Bronco Day 2016

Bronco Day 2016 - Saturday, April 9th - Live Like a Bronco!

Stop by Albertsons Library during Bronco Day 2016 and see what we have to offer. Prospective, admitted and current students are all welcome to come learn more about YOUR library!

The Bronco Day 2016 main page can be found at:
https://studentlifeforms.boisestate.edu/broncoday/

Click on Find Events at the top of the page and then choose Albertsons Library.
https://studentlifeforms.boisestate.edu/broncoday/event/4712

Check out the eleven planned events we have going on from 11-3. Or just stop by and talk with any library employee about what we can offer you as a student, how we can help you succeed in your research, and how the library can expand your lifelong learning!

Take a chance on some great prizes!
Check out our 3D printer!
Take a tour!
Spin the wheel for some candy!
Peruse the artwork display!

Everyone is welcome.

Maker Mixer at Albertsons Library

Mingle with makers at Albertsons Library’s Maker Mixer! This is an opportunity to:

• Connect with interdisciplinary maker faculty and staff
• Take a sneak peek at the library’s new 3D printer
• Learn about the maker technologies at the library
• Enjoy beverages and snacks

If you have an interest in emerging technologies: video creation, design thinking, mobile and web development, eBook creation, but especially 3D printing. Whether you already know about these technologies, or have a desire to learn more, we want you to join us!

Albertsons Library Maker Mixer, Friday, October 17, 2014, 9:30 - 11am, Collaboration Lab (room 109C), first floor of Albertsons Library. We look forward to seeing you there!

#MakerMixer #BoiseState @BSULibrary

Mary Aagard,
Access Services

“A is for Arab” Exhibit

Photo credit CC by Tribes of the World, via flickr

A is for Arab: Archiving Stereotypes in U.S. Popular Culture features photographs of objects and materials from the Jack G. Shaheen Archive at Tamiment Library & Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, and documents U.S. popular culture representations of Arabs and Muslims. Powerful, accessible and compelling, the A is for Arab traveling exhibition reveals and critiques the stereotypical portrayals of Arabs and Muslims from the early-20th century to the present.

The exhibit provides historical context about these images, which range from film stills to comic books to editorial cartoons. Check this link to view portions of the exhibit: http://neareaststudies.as.nyu.edu/object/kc.media.jackshaheen.aisforarab

Exhibit Dates and Location: Opening October 6, 2014, Closing October 31, 2014 in the SUB Transit Center.

Documentary Showing: Reel Bad Arabs: 50 minute documentary on how Hollywood vilifies the Arab race will be shown in the library, room 201C, on Tuesday, October 14th from noon-1pm.

Additional Resources for this event include:

1. Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People (book by Dr. Jack Shaheen) on display at the library
2. Guilty: Hollywood’s Verdict on Arabs After 9/11 (book by Dr. Jack Shaheen) on display at the library
3. The Nation magazine, “Islamophobia: An Anatomy of An American Panic” July 2-9, 2012, available electronically through the library http://goo.gl/lYKvnP [my.BoiseState login may be required]
4. Dr. Jack Shaheen interview clips (available on loan from NYU)

Elizabeth Ramsey,
Reference Librarian

Albertsons Library Hosts the Eighth Annual Boise State University Author Recognition Reception

Albertsons Library will host the 8th annual University Author Recognition reception on Thursday, February 28, 2013. The reception will honor several hundred Boise State University faculty and staff who have published books, articles, book chapters, and creative works during the period of September 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012. Research topics range from digital storytelling to the effectiveness of Bikram Yoga; DNA elements in the human genome to the migratory turkey vultures; mass extinction to mystery novels.

The reception will be from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the McCain Room, with the recognition program beginning at 4:00 pm. The McCain Room is located on the Library’s second floor. Authors and all members of the University community are invited to attend. An exhibit featuring the books and articles published by the faculty is currently on display in the first floor of the Library. An author bibliography is available online at the Library’s website at http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/uar/. 

Faculty and staff are encouraged to review the bibliography, as well as all the content in ScholarWorks, and to submit any works published between September 1, 2011 – December 31, 2012. Publication information can be sent to scholarworks@boisestate.edu.

Please join us in celebrating and recognizing the scholarship and accomplishments of Boise State University faculty and staff.

Michelle Armstrong,
Librarian, Asst. Professor

The Socratic Club History & C.S. Lewis presentation

Special Collections and Archives recently acquired a gift from Jim Stockton, lecturer in the Philosophy department. The collection will be on view on Thursday, October 25th, at 3:00 pm, in the Frank Church Room, in the Special Collections area on the second floor of the library. He will give a 30 to 45 minute presentation on the Socratic Club’s history and be available to answer any questions.

