Get More Out of Google!

Please join us for a library workshop on how to get the most out of Google.

Most people are familiar with Google’s web search, but many do not go beyond the basic search on Google’s front page. Google has created a large number of tools that can make searching much more powerful and precise. They also have a number of useful non-search programs that can be very useful in the Web environment.

Some of the topics we will be covering are:

Advanced Searching Techniques
Specialized Search Tools
Ways to Focus on Scholarly Information
Useful Reference Resources
Personalized Alert Services
Customizable Start Screen
Portable Documents
Free Web Authoring

This workshop will be held on three separate times to allow as many people as possible to attend.

Tuesday, April 28^th at 3:30 p.m. – Library Basement, PC Lab 1
Wednesday, April 29^th at 4:00 p.m. – Library Basement, PC Lab 1
Thursday, April 30^th at 10:00 a.m. Library Basement, PC Lab 2

Please contact me if you have any questions

Francis Acland
5303
acland@graceland.edu

Late Night Hours Restored at the Library

As a result of consultations with students and library staff, the Graceland administration decided to restore late night hours. We will close at 1:45 a.m. Sunday -Thursday. On Fridays we will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturdays hours are now 1:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Thanks to all those who have shared their feelings on this topic.

Changes in Library Hours and Services

You have probably noticed changes in library hours and the suspension of the downstairs coffee/hot chocolate bar. We have been trying to find ways to cut costs, and these two decisions were made as a way to save some money in our budget. In addition we made the decision to reduce our hours because one of our staff members has retired and we are unable to replace her, so shortening hours is a way to handle the reduction in staff hours.

Our new library hours are:

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

We are encouraging students and staff to let us know of your reactions to these changes. We are keeping a file of student comments and are open to ideas about alternative ways of handling the current situation.

You can drop any comments in the suggestion box on the information desk in the library, or email them to Diane Shelton, Director of Library Services at shelton@graceland.edu

Free Audio Books!

For those who like to listen to audio books, LibriVox might be a web site worth visting. This is a site where books in the public domain are recorded by volunteers and made available for anyone to listen to for free.

Public domain books are those which are not protected by copyright law. Most of the books recorded at LibriVox are over 75 years old, and the majority are classic works of literature, philosopy and religion.

If you would like to contribute a recording to the site, you can volunteer your services to be a reader or prooflistner.

Audio files are made in Mp3 and Ogg Vordis formats. They can be played as a live stream on a computer, or downloaded to a computer or a portable player.