Tuesday, July 31, 2007

NEW LIBRARY SYSTEM

The Samford University Board of Trustees recently approved the new Millennium Integrated Library System software to "fully and properly support the academic and research programs" on campus.

More info to come as we transition to the new system!

Friday, July 27, 2007

NEW GOV DOCS!

Come check out what’s new and cool in Government Documents!

Women in Congress 1917-2006 Y 1.1/2: SERIAL 14903
This book not only takes a look at individual women in congress, but it also touches on the history of women in congress as well.

Flights of Discovery NAS 1.21: 2006-4318
Not only is Flights of Discovery just a cool book by NASA, it is more specifically about the 60 years of research done at the Dryden Flight Research Center in California.

Map of Greater Jerusalem
This map is on display at the Government documents desk so feel free to come and look at it!

Friday, July 13, 2007

INTERIM DIRECTOR NAMED

It is our pleasure to announce the appointment of Sue Peterson as acting director of the University Library. Ms Peterson has been at Samford for 15 years and has served most recently as the chair of the Collection Management Department. We know you will join us in congratulating her and lending support to her in this new role.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

CONGRATULATIONS, HAROLD!

On July 1, Harold Goss began his duties as our new Reference and Instruction librarian in the Reference Department. For the past year and a half, Harold has served as our Reference Librarian specializing in web and public relations. Harold has his B.A. from the University of Georgia, and his M.L.I.S. from Clark Atlanta University. He has much experience in instruction, both here at Samford, and in his previous position at Auburn University.

You can welcome Harold to his new position by scheduling an instruction session for your students. Use this handy online form.