Molstead Library News

Database access unavailable from off campus Wednesday night, Thursday morning.

The library's authentication server will be down from 8pm Wednesday, December 2nd through 7am Thursday, December 3rd for routine maintenance.

Database access will still be available in the library.  Your alternative for accessing article databases from off campus is the LiLI Databases site linked to on the library web site.

Internet access unavailable Sunday, Nov. 15th in Molstead building.

A planned network upgrade in the Molstead building will shut down Internet connectivity for the day on Sunday, Nov. 15th in the library and the computer lab including wireless access. 

The library will remain open and staff will be available to assist you with finding books without the online catalog.  However, no access to online databases or the Internet from within the library will be possible.  Library online resources (databases, etc.) will still be available from off campus.

TILT tutorial unavailable until further notice.

The University of Texas Libraries has discontinued hosting and support of its TILT information literacy tutorial.  For more details, click here.

An alternative hosting solution is being sought at this time.  Until then, take a look at the alternatives suggested by UT Libraries.

The Bookshelf: The Lost City of Z : A tale of deadly obsession in the Amazon

The Lost City of Z : A tale of deadly obsession in the Amazon
by David Grann

Reviewed by Denise Clark, Librarian, Molstead Library

Download the review of: Download Lost City Of Z

Check the status of this book inthe Molstead Library Catalog.

No access to online catalog on 16th, 17th, and 18th due to software upgrade.

The library online catalog will not be available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and possibly most of Thursday (December 16th, 17th, and 18th) of this week as we upgrade our system software.

We will still be able to check books in and out to patrons.  As far as searching for books and other items in the catalog you can try using OCLC WorldCat (link is on the library web site) and checking the box next to "Limit to items in my library" under "Advanced Search."  Or, you can simply contact a librarian for assistance in searching for books.

I am told that the system is supposed to be back to normal sometime Thursday.  So bear with us and I think we will all be OK.

New database: GreenFILE from EBSCOhost.

This new product from EBSCO is now available and compliments our growing collection of resources on environmental issues nicely.  To see all of our Life Sciences & Environment related databases go here http://www.nic.edu/library/databases/db_lifesci.htm.

GreenFILE description from EBSCO:

GreenFILE indexes scholarly and general interest titles, as well as government documents and reports. This resource offers a unique perspective on the positive and negative ways humans affect the environment. Drawing on the connection between the environment and disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology, GreenFILE serves as an informative resource for anyone concerned about the issues facing our planet. The database contains nearly 300,000 records, full text for selected titles and searchable cited references for more than 200 titles as well. 

Library to close at 2:30 PM Fridays, closed on Saturdays.

Starting December 5th, 2008 the library will close at 2:30 PM on Fridays and will not be open on Saturdays.

Until now, the library has closed at 4:00 PM on Fridays and was open from 12:00 to 4:00 PM on Saturdays.  Due to very low traffic (and to save a bit of money) we have decided to close down with the rest of the campus on Fridays at 2:30 PM and eliminate the Saturday hours altogether.

The library will remain open on Sundays from 1:00 to 8:00 PM for students who need weekend access.

New database: Credo Reference.

Our new online reference tool, Credo Reference, provides full-text access to nearly 300 reference works.  Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and handbooks from a diverse array of subject areas are now at your fingertips.

You will find Credo Reference on our Reference Links page under Web Resources on the right-hand side of the library home page.  Enjoy!

The Bookshelf: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
by Mar Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

Reviewed by Denise Clark, Librarian, Molstead Library

Download the review of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.mp3  

Check the status of this book in the Molstead Library Catalog

The Bookshelf: Dresden:Tuesday, February 13, 1945

Dresden:Tuesday, February 13, 1945
by Frederick Taylor

Reviewed by Denise Clark, Librarian, Molstead Library

Download the review of Dresden.mp3

Check the status of this book in the Molstead Library Catalog

The Bookshelf: The Snake Charmer

The Snake Charmer
by Jamie James

Reviewed by Denise Clark, Librarian, Molstead Library

Download the review of  The Snake Charmer.mp3

Check the status of this book in the Molstead Library Catalog

The Bookshelf: Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature

Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature
by Linda Lear

Reviewed by Denise Clark, Librarian, Molstead Library

Download the review of Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature.mp3

Check the status of this book in the Molstead Library Catalog

Library hours for summer '08.

These hours will be in effect from June 2nd to July 24th.

Monday              8:00-5:00

Tuesday              8:00-5:00

Wednesday       8:00-7:00

Thursday             8:00-5:00

Friday                   8:00-2:30

Closed weekends

Spring break hours 2008.

Slight change from last year...

March 31 - April 6, 2008

Monday                    9am - 7pm
Tuesday                    9am - 5pm
Wednesday            9am - 7pm
Thursday                  9am - 5pm
Friday                            9am - 2pm
Saturday                      Noon - 4pm
Sunday                        1pm - 8pm

The library will be closed Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30th.  Have fun!

Molstead Library catalog down until Friday 3/21...

The catalog software is being upgraded over the next few days.  Therefore, the catalog will be out of service until this is completed, possibly until Friday evening at the latest.

Until then, try using OCLC WorldCat, go to advanced search, and check the box labeled "Items in my library" in order to search for NIC books.  Unfortunately, you will not be able to tell if they are checked out or not so give us a call for assistance, 769-3355.