"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. | |
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Resource of the Month:
Copyright Basics
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Should you show that documentary you recorded from the TV to your class? Can you share that journal article with your class? Find the answers to these and other questions involving copyright by referring “Copyright Basics,” one of the Research Guides available on the University Libraries’ website.
The Copyright Act of 1976 is the law governing United States copyright. The law has been amended since 1976, refining the scope of the act. This Research Guide will help you determine if works in print or digital or recorded fall under the restrictions of the law. It is not meant to be taken as legal advice. The purpose of this guide is to provide educational resources for the students, faculty, and staff at The University of Southern Mississippi to make educated decisions regarding copyright law.
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Dr. Richard W. Heard, III - Professor Emeritus
February 14, 1939 - November 2, 2022
The family has provided a link to the obituary posted for our colleague Richard Willis Heard, III. See http://www.riemannfamily.com/obituary/Richard-HeardIII
The following was written by Dr. Heard's wife, Pam:
"My sweet, beloved husband, Richard entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 903 PM. Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, son-in-law, professor, and friend. He cared deeply for others and was all things bright and beautiful. He was the most intelligent and kind person I knew. Richard lived life with enthusiasm and wonder. He was a life long learner, scholar, and an encouraging educator. Richard was still writing and working on publications during the last few months of his life.
He fought valiantly for over a year after having major surgery. He never gave up hope and kept “persevering”. Although I am heartbroken, I know that Richard is in his Father’s loving arms now and has no more pain or suffering. I will “keep persevering” until the day I can finally be joined with him again in Heaven.
We will honor Richard’s life on Monday, November 14 at St John’s Episcopal Church, Ocean Springs. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and a Celebration of Life will follow at 11:00 am. Richard’s complete obituary will be posted later.
Please be in prayer for our family as we navigate life without our beloved Richard."
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Dr. Heard with his wife Pam and daughter Sarah Beth | |
Dr. Heard (far right) with GCRL Retiree John Ogle (center) and Dr. J. Sieg (seated) | |
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Time to Submit Your Book Recommendations
All faculty, students, and staff--now is the time to submit your recommendations for books to be purchased to support your teaching, research, and learning. Please include as much information as possible--author, title, date, publisher, etc. Please indicate your preference for print or e-books. Please note there are some publisher restrictions with e-books including the number of pages you can download (usually 60 pages or less). If this will impede your use of the book, then be sure to indicate you are requesting print. We need your recommendations asap. Print books ordered for COA are housed at Gunter Library at the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory.
Please email to: guntergcrl@usm.edu
Thank you for your support of Gunter Library!
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Marine Education Center Welcomes New Staff
Join us in welcoming new employees at the Marine Education Center.
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Morgan John is a new Marine Educator. She is from Ocean Springs and earned a degree in Marine Biology from the University of Mississippi. Her favorite marine animal is the blue whale.
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Alicia Mount is a new Marine Educator, and has a degree in Marine Biology, with a minor in Marine Science from the University of South Alabama. She grew up in Biloxi and has recently been engaged to Jose Sanchez.
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The new MEC Business Coordinator is Jim Peresich, from Biloxi. He is a graduate of University of South Alabama, and lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast. He has a management and operations background and a long career in retail.
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Kara Davis has joined the MEC as a Project Specialist with 10+ years of experience in applied maritime research on interdisciplinary projects around the globe. She is a trained underwater archaeologist, with a MA in Maritime Studies from East Carolina University, and a BS in History from Northern Arizona University.
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Some happy MEC staffers pictured at the "Coffee with the President" gathering. Left to right: MEC Director Jessica Kastler, Jim Peresich, Meagan Gary and Kara Davis.
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The "Jim Franks Merry
Fishmas Fun Run" Returns
The MSAFS Student Subunit is pleased to announce the return of the annual Jim Franks Merry Fishmas Fun Run! The run will take place on December 11th, 2022 (Sunday) starting at 9am and the finish line will be on the Halstead campus. Folks can register for a 5k OR mile walk, and prizes will given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place participants in the 5K. Additionally, this event is an opportunity to showcase your best holiday costume, and the best costume will win a prize!
