Summer Session 2 hours (June 26 to August 4):
Monday-Thursday: 8am to 9pm
Friday: 8am to 4pm
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: 2pm to 9pm
Summer Session 2 Hours (Jun 26 to Aug 4)
Storytime ZOO!
On Friday, April 28, Milne Library will host a zoo themed story-time celebration for children and their caregivers. This event is sponsored by the Young Children’s Council* and students from the School of Education. Any age is welcome, though these stories are geared toward the under-10 age group (appropriate for preschoolers).
Story time (performed by members of the Young Children’s Council) will last from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, with stories, crafts, and snacks. The event will take place in the Teacher Education Resource Center, located on the lower-level of Milne Library.
Attached is a flyer, please distribute and/or display.
For more information or to RSVP (walk-ins are welcome) send an email to Megan Kopp – mk48@geneseo.edu or Michelle Costello – costello@geneseo.edu
*The Young Children’s Council is sponsored by the Student Association
New Open SUNY Textbook Release: A Concise Introduction to Logic
Open SUNY Textbooks announces the release of its latest project, A Concise Introduction to Logic. Author Craig DeLancey is Professor of Philosophy and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at SUNY Oswego. View and download the text here for free.
The textbook is an “introduction to formal logic suitable for undergraduates taking a general education course in logic or critical thinking, and is accessible and useful to any interested in gaining a basic understanding of logic. This text takes the unique approach of teaching logic through intellectual history; the author uses examples from important and celebrated arguments in philosophy to illustrate logical principles.”
About Open SUNY Textbooks
The mission of Open SUNY Textbooks is to provide an academic-friendly publishing model and infrastructure which supports faculty adoption, remixing, and creation of open educational resources (OER) and courses. We are dedicated to improving student learning outcomes and addressing the affordability of course materials.
Open SUNY Textbooks is an open access textbook publishing initiative established by State University of New York libraries and supported by SUNY Innovative Instruction Technology Grants. This pilot initiative publishes high-quality, cost-effective course resources by engaging faculty as authors and peer-reviewers, and libraries as publishing service and infrastructure.
The pilot launched in 2012, providing an editorial framework and service to authors, students and faculty, and establishing a community of practice among libraries. The first pilot is publishing 15 titles, with a second pilot to follow that will add more textbooks and participating libraries.
Participating libraries in the 2012-2013 pilot include SUNY Geneseo, College at Brockport, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, SUNY Fredonia, Upstate Medical University, and University at Buffalo, with support from other SUNY libraries and SUNY Press. The 2013-2014 pilot will add more titles, and includes new participating libraries; SUNY Oswego, Monroe Community College, and more soon.
USGS: Estimating the Impact of Restoring Ecosystems
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) recently released a 100-page report that uses a series of case studies to analyze the potential economic impact of restoring ecosystems. As the authors note in their introduction, “It is important for restoration practitioners to be able to quantify the economic impacts of individual restoration projects in order to communicate the contribution of these activities to local and national stakeholders.” Despite this importance, according to the authors there are currently few studies that compare short and long term economic benefits by considering multiple projects.
This study examines 21 Department of Interior (DOI) projects, including projects that are part of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDA) program. The authors then identify and evaluate the economic impact of these projects using a variety of factors, including labor income generated by the project and “value added” in goods and services. Check out the full report here. [MMB]
This review originally published in The Internet Scout.
Take the Kindness Pledge Today
In celebration of National Random Acts of Kindness Week, please join us in taking a Kindness Pledge.
“I resolve to speak, think and act kindly towards others and to avoid speaking, thinking and acting unkindly. I pledge to participate in the movement to spread kindness to my campus community and beyond.”
Are you up for the challenge?
Alan Witt, Milne’s New Business Librarian
Milne Library is delighted to welcome our new Business Librarian, Alan Witt, who comes to us from Rivier University, New Hampshire. Alan has B.A.s in Archeology & Medieval Studies from Wesleyan University in Connecticut, & an M.A. in History (Medieval Studies) & a Master’s in Library & Information Studies from the University of Rhode Island.
As you might expect from his educational background, Alan has a wide & eclectic group of interests & activities, including playing board games & gaming in general; acapella music ranging from medieval madrigals to modern pop, aikido (a martial art), baking breads & cookies, & reading, particularly fantasy & sci-fi (e.g., George RR Martin & Jim Butcher). And like many of Milne’s librarians, he is owned by a cat, Alaric.
Since arriving here in Geneseo in November Alan has been working with the faculty of the School of Business to expand the library’s business-related research classes & is looking forward to working with students on their business assignments. You can find Alan on the main floor of Milne Library in the Instruction Librarian “fishbowl,” or reach him at witt@geneseo.edu. Welcome, Alan…we’re really glad you’re here!
Valentine’s Day Themed Story Time Celebration
On Friday, February 10, Milne Library will host a Valentine’s Day Themed Story Time Celebration for children and their caregivers. This event is sponsored by the Young Children’s Council* and students from the School of Education. Any age is welcome, though these stories are geared toward the under-10 age group (appropriate for preschoolers).
Story Time (performed by members of the Young Children’s Council) will last from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (a change from past events), with stories, crafts, and snacks. The event will take place in the Teacher Education Resource Center, located on the lower-level of Milne Library.
For more information or to RSVP (walk-ins are welcome!) send an email to Megan Kopp – mk48@geneseo.edu or Michelle Costello – costello@geneseo.edu
*The Young Children’s Council is sponsored by the Student Association
Winter Break Hours for Milne Library
Milne Library is open limited hours during the Winter Intersession. Be sure to double check specific dates, especially holidays and weekends, as we will be closed.
Have a safe and restful break. We hope to see you around for some of those famous Geneseo sunsets!
Study Day and Finals – 24/5 Library Hours
Hear Ye, Hear ye!!
We’ve extended our hours in order for you to keep working, but once finals are over, the Library will be closing by 10:00 PM.
Happy and Successful Studying!!
Extended Hours – Finals:
| Tuesday, December 13th (Study day): | 7:30 AM to 24 hours |
| Wednesday, December 14th: | 24 hours |
| Thursday, December 15th: | 24 hours |
| Friday, December 16th: | Closing at 1am |
| Saturday, December 17th: | 10:00am to 1:00am |
| Sunday, December 18th: | 10:00am to 24 hours |
| Monday, December 19th: | 24 hours |
| Tuesday, December 20th (Last day of finals): | Closing at 10pm |
GoConqr
Perhaps you’re looking for tools to help you study and prepare for exams? GoConqr (formerly known as Exam Time) is a learning and networking tool for students and educators. GoConqr allows users to make flashcards, mindmaps, quizzes, notes, and slides to review concepts. Users can then choose to keep these resources private for their own use (or for their class’s use), or opt to share these resources to the larger GoConqr community.
By sharing resources, other CoConqr users can search and use these resources for their own purposes. GoConqr is designed to help users prepare for standardized tests (such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE) or to study subject-specific facts and content. This web-based tool is also available as a free application for iOS and android devices. [MMB]
This review originally published in The Internet Scout.