Library News (last 6 months)
More Art In The Library
First it was the Sculpture Walk, now it is "Hot Metal Demystified"! See this exhibition of student work from the Jewelry and Small Metals Program in the large exhibit case off the Library Lobby.
2008-04-30 to 2008-05-12
Arcata At 150 - Photo Exhibit
2008-04-22 to 2008-05-31
Around The World By Motorcycle
Ted Simon will speak in the Fishbowl on Saturday, April 26 from 3-4:30pm about his latest book, DREAMING OF JUPITER, the saga of his round-the-world motorcycle adventure at age 69. Ted has gone through 48 countries, surviving 2 bone-breaking accidents. His other books include: JUPITER'S TRAVELS, RIDING HIGH, THE GYPSY IN ME, and THE RIVER STOPS HERE, the story of the proposed Dos Rios Dam on the Eel River.
2008-04-21 to 2008-04-26
Events In The Library
You may notice more activity than usual in the Library this month! It began with the Multicultural Poetry Reading in the Fishbowl and those sculptures have begun appearing everywhere... Later in the month author Ted Simon will be reading in the Fishbowl. Keep up with what is going on by checking the Calendar or simply watch News on the Library web site.2008-04-08 to 2008-04-30
Videos in Digital Scholar
For your viewing pleasure, two video lectures are now available in the HSU Library's digital repository, Humboldt Digital Scholar: Michael Pollan’s The High Cost of Cheap Food and Alann Steen’s Coming Home. These and other Hadley Lectures are also available on DVD or video tape from the Library’s collection.
Recommended hardware configurations for video playback:
2.0 GHz Intel Pentium class or better processor
At least 512MB of RAM
64MB or greater video card
Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Vista
2008-04-02 to 2008-04-24
Learning Commons Opening
You are invited to join us in the Reference area on the first floor of the Library on Thursday, March 27, at 3:00 p.m. to review recent developments in the Learning Commons initiative and discuss future possibilities. The event will be kicked off with opening comments by Library Dean Ray Wang and other members of the campus administration. Light refreshments will be available for those in attendance.
2008-03-25 to 2008-03-31
Library Catalog is back in service
As of Tuesday morning, March 18, the HSU Library Catalog has been successfully upgraded to the latest software and service has been restored. Thank you for your patience.2008-03-18 to 2008-03-19
New Omnifile Video Tutorial
Try out our new video tutorial demonstrating database searching and article retrieval in one of our most used databases, OmniFile Full Text Mega. Also you will find the tutorial linked on the Articles & Databases page, next to to the name of the database, as well as on the More Info page for the database.2008-03-15 to 2008-03-29
Library Catalog Down Monday
2008-03-14 to 2008-03-18
Web Access For Non-HSU Users
Due to campus security concerns and in response to patron suggestions, effective Monday, March 17, 2008, Internet access for non-HSU users will only be available as follows:
- A public logon will continue to be available for all users without registration. The public logon allows access to all educational and government web sites (domains .gov and .edu), as well as selected commercial sites.
- Logon IDs and passwords that allow one session of unrestricted internet access per day for a maximum of two hours will be available to registered Community Borrowers and Alumni. A currently valid Community or Alumni Borrower card is required. Contact the Circulation Department to receive your Logon ID and password.
- Logon IDs and passwords that allow one session of unrestricted internet access per day for a maximum of one hour will be available to community internet users (CIU). A current photo ID and mailing address are required for community internet user logons. Applications for CIU logons are available from the Circulation Department. Questions concerning this new policy should be referred to the Circulation Department at 826-3431.
2008-03-11 to 2008-03-25
Multicultural Poetry Reading
HSU Library will present the 3rd Annual Multicultural Poetry Reading on Thursday, April 3, from 3-4:30pm in the Fishbowl (Lib. 209). This popular event will showcase seven local poets: Jerry Martien, Mark Shikuma, Dick Stull, Marlon Sherman, Barbara Curiel, Mary Hope Whitehead, and Daryl Ngee Chinn.
2008-03-10 to 2008-04-03
Diversity Film Series
HSU Library will host THE MANY FACES OF DIVERSITY film series with partial funding from an HSU Diversity Programming Grant. This series will take place on April 11, 18, and 25 in various locations on campus, featuring a variety of thought-provoking films, facilitated by HSU faculty from different departments.2008-03-10 to 2008-04-25
Films At Morris Graves Museum
2008-03-05 to 2008-05-01
OWLS Will Be Gone In August
The OWLS: Online Workshops for Library Skills will be replaced in August 2008, with Research Roadmap. The OWLS will no longer be available after August. You may view Research Roadmap while we are working on it, but please don't make any links to it at this point. We will announce when it is ready for linking.
