Bi-Weekly Update
11/9/12
Why Library Instruction?
Prof. Kate Richmond has this to say about the value of library instruction for her students:
“Since research is the foundation of the psychology curriculum, information literacy in embedded in all aspects of the assignments in psychology courses. The library sessions, in particular, provide students with hands-on opportunities to gain and sharpen important literacy skills, including (1) how to determine the type of information needed, (2) how to effectively retrieve such information, (3) how to critically evaluate different types of information, and (4) how to apply information to a specific research task. By strengthening information literacy skills, students not only become stronger psychology students, but they are able to more effectively appreciate psychology’s role in a liberal arts education.”
Resources for Nov. 15 Center for Ethics Event
Find here library resources to assist with discussions about the film Nothing Like Chocolate.
Copyright FAQ
Scuttlebutt has compiled some of the most frequently asked questions regarding copyright in the classroom:
Can I distribute photocopies of articles in my classroom, or post those articles to Blackboard?
Fair Use allows you to make photocopies to distribute to students in the classroom, and/or post to Blackboard or Moodle (secured sites). The only limitation is that you don’t exceed 10 percent of a book, or more than one journal article from a single issue of a journal. In that event, contact Jonathan Macasevich at the library reserves office, and he’ll attempt to secure permission for you to exceed that amount. The library has some funding to pay modest copyright fees.
Can I copy from textbooks and distribute to my students?
Textbooks are a sensitive area. It is important to abide by the 10 percent rule here, as copying from textbooks directly impacts the educational market for these books. If you wish to exceed 10 percent of the total, submit a request to Jonathan Macasevich (jmacasevich@muhlenberg.edu) in the library reserves office. He can explore how much it would cost to secure permission from the publisher for you to copy more than 10 percent of the work to distribute to your students. It’s worth our asking, especially if the amount is small in relation to the whole of the work. The permissions fees can be modest.The other option, of course, would be to ask the students to purchase the book.
What about if I want students to read chapters from a book, but am not requiring that they photocopy those pages?
As for students reading a book, and not necessarily asking them to copy it, placing the book on hard-copy library reserves is a good option.
Who can I contact on campus with copyright questions?
If you have any questions or concerns regarding copyright compliance, feel free to email the Scholarly Communication Librarian at kcannon@muhlenberg.edu.
Infomaniac
Syncing Zotero
Do you or your students use the fabulous and free Zotero to store, sort, and cite references for research papers or other projects? Now the references you store in Zotero can follow you to any computer with internet access.
Just follow these easy steps, to make your Zotero library portable:
- Register at https://www.zotero.org/user/register
- You will receive an e-mail at the e-mail address you provide when registering. Click the link in the e-mail to activate your account.
- After registering, from within an active Zotero session on your computer (Zotero must be installed and open), click on the gear icon.
- A box entitled “Zotero Preferences” will appear. Click on the “Sync” icon in the top left.
- Type in the username and password you created when you registered and click OK.
- You are now synced with the Zotero server. Once you have set up one computer to work with Zotero, you can access your library from any computer with Zotero installed.
- To access from another computer, install Zotero and add your zotero.org username and password.Click the Zotero sync icon to initiate automatic synchronization of this computer with your Zotero server account. As you make changes to your library (add, edit, and delete items), those changes will be automatically synchronized with the Zotero server.
Calendar
November 13: Fall Trivia Night! MC Chris Borick. Submit your team member list at the front desk of the library beginning Nov. 1 (7:30-9:30, Level A Concourse, Trexler Library).
November 29: Faculty author reception: Joe Elliott’s The Steel: Photographs of the Bethlehem Steel Plant, 1989-1996 (12:30-1:45, Fulford Room, Trexler Library).
FALL SEMESTER LIBRARY HOURS: thru Friday, December 14
Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.Exceptions:
Thanksgiving Recess
Tuesday, November 20 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 21 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 22 – Sat., Nov. 24 Closed
Sunday, November 25 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Monday, November 26 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.Finals Week Hours (Library staff unavailable 3:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.)
Saturday, December 8 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Sunday, December 9 11:00 a.m. – (no close)
Monday, December 10 Open 24 Hours
Tuesday, December 11 Open 24 Hours
Wednesday, December 12 Open 24 Hours
Thursday, December 13 Open until 2:00 a.m.
Friday, December 14 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
