If you have trouble tearing yourself away from the library when we close at midnight (can't think of anyplace I would rather be at midnight), you'll be relieved to know we're on extended hours until the end of finals.
Friday, Dec 5: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, Dec 6: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, Dec 7: 1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Monday, Dec 8 through Wednesday, Dec 10: 7:30 am - 1:00 am.
For complete details about hours for the rest of December, see the library Web site.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Driving to Grandma's? Take an Audiobook.
Is it a long drive over the river and through the woods? Take along an audiobook to keep you awake and entertained.
Audiobooks are located in the IMR at the Learning Resources Center (LRC), which is between the KUC and the Business/Aerospace building (see map here), but start your search in the Voyager catalog.
You can search by title if you are looking for a specific book. Here is what the record will look like:
Audiobooks have the [sound recording] label in the title. Be sure to write down the Call Nmber and take note of the Status. Audiobooks with call numbers that begin with G are CDs, while those that begin with A are cassette tapes.
If you don't have a specific book in mind, browse the whole list by perfoming a keyword search in the catalog for "audiobooks." Sort the results by Publish Date Descending (a drop down box is above the list of results) to view the newest offerings.
Need a regular book to read while everyone else watches football? Make sure to check out the Popular Books Cart in the library atrium.
If you need help finding something, ask us.
Audiobooks are located in the IMR at the Learning Resources Center (LRC), which is between the KUC and the Business/Aerospace building (see map here), but start your search in the Voyager catalog.
You can search by title if you are looking for a specific book. Here is what the record will look like:
Audiobooks have the [sound recording] label in the title. Be sure to write down the Call Nmber and take note of the Status. Audiobooks with call numbers that begin with G are CDs, while those that begin with A are cassette tapes.
If you don't have a specific book in mind, browse the whole list by perfoming a keyword search in the catalog for "audiobooks." Sort the results by Publish Date Descending (a drop down box is above the list of results) to view the newest offerings.
Need a regular book to read while everyone else watches football? Make sure to check out the Popular Books Cart in the library atrium.
If you need help finding something, ask us.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Thanksgiving Hours
Yes, the University will be officially open on Wednesday, November 26. Walker Library will be open as well, so come on by and get in some last minute studying before you head off for a long weekend!
We'll be open Wednesday, November 26 from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm, and will then be closed until Sunday, November 30 at 1:00 pm.
By the way, extended exam hours start Sunday, November 30. Sunday through Thursday during exams, the library will stay open until 1:00 am. See the library Web site for complete details.
We'll be open Wednesday, November 26 from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm, and will then be closed until Sunday, November 30 at 1:00 pm.
By the way, extended exam hours start Sunday, November 30. Sunday through Thursday during exams, the library will stay open until 1:00 am. See the library Web site for complete details.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
We're Not Perfect
To the student asking for the book Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers:
We are thrilled that you stopped this morning to look at the carts of popular reading material in the Library lobby. Since we librarians like to help people, we are also happy that you came to ask us for help when you didn't see the book on the cart next to its bookjacket (It does look like an interesting book, doesn't it?).
We faithfully consulted the library catalog and sent you off to find the book at its 3rd floor call number. But after you left we realized the problem was due to librarian error: we forgot to move the book from our desk to the cart before we put up the display! So you went to the 3rd floor in vain.
We apologize for sending you on a wild goose chase and hope you will forgive us. Please don't let our mistakes discourage you from asking us for help in the future.
BTW, Stiff is now on the popular reading cart where it belongs (or at least it's there until someone else decides to borrow it!).
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ALSO, to the person who IM'ed about articles discussing Dead Poet's Society, we neglected to tell you that the good article in Literature Resource Center is best found by searching the screenwriter's name, Tom Schulman.
We are thrilled that you stopped this morning to look at the carts of popular reading material in the Library lobby. Since we librarians like to help people, we are also happy that you came to ask us for help when you didn't see the book on the cart next to its bookjacket (It does look like an interesting book, doesn't it?).
We faithfully consulted the library catalog and sent you off to find the book at its 3rd floor call number. But after you left we realized the problem was due to librarian error: we forgot to move the book from our desk to the cart before we put up the display! So you went to the 3rd floor in vain.
