Monday, November 28, 2011

Mobile-friendly databases

We are pleased to announce that 40 of the University Library databases now have a mobile-friendly option available. If you see this mobile icon - - you can click it to access the mobile-friendly version of the database.

We hope that this will make our resources even more accessible. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

The Early Republic

The University Library has acquired access to The Early Republic, an extensive collection of primary documents from the first days of the United States, published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This database is available on and off campus to all students, faculty, and staff.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Wrapping Up Project SAILS

A special thank you to the 675 students who participated in Project SAILS:

  • Freshmen: 361 (53.5%)
  • Sophomores: 77 (11.4%)
  • Juniors: 50 (7.4%)
  • Seniors: 173 (25.6%)
  • Other: 14 (2.1%)

Your feedback gave us valuable data that will help us serve you more effectively.

Again, congratulations to Katie, Cole, Kenan, Grace, Paul, Laura, and Anna for winning our prizes!

Monday, November 14, 2011

SAILS Grand Prize Winner

Anna Crawford won an iPad for participating in Project SAILS. Congratulations, Anna!

Thank you to everyone who helped Project SAILS to be a great success.

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

SAILS Winner #6

Laura Bedsole won a $50 Amazon Gift Card for participating in Project SAILS. Congratulations, Laura!

Measure of Devotion

The Samford University Library invites you to remember the American Civil War and the lives that were changed through an exhibit open to the public featuring historical documents, journals, letters and photos.

Measure of Devotion
November 7th - December 2, 2011

With thanks to Jennifer Taylor, Special Collection Department.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

SAILS Winner #5

Paul Austin won a $50 Amazon Gift Card for participating in Project SAILS. Congratulations, Paul!

Friday, November 4, 2011

SAILS Winner #4



Grace Kimrey won a $100 Amazon Gift Card for participating in Project SAILS. Congratulations, Grace!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

SAILS Winner #3

Congratulations to Kenan Solomon, our third SAILS winner! Kenan won a $50 Amazon Gift Card.

The iPad Grand Prize is still available. If you have not already taken Project SAILS, be sure to take the survey by 11/11/11 and enter to win an iPad.

Need instructions on how to take the test or a code? Just e-mail Stephanie Rollins.

Thank you for helping us help you!