Library News and Events

Reminder: SciFinder Client Version Ceases June 30, 2011

did587 — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 11:32:39 -0600

The desktop/client version of SciFinder will no longer exist on July 1, 2011. All of our 7 simultaneous user seats will switch to the Web version on that day. Please remove the software from your computers then.

If you haven't yet signed up for a user account for SciFinder Web - do so now... it's easy! Watch this quick tutorial to guide you through the process.

Or you can go directly to the registration form here.

Murray Librarians on Sabbatical

evw331 — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:41:58 -0600

Two Murray Librarians, Candice Dahl and David Smith, will be on sabbatical in 2011-2012.

Candice will be investigating the current range of programs in place across North America that allow library patrons to select a portion of titles for the library’s’ collections according to their needs (patron-driven or demand-driven acquisition). Her goal is to explore such practices in order to assess the nature of patron-driven services, the ways in which they impact library practices and values, and the implications for librarian-mediated models of collection development.

Photo: Candice and Elmo in New York.

David Smith will be working on his PhD dissertation in History while on sabbatical in 2011-2012. His research, focusing on myths and symbols of the Old West and U.S. Presidents, will take him to several presidential libraries and possibly the Library of Congress.

Photo: Dave across the street from the White House during the occupancy of President “Dubya” (George W. Bush).

Which Libraries are open on the Canada Day weekend?

evw331 — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 16:25:00 -0600

All libraries will closed on Friday, July 1st for Canada Day.

The Health Sciences Library will be open on Saturday, July 2nd from 12 pm to 5:00 pm.

The Murray Library will be open on both Saturday, July 2nd and Sunday, July 3rd from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm .

Check out local and national celebrations!

Data and GIS Library Services - Afternoon Hours June 27 to 30

evw331 — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:58:03 -0600

Data and GIS Library Services will be available 1:00 to 4:30 pm for the week of June 27th to June 30th.

Regular hours resume on Monday, July 4th.

NEW Summer Hours for July & August 2011

lmt122 — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:48:54 -0600

Mon.-Fri.- 8:30am-4:30pm
Sat. & Sun. - closed
(beginning July 4)

Richard Belford, Music Librarian, retiring

kpf506 — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:34:46 -0600

Farewell after 9 1/2 years with the Education & Music Library.
Thank you Richard and best of luck!

Celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21st

evw331 — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:01:38 -0600

June 21st is a Canada wide celebration of Aboriginal people. The Library's iPortal team posted this history of National Aboriginal Day.

Interested in local celebrations? Check the calendar of Aboriginal Events and the list of local Saskatoon events in the StarPhoenix.

Photo Credit: Hans S. Dommasch, Our Legacy digital collection, http://scaa.sk.ca/ourlegacy/permalink/27500

Law-Related Movies

grw311 — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:49:33 -0600

For a list of law-related movies please see Ted Tjaden's A-Z List of Law-Related Movies

What you should know about our Learning Commons Computers

lmt122 — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:33:01 -0600

We’ve updated our Learning Commons desktop computers … Microsoft Office 2010 and the operating system is now Windows 7.

Where to Return Books When the Library Is Closed

Darlene — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:02:33 -0600

Branch library locations have book drops that are open when the library is closed. You can return any books from University Library branches except Reserve items at any of the branch book drops.

Reserve books must be returned to the library where they were taken out.

One of the book drops located in the Arts tunnel is shown below.

Most Library Services Not Affected by Potential Postal Strike

tlh686 — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:52:26 -0600

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has served notice of its intent to strike on Thursday, June 2,2011, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. In the event of a strike, regular services for library clients on campus and in Saskatoon will not be affected. There may be some disruption to the University Library’s Interlibrary Loan and Off Campus services.