Library Spotlight Archive - 2003-2005
2005
November
Student Library Research Survey
Thank you for helping us evaluate the Library's resources and services.
Virtual Reference: New Resource at the Library
As part of its growing Virtual Reference collection, the Library has recently acquired 36 new online reference titles. Each electronic book (eBook) is viewable online and searchable; you can also search multiple eBooks simultaneously. The eBooks have been linked to the FLO catalog, so they will be included in search results for similar materials.
These titles are significant additions to the Wheelock College Library collection, which will greatly enhance the community’s research options and support many curriculum areas of the College. The titles are in the areas of American Studies, Arts, Business, General Reference, Health/Child Life, Literature, Philosophy/Religion, Psychology/Human Development, Science, and Sociology/Anthropology. We hope you find them as valuable as we do, and we welcome your comments and feedback.
If you would like to learn more about how to use the library's new Virtual Reference titles, please contact the reference desk at x2222 or e-mail reference@wheelock.edu. We would also be happy to incorporate these resources into library instruction sessions.
JFK Library Membership
Wheelock is now a member of the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum as part of their Library to Library program. This membership entitles members of the Wheelock community to free admission to the museum and a 10% discount on all purchases at the museum store. The Kennedy Library is located on Columbia Point in Boston, and is accessible via the MBTA Red Line. Passes to the JFK Library and Museum are available at the main desk on floor 1 of the Wheelock College Library.
September
NetLibrary titles added to the Library catalog
The Library is in the process of linking its NetLibrary electronic book (eBook) collection to the FLO catalog, so that these titles will be included in search results for similar materials. Each eBook is viewable online.
Linking is ongoing; those titles that have been added are in the areas of American Studies, Arts/Media, Education, Literature, Psychology/Human Development, and Sociology/Anthropology.
Please note: before accessing NetLibrary titles off-campus, you must
first set-up a free account with a username and password on-campus at
a Wheelock computer.
If you would like to learn more about how to use library's NetLibrary
collection, please contact the reference desk at x2222 or e-mail reference@wheelock.edu.
As always, we welcome your comments and feedback.
American Studies
- African
Americans on the western frontier / edited with an introduction by
Monroe Lee Billington and Roger D. Hardaway.
Niwot : University Press of Colorado, c1998.
- Income
inequality in America: an analysis of trends / Paul Ryscavage.
Armonk, N.Y. : M.E. Sharpe, c1999.
- Interracial
justice: conflict and reconciliation in post-civil rights America / Eric K.
Yamamoto. New York : New York University Press, c1999.
- The
Lincoln mailbag: America writes to the President, 1861-1865 / edited
by Harold Holzer.
Carbondale, Ill. : Southern Illinois University Press, 1998.
- Searching
for Red Eagle: a personal journey into the spirit world of Native America / Mary Ann Wells.
Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, c1998.
- Slavery,
propaganda, and the American Revolution / Patricia Bradley.
Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, c1998.
- Warpath
and cattle trail / by Hubert E. Collins ; with a foreword by Hamlin
Garland.
Niwot, Colo. : University Press of Colorado, c1998.
Arts/Media to top
- Blues Boy: the life and music of B.B. King / Sebastian Danchin.
Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, c1998.
- From Barbie to Mortal Kombat: gender and computer games / edited by
Justine Cassell and Henry Jenkins.
Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c1998.
- Virtualities: television, media art, and cyberculture / Margaret
Morse.
Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c1998.
Education to top
- Composition studies as a creative art: teaching, writing, scholarship,
administration / Lynn Z. Bloom.
Logan, Utah : Utah State University Press, c1998.
- Passions, pedagogies, and 21st century technologies / edited by Gail
E. Hawisher, Cynthia L. Selfe.
Urbana, Ill. : National Council of Teachers of English, c1999.
- Reflection in the writing classroom / Kathleen Blake Yancey.
Logan, Utah : Utah State University Press, 1998.
Literature to top
- The Jim dilemma: reading race in Huckleberry Finn / Jocelyn
Chadwick-Joshua.
Jackson : University Press of Mississippi, c1998.
- Kate Chopin's private papers / edited by Emily Toth and Per
Seyersted.
Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c1998.
