Library Trials

No, not the Perry Mason, jury and court room kind. You may have noticed on the Library home page a new graphic listing database trials. Through the several consortia in which the BSC library participates, we have the opportunity to try databases which may be of interest to the College community. These trials are usually for a limited time period, generally for a few weeks to a month. Try out the trials and let us know what you think of these products! Steve Laughlin

The lighter side of research

For those who missed media coverage of the Ig Nobel prizes, awarded earlier this month, it's not too late to check out such creative studies as: The Role of Auditory Cues in Modulating the Perceived Crispness and Staleness of Potato Chips A Comparison of Jump Performances of the Dog Flea, Ctenocephalides canis (Curtis, 1826) and the Cat Flea, Ctenocephalides felis felis (Bouche, 1835) and You Bastard: A Narrative Exploration of the Experience of Indignation within Organizations For further enlightenment, visit the Improbable Research web site: http://improbable.com/ig/winners/#ig2008

New Books and Periodicals Shelves Relocated!

The new book shelves, as well as the current newspaper shelves have been moved to a new location at the front of the main floor. As you can see from the photo, the new location is between the entrance and exit doors. We have also added a current magazine browsing area. The current issues of a dozen popular magazines may now be found on the circular table in front of the new book shelves. Enjoy!! Steve Laughlin

Open Access Day - October 14, 2008

Open Access Day will help to broaden awareness and understanding of Open Access, including recent mandates and emerging policies, within the international higher education community and the general public. Read more in the full Press Release. Steve Laughlin

Patron Empowerment, or what you can do with your My Account on our catalog

Patron empowerment is a fancy term to describe your ability to look at your current library circulation activities on our Online Catalog. You may access your activities by clicking the "My Account" button toward the top of the library catalog: From My Account you can review bills and checkouts, review and cancel hold requests, view library messages and requests, and reply to library messages. Steve Laughlin