Library

The Seismic Edition of the Library's Newsletter is out with a description and maps of the relocations happening for 2018/19. There are also several links to more information about the Seismic Retrofit Project.  In addition, get a taste of the exciting programming  being offered through L4HSU this summer, and read a few comments from students who say "We love the library because..."

Over the past 2 years, the switch to open education resources and more affordable classroom materials has saved HSU students over $1 million and counting!  Learn how you can be a part of the exciting and valuable program by attending a 3-hour workshop (lunch included) on Tuesday, May 15th or Thursday, May 17th from 12-3pm.  Participants will also receive a $300 stipend thanks to a CSU Affordable Learning Solutions grant.

Register at https://tinyurl.com/sustainablelearning and see the HSU Sustainable Learning webpage for more information.

South Bay and Pine Hill Schools' music teacher Peter Jain (son of retired HSU librarian Betty Jain) has written a bilingual children's book with illustrations from South Bay and Pine Hill students.  Come celebrate Can Emu Really Sing Jambo?/ ¿Puede Emu Cantar Realmente Jambo?, published by HSU Press, at three free events:

For Everyone:

• Thursday, May 3, 7-8:30pm - A dramatization of the book by elementary school students, accompanied by songs especially written for the occasion, followed by a book signing at South Bay Elementary School, 6077 Loma Avenue, Eureka.
• Friday, May 11, 5:30-7pm - A reading and signing accompanied by live music and free snacks, at Wrangletown Cider Company, 1350 9th Street, Arcata.

For Kids:

• Wednesday, May 23, 6:30-8pm - A playful reading and book signing accompanied by live music at the Humboldt County Library's "Family Fun Night Stuffed Animal Sleepover, 1313 3rd Street, Eureka.

50% of sale proceeds go to the art, music, and library programs at South Bay and Pine Hill Schools.  Read more on Humboldt State Now: HSU Press Presents Bilingual Children's Book.

Monday, April 30

• 11am-2pm  Chair massages - Library Lobby
• 2-3pm  Outer Space Par-TEA:Tea Blending Workshop - RWC 124

Tuesday, May 1

• 11am-2pm  Chair massages - Library Lobby
• 12-12:50pm  Plan(et) and Stress Less - Library Fishbowl
• 12-2pm  Crafternoon - Science A 374
• 3-4pm  Brain Booth Drop-In Hours - Library 208
• 5-6pm  One Breath - NHE 120
• 5-8pm  Study and Snack Down at Y.E.S.!!!

Wednesday, May 2

• 12:30-2:30pm  Brain Booth Drop-in Hours - Library 208
• 2pm-3:30pm  DIY Bath Bombs - NHE 119
• 3pm-4:30pm  SLIME Making - RWC 124
• 5-8pm  Study and Snack Down at Y.E.S.!!!

Thursday, May 3

• 11am-2pm  Chair massages - Library Lobby
• 2-3pm  Outer Space Inner Love - RWC 124
• 2-4pm  Brain Booth Drop-In Hours - Library 208
• 5-8pm  Study and Snack Down at Y.E.S.!!!
• 6:30-8:30pm  Relax, Refresh, and Reflect (free movie) - FH 118

Friday, May 4

• 2-2:50pm  All Aboard the Snooze Cruise - L114
• 2-3pm  Brain Booth Drop-in Hours - Library 208
• 5-9:45pm  CS Club: Game Night - Library Fishbowl
• 5-8pm  Study and Snack Down at Y.E.S.!!!

Monday, May 7

• 11am-2pm  Chair massages - Library Lobby
• 1:30-3pm  Therapy dogs - Library Lawn

Tuesday, May 8

• 5-6pm  One Breath - NHE 120
• 6:30-8pm  Therapy dogs - Library Lobby

Wednesday, May 9

• 11am-2pm  Chair massages - Library Lobby
• 12:30-2:30pm  Brain Booth Drop-in Hours - Library 208

Thursday, May 10

• 11am-2pm  Chair massages - Library Lobby

Friday, May 11

• 12-2pm  Chair massages - Library Lobby

Additional Resources

• How to Make Stress Your Friend - TED Talk Video (14:25 mins)
• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) Self Help Resources

Humboldt State University Library seeks a creative, collaborative, and enthusiastic Special Collections Instruction Librarian. The successful candidate will design hands-on instruction incorporating primary source material into course curricula from a variety of disciplines, with additional support for the Native American Studies and History departments. Included in this work is some collection processing during off-peak instruction time. This temporary 10-month position carries faculty rank. Early career applicants are encouraged to apply. Please view the Job Description: Library (Pool Job #7227) for complete details about the duties of the position.

HSU Library offers opportunities to be creative in instruction and programming, and encourages librarians to develop projects related to their individual goals. Check out our Annual Report to learn how the Library is fostering and supporting scholarship, creativity, and innovation on campus. On March 1, 2018, the Special Collections moved to a beautiful new reading room designed to support instruction and digitization projects. This is a great opportunity to be part of a team of librarians, interns, and students dedicated to sharing collections related to northwestern California.

Humboldt State is a public institution and part of the 23-campus California State University system. HSU has over 7,500 students and offers a wide array of academic choices, with 51 majors and 12 graduate programs in three Colleges. Faculty members are among the top teachers and researchers in their fields. Programs in natural resources and sciences are nationally known, while visual and performing arts are also popular areas of study. Throughout the curriculum, students find a long-standing commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Humboldt State is surrounded by one of the most beautiful natural environments in the world—with ancient redwood forests, pristine coastline and wild rivers.

First review of applications will begin on May 14th and will be accepted until the position closes. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2018.

Application instructions:

• Complete the Application for Academic Employment
• Complete the Supplemental Application for Academic Employment
• Complete pool application form, with required attachments: New Coach, Librarian, or Counselor applicants should submit Form 590: Application for Temporary Appointment

Submit your application by email to:
lfpc@humboldt.edu
Subject Line: University Library (Job #7227)
OR
Submit by mailing application materials to:
University Library (Job #7227)
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Phone: 707-826-3441

Join us in the Library Fishbowl on Monday, April 30th from 3-5pm for a poetry reading and book signing by Bao Phi.

Bao Phi has two acclaimed volumes of poetry, Sông I Sing and Thousand Star Hotel, as well as a 2017 children's book, A Different Pond, and numerous recordings, including Refugeography and The Nguyens. In addition to his creative work, he is the Program Director of the Loft Literary Center, where he created a spoken word series that won the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Anti-Racism Initiative Award. This event is sponsored by Departments of English, Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies, Sociology, Library Dean Cyril Oberlander, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, ADPIC, and Quynh & John Schafer.

The HSU Library and campus will be closed on Friday, March 30th, in honor of Cesar Chavez Day.

The new Special Collections room was opened with a trumpet fanfare and ribbon cutting on March 1st.  Please enjoy the photos taken at the event and come to the 3rd floor to see it in person!

Have you ever wanted to learn about the culture of other countries and taste their traditional foods? Come to the Global Cafe, sponsored by HSU Clubs & Activities and Associated Students, catered by Dining Services, and held in the Library Fishbowl: 

• Germany - February 21st, 2-3pm
• Pakistan - March 6th, 5-6pm
• Italy - March 21st, 4-5pm
• Japan - April 3rd, 4:30-5:30
• Vietnam - April 18th, 4-5pm
• Yemen - April 25th, 4-5pm

For more information, contact the Clubs office at 826-3776 or clubs@humboldt.edu.