Number 11| December 2019
Gunter Library News
"Gunter Library News" is the monthly e-newsletter highlighting current events and happenings at the Gunter Library at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, University of Southern Mississippi .
Next Monday!
Gunter Library’s Annual Holiday Open House
9 am to noon - Monday, December 16
Gunter Library - 112 Caylor Building
Maryanne Anthony
Awarded BLIS, Dec. 13
Maryanne Anthony, Gunter Library Coordinator, completed all the requirements for a Bachelor of Library and Information Science at The University of Southern Mississippi. Her degree is awarded “with honors” based on her GPA. Please join me in congratulating her for a job well done.
Resource of the Month:
"Seymour Info - User Guide"
Seymour Info is the new search tool for finding print books and ebooks, other electronic resources, digital collections, and more, all in one place. Seymour Info searches for resources located in Cook Library, Gulf Coast Library, Gunter Library, McCain Library & Archives, and Aquila.
This guide provides basic information about Seymour Info, including how to access your library account, search for course reserves, and perform simple and advanced searches.  
Upcoming Events
Thursday, December 12 - Wednesday, January 22 - Cook Library Closed
Monday, December 16, 9 am-noon, Gunter Library Holiday Open House 
Friday, January 10, 9am-10am, Director's House, Counseling Workshop
Friday, January 17, 9am-10am, Director's House, Counseling Workshop
Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King holiday
Wednesday, January 22 - Classes begin
Friday, January 24, 9am-10am, Director's House, Counseling Workshop
Tuesday, January 28, 6pm-7pm, Dining Hall, Science Cafe
Friday, January 31, 8am-12pm - Last Friday Breakfast
Friday, January 31, 9am-10am, Director's House, Counseling Workshop

Gunter Library - End of Semester Hours
Gunter Library closes for the semester break at 5 pm on Friday, December 20, 2019 and reopen at 8 am on Thursday, January 2, 2020. On- line resources never take a holiday.

Log into http://lib.usm.edu  to use online resources including databases, e-journals, and e-books.
Update on Web of Science/ Scopus Poll

Thank you to everyone who voiced an opinion about or preference for Web of Science or Scopus. Thirty-three (33) people across the School of Ocean Science and Engineering responded.

               Web of Science 24
               Scopus 1
               Either 3
               Both 4
               Neither—cancel them both! 1

This information and accompanying comments were sent to the Collection Development Librarian in Hattiesburg . 
Upcoming Science Café
"Ocean Waves"
Our presenter will be:

Dr. Maarten Buijsman
Assistant Professor Physical Oceanography
University of Southern Mississippi
School of Ocean Science and Engineering
Stennis Space Center
Tuesday, January 28th, 6:00 p.m.
GCRL Dining Hall

Sponsored by: Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant Consortium

Cookies & Coffee compliments of Coffee Fusion

"Like" the GCRL Science Cafe Facebook page for more information about upcoming Science Cafe events.





Best wishes for a
Happy Holiday Season
and a Joyful New Year!

Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564

Joyce Shaw, Head Librarian - 228-872-4213