Jim’s description of the collection:

Meeting regularly from January of 1942 to November of 1969, the Oxford University Socratic Club was one of the most significant academic organizations to affect mid-twentieth century Anglophilic letters. Although the Socratic Club is most often identified with its first faculty advisor and president, literary critic and novelist C. S. Lewis, most of the papers presented, and argued over at club meetings, were delivered by such notable philosophers as G.E.M. Anscombe, A. J. Ayer, John Austin, Antony Flew, Gilbert Ryle, Philippa Foot, Peter Geach, John Lucas, Basil Mitchell, and many others. The Boise State University Socratic Club Collection is a small start on the preservation of rare publications and pertinent documents that speak to the club’s historical significance.

The collection features three original Socratic Digests (issues 2, 3, and 4) gifted by Oxonian moral philosopher Mary Midgley, who, along with her husband analytical philosopher Geoffrey Midgley, were active participants in club activities. Complementing the three original publications are five bound photo-copies of the Socratic Digests published between 1943—1952), obtained by the Albertsons Library staff.

Over the next few years, it is my hope to grow the collection, creating a reputable body of original papers and research notes that will be of benefit to philosophical historians and Lewis scholars alike.

Albertsons Library Honors University Authors

On February 29, 2012 Albertsons Library will host a reception to honor several hundred Boise State University faculty and staff who have published books, articles, book chapters and other creative works during the 2010-2011 academic year. Research topics range from arsenic in South Asian groundwater to Idaho school principals; from setting up a smoking cessation website for pregnant teens to the effects of weather on raptor migration; from memory alloys to social networks.

The reception will be from 3:30 to 5 pm in the McCain Room on the Library's second floor. The recognition program will begin at 4:00 pm. Authors and all members of the University community are invited to attend. An author bibliography is available online at the Library’s website at http://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/uar/

Faculty and staff are encouraged to review the bibliography, as well as all the content in ScholarWorks, and to submit any works published between September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011. Publication information can be sent to scholarworks@boisestate.edu

Please join us in celebrating and recognizing the scholarship and accomplishments of Boise State University faculty and staff.

Terry Madden & Lizzy Walker,
committee members

Library 101 is March 9-10, 2011

Albertsons Library is pleased to announce our second now-biannual orientation event for English 101 classes, Library 101. The event, which will take place on March 9 and 10, 2011, will bring fifteen sections of English 101 to the library to learn about our resources, in print, online, and human (meaning: our wonderful staff and librarians).

This is our second Library 101 event; the previous event took place during Fall 2010 semester on October 9-10, 2010, and brought 40 sections of English 101 to the library.

We look forward to having so many of our newer students in the library next week! For those of you in English 101 sections who will be joining us, welcome! For those who might notice the larger number of students circulating around the building on those two days, thanks in advance for your patience.

To learn more about Library 101, please visit our Library 101 guide.

University Author Recognition Reminder

Albertsons Library’s annual University Author Recognition celebrates articles, books, and creative works produced at Boise State University. The 6th annual University Author Recognition will take place on February 24, 2011, in Albertsons Library from 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Citations are still being accepted until December 3, 2010, for works created between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010. It is easy to submit a citation of your work; just go to http://library.boisestate.edu/faculty and click on “Send Citations.” A faculty member has the option to review and edit information before submitting citations, including multiple citations from a single creator. The draft bibliography is updated in real-time; please take a moment to look over the draft bibliography, as your citation may already have been entered by library staff.

Recognition events for the 6th annual bibliography include:

• A comprehensive online bibliography of scholarly and creative works by Boise State University faculty created between September 1, 2009 and August 31, 2010.
• A display of the creative works in Albertsons Library in January-February 2011
• A hosted reception in Albertsons Library on February 24, 2011, from 3:30-5:00 p.m. with a short program beginning at 4:00 p.m. The university community is invited to meet those being recognized and applaud their scholarship and creativity.
  

We look forward to seeing you at the 6th annual University Author Recognition event! Please contact Michelle Armstrong at michellearmstrong1@boisestate.edu with any questions.

Celebrate Boise State University Authors

Albertsons Library is proud to host the fifth annual University Author Recognition reception to honor Boise State University scholarship.

The university community is invited to a reception this Thursday, February 25 from 3:30 to 5:00 pm in the McCain room, second floor of Albertsons Library.

The bibliography and author list are available online at http://library.boisestate.edu/faculty/ .

Please join us to celebrate and recognize the scholarship and accomplishments of Boise State University faculty and staff!

10 Minutes to Improving Your Research Skills

Are you daunted by an upcoming research project? Want to know more about what the library has to offer? Join us for a free 10 minute training session in the library.

The "10 Minutes to..." sessions will be repeated a few times from 12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, January 25th through February 5th.

Boise State librarians will cover the essentials of research in these short sessions. Look for us just inside the library's front doors, near the entrance to Starbucks. Planned workshops include:

• Monday, 1/25: Navigating the New Library Website
• Tuesday, 1/26: Finding a MOVIE at the Library
• Wednesday, 1/27: Finding Images and Videos on the Web
• Thursday, 1/28: Google Search Tips
• Friday, 1/29: Secrets of Database Searching
• Monday, 2/1: Google It: Exploring Google Services
• Tuesday, 2/2: Finding MUSIC at the Library
• Wednesday, 2/3: Finding Ebooks
• Thursday, 2/4: Getting Started with Your Research
• Friday, 2/5: Google Scholar Search Tips
  

There's no need to RSVP or plan ahead; just stop by at noon and check them out. Come for one session, or come for all of them -- it's up to you. See you there!

Library reading 'Run' today

Stop by the library today to hear short readings from Ann Patchett's novel Run every hour on the hour, 9-4. We'll be just outside Starbucks on the first floor. Run is the First-Year Read book for 2009-10. 

And don't forget about author Ann Patchett's appearance tonight at 7pm in the SUB! You can pick up your free tickets at the SUB Info Desk.

For more information about the First-Year Read, visit the New Student and Family Programs website.

University Author Recognition Deadline

Albertsons Library’s fifth annual University Author Recognition will take place from 3:30-5 p.m. February 25, 2010, with a short program beginning at 4 p.m. in the library. Citations are now being accepted for articles, books and creative works produced by Boise State authors between Sept. 1, 2008, and Aug. 31, 2009. The deadline for submission is November 15, 2009.

To submit a citation of your work, go to the Faculty Authors website and click on “Send Citations.” Faculty have the option to review and edit information before submitting citations, including multiple citations from a single creator. The draft bibliography is updated in real-time; please take a moment to look over the bibliography, as your citation may already have been entered by library staff.

Recognition events for the fifth annual bibliography include:

• A comprehensive online bibliography of scholarly and creative works by Boise State University faculty and staff created between Sept. 1, 2008, and Aug. 31, 2009
• A display of books, articles and creative works in Albertsons Library during January and February 2010
• A hosted reception in Albertsons Library with remarks by Provost Andrews and recognition from the university community
  

Please contact Barbara Glackin at barbaraglackin@boisestate.edu with any questions.

Faculty: Would you like to see better term papers?

Workshop: "Designing Assignments for Better Term Papers"
Interactive Learning Center
Thursday, Nov. 5 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
or Friday, Nov. 5 from 9:45 - 11:15am

Learn how to help students make a term paper more than just an information gathering exercise. This hands-on workshop for faculty will use sample assignments to provide practical advice on how to get students to ask engaging research questions, use discipline-specific information tools and library collections, and evaluate and synthesize findings. Using this approach teaches students transferable skills in the research and writing process. Bring along a term paper assignment, if you’d like.

Librarians Sara Seely and Melissa Kozel will facilitate. To register, go to the following link: http://ctl.boisestate.edu/default.asp?page=13

See you there!

Special Collections featured in a new documentary

Images from the Vardis Fisher collection in Albertsons Library's Special Collections are featured in a new documentary, "Soul of a People: Writing America's Story," which will air four times over the next several days on the Smithsonian Channel.

The documentary is about the Federal Writers Project, a New Deal initiative to employ writers during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Vardis Fisher was the Idaho state director for the Federal Writers Project, and his 400-page guidebook to Idaho was the first in the project's American Guide series to be completed and published, to nationwide critical and popular acclaim.

The story of Fisher's work with the project, including his testy relationship with New Deal administrators, is interwoven throughout the 90-minute documentary. He is one of several writers featured in the film; others include Studs Terkel, John Cheever, Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, and Zora Neale Hurston.

The producers of the documentary visited Albertsons Library during the course of their research, and images from Boise State's collections are found throughout the film.

According to the Smithsonian Channel's website, it is scheduled to air this Friday September 18 at 2 pm Mountain Time, Saturday at 7 pm, next Tuesday at 5:30 pm, and next Wednesday at 6 am Mountain Time. Please check local listings to confirm the times.

More information about the documentary can be found at http://www.smithsonianchannel.com/site/smithsonian/show_soul_people.do

The guide to the Library's Vardis Fisher collection is on the Special Collections website at http://library.boisestate.edu/special/findingaids/fa159.shtm

Alan Virta,

Head Librarian
Special Collections

Children's Literature Event

Parents, Educators, please join BSU faculty and students in exploring how quality literature can introduce disabilities to young children during a drop-in event at the Curriculum Resource Center in Albertsons Library.

Children's Literature in Support of an Inclusive Classroom
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
4:00-6:00 pm

We'll have a student poster session, a short story time for kids, a guest speaker and more!

This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Early Childhood Studies & Special Education and Albertsons Library, and could be of interest to community educators. Please feel free to invite those who might want to attend. Questions can be directed to saraseely@boisestate.edu.

International Connections Luncheon: Damien Bard & Project 60

Join us this Thursday to hear about "Project 60 – Growing Idaho’s Economy Despite Challenging Economic Times,” presented by Damien Bard, Director of the International Business Division from the Idaho Department of Commerce.

“Project 60” is Governor Otter’s economic development strategy for increasing Idaho’s state gross domestic product from $51 billion to $60 billion.

Location: Student Union Building, Lookout Room.
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

International Connections Luncheon: Christina Bruce-Bennion

Join Albertsons Library and International Connections to welcome and hear Christina Bruce-Bennion's talk: The Global becomes Local--Welcoming Refugees to our Community.

Date: February 19th
Location: Student Union Building, Lookout Room.

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm

Events around the world often seem disconnected from our lives, but those events may cause people from other nations to move to Boise through the refugee resettlement program. This session will present information about refugees in Boise: who they are, why they are here, how they get here, and how their presence impacts our community.

Presenter Christina Bruce-Bennion is the Director of the Agency for New Americans, a refugee resettlement agency in Boise. She has been with the agency for over ten years, and has served as Director for almost 9 years. She has worked with refugees both domestically and overseas in various capacities including case management and women's and youth programs. She holds a Master's degree from Boston University.

Western Writers Series Digital Editions

A partnership between Albertsons Library Special Collections and the Boise State English Department - Western Writers Series is making 23 out-of-print titles available digitally for the first time. The Western Writers Series provides brief, authoritative introductions to writers and classic texts of the American west.

The purpose of the 50-60 page booklets is to deepen the understanding and appreciation for the literature of the American west. The Western Writers Series are written by scholars and intended for lay readers and fellow scholars alike.

In celebration of this undertaking, a launch event featuring readings by Brady Udall, Clay Morgan, Janet Homes, and Mitch Wieland will be held at The Cabin on Thursday December 4th at 6 pm. Further details can be read here.

Rick Stoddart

Reference Librarian

Phone: (208) 426-1626

Will you be spending the evening with Greg Mortenson? Learn more about him first

This year's First-Year Read book is Three Cups of Tea, a nonfiction tale about one man's quest to improve education for Pakistani children despite the perils of war and Islamic extremism, written by Greg Mortenson and Oliver Relin. Mortenson is currently head of the Central Asia Institute, a nonprofit organization that is continuing his humanitarian work in the Middle East.

The big news is: Greg Mortenson is coming to the Morrison Center on November 18th! To read more about his visit, check out the press release.

If you're working on research related to the book, or just want to learn more about Mortenson and his efforts, check out our LibGuide on Three Cups. The guide includes recommended websites, video, and links to related books in the library.

International Connections: Evelyne Trouillot

Join us for an International Connections luncheon with Haitian writer Évelyne Trouillot. Ms. Trouillot's presentation, "The Linguistic Situation in Haiti: Languages and Instruction," will examine the current status of French and Creole in Haiti, and discuss her personal experiences with both languages from her point of view as an educator.

When: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, Thursday, October 23, 2008
Where: Student Union Building, Hatch A.

Évelyne Trouillot is an award-winning author from Haiti who has written essays, poetry, novels and a play, as well as short stories and fairy tales for children. Born in Port-au-Prince, she lived more than ten years in the United States (New York and Florida) before returning definitively to Haiti in 1987. In addition to being a university professor and writer who has published in French, Creole and English, Ms. Trouillot participates actively in Haitian cultural activities and organizes writing workshops for children and young adults.