Psychology/Human Development to top
- The cradle of knowledge: development of perception in infancy /
Philip J. Kellman and Martha E. Arterberry.
Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c1998.
- The mind within the net: models of learning, thinking, and acting /
Manfred Spitzer.
Cambridge, Mass : MIT Press, c1999.
- The psychology of attention / Harold E. Pashler.
Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, c1998.
Sociology/Anthropology to top
- The color of crime: racial hoaxes, white fear, black protectionism,
police harassment, and other macroaggressions / Katheryn K. Russell.
New York : New York University Press, c1998.
- Handbook of language & ethnic identity / edited by Joshua A.
Fishman.
New York, N.Y. : Oxford University Press, 1999.
New at the Library: IM a Librarian
If you need to chat with a librarian online, you can now send an instant message any time the library is open. Instant messaging addresses can be found on the library staff page; during evening and weekend hours you can IM the reference desk at wclreference.
Use this service for quick questions or database guidance. For more involved reference questions, use the E-mail for research help form, make a research appointment, stop by the reference desk on floor 1M during library hours, or call the reference desk at x2222.
We hope this new live chat option fits into your busy schedules – please don’t hesitate to contact a librarian whenever you need help!
Library Instruction and Services
The Wheelock College Library offers a full range of Reference, Interlibrary Loan, and Reserve services, as well as library instruction classes. We are here to assist all Wheelock College students, faculty, and staff with their information needs. To arrange for library services, please contact the people below.
To schedule library instruction sessions, please fill out the online form or you may use the paper form and return it to Lisa Zeidenberg or Ann Glannon. Please submit your requests early to avoid scheduling conflicts.
For questions about Curriculum Resources or Children’s Literature, please contact Ann Glannon, Curriculum Resources Librarian, at x2251.
To discuss your library record, circulation policies, or placing materials on reserve, please contact Amanda Richman, Circulation and Computer Lab Assistant, at x2220 or Heather Klish, Electronic/Access Services Librarian, at x2296.
For reference questions and information about Interlibrary Loan, please contact Lisa Zeidenberg, Reference and Instructional Services Librarian, at x2222.
If you have any questions about library instruction, you can reach Lisa and Ann at the phone numbers above or via e-mail: lzeidenberg@wheelock.edu, aglannon@wheelock.edu.
We look forward to working with you.
April
NEW AT THE LIBRARY: REQUEST ITEMS FROM LIBRARIES STATEWIDE
As a member of Fenway Libraries Online (FLO), we now have access to the
Massachusetts Virtual Catalog!
The Virtual Catalog allows you to search for and request more than seven
million items at over 300 libraries across Massachusetts. With this new
resource, you can request items from
CLAMS: Cape and Island libraries
C/W MARS: Central and Western Massachusetts libraries
MBLN: Boston, Chelsea and Malden libraries
Minuteman Library Network: MetroWest libraries
MVLC: Merrimac Valley libraries
NOBLE: Libraries north of Boston
OCLN: South Shore libraries
SAILS: Southeastern Massachusetts libraries
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Boston, Dartmouth and Lowell
You can request items via the Virtual Catalog from any Internet-enabled
computer.
The Virtual Catalog system is being funded with state funds through a
series of grants from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
March
Faculty Library Usage Survey
Thank you for helping us evaluate the Library's resources and services.
January
Titles in the online catalog now include
tables of contents
Many of the titles in the library's online catalog have been enhanced to
include a table of contents. This enables you to get a sense of what a book
is about without having to physically locate it. You can do more of your
browsing online, and spend less precious research time skimming books on the
library shelves. We hope you'll take advantage of this feature, and we
welcome your feedback and comments
2004
December
Faculty: Submit your reserve lists for the spring semester! View our course reserves information page for forms and additional information.
October/November
We now have two new databases: Black Thought and Culture and Women and Social Movements in the U.S.
September
The Mindset List for the Class of 2008 from Beloit College
May
What new items are in the Library? Find out here!
The FLO Library Catalog has a new feature! Now you can get a list of the items each library has acquired over the past few months.
- Go to the Library Catalog (FLO)
- Click on the New Titles tab
- Choose Wheelock from the list of schools
- Choose a time period: one, two, three or four months
- Choose how you want the titles to be sorted: by title, author, or call
number
- Click the Search button
You can also search for keywords within the list, and print, save or e-mail information for any titles you wish. If you have any questions about the New Titles feature, please ask a Library staff member.
