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What's New at Library and LRC
| Noted Children’s Book Author to Speak at Newtown Campus ( 10/24/2007 ) |
Holy Family-Newtown’s Learning Resource Center, in conjunction with the School of Education, sponsored a presentation by Peter Catalanotto, renowned author/illustrator of children’s books, on Thursday, November 8 as a part of the University’s celebration of Children’s Book Week.
Catalanotto discussed his work and participated in a book signing at the conclusion of the presentation. His books were sold by staff from the Newtown Bookstore during the presentation.
Catalanotto has written over 20 children’s books, including An Angel for Solomon Singer, voted one of the Best Books of the Year by Parents Magazine.
For additional information, please contact the Newtown Learning Resource Center at 215-341-4010.
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| Library Introduces Relocated Archives Room ( 8/28/2007 ) |
Following the campus-wide Opening Meeting on Tuesday, University staff got their first glimpse of the relocated archives room during the Library’s Open House. Formerly the special collections room, the University Archives’ new home features mobile, compact shelving for University records in a modern, climate-controlled environment.
 Director of Library Services Lori Schwabenbauer, Archivist Gail Farr, and Technical Services Librarian Rob Burr took the time to greet staff members and show them around the room. Specific materials from the collection were on display.
The Archives serves as a depository for the permanent records and historical materials of all the offices, divisions, and departments of the University including correspondence, minutes, interoffice communications relating to the work of the University, photographs, department records, files on University programs and services, oral histories, publications, organizational records, and faculty papers.
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| Harry Potter Draws Kids and Adults ( 7/20/2007 ) |
Holy Family Library threw a Harry Potter Party on Friday, July 20 to celebrate the release of the final book in the famous series by author J.K. Rowling. Approximately 30 people gathered to enjoy Hogwarts-themed snacks, answer trivia questions, and play games as they awaited the midnight countdown to the distribution of pre-purchased books. A number of media were on hand to cover the event, including WPVI-TV, Channel 6.
  
  
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| The Changing Face of the Scholarly Web: a presentation by Robert Lackie, Wed, April 18, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ( 4/4/2007 ) |
How do you find the gold amid all the dross of the World Wide Web? Learn how to find free, quality, full-text articles, books, and more. Robert J. Lackie, Associate Professor-Librarian at Rider University, shows us some of the quality texts being added online every day. Lackie will give his presentation in the ETC Auditorium on Wednesday, April 18, 3-4:30 pm. All faculty and staff are welcome at this event sponsored by the NEP Library. Bring your students!
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| An Evening of Celtic Storytelling with Juilene Osbore-McKnight ( 2/13/2007 ) |
Wednesday, March 14
5:30-6:30 pm in the ETC Auditorium
The Library is sponsoring "A Celtic Storytelling" by author, storyteller, and DeSales University faculty member Juilene Osborne-McKnight.
Ms. Osborne-McKnight will tell Irish tales from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the ETC Auditorium and will sign copies of her four critically acclaimed novels during the reception afterwards in the ETC lobby.
Copies of her books, which are based on Irish historical legend, will be available for purchase. No RSVP needed - just come and bring your Irish friends! This event is open to the public and is free.
Osborne-McKnight's latest title, Song of Ireland, is a "...well-researched historical fantasy [that] retells the origins of the Irish, splitting the narrative between Celtic explorers and the mythical Danu, 'little people' native to Celtic Ireland who have power over nature and time ... her characters are vivid and her action scenes well handled, making her latest a sure winner among Irish history buffs and fans of rich, multilayered fantasy." (Publishers Weekly) Her earlier novels of ancient Ireland include I Am of Irelaunde (2000), Daughter of Ireland (2002), and Bright Sword of Ireland (2004). She is currently completing her fifth novel, A Door of Borealis.
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| Ebsco Academic Search expanded to 4,650 full text journals! ( 1/16/2007 ) |
We are pleased to announce that we have upgraded from Academic Search Elite to Academic Search Premier. This enhancement allows us to search more than 8,000 journals, and access the full text for nearly 4,650 journals -- 3,600 of which are peer-reviewed. Selected journals include historical coverage back to 1975. This enhancement more than doubles the collection available previously through Academic Search!
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| Getting Graphic: Using Graphic Novels to Reach Readers ( 1/17/2007 ) |
Please join us on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2007, from 5pm to 7:30pm!
Holy Family University - Newtown Presents an evening with librarian Robin Brenner. Ms. Brenner will discuss graphic novels -- book length comic books that have become "must-reads" for 'tweens and teens. Learn how this hot trend in literacy can motivate your readers and enhance your curriculum!
Refreshments will be available at 5pm, and the program will run from 5:30-7:30pm in the Newtown Commons Dining area.
Please R.S.V.P. by Feb. 5 to Kathy Ruppel, L.R.C. Coordinator, at 267-341-4010.
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| Now Available Online: Renew your own books! ( 10/24/2006 ) |
Now you can use your Holy Family ID to check your library account online! You can review what you have checked out, and even renew your own books.
Instructions:
1. Click on "Search Catalog" on the library homepage, or go directly to http://familycat.holyfamily.edu
2. Once inside the catalog, click "My Account" in the grey menu bar.
3. Click on an option, such as "Review My Account" or "Renew My Materials" and log in.
----You User ID is the number on your Holy Family ID card.
----Your PIN should initially be set as: CHANGEME. (Change this to something only you will know!)
4. If you have trouble logging in, contact the library at 267-341-3315, the Newtown LRC at 267-341-4010, or email reference@holyfamily.edu
Note: Leisure DVD's, anything with a hold placed on it, and any items already renewed once will not be eligible for renewal.
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| New business resouce! ( 7/10/2006 ) |
Access business and finiancial reports, company information, and news from Hoover's http://premium.hoovers.com/
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Newtown Presents:
Media Messages: a lecture by Ms. Barbara Simmons ( 6/15/2006 ) |
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Media Messages:
Taking a Look at Mass Media and
How It Influences Our Society
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June 19, 2006 at 5:30 pm
Holy Family – Newtown, room 224
RSVP Kathy Ruppel, LRC Coordinator,
215-504-2000, x 4010
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| Newtown Presents: A Whale of a Tale, March 30th ( 3/30/2006 ) |
Barbara Pearl and Cathy Janson will discuss their book "Whale of a Tale," and how teachers can use in their classroms. Presented by the Newtown LRC and Education Connections, the event will take place Thursday, March 30th at 5:30pm in Room 136 of the Newtown location.
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| A new library catalog is on the way! ( 11/8/2005 ) |
Announcing the new and improved "Family Cat" at http://familycat.holyfamily.edu.
The new catalog is still a work in progress, and we welcome your feedback. Send your comments, ideas, and suggestions to reference@holyfamily.edu.
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