It's that time of year again when you can feed the hungry and pay off your library fines at the same time! During the week of November 10-16, $1.00 will be removed from your fines for every canned or non-perishable food item you donate. Just bring your donations to the circulation desk at Blackwell Library! The offer is good for up to $5.00 in fines and donations will not be accepted in lieu of lost books. Oh, and make sure those food items are not expired!
Not sure if you have a fine? Ask at the circulation desk or check through the "My Account" feature of the library catalog.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Updated Websites page
We've converted our Websites page into a widget displaying the Reference links from our new Delicious account.
We're adding new links all the time. Let us know if you have a website that should be included.
Get our RSS feed of recently added links.
We're adding new links all the time. Let us know if you have a website that should be included.
Get our RSS feed of recently added links.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Gifts to the Library!
Blackwell Library recently received two very generous donations and we would like to publicly express our gratitude. One gift of $10,000 was received from Margarette H. Eley of Dover, Delaware, while a gift of $5000 came from Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Layton of Salisbury.
Dean Alice Bahr said the following about gifts in our latest newsletter:
"Every gift the library receives is appreciated. A book, a monetary donation, funds to acquire a specific piece of equipment—they all improve library services. Generous donors provide more than physical gifts, however; they affirm the value and importance of libraries in their life and the lives of others. The thought does count. [These donations] to Blackwell Library will defray essential collections costs and make new resources and services possible."
Dean Alice Bahr said the following about gifts in our latest newsletter:
"Every gift the library receives is appreciated. A book, a monetary donation, funds to acquire a specific piece of equipment—they all improve library services. Generous donors provide more than physical gifts, however; they affirm the value and importance of libraries in their life and the lives of others. The thought does count. [These donations] to Blackwell Library will defray essential collections costs and make new resources and services possible."
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Halloween Treats @ the Library!
Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky story from our Leisure Reading Collection! Here are a few titles that fit the bill:
The historian : a novel / Elizabeth Kostova
Leisure Reading | PS3611.O74927 H57 2005
Mulengro / Charles de Lint
Leisure Reading | PR9199.3.D357 M85 2003
Everything’s eventual : 14 dark tales / Stephen King
Leisure Reading | PS3561.I483 E85 2002
Neverwhere / Neil Gaiman
Leisure Reading | PS3557.A3519 N48 1997
You can also search this collection by choosing "Leisure Reading" from the dropdown menu of the location box in the library catalog. This collection contains both fiction and nonfiction and is located on the same wall as the circulation desk, across from the current periodicals. Enjoy!
The historian : a novel / Elizabeth Kostova
Leisure Reading | PS3611.O74927 H57 2005
Mulengro / Charles de Lint
Leisure Reading | PR9199.3.D357 M85 2003
Everything’s eventual : 14 dark tales / Stephen King
Leisure Reading | PS3561.I483 E85 2002
Neverwhere / Neil Gaiman
Leisure Reading | PS3557.A3519 N48 1997
You can also search this collection by choosing "Leisure Reading" from the dropdown menu of the location box in the library catalog. This collection contains both fiction and nonfiction and is located on the same wall as the circulation desk, across from the current periodicals. Enjoy!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Book Sale!
We're having our annual Book Sale from Thursday through Sunday, October 16 - 19, in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. on Thursday until midnight on Sunday and will be held on the first floor of the library at the back of the building behind the current periodicals.
The sale will feature a variety of awesome tomes including children’s literature, novels, cook books, and books representing a multitude of academic subject areas. Book sets and a few unique titles will also be offered at special prices.
NEW STOCK!! Paperbacks will set you back a mere 50 cents! Most hardcover books will be priced at $1.00. There will also be a drawing for prizes, and who doesn't love prizes? Anyone who purchases books will be eligible to fill out a raffle ticket.
Hope to see you at the sale!!
The sale will feature a variety of awesome tomes including children’s literature, novels, cook books, and books representing a multitude of academic subject areas. Book sets and a few unique titles will also be offered at special prices.
NEW STOCK!! Paperbacks will set you back a mere 50 cents! Most hardcover books will be priced at $1.00. There will also be a drawing for prizes, and who doesn't love prizes? Anyone who purchases books will be eligible to fill out a raffle ticket.
Hope to see you at the sale!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Check it out!
We have taken the Blackwell Buzz to the next level! Welcome to our new Blackwell Buzz Blog. One of the advantages of this new format is that you can subscribe to our RSS feed so you know the latest @ the library as soon as we post it! Not only that, but you can also leave us comments. Let us know what you think.
PLUS, as if this isn't already extraordinarily exciting, the Buzz has new aspirations as well! Instead of just reporting news, we will occasionally be highlighting favorite resources and services. For example, our Business Librarian, Mandy Hackley, might tell us why she is in love with Morningstar; or Reference Librarian Krista Knapp might show us a nifty trick to use in the EBSCO databases. Perhaps our new Techie Librarian, Michelle Oleson, will show us a geeky new technological find! Lots of good Buzz posts are ahead!
PLUS, as if this isn't already extraordinarily exciting, the Buzz has new aspirations as well! Instead of just reporting news, we will occasionally be highlighting favorite resources and services. For example, our Business Librarian, Mandy Hackley, might tell us why she is in love with Morningstar; or Reference Librarian Krista Knapp might show us a nifty trick to use in the EBSCO databases. Perhaps our new Techie Librarian, Michelle Oleson, will show us a geeky new technological find! Lots of good Buzz posts are ahead!
Monday, October 6, 2008
Meet the New Librarians!
Please join us in welcoming our two newest faculty librarians at Blackwell Library:
Michelle Oleson, our new Web/Digital Services Librarian, and Leigh Ann DePope, our new Serials/Electronic Services Librarian. Here is a little background information on both; please feel free to drop by and introduce yourselves !
Michelle Oleson, Web/Digital Services Librarian
mloleson@salisbury.edu 410-543-6306 BL129B
Michelle received her BA in World History from Georgia State University in 2003. In June 2008, she earned her MLIS from the University of South Florida. Prior to coming to the Eastern Shore, she worked with the Tampa Bay Library Consortium building websites and apps for Facebook and MySpace. Her interests include Library and Web 2.0 applications, avid blog reading, and playing the flute with the SU concert band. She lives with her cat and enjoys reading, walking, and the cooler weather.
Leigh Ann DePope
Serials/Electronic Services Librarian
ladepope@salisbury.edu 410-677-0116
Leigh Ann was previously the director of the Seaford District Library in Seaford, Delaware. She holds a MLS in Library Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and a BA in Integrative Arts from Penn State. Her first career was in retail sales management. She is a passionate library and literacy advocate. Her personal interests include photography, bicycling, the beach, and football.
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