6/19/12

Welcome Paul Campbell

The DiPietro Library is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Reference/Instruction Librarian,  Paul Campbell. Paul holds a Master of Library and Information Science from Kent State University. He most recently was employed at Ohio University’s Alden Library as a library associate in the Reference Department. Please stop by the Library and welcome Paul!

6/6/12

Summer Reading

Whew!  How'd that end-of-the-semester thing work out for you?  Graduation?  Congratulations!

Now that things are quieting down in the library, we are thinking about kicking back with a good book and relaxing.  Not sure what to read?  We have some suggestions for you:

Got any recommendations?  Share them in the comments!

4/5/12

Featured Resource: Hoovers Online

  • This month the DiPietro Library is featuringHoovers Online which has nothing to do with either vacuum cleaners nor Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the U.S. Hoovers Online is a business database that is used for finding information on specific companies including finanicial and corporate news and leadership information.

3/7/12

The Featured Resource for March is our GRE Test Prep LibGuide

This month the DiPietro Library is featuring our GRE Test Prep LibGuide,which provides info on books in our collection as well as links to GRE information and practice tests online. We have test prep guides available that focus on individual sections of the test as well as some that cover the entire exam. The web links cover practice questions, test-taking strategy, and general information about registering for and taking the GRE. If you are planning on taking the GRE and would like to practice beforehand, take a look at our guide!

2/24/12

Wensberg Writing Center in the Library

The Wensberg Writing Center is expanding its evening tutoring hours to the library! Beginning this Sunday February 26, a tutor will be on duty Sunday through Thursday evenings from 7 - 10 p.m. with the last tutoring session beginning at 9:30. You will find tutors in the Center for Academic Excellence, on the first floor of the library. Tutoring sessions are available on a drop-in basis, or call the Writing Center at ext. 4172 to schedule an appointment.

2/11/12

It's Chocolate Time! (well, almost)

Chocolate
photo courtesy of flickr user Peter Pearson

You're invited to the DiPietro Library's 2nd Annual 'Chocolate Bar'. Stop by the library on Valentine's Day for an assortment of chocolate goodies. Goodies will be available from 11am - 4pm or until the chocolate runs out. Hope to see you there!

2/6/12

Bring Your Mug

 The DiPietro Library now comes with coffee!  A Keurig machine has been installed in the kitchenette on the lower level of the library.  Because we are so excited the library is offering our patrons a  FREE K-Cup on Monday morning, February 6th from 8am to 10am!

K-Cups are available for .75 at the Circulation Desk.  Available:  coffee, flavored coffee (variety pack), Swiss Miss Hot Chocolate, and Celestial Seasonings Tea (variety pack).  The library is supporting the University's green initiative so you will have to bring your own mug or travel mug. Cream and sugar are also available at the Circulation Desk.  You can bring and use your own K-cups in the machine for free.  

Let us know in the comments what you think!