Summer at Jarrett Library
The staff at the library are busy finishing some chores from the previous year but mainly we're getting ready for the 2008-2009 academic year which begins in just over a month!
Students will find a few changes in the library - remember the big "bubble" at the front of the library's main room? That "deconstruction" has been finished, and new blue carpeting laid over part of that area where the old control room and office used to be. Unfortunately we weren't able to get the entire library recarpeted, but that is definitely on the schedule for next year. Meanwhile, you can see how you like the new color and we can tell if the carpet is hardy enough for all the use it will get. Hopefully you'll also see some new furnishings and maybe an interesting surprise or two!
We've already added several new databases to the collection, including another JSTOR collection. One of the most exciting additions is the ARTstor collection - and if the name reminds you of JSTOR that's not an accident. ARTstor is a digital image collection and is brought to you by the same people who bring you JSTOR. Currently there are about 800,000 images from about 100 collections. Although there is a large art collection you'll also find photographs by well-known photographers, photographs of objects, architecture - and lots of historical materials. Just about every subject area will benefit from ARTstor and you will have the ability to download the images for papers and presentations.
There's also been a major redesign of the library web site which we hope will make it easier for you to find the information you need. The most important links can now be found on the library home page - you no longer have to go through several layers to find some of the pages. We've also added some technological improvements, like pull-down menus and online forms.
Keep watching the blog for more information. We look forward to seeing you in August!
Students will find a few changes in the library - remember the big "bubble" at the front of the library's main room? That "deconstruction" has been finished, and new blue carpeting laid over part of that area where the old control room and office used to be. Unfortunately we weren't able to get the entire library recarpeted, but that is definitely on the schedule for next year. Meanwhile, you can see how you like the new color and we can tell if the carpet is hardy enough for all the use it will get. Hopefully you'll also see some new furnishings and maybe an interesting surprise or two!
We've already added several new databases to the collection, including another JSTOR collection. One of the most exciting additions is the ARTstor collection - and if the name reminds you of JSTOR that's not an accident. ARTstor is a digital image collection and is brought to you by the same people who bring you JSTOR. Currently there are about 800,000 images from about 100 collections. Although there is a large art collection you'll also find photographs by well-known photographers, photographs of objects, architecture - and lots of historical materials. Just about every subject area will benefit from ARTstor and you will have the ability to download the images for papers and presentations.
There's also been a major redesign of the library web site which we hope will make it easier for you to find the information you need. The most important links can now be found on the library home page - you no longer have to go through several layers to find some of the pages. We've also added some technological improvements, like pull-down menus and online forms.
Keep watching the blog for more information. We look forward to seeing you in August!
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