Monthly Archives: November 2006
Of Books, Bytes and Buildings
Welcome to the fall semester! We in the Ronald Williams Library have been busy over the summer on a number of initiatives highlighted in this issue. We have added several new electronic resources, received grants to strengthen our print collections, … Continue reading
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NEIUport – Be Connected, Be Informed, Be Yourself
Do you want to have access to YOUR NEIU info and services at your fingertips? Over the summer months, NEIU began preparations for the launch of NEIUport, a university-wide internet portal. Portal, from the Latin word portale which means “city … Continue reading
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InfoLit: New Information Literacy Tutorial Teaches Students How to Select and Evaluate Information
The Library provides access to a variety of materials in a variety of formats. The process of accessing and evaluating information is increasingly complex given the plethora of information available. As the introduction to the Information Literacy tutorial states: “Information … Continue reading
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Celebrate NEIU Faculty Authors
Please join us for the third annual Author’s Reception, honoring NEIU faculty members who have been published in the past year. The reception will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, from 3-5 PM in the Alumni Hall.
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Library Testimonials
Here is one of our latest library testimonials. Look for them in the Independent and posted around campus. Would YOU like to do a testimonial for the library? Call Jo Mortland at x4460.
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Annenberg Media Streaming Videos Now Available
The Library has recently added 1481 streaming video programs produced by Annenberg Media to its collections. These programs, which can be viewed on demand, are designed to advance excellent teaching in disciplines taught in America’s K-12 schools by helping teachers … Continue reading
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Saskia Image Collection Available
As a member of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), the Ronald Williams Library now has access to a major collection of digital art images through CARLI’s new digital library. CARLI has purchased the Saskia digital … Continue reading
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Got Questions? AskAway Can Provide the Answers 24/7
Beginning in early October, 24/7 reference chat service will be available to NEIU students, faculty & staff. Librarians from NEIU are participating in a 24/7 reference service called AskAway, a new statewide cooperative reference service of Illinois libraries and beyond. … Continue reading
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New Books – Highlighted and Available
In response to comments and suggestions from library patrons, the Ronald Williams Library will begin to highlight new books added to the collection. Books recently added to the Library’s reference and general collections will be shelved in a “New Book … Continue reading
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Library Electronic Resources for 2007
ABI-Inform Academic Search Elite Ageline America History & Life American National Biography
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