Librarians on Facebook & MySpace

Last Semester, a few Alkek librarians created profiles on Facebook and MySpace as a way of reaching out to the Texas State community and to network with others on theses spaces. Facebook is somewhat stricter in how someone can set up an account. You have to be yourself and not an entity. So my Facebook presence is dedicated to relaying news and events taking place at the library. For example the Southwestern Writers Collection is launching the publication of Hecho en Tejas: An Anthology of Texas Mexican Literature which will be taking place on February 10. You can also find information about upcoming workshops that are open to anyone who is interested in the topic, and varies from semester to semester.

The library MySpace presence is moderated by another librarian, Lorin, who also has an individual account on both Websites. Our goal is to let students know that we are individuals with varied interests, (not the typical stereotypes!) and who are approachable no matter where you are. We offer research tips and search techniques that can make the research process less frustrating and more reliable. There are links to ways you can ask for help and more. Add us as a friend and be informed!

Lisa

bubbl.us--brainstorming fun

Here's another reason why looking up sites on del.icio.us is so much fun. I found a cute little brainstorming site called bubbl.us this afternoon. It's pretty easy to use, it's free, and it's web-based, which makes me hope it takes off or at least lasts a little while. At least long enough for Google to take it over.

(apologies, x-posted to the Alkek Information Literacy Blog)

New Communication Studies items, part one

After a bit of an icy start, we are finally beginning our Spring 07 semester! Here's part one of the new Comm Studies books and videos.

Election 2000 [videorecording] : Florida Supreme Court hearings / executive producer, Roger Cook. Videocassette Shelves, Floor 4 KF5074.2 .E53 2000

Twentieth-century rhetorics and rhetoricians : critical studies and sources / edited by Michael G. Moran and Michelle Ballif. General Collection, Floor 6 P301 .T89 2000

Let every nation know : John F. Kennedy in his own words / Robert Dallek and Terry Golway IN-PROCESS (fill out this rush catalog form if needed ASAP)

The discovery revolution : e-discovery amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure / George L. Paul and Bruce H. Nearon. General Collection, Floor 6 KF9650 .P38 2006

Locked out : felon disenfranchisement and American democracy / Jeff Manza and Christopher Uggen. General Collection, Floor 5 JK1846 .M26 2006

1001 books you must read before you die / general editor, Peter Boxall ; preface by Peter Ackroyd IN-PROCESS (fill out this rush catalog form if needed ASAP)

Making American foreign policy / Ole R. Holsti. General Collection, Floor 5 E840 .H5915 2006

The first cold warrior : Harry Truman, containment, and the remaking of liberal internationalism / Elizabeth Edwards Spalding. General Collection, Floor 5 E814 .S63 2006

Circuit chautauqua [videorecording] : a bridge between two centuries / writer/producer, John E. Tapia ; director/editor, Robert G. Nulph ; Educational Video Group ; a Visual Logic production. Videocassette Shelves, Floor 4 LC6551 .T27 1999

Great speeches. Volume 3 [videorecording] : today's women / executive producer, Roger A. Cook ; written and directed by William C. Clarke ; written by Diane Lindley ; narrated by Kim Hood Jacobs. Videocassette Shelves, Floor 4 PS663.W65 G74 2001

Making your presentation [videorecording] / a Media Australia production ; exclusively distributed by VC Media. Videocassette Shelves, Floor 4 PN4121 .M3185 2002

Speech basics [videorecording] / author, Gary Edmondson ; executive producer, George H. Russell. Videocassette Shelves, Floor 4 PN4121 .S645 1994

Electing the President [by] Daniel M. Ogden, Jr., and Arthur L. Peterson. General Collection, Floor 5 JK526 1960 .O34

Happy New Year!

Hopefully everyone is having a relaxing break in preparation for the upcoming spring semester. Alkek Library re-opened on January 3, after having an extra day off in remembrance of President Gerald Ford. Our hours will be from 8am to 5pm Monday - Friday until the new semester begins. We are closed on the weekends until the semester starts and also on MLK this year.

For some interesting reading while the library is closed or you are off campus, check out the E-books page. A new link added yesterday is to Librivox whose goal is to make available all books in the public domain available in mp3 and .ogg audio format. All Websites listed on the E-books page offer free electronic books or audio books. The e-books in the databases or via NetLibrary are not free, but if you are affiliated with Texas State (either a student, faculty or staff) you can access these electronic books using your NetID.

Happy reading...