3rd Annual Library Haiku Contest Winner

After receiving well over 100 poems from a total of 63 contestants, the judges selected the following haiku based on its “Yoda-grammar” and “Zen-like musicality” and for capturing what we feel is the essence of the library:

Books galore, one sees.
Hushed conversations, one hears.
Peaceful here, one feels.

Congratulations, Mr. Daniel Barnes, for the winning submission! He has received an Amazon.com gift card for his contribution. In addition to bragging rights, he will be recognized in a future library newsletter and other outlets. All other contestants will receive a small consolation prize package claimable at the Reference Desk. All submissions will be preserved in the library's "Treasures" electronic repository.

In the News ...

Leaving a Mark: Bookplates Acknowledge Friends of Library

"Good Luck with Finals" Study Break on May 7th

WHEN: Tuesday, May 7th 10:00pm to 11:59pm (or until the goodies run out!)
WHERE: McDermott Library Lobby

Eugene McDermott Library wishes you “good luck with finals.”
Stop by for snacks and coffee with library staff.

May Edition of "Since You're Here ..."

The latest edition of "Since You're Here ..." is available for your enjoyment! Or you may pick up a copy at the library. Ask at the Reference Desk.

Library Hours During Spring 2013 Finals

MON (May 6) Starting at 8am
Library OPEN 24 Hours until
MON (May 13) CLOSES at 9pm

Intersession hours begin
TUE (May 14) - WED (May 29): OPEN 8am-6pm
Except for
REDUCED HOURS MON (May 20) 8am-5pm for special Library event
CLOSED on WEEKENDS (May 18/19 & 25/26)
CLOSED Memorial Day, MON (May 27)

Summer hours begin THU (May 30) 8am-midnight

Final Spring 2013 Write-on-Site Workshops Apr. 23 & 24

WHEN: 4/23 (Tue.), 5-7pm, Q&A during last 30 min. (6:30-7pm)
WHERE: Library Instruction Room, MC 2.524

On Tuesday, April 23, the McDermott Library and the Writing Center will present the workshop Assessing Sources and Revising the Research Paper as part of their spring 2013 Write-on-Site series.

This presentation will show you how to identify credible research sources and how to take maximum advantage of the writing process.

In addition, on Wednesday, April 24, you can attend a drop-in session where you’ll receive one-on-one help with your specific questions about writing and research. The session will also take place in McDermott Library, Room 2.524, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

These services are open to all students. No registration or appointment is required.

National Library Week Continues with "Preservation 101" TODAY in the McDermott Suite, 2-3pm

"Preservation 101"
April 17, 2-3 p.m., McDermott Suite, 4th floor, McDermott Library

Rebecca Elder, Adjunct Preservation Field Services Officer for Amigos Library Services Imaging & Preservation Service, will give a free public presentation on the basic principles of preservation for anyone interested in saving books, documents and photographs. The program includes why library and archival materials deteriorate, appropriate storage environments, and care and handling practices for books, paper and photos. Elder received her MSIS and a Certificate of Advanced Studies for Conservation of Library and Archival Materials from the University of Texas at Austin, and has a significant amount of experience in preservation and conservation through her previous work at Harvard, the Center for American History at Austin, and the Smithsonian Institution.