April
Is my article available full text? Find out here.
Doing research just got easier! A new resource called TDNet helps you find
full-text journal articles online. Type in the name of the journal you're
looking for, and TDNet will tell you if there are full-text articles from
that journal available in one of our databases. You'll even get a direct
link to the articles! If you have any questions about using TDNet, finding
journal articles, or using the databases, please contact a Library staff
member. We'll be happy to help you.
Try TDNet now!
March
Celebrate the Seussentenial!
In celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday this month (March 2nd) we are featuring Dr. Seuss in the foyer display case of the Library! Come check it out, or check out the websites below for some other great sites about Dr. Seuss, his life and his work.
Dr. Seuss on the Web
http://www.ksu.edu/english/nelp/seuss/
The Dr. Seuss Parody Page
http://www.seuss.org/seuss/seuss.parody.html
Seussentenial.com
http://www.seussville.com/seussentennial/
2003
November
New titles for November
Check out our new titles list for November.
DVDs at the Library!
The Library has begun to build
our DVD collection for your educational and
leisure needs. The collection currently includes several Jane Austen
favorites and a selection of operas and musicals, as well as popular films
such as Good Will Hunting and Bowling for Columbine. DVDs can be
checked out of the Library for 24 hours. The Library will continue to
expand the collection, so make sure to check back for our newest additions.
If you would like to suggest a title for the DVD collection, simply fill out
the Suggest a Title form.
DVDs can be viewed at the following locations in the Library.
- The Viewing Room in the Lower Level
- The TV/VCR/DVD combo on floor 2
If you would like to reserve a TV/DVD player to show a DVD in your class, please call the Library's Media Services Department at 617.879.2145 or fill out the AV Request Form.
October
My Account
Check out the My Account feature of the FLO Online Catalog, now available to Wheelock faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Using My Account you can:
- request materials from other FLO libraries
- renew items
- check on the status of requests
- set up default settings to create personalized lists of items you may wish to borrow in the future
- create saved custom searches
To log in to My Account, follow these instructions:
- Choose "Barcode" from the drop-down menu.
- Enter your library barcode.
- (the numbers 111320 plus the seven digits on your ID card. [Ex. 1113202344458])
- Enter the default pin (fenway1).
- Enter your last name.
- Click "Login."
- Change your PIN. The new one must contain a minimum of 5 characters.
That's all there is to it. Log in to My Account now!
If you can't find your library barcode on your ID card or need more detailed instructions about logging in, please see our separate instruction sheet (.pdf) for logging in to the My Account feature.
Please call the Library at 617.879.2220 or 617.879.2222 if you have any questions about My Account.
September
Read about our new library catalog, new web site and our new print management system.
There have been a number of changes to the Library over the past summer.
New Online Catalog
The Library’s new online catalog has arrived, featuring a modern look and
improved capabilities. We have replaced our outdated catalog with the
state-of-the-art Voyager system. This change will enable the Library staff
to provide you with better service, as well as allowing you to view your own
account information and renew items online.
Wheelock Library Web Site
The Wheelock College Library introduces our new web site, with a fresh
design and improved functionality. The reorganized site includes both
updated and original content. Recommended web sites are now searchable by
subject, enabling users to pinpoint appropriate resources with efficiency.
From the Library, dorm room, office, or at home, the new site provides you
with easy access to databases that contain full-text articles and citations
from journals. The web site features a section for faculty where they can
view specialized content and utilize online services such as creating course
reserves. There is also the Look It Up section, devoted exclusively to
helping members of the Wheelock community find the information resources
they need. We hope you find the new web site helpful. Please let us know if
you have any questions or comments.
GoPrint
Now printing your paper at the Wheelock College Library is both easier and
more efficient. With our new print system, after you request that documents
be printed at your own computer, you then proceed to the GoPrint release
station, where you use the touch screen monitor to select and print only the
documents you need. You have the option to send your print job to any of the
three library printers (in the computer lab or the reference floor), and
anything you decided not to print is deleted from the system after an hour.
We hope that this new print station will save you valuable time and effort.
