have joined forces to bring you an exciting Valentine’s Day event: Romance and Roses. Whether you are single or in a relationship this event is for all to enjoy!

We are bringing in musical artist Rudy Currence!!! Rudy is a R&B/Soul Singer who is sure to put on a wonderful show!

We will have roses for the first 50 individuals in attendance!!! We will also have refreshments – so don’t be late – hope to see you there!

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th – 9:00 pm – Mary Jane’s Cafe (lower level of Brookens Library)

Join us Valentine's Day - February 14th

Library iPad Tours!

brookenslibrary — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:06:29 +0000

Are you new to UIS?

Come tour the library to learn about our resources and services. Using one of the library iPads you will get to experience the virtual library offerings while touring our building all at the same time! By the end you’ll know where to find books and articles, how to access resources from off-campus, where to get research help, and more!

Where: Brookens Library

When:

January 24
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

January 31
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

February 1
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

February 15
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Registration: No need to register – just drop in!

Questions: Contact Amanda Binder at binder2@uis.edu or 217-206-8458

“Quick Search” Request Issues – UPDATE

brookenslibrary — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:03:07 +0000

Last week the library was experiencing problems with “Quick Search.” We are pleased to report that the issue has been resolved and the requesting features are now functioning properly. Thank you for your patience. If you experience any other problems, feel free to contact us at the Library Information and Reference Desk (217-206-6633 or libref@uis.edu).

Science Direct Access Problem – UPDATE

brookenslibrary — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:29:47 +0000

Science Direct recently experienced complications (beginning 1-12-2012). The database is now functioning properly. Thank you for your patience.

Spring Semester Hours Begin 1/17

brookenslibrary — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:19:47 +0000

Welcome Back!!!! We are excited for the Spring Semester to begin – we hope you are too. Beginning today Brookens Library will operate under Spring Semester Hours:

Spring Semester Library Hours (1/17 – 5/11)

(subject to change during holidays and intersession breaks)

Monday – Thursday	8:30 am – 12:00 am
Friday	8:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday	2:00 pm – 12:00 am

Information & Reference Desk Hours (1/17 – 5/11)

(subject to change during holidays and intersession breaks)

Monday	10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday – Wednesday	10:00 am – 8:30 pm*
Thursday – Friday	10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday	1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sunday	2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

*Effective beginning 1/31/12. Prior to this date the desk will close at 7:00 pm.

Exceptions:

Spring Break (3/10 – 3/17)
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

Spring Intersession (5/12 – 6/3)
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED

Memorial Day
Monday May 28: CLOSED

Closed 1/16 for MLK Jr. Day

brookenslibrary — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:27:00 +0000

In addition to being closed this weekend (1/14-1/15) for winter intersession, Brookens Library will be closed on Monday, January 16th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. We will reopen with Spring Semester hours Tuesday, January 17th. To view complete Spring Semester hours please visit: http://library.uis.edu/about/hours.html

“Quick Search” Request Item Issues

brookenslibrary — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:11:56 +0000

The library’s Quick Search is currently not allowing patrons to place I-Share and Interlibrary Loan (ILL) requests. While the library is working to resolve this problem, you can place I-Share requests directly through the I-Share catalog: https://vufind.carli.illinois.edu/all/vf/. You can manually submit Interlibrary Loan requests for books and articles through your My ILL account. From the library home page, click on “My ILL” under “My Accounts.” Select the type of item you would like to request under “New Request.”

We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at the Library Information and Reference Desk (217-206-6633 or libref@uis.edu).

Science Direct Access Problem

brookenslibrary — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:33:07 +0000

The database Science Direct is allowing only “guest access” instead of licensed access for Brookens Library users whether on or off campus. ITS is working to resolve the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update you when licensed access is restored.

ERIAL Project: Top 10 Inside Higher Ed Article

brookenslibrary — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:52:03 +0000

UIS Brookens Library was a participant in the ERIAL (Ethnographic Research in Illinois Academic Libraries) project. A story about ERIAL made the top ten list of stories in Inside Higher Ed for 2011: http://www.insidehighered.com/insider/2012/01/01/insider-update-january-2012. Check it out! Thanks to the ERIAL project Brookens Library has cleaned existing furniture and purchased new comfy chairs and couches! We also purchased new lamps with electrical sockets to brighten the space and make it easy to plugin laptops. In addition, our findings led us to institute the library workshop series that we market directly to students.

A book, College Libraries and Student Culture: What We Now Know, highlighting findings of this two-year LSTA-funded project was published by the American Library Association in the fall. Project librarians at UIS (Jane Treadwell, Amanda Binder, and Natalie Tagge) contributed a chapter entitled “Seeing Ourselves as Others See Us: Library Spaces Through Student Eyes.”

Here is an exerpt from the article:

“The ERIAL (Ethnographic Research in Illinois Academic Libraries) project — a series of studies conducted at Illinois Wesleyan, DePaul University, and Northeastern Illinois University, and the University of Illinois’s Chicago and Springfield campuses — was a meta-exercise for the librarians in practicing the sort of deep research they champion. Instead of relying on surveys, the libraries enlisted two anthropologists, along with their own staff members, to collect data using open-ended interviews and direct observation, among other methods.”

Virtual Tours for Online Students

brookenslibrary — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:15:48 +0000

Are you a new or returning online student?

Come for a virtual tour of online library resources and services. By the end you’ll know how to find and request books and articles, how to access resources from off-campus, where to get research help, and more!

Where: Online via Blackboard Collaborate

When:

January 24  12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST

 January 25  5:00 – 6:00 p.m. CST  

February 1  6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CST

February 16  12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CST  & 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. CST

Registration: Send an e-mail to binder2@uis.edu

Questions: Contact Amanda Binder at binder2@uis.edu or 217-206-8458