We apologize for sending you on a wild goose chase and hope you will forgive us. Please don't let our mistakes discourage you from asking us for help in the future.
BTW, Stiff is now on the popular reading cart where it belongs (or at least it's there until someone else decides to borrow it!).
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ALSO, to the person who IM'ed about articles discussing Dead Poet's Society, we neglected to tell you that the good article in Literature Resource Center is best found by searching the screenwriter's name, Tom Schulman.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
I Need a Break!!!!
Going home for the holidays? Take a book with you...
Did you know that the Walker Library has books by popular authors like:
Did you know that the Walker Library has books by popular authors like:
- John Grisham
- Nora Roberts
- Patricia Cornwell
- Tom Clancy
- TD Jakes
- Gary Neuman
- Danielle Steel
- Stephen King
Stop by our Popular Books Cart in the Library lobby this holiday season
or
Check the New Books Shelves (located behind the reference desk) for the latest book releases.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Bucks for Books Campaign
Help us get to a million volumes!!!
The Bucks for Books campaign at Middle Tennessee offers friends of the Library and University alumni an opportunity to directly impact the education of students we serve now and will serve in the future. Funds raised through this campaign will benefit students by strengthening the resources of the Library.
For a donation of $100 the Library can purchase approximately two volumes to add to our collection of books, magazines, journals, databases, e-books.
The beautiful James E. Walker Library is an important part of student life at Middle Tennessee State University. It serves as a place to study, find answers, seek guidance, and pursue in-depth research. It also provides access to other libraries around the world, introducing students to a rich array of resources that support learning and personal growth. In order to serve the needs of its students, the Library must continually provide an updated and expanding number of books, magazines, and research materials.
State revenues do not fully support this distinctive and progressive institution. Only through the private support of our friends can we achieve the dreams we have for MTSU and its students.
For more information please contact Kristen Keene, kkeene@mtsu.edu, 615-898-5376.
The Bucks for Books campaign at Middle Tennessee offers friends of the Library and University alumni an opportunity to directly impact the education of students we serve now and will serve in the future. Funds raised through this campaign will benefit students by strengthening the resources of the Library.
For a donation of $100 the Library can purchase approximately two volumes to add to our collection of books, magazines, journals, databases, e-books.
The beautiful James E. Walker Library is an important part of student life at Middle Tennessee State University. It serves as a place to study, find answers, seek guidance, and pursue in-depth research. It also provides access to other libraries around the world, introducing students to a rich array of resources that support learning and personal growth. In order to serve the needs of its students, the Library must continually provide an updated and expanding number of books, magazines, and research materials.
State revenues do not fully support this distinctive and progressive institution. Only through the private support of our friends can we achieve the dreams we have for MTSU and its students.
For more information please contact Kristen Keene, kkeene@mtsu.edu, 615-898-5376.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Research Coach
Do you have a big paper coming up? Do you need to find good quality sources (books, articles, websites), but don’t have a clue where to start? Or have you already tried looking but can’t find the right thing? The librarians at the MTSU Walker Library can help.
Schedule a Research Coach appointment to receive 30 minutes of one-on-one help using the library resources to locate the sources you need to ace your paper.
When: November 10 -14, & 17 - 21
Appt Times: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Thursday; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday
Call: Gwen Williams at 904-8530 or email gwilliam@mtsu.edu
Tell Us: your name, telephone #, the course, and a little about the assignment
BTW: You don’t have to schedule an appointment to get help. Stop by the Reference Desk on the first floor next to the computers to get research help anytime.
Schedule a Research Coach appointment to receive 30 minutes of one-on-one help using the library resources to locate the sources you need to ace your paper.
When: November 10 -14, & 17 - 21Appt Times: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday-Thursday; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Friday
Call: Gwen Williams at 904-8530 or email gwilliam@mtsu.edu
Tell Us: your name, telephone #, the course, and a little about the assignment
BTW: You don’t have to schedule an appointment to get help. Stop by the Reference Desk on the first floor next to the computers to get research help anytime.
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