University Author Recognition

Wondering what kind of research your professors do? Then visit the library to see this year's University Author Recognition display. 

Each year, Albertsons Library celebrates all Boise State University authors who published articles, books, or other creative works between September 1, 2009 - August 31, 2010.

As part of this celebration, we set up displays on the first floor, including book exhibits, an online bibliography, and a complete list of authors. Stop by the library's first floor and check out the scholarly and creative work of Boise State University faculty and staff.  

Michelle Armstrong, Librarian

For Faculty: Library Instruction Request

Want to help your students become more familiar with the library and its wonderful research resources? Consider booking a Library Instruction Session. Librarians can tailor instruction to meet your course's specific needs. The library can host your class in one of its instruction rooms or we are happy to visit your classroom in-person. There are two ways to book an instruction session:

1. Use this handy-dandy online request form: http://library.boisestate.edu/instruction/instructionrequest.shtm

2. Contact your library subject liaison directly: http://library.boisestate.edu/CollDev/liaisons.shtm

Rick Stoddart,
Librarian

Spring 2011 - Welcome to the Library!

Welcome to Albertsons Library! Here a few of the things you can expect to see this Spring semester at the Library:

We have over 110 computers sporting Microsoft Office 2007, Mac and PC laptops for checkout, library pages geared toward your scholarly needs (both undergraduate and graduate), and extended hours.

Let's not forget our growing list of research databases! Access articles from thousands of journals and magazines in our collection of online resources available at the A-Z list of databases. For you smart phone users out there, you'll find that more and more of our databases are mobile-friendly, too.

Find research resources using our extensive interactive subject guides in fields such as Public Administration, Radiologic Sciences, Kinesiology, Construction Management, Educational Technology and many more via Alberstons Library's LibGuides system.

There are digital screens in presentation rooms on the first and second floors, so you can plug in your laptop and view your presentation on the big screen. You can reserve rooms 110 and 201A at the Circulation Desk to schedule your group working time.

Have your own mobile device? The whole building is wi-fi enabled. Got a smart phone? Access the library in our new mobile website. Or scan the QR code below:

What's a QR Code?

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.

Albertsons Library is committed to ensure the academic success of Boise State University students, faculty, and staff. If you have questions or comments, please let us know, or call us at 426-1204.

Library Holiday Hours

The Albertsons library will be open limited hours during the holidays and Winter Intersession:

• Dec. 20 - 22: 7AM to 7PM
• Dec. 23: 7AM to 5PM
• Dec. 24 - Jan. 1: CLOSED

Winter Intersession (January 2 - 16) hours:

• Monday - Thursday: 7AM to 7PM
• Fridays: 7AM to 5PM
• Sat/Sun: 10AM to 6PM

We will be closed January 17. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 for the Spring semester. Library hours are posted at our homepage, on our calendar page, and via our nifty mobile page. You can also scan this QR code that will direct you to our mobile site:

Albertsons Library mobile
(What's a QR code?)

U106 Students Create Video About Albertsons Library

Students in Amy Vecchione's University 106 course created this fun video about their favorite service at Albertsons Library: 24/7 chat reference! You can watch the one-minute video below. We hope you enjoy it.

Remember, there are lots of ways to contact the library to ask a question: chat, text message, phone, email, or in person!

Tests & Skills Practice with LearningExpress

Do you need to study for the CLEP exam?  Practice your math skills?  Learn how to use Excel?  Use the LearningExpress Library database, recently made available through the Idaho Commission for Libraries' LiLI service (Libraries Linking Idaho).  

Learning Express Library offers online practice admission tests, skills-enhancing tutorials for math, writing, Adobe software, Microsoft Office software, and tutorials for writing resumes and cover letters.  Additional practice tests in LearningExpress include GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, GRE, TOEFL, ACT, Praxis, PPST, and GED.  Creating a free account in the database will let you start and stop a test at a time that fits your schedule.  

Enjoy this new resource!

Margie Ruppel

Reference Librarian/Assistant Professor

Liaison to College of Education

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.