Please contact Martha Johansen with any questions.
2008-03-05 to 2008-03-31
What's In A Name?--Reference
2008-02-18 to 2008-03-03
Endnote Web Research Tool
2008-02-18 to 2008-03-03
Journal Finder & FindIt@HSU DOWN
Sunday, Feb 10 -1:20 P.M.
The servers supporting the Journal and Newspaper Finder and the FindIt@HSU service are offline. We are trying to get service restored.
2008-02-10 to 2008-02-10
Journal Finder & FindIt@HSU BACK
2008-02-10 to 2008-02-10
Need Help? IM Us!
2008-01-28 to 2008-02-15
Tom Knight Photos in Fishbowl
Currently on display in the Library's Fishbowl is a collection of photography by Tom Knight. Graduating from HSU in 1950, Thomas L. Knight, Jr., went on to teach while helping to build the photography department at the University. His work spans half a century.
The pieces on display were generously donated to the HSU Art Department in 2006 by the Tom Knight Estate.
2008-01-25 to 2008-03-31
Library Learning Commons
If you've been to the Library lately, you have undoubtedly noticed some changes are in the works in the south wing of the first floor, e.g., new computers, empty book shelves, relocated furniture, etc. These changes are all part of our ongoing effort to create a Learning Commons in the Library, to better serve the needs of our students both now and in the future. For more information on these developments, check out the HSU Library Learning Commons web page.2008-01-25 to 2008-03-31
Ebscohost Databases Down
Update: databases are working as of 3pm
Ebsco, one of our major database providers, is experiencing a major power outage at their main ISP and will be offline for several hours. So all the databases they supply, including Academic Search Elite, CINAHL Plus, MLA, GeoRef, and Scientific American Archive, will be down until this problem is rectified. Watch the Library News for updates.
2008-01-24 to 2008-01-24
Call Numbers N-Z are on 3rd
A few of the Library's books are displaying a misleading location in the Library Catalog. Remember, Call Number N-Z are on the THIRD FLOOR. We are fixing the problem as quickly as possible.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
2008-01-22 to 2008-01-23
New LexisNexis Support Wiki
Developing indepth understanding of the rich and complex LexisNexis Academic database is now easier. L/N has established a wiki for academic users who wish to post articles and tips to help other users. The wiki already offers 70 articles on topics such as consumer law and business research. HSU Library links this wiki on the database's More Info page (click the red
button next to the database), or browse the wiki at LexisNexis Wiki for Higher Education. You can even register to contribute!2008-01-18 to 2008-01-31
Tutorial for Academic Search
The Library is pleased to offer the first in a new series of 5-minute video tutorials for its databases. How to Search Academic Search Elite uses a sample search to demonstrate effective use of this database. Since the librarians are planning to produce additional tutorials, if you care to provide comments/feedback for this first effort, please email your comments to Mary Kay.2008-01-16 to 2008-01-30
Library Exhibits For January
Check the Calendar for Exhibits in the Library as the semester begins.2008-01-14 to 2008-01-31
Distinguished Faculty Honored
The Library recognized Professor James Floss on Saturday, December 8, at the Aquatic Center on the Waterfront in Eureka for a quarter century of teaching service, including the incorporation of library information in Communication Studies. His dedication inspires many students to be life-long library users and supporters and to pursue advanced academic work, according to Dr. Ray Wang, Dean of the University Library. An accomplished actor, Professor Floss is also remembered for his excellent performance in the one-man show "Time Machine," Dr. Wang said. He added, "In recognizing Professor Floss, we want to let people know that the Library remembers friends who have helped us in the past."2007-12-09 to 2007-12-14
Interlibrary Loan Email Problems
For the past several weeks there has been a major problem with email sent by Interlibrary Loan that notifies students and faculty that their book and article requests have arrived and are available for use. If you submitted a request and have not been notified please log into InterLibrary Loan and check its status in the "Review Requests" section. It may be waiting for you.2007-12-06 to 2007-12-21
Dissertations Online!
2007-12-06 to 2008-01-13
Need An Image?
2007-12-06 to 2008-01-11
December Exhibits
Check out the exhibits upcoming in the Library for the month of December.
2007-11-28 to 2007-12-21
New Public Password: library#1
The password for the Library's public computer logon has been changed. To access the Library's public computers, logon as user = public and use the new password library#12007-11-27 to 2008-02-02
International Flags On Display
The International Resource Committee is hosting a celebration of International Education Week, November 13 to 15. There will be a number of free events. For more information and a full schedule of events, visit the International Education Week website.
23 International flags are on display throughout the Library. These flags represent all the international students attending HSU. How many do you recognize?
2007-11-09 to 2007-11-16