Streaming media at Albertsons Library

In addition to its 270+ research databases, a revamped mobile website, and a growing collection of e-books, the Albertsons Library also offers 24/7 access to thousands of streaming videos from the Alexander Street Press and Films on Demand databases.

Alexander Street Press offers multidisciplinary databases of streaming video via your computer and, where available, via your mobile device:

• American History in Video - Videos of historical events and analysis.
• Counseling and Therapy in Video - Videos that support the study of social work, psychotherapy and psychology.
• Dance in Video - Dance productions and documentaries.
• Ethnographic Video Online - A comprehensive resource for the study of human culture and behavior.
• Education in Video - The first online collection of streaming video developed specifically for training and developing teachers.
• Opera in Video - Videos of the most important opera performances, captured on video through staged productions, interviews, and documentaries.
• Theatre in Video - Streaming recordings of thousands of original plays.
• World History in Video - Documentaries that explore human history from the earliest civilizations to the late twentieth century.

Films on Demand is an online collection of 6000+ videos in 28 subjects areas. These include many of Films Media Group’s best selling and most popular titles in the areas of Anthropology, World Languages, History, Mathematics, Criminal Justice, Business & Economics, Psychology, and many more.

In addition to the above databases, you can also access these streaming media sites for free online:

• Folkstreams - A National Preserve of Documentary Films about American Roots Cultures
• Internet Archive - This library contains thousands of digital movies uploaded by Archive users which range from classic full-length films, to daily alternative news broadcasts, to cartoons and concerts.
• PBS Video - From the Public Broadcasting Service, PBS.org award-winning national programming and locally produced shows.

Find these databases and additional image/video resources at the "Finding and Citing Images and Videos" library guide at http://guides.boisestate.edu/imagesvideos. To access this library guide on your mobile device, simply scan this QR code:

Welcome new librarian: Marilia Antunez

I joined the Albertsons Library as Reference/Instruction Librarian on July 25th. Prior to coming to Boise State, I worked as the Science and Allied Health Librarian at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC.

I serve as Library Liaison for Criminal Justice, Sociology, and co-liaison for the School of Social Work. I have an MLS (in library science) and an MA in Gerontology. 

I am excited to be here and I look forward to meeting and working with BSU students and faculty. I am happy to help answer any questions you have about library resources and services. Feel free to reach me at mariliaantunez[at]boisestate.edu, 208-426-4302, or stop by the library.

Best wishes,
Marilia

Graduate Student Research Workshops

Need to brush up on your research skills? Or do you want to learn how to start a literature review? Need tools for managing research and authoring papers? Want tips on which apps will help you with your research?

The library's got you covered! Your librarians at Albertsons Library are here to help you succeed in your graduate studies through every aspect of your graduate research. Library workshops include both online and in person offerings on these topics (and more):

• Apps for research
• Literature reviews for your discipline
• Author rights and publisher agreements
• Managing your citations
• Basic research skills

To find out more information, including the schedule and to sign up, go to http://guides.boisestate.edu/graduatestudents.

Michelle Armstrong,
Librarian

Welcome new librarian: Carrie Moore

Hello Boise State!! My name is Carrie Moore, and I am a new Reference Librarian, as of July, here at the Albertsons Library. My office is located on the 1st floor of the library (107 A) along the same wall as the Starbucks. So, if you’re stopping into the library to do some work or just a cup of coffee, please stop by my office and say “Hi”.

A couple of the areas I will be working closely with throughout the year are the Communication Department, English Department, First Year Writing Program, and the Campus Read. But, I’m looking forward to working with ALL of the great people here on campus!

A native of Iowa, I graduated from Briar Cliff College (located in Sioux City, IA for those who are curious) with a Bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology. I received my Masters of Library Science (M.L.S.) from Emporia State University in Emporia, KS. But most recently, I am coming to Boise from Detroit, MI, where I was a librarian at Wayne State University for 8 ½ years.

During my time at Wayne State, I was the librarian for the College of Engineering, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences and Communication Sciences and Disorders. As well as being the Coordinator of Collections for Public Services.

So far, my family and I are really enjoying Idaho! We have been going on many outdoor adventures throughout the state, and if you have suggestions for great locations to explore in the region send them our way. I look forward to hearing from you.

Have a great semester!

Carrie
426-1626 OR carriemoore1@boisestate.edu

Blue Thunder Marching Band Spirit Rally in the Library

Go Orange! Go Big Blue! Cheer on the Keith Stein Blue Thunder Marching Band and the Harvey Neef Mane Line Dancers as they march across the Boise State campus and perform in the library this Friday, August 26th at 12:30pm.

See a complete list of BroncoWelcome 2011 events at http://broncowelcome.boisestate.edu/

The Library Welcomes You!

Welcome to the Albertsons Library! We've been busy making the library your go-to place for your research and academic needs. Here are a few of the things you will find at the library:

• Over 110 computers sporting Microsoft Office 2010, Mac and PC laptops for checkout, scanners, and multiple BroncoPrint stations, including wireless printing from your laptop.
• Extensive subject guides in fields such as Public Administration, Radiologic Sciences, Kinesiology, Construction Management, Educational Technology and many more, via the library's LibGuides system.
• Library pages geared toward your scholarly needs, for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty.
• Digital screens in presentation rooms on the first and second floors. You can reserve group study rooms 110 and 201A at the Circulation Desk. 
• A Starbucks coffee shop on the first floor.
• A growing collection of streaming video databases on a wide range of subjects--watch online or on your portable device.
• Research late into the night? Check out our extended library hours.
• Access thousands of articles from journals and magazines from the A-Z list of databases. You will find that more and more of our databases are mobile-friendly, too.
• Have your own laptop or mobile device? The whole building is Wi-Fi enabled.
• The library catalog now sports a large eBook collection--you can read books online or download it to your portable device.  
• Access the library from your phone via our mobile website.

Have questions about research, campus, or anything at all? We’re available to help you via our reference chat, on Facebook, and on Twitter. Or you can text us your questions at (208) 546-9982.

We hope you have a fantastic Fall semester at Boise State University!

Library hours during Intersession, Aug.15-21.

The Albertsons Library will be open limited hours during Intersession week, August 15 - 21:

• Monday thru Friday: 8-6
• Saturday and Sunday: 10-6

Fall semester library hours begin when classes start on August 22. Library hours can be found at http://library.boisestate.edu/calendar/main.php