University Libraries Newsletter
September 2019
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Library Resources & Events
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Elsevier Workshop on Scientific Writing & Publication
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Are you a faculty member or graduate student interested in learning how to get your research published? Join the USA Libraries for an Elsevier sponsored workshop with publisher Lynn Sherrer, former Editor-in-Chief of
Trends in Parasitology
, and current publisher of 19 biotechnology journals, including
Biotechnology Advances
and
Current Opinion in Biotechnology
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Date:
Tuesday, October 22
Times:
- 11:00am - 1:00pm: Workshop 1: Writing a Paper & Publishing Basics
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm: Workshop 2: Advanced Publishing Tips & Tricks
Location
: Marx Library, Room 181
Lunch
: Lunch will be provided.
You can also use the QR codes to the right to register; the top one is for Workshop 1 and the bottom is for Workshop 2.
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Rachel Fenske, Biomedical Library, Receives Michael E. DeBakey Library Services Outreach Award
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Rachel Fenske, Information Services and Outreach Librarian, Assistant Librarian in the Charles M. Baugh Biomedical Library, is the 2019 recipient of the 2019 Michael E. DeBakey Library Services Outreach Award from the Friends of the National Library of Medicine.
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Dr. DeBakey, a renowned cardiac and vascular surgeon and medical educator, established the award to recognize outreach librarians serving rural or underserved populations.
According to the National Network of Libraries of Medicine Southeastern/
Atlantic Region, Ms. Fenske is recognized for "her work on the U.S. Virgin Islands where she conducted outreach with the Virgin Islands Department of Health, Virgin Islands Community AIDS Resource and Education and Lutheran Social Services. Ms. Fenske continues community health outreach while working at the University of South Alabama."
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University Writing Center + JagSuccess =
Center for Academic Excellence @ Marx Library
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Student Academic Success is excited to announce the new Center for Academic Excellence. Through opportunities created by minor restructuring, we combined the University Writing Center and the subject based tutoring offered through JagSuccess into one unit led by Dr. Frank Ard. The newly created Center for Academic Excellence is a full-service learning center offering subject tutoring, writing center consultations, first-year experience peer mentoring, class presentations, campus-wide workshops, and other academic enrichment programming, such as the Success Summit.
We also have the great good fortune of collaborating with USA Libraries to offer all services on the second floor of Marx Library. These changes allow us to streamline and focus our operations, in order to provide exceptional services that are easy for students to access. The CAE will have the highest standards for our tutoring, success programming, and student and faculty outreach.
We hope that you will share this news and encourage students to make a tutoring appointment or attend our academic success events.
Nicole T. Carr, PhD.
Associate Vice President
Student Academic Success
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New Cataloger in Collection Management Dept
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The USA Libraries welcomes its newest cataloger Lisa Leinhos, Library Technical Assistant II. Lisa’s official first day in the department was August 20, 2019. Prior to accepting this position, Lisa was a reference librarian at the Orange Beach Public Library. Lisa has her MLIS degree from the University of Alabama and is an active member of the Alabama Library Association. She recently presented at the April 2019 Alabama Library Association Convention in Point Clear, AL.
I’m confident Lisa will be a successful addition to the Cataloging Department and the University Libraries. Please introduce yourself to her over the course of this semester.
Muriel Nero
Head of Cataloging
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Meet the New Government/Serials Documents Staff Member
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The USA Libraries welcomes
Lindy White, the new Library Technical Assistant II in the Government Document/Serials Department. She comes to USA with a combined background in history and libraries. Lindy received a Bachelor of Arts in history/political science from Louisiana State University, a Master of Arts in history from the University of South Alabama and a secondary teaching certification from the University of Mobile.
Most recently, Lindy has worked as a research historian for the History Museum of Mobile. She previously worked in public services at the University of Mobile's library, and served as an adjunct history professor. In her spare time, Lindy loves watching LSU football, reading Jane Austen, re-enacting colonial history and spending time with her family outdoors.
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Most of the USA campus, based on usage data, is very familiar with the USA Libraries’ Kanopy streaming video service. What users may not be so aware of are the other options for streaming video available from the library, including Alexander Street Video, Films on Demand, and Swank Digital Campus.
Swank Digital Campus is a good choice for more popular feature films, including Disney titles. The USA Libraries license 40 titles from this provider. Our current holdings are heavy on animated titles, so these films will be especially useful for faculty and students in the visual arts, but other genres, including such documentaries as
The Rise of Bitcoin
and
True Justice: Bryan Stevenson’s Fight for Equality
, are represented as well.
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The Swank interface is different from our other video resources in that users will only see available titles when using the portal. Faculty can view the entire catalog and request that titles be added to the USA Libraries’ holdings by registering as an instructor through Swank. Titles can also be requested by contacting the liaison librarian for the subject area or by contacting Kathy Wheeler, Assistant University Librarian for Collections.
Kathy Wheeler
Assistant University Librarian for Collections
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USA Libraries Recent Professional Development
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Deborah Gurt - McCall Library archivist recently passed the 2019 certification exam earning membership in the Academy of Certified Archivists.
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Current Exhibits & Programs
September/October 2019
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Voices of Strong Women
Karen Bullock
September/October 2019
Gallery Hall
Exploration of Print
Kaylynn Daniel
September/October 2019
2nd Floor Student Gallery
Art Talk & Reception
September 19th @ 6 p.m.
Rodning Gallery
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Nature's Beauty
Julie Andel
September/October 2019
Gallery 181
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Trying Times Exhibit
Photographs of Depression Era Alabama
Mike Thomason
September 2019
Rodning Gallery
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Palaemon Press Limited Exhibit
September 2019
Rodning Gallery
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D.L. Hightower Exhibit
Depression Era
Clayton County, Alabama
McCall Library Display Cases
3rd Floor Hallway
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Upcoming Exhibits & Programs
November/December 2019
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Poarch Creek Exhibit
October/November/December 2019
Rodning Gallery
Vincent Lawson Photography Exhibit
November/December 2019
Gallery 181
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Helen Keller Exhibit
November/December 2019
Gallery Hall
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University of South Alabama Libraries | 251-460-7028 | Email | library.southalabama.edu
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