The cost of registration is $25 and includes a shirt, bib, and pizza + refreshments after the race. Kids under 12 are FREE but do not receive a shirt. Shirts are available for purchase for $10, the shirt design is attached.
Please register here if you plan to participate this year! We are also accepting volunteers, please contact myself (elizabeth.greenheck@usm.edu) if you are interested in volunteering (note, if you volunteer you will not be able to participate in the run and volunteers will receive a free shirt and refreshments).
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GCRL Thanksgiving Pie Off
MEGSA is hosting their annual Thanksgiving Pie Off competition Tuesday, November 15, at 4 pm on the Field Studies Porch (location may change if it is too cold). Faculty, students, and staff are encouraged to enter a sweet or savory (or both!) pie into the competition. Pie bakers can taste the for free, although it will cost everyone else $5 for as much pie as they can eat! MEGSA members may enter for free!
Everyone gets to vote on their favorite sweet and savory pie - the winning baker will receive a gift card to The District Coffee downtown!
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Upcoming Events
MEGSA Pie Off
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
North Bay Civitan Club Gobble Wobble
Saturday November 19, 2022
GCRL Christmas Party
Friday, December 2, 2022
Jim Franks Merry Fishmas Fun Run
Sunday, December 11th
Gunter Library Holiday Open House
Monday, December 12, 2022
Gunter Library is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, November 24 & 25. If you need to visit the Eaglet Food Pantry, please keep these closed dates in mind.
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Gunter Library Supports
Food Drive and Fun Run
Gunter Library is a collection site for the North Bay Civitan Club’s annual food drive. This year the food pantry Seashore Mission benefits from the collection. Please drop off non-perishable staples: rice, flour, sugar, beans, canned goods, cooking oil, pastas, etc. by Friday, November 18. If you like the challenge of a bridge run, join the fun at the “Gobble Wobble,” the Club’s 13th annual fun run on Sunday, November 22. Check in before 4 pm on the Ocean Springs side of the Biloxi Bay Bridge. Thanksgiving-themed costumes encouraged!
Many thanks to those of you who wish to help those in need in our community during this time!
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GCRL Science Café -
Changing Flood Risk in Coastal Mississippi
Tuesday, November 29th - 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Caylor Room #104 - Halstead Campus
703 East Beach Drive & via Zoom (see below)
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Presented by Dr. Renee Collini, PLACE Program Coordinator, and Coastal Climate Resilience Specialist with Mississippi State University and Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant Consortium and Florida Sea Grant.
Renee has a dual appointment as a Coastal Climate Resilience Specialist with Mississippi State University and Sea Grant. Focused on sea-level rise, Renee facilitates the flow of information between researchers and decision-makers to improve science application. The lead of the Program for Local Adaptation to Climate Effects: Sea-Level Rise, she integrates a multi-state network of stakeholders, researchers, NGOs, and state and federal agencies to build tools, programs, and projects to address gaps in sea-level rise observing, research, and decision-making in the northern Gulf of Mexico.
Flooding is changing in coastal Mississippi, becoming more intense and frequent. Coastal residents are no strangers to hazards including flooding. Join this Science Café to learn about the changes that have already been seen in rainfall patterns and rising seas, the impacts they have already had and are likely to have moving forward, and most importantly what residents and local governments can do to stay ahead of these changes. The session will be interactive with lots of opportunities to ask questions and get hands on locally specific flood risk information.
Special “Thanks” to the sponsor of the Science Café, MS-AL Sea Grant and to USM’s Marine Education Center for tech support.
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"Like" the GCRL Science Cafe Facebook page for more information about upcoming Science Cafe events. | |
If you missed any of our Zoom GCRL Science Cafes or prefer to attend the event via Facebook Live, visit our Marine Education Center’s (MEC) Facebook page at the link below. | |
Gulf Coast Research Laboratory
703 East Beach Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
Joyce Shaw, Head Librarian - 228-872-4213
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