Wed 4 Nov 2009
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We are currently experiencing difficulties with our NetLibrary e-book collection. We are seeing a copyright message appear every 4-5 pages and we are getting reports that users are getting bumped out of NetLibrary with the message: “This eContent is not included in your library’s collection and is unavailable for viewing.”
To fix the copyright message issues, NetLibrary has scheduled a fix for which they have to bring down all of their servers on Friday, November 6th, to make the fix. They are also working on the other problem.
NetLibrary is the USF Libraries’ biggest e-book collection.
Fri 30 Oct 2009
Our apologies! Here are the items newly arrived at the USF Polytechnic Library during the month of September and October. Yes, we inadvertently skipped a month in the flurry of activity in the Library. So this list will combine items receive during both.
As always, new circulating books and children’s books are found in the “New books” stacks in the Group Study area and can be checked out; the new reference, DVD titles and Special Collection items are immediately being shelved in their respective stacks.
Of particular interest are our first print issues of Psychology Today as well as the volume RoboCup 2008 : Robot Soccer World Cup XII co-edited by faculty member Dr. Alfredo Weitzenfeld. Finally, we receive the latest editions of the Florida teacher certification examinations test self-study guides. They’re in their own section in this list.
DVD
- Lean automation [videorecording] / produced by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Dearborn, Mich.] : Society of Manufacturing Engineers, c2009.
TS191.8 .L436 2009
Journals
- Psychology Today
Shelved in current periodicals, in alphabetical order
Faculty Publications
- RoboCup 2008 (2008 : Suzhou, Jiangsu Sheng, China) RoboCup 2008 : Robot Soccer World Cup XII / Luca Iocchi … [et al.] (eds.). Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2009.
Faculty Publications TJ210.3 .R6153 2008
Reference
- Florida. Florida school laws. Tallahassee, Fla. : State Dept. of Education,
Reference KFF390.A29 F55 2008
Children’s Books
- The black book of colors [braille] / by Menena Cottin and Rosana Faría ; translated by Elisa Amado. Toronto : Groundwood Books, c2008.
QC495.5 .C6813 2008
Books
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Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for exceptional student education K-12 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772 .F5 F53 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for agriculture 6-12 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772 .F52 A35 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for biology 6-12 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772 .F52 B56 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for chemistry 6-12 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772 .F52 C48 2009
- Florida Teacher Certification Examination test preparation guide for earth-space science 6-12 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2005.
LB1772 .F52 E27 2005
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for educational media specialist PK-12 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772 .F52 E38 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for elementary education K-6 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772 .F52 E44 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for middle grades general science 5-9 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772.F52 M534 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for middle grades social science 5-9 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772.F52 M537 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for physics 6-12 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772.F52 P597 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for prekindergarten/primary PK-3 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772.F52 P75 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for middle grades integrated curriculum 5-9 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772.F52 M5345 2009
- Florida teacher certification examinations test information guide for social science 6-12 / Florida Department of Education. Tallahassee, Fla. : Florida Dept. of Education, c2009.
LB1772.F52 S63 2009
- Competencies and skills required for teacher certification in Florida. Tallahassee, Fla. : State of Florida, Dept. of Education, 1989-
LB1772 .F6 C65 2009
Mon 26 Oct 2009
Looking for an Halloween-themed book? The USF Poly Library has set up a display of all our books about Halloween, ghosts, witches, creepy-crawlies and such for you to choose from. Pick up a book and a piece of candy on your way out.
Mon 19 Oct 2009
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The University of South Florida Polytechnic is currently advertising the following position:
Social Sciences and Education Librarian (Open Rank)
Faculty rank, non-tenure earning
Full time, 12-month contract
Duties:
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with some of the programs in the College of Human and Social Sciences (Counselor Education, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Early Childhood Development, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education, Gerontology/Aging Studies, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Psychology, Reading Education, Sociology); designing and presenting instructional sessions; developing the library’s collection of discipline-related materials; providing research assistance to students, faculty, and staff. Contributing to state, regional, and national committees; participating in research, publication, and other professional and scholarly activities; participating in library, campus and/or University committees/councils as appropriate. Some evening and weekend duties are required.
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in library science and appropriate experience as a professional librarian consistent with university guidelines.A distinguished record of service in the profession including publications, professional association activity, research, or other major contributions to the field.Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Librarian. Qualified for appointment at instructor, assistant librarian or associate librarian level according to USF Polytechnic standards; established record of published research and scholarly activities at the advanced Associate Librarian level, or emerging published research or participation in research and scholarly activities with potential for publication at the Assistant Librarian level. Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills; flexibility and a strong service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Academic degree from, or experience working at, a polytechnic university; significant experience using resources in social sciences, education and curriculum; 1-3 years of work experience in academic libraries, particularly in instruction, reference, and collection development; experience or a strong potential for a continuous commitment to current emerging web technologies and diverse instructional technologies in a variety of settings (e.g., face-to-face, online asynchronous, online synchronous). Clear understanding of the library’s ongoing role in supporting and shaping the Polytechnic’s teaching, learning, and research mission.
USF Polytechnic is the first and only polytechnic university in Florida. It is located in Lakeland, at the center of the I-4 High Tech Corridor.
Please see http://poly.usf.edu/careers for an overview of USF Polytechnic. Applications are accepted online at Careers@USF, accessible at the same URL. Search for position number 0000333.
Mon 19 Oct 2009
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The University of South Florida Polytechnic is currently advertising the following position.
Business Librarian (Open Rank)
Faculty rank, non-tenure earning
Full time, 12-month contract
Duties:
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with the Division of Business; designing and presenting instructional sessions and tools; developing the library’s collection of discipline-related materials; providing research assistance to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff; engaging in outreach to business and community organizations; contribute to state, regional, and national committees; participate in library, campus and university committees/councils as appropriate; participate in research, publication, and other professional and scholarly activities. Some evening and weekend duties are required.
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Master’s degree from an accredited institution in library science and appropriate experience as a professional librarian consistent with university guidelines. A distinguished record of service in the profession including publications, professional association activity, research, or other major contributions to the field. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Librarian. Qualified for appointment at instructor, assistant librarian or associate librarian level according to USF Polytechnic standards; established record of published research and scholarly activities at the advanced Associate Librarian level, or emerging published research or participation in research and scholarly activities with potential for publication at the Assistant Librarian level. Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills; flexibility and a strong service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Academic degree from, or experience working at, a polytechnic university; significant experience using resources in business; 1-3 years of work experience in academic libraries, particularly in instruction, reference, and collection development; experience or a strong potential for a continuous commitment to current emerging web technologies and diverse instructional technologies in a variety of settings (e.g., face-to-face, online asynchronous, online synchronous). Clear understanding of the library’s ongoing role in supporting and shaping the Polytechnic’s teaching, learning, and research mission.
USF Polytechnic is the first and only polytechnic university in Florida. It is located in Lakeland, at the center of the I-4 High Tech Corridor.
Please see http://poly.usf.edu/careers for an overview of USF Polytechnic. Applications are accepted online at Careers@USF, accessible at the same URL. Search for position number 0000332.
Fri 16 Oct 2009
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The SLA Florida and Caribbean Chapter Fall Workshop and Awards Luncheon will take place at USF Polytechnic on Friday, November 13 2009, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
The workshop theme is “Libraries of the Future”. The program speakers are Paulette Hasier (DARPA Library, Library Task Manager), Jonathan Reichental (US IT Innovations Director, Pricewaterhouse Coopers) and Catherine Lavallée-Welch (Associate Librarian, USF Polytechnic). Lavallée-Welch