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SOM Library Updates - September 15, 2005

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Posted by , September 15, 2005
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FINDING ARTICLES WORKSHOP
The library is pleased to offer a workshop for students on finding journal articles. Come and learn how to find specific magazine articles, search for articles on a specific topic, and find out if the library has a journal that you are interested in.

Date: Friday, September 16th
Time: 11:15–11:45am
Place: Caseroom 2

Bring your lunch. The library will provide cold drinks and cookies.

NEW STUDENTS
Space is still available to sign up for a quick tour of the library. Learn how to get a book from another library, where to find “reserve” copies of class textbooks, where to find a quiet place to study, how to search various databases and much more… Tours will last about 20 minutes and will be given during the following times:

Thursday, September 15th – 5:15pm
Friday, September 16th – 3:00pm
Tuesday, September 20th – 5:15pm
Thursday, September 22nd – 11:15am
Friday, September 23rd - 3:15pm
Wednesday, September 28th - 11:15am
Thursday, September 29th - 5:15pm

The sign-up sheets for the tours are at the circulation desk. Space is limited, so please sign up soon. If these times are not convenient, please stop by the library whenever you have the chance and we will be happy to show you around.

SEEKING PART-TIME GRADUATE STUDENT LIBRARY ASSISTANTS
Day/Evening/Weekend hours are available. If interested, please contact Kathy Berger, SOM Library Assistant, at 617-521-3847 or e-mail kathleen.berger@simmons.edu for an application.

REFERENCE INTERVIEWS
For help with in-depth research projects and questions, please sign up to make an appointment with Linda or Kathy. To make an appointment, please email Linda at linda.wolf@simmons.edu or Kathy at kathleen.berger@simmons.edu. Times are available throughout the day. As always feel free to come by for any help you need using the databases and finding answers to homework questions and more…

GENTLE REMINDERS
*You may not make copies of textbooks or library reserve materials. If you have any questions, please ask a librarian or check the college’s copyright policy.

*Books may only be checked out when the library is staffed. Reserve materials may be checked out for two hours.

*Please use your cell phone outside of the library as a courtesy to your fellow students.

COURSE PACKS
Due to copyright regulations the library does not have copies of course packs.

WORTH A READ…
Take a look at the “100 Best Companies” in the most recent issue of Working Mother magazine.

Check out the “Best Cities for Entrepreneurs” in the October 2005 issue of Entrepreneur magazine.