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

Have you found KP2?

Find me somewhere in the library!

Though he has survived being attacked by his mother, surfing with children, flown out of his native Hawaii and placed in a research facility, KP2 has never met a human he did not like. Now KP2 is in Albertsons Library, waiting to make new friends.

In past years Albertsons Library has participated in Campus Read events and outreach efforts by hiding a plush animal in the book stacks for students to find (2012-2013, 2013-2014). 

We continue on with this tradition with our cute KP2; he’s visited Walden Pond and the Scottish coast, panned for gold, and has read about different mariners throughout time. 

Students may find KP2 anywhere in the library where he is curiously reading up on different topics and people. 

They can also read more about KP2 the seal in this year’s Campus Read, The Odyssey of KP2: An Orphan Seal and a Marine Biologist’s Fight to Save a Species by Terrie M. Williams, which can be checked out from the library.

People who find KP2 should bring him to the Circulation Desk, where they will be awarded with a prize. Then KP2 will travel again to another part of the library to be found by another friend.

If you find KP2, share with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, #FriendofKP2 #CampusRead @BSULibrary.

Mary Aagard,

Access Services

In Memory of an Idaho Rock and Roll Star

Photo from Flicker, C Thomas
Paul Revere: January 7, 1938 - October 4, 2014

Paul Revere was a unique, charismatic entertainer who started his music career in Caldwell and Boise, Idaho, and went on to become an icon of rock and roll. He passed away at his home in Garden Valley, Idaho, on October 4th.

Paul Revere and the Raiders always put on a show that was energetic and fun, ensuring that the audience had a memorable time. Paul Revere and the Raiders were Idaho’s answer to the ‘British invasion’ of rock bands at the time, such as the Beatles and Rolling Stones. The revolutionary costumes they wore were their trademark throughout their career.

Paul Revere worked closely with the likes of Dick Clark and appeared regularly on Where the Action Is. The band were guests on shows such as The Ed Sullivan Show. Paul Revere supported Ride to the Wall, a group in support of veterans, with two CD’s. Hits from his time with Paul Revere and the Raiders include Kicks, Indian Reservation. Louie Louie, Hungry. Check out some of the band’s music through Alexander Street Press.

You can also watch videos of the band’s performances and find more details about them on the Paul Revere & the Raiders website http://www.paulrevereandtheraiders.com/index.html

Audrey Williams & Shelly Doty

Coffee and Donuts with the Research Community

Beginning in September, OIT, in conjunction with the Division of Research and Economic Development and Albertsons Library, will host a community event for researchers and their graduate assistants on a monthly basis.

Please join us on the first Thursday of each month at the Environmental Research Building (ERB), first floor conference room and atrium from 9 am – 11 am. The forum will include brief presentations of resources, support and contact information provided by the Research Computing Department, the Library, and the Division of Research and Economic Development, at 9 am and then again at 10 am.

In between presentations, coffee, tea and donuts are available as well as opportunities for introductions to other university researchers.

For more information:
wiki.boisestate.edu
researchcomputing@boisestate.edu

or contact

Michelle Armstrong, Scholarly Communications and Data Management Librarian michellearmstrong1@boisestate.edu

Reserve a Study Room at Albertsons Library!

Reserve me! http://goo.gl/6EsfO6

Based on student feedback, Albertsons Library has increased the number of group study rooms that can be reserved by students.

The six study rooms, located on all four floors of the library can be reserved via the online reservation form, or students can continue to place reservations at the Circulation or CRC (2nd floor) Desk.

Rooms can be reserved by current Boise State students for 3 hours at a time, 2 reservations a week, and 1 week in advance.

In addition, faculty, staff, and graduate students can reserve private study rooms on the 4th floor. Two rooms, 401 K and 401 L, are small study rooms with one desk and chair.

These offices are ideal for working in a quiet space, away from interruptions. These rooms can be reserved for 8 hours at a time, 3 time slots a week, 1 month in advance. Keys to the room must be checked out at the Circulation Desk. Reservations can be made via our online form, or at the Circulation and CRC Desks.

Other study rooms on the 3rd and 4th floor are first-come first-served. Visit the library’s Library Space page to learn more about the various study and collaborative spaces in the building.

Mary Aagard
Access Services

Your library, Fall 2014 edition

The Boise State campus and your library have gone through many changes these past few months--from a new look in the Quad, to a new entrance to the library's Starbucks. But what about inside the library? Come check out the following: :

• Hundreds of computers running Microsoft Office suite
• Check out Macs and PC laptops, including netbooks & iPads
• Access Boise State scholarship, university documents and more via ScholarWorks
• Multiple BroncoPrint stations, including wireless printing from your laptop, including color printing
• Access thousands of articles from our 320+ research databases, many which are mobile-friendly
• Access the Internet from anywhere in the building on guest and BroncoWeb accounts
• Watch online content via our streaming video databases on a wide range of subjects
• Extensive subject guides in fields such as Public Administration, Radiologic Sciences, Kinesiology, Educational Technology and many more, via the library's subject guides
• Thousands of eBooks to read online or download to your portable device
• Check out headphones, portable chargers, or sweet Raspberry Pi kits
• Group projects? Use the collaboration lab in room L109C, equipped with dual monitors and scanners

Have questions about research, campus, or anything at all? We’re available to help you via our Help page, on Facebook, and on Twitter. We're well represented on Pinterest and Instagram too. Or you can text us your questions at (208) 546-9982

 We hope you have a fantastic Fall semester!