GPO Takes to the Streets

We've added an entertaining & informative video to the Government Info section of the website:
http://www.salisbury.edu/library/subject/govinfo/index.html
the click on "The GPO" tab. Scroll down to video.

"What does the public know about the Federal Depository Library Program? GPO Takes to the Streets"

The U.S. Government Printing Office, located in Washington, DC, disseminates official information from all three branches of the Federal Government. Blackwell Library is a member of the Federal Depository Library Program. For more information on that fascinating program, click here: http://catalog.gpo.gov/fdlpdir/public.jsp

Celebrate National Library Week @ Blackwell!

"National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate." - American Library Association website

We have many exciting events planned, including a fiction book sale, Food for Fines, and a Faculty Reception. For a list of what's going on this week, click here.

Celebrate National Poetry Month @ Blackwell!!

Indulge in some lovely poetry by visiting our National Poetry Month display, featuring library staff members' favorite poets and poems. Also check out our National Poetry Month website!

Food for Fines!

Do you have library fines? Is your kitchen overstocked with canned goods? Blackwell Library has the solution to your troubles! For every canned food item donated you will get $2 off your library fines! You will be fine-free and helping those in need. It is a win-win opportunity brought to you by your library!

Faculty Reception at Blackwell on April 17th

Blackwell Library will host a reception to acknowledge and celebrate faculty scholarship on Friday, April 17, 2009, from 3:00-5:00 PM. Faculty will be recognized by their Deans for their many contributions and achievements including publications, creative works, outstanding grants, awards, and collaborative or interdisciplinary initiatives. There will also be cake!

Please note that the library will be closed to the public during the event.

Blackwell Library Supports Public Radio Delmarva!

Today, Wednesday, March 25, 2009, is Blackwell Library Day on Public Radio Delmarva. Librarians and library staff are volunteering to support the station's fundraising efforts by manning the phones. So, if you call in for the fundraising drive today from 9am to 6pm, your call will be answered by a friendly representative from Blackwell Library!

Dean Alice Bahr says that Blackwell Library is happy to support Public Radio Delmarva because we have the common goal of an informed citizenry. In addition to fostering this goal, Blackwell Library is also pleased to offer folks in Wicomico County and neighboring counties borrowing privileges. We also offer a wonderful juvenile collection, federal and state government documents, and access to many resources for research including Reference Librarians!

Support Public Radio Delmarva by calling 410-543-6895 or visit their website to contribute online.

Benefit Concert for the Library a Great Success!

A huge "thank you" goes out from Blackwell Library to Mike O'Loughlin and Friends who so generously donated their time and talents at the recent benefit concert featuring Irish and American music. With the proceeds from the event, $1000 will be used to purchase retrospective Political Science titles from the Resources for College Libraries list and $500 will be used to purchase CDs for our Music collection. Thanks again to Mike and Friends and everyone who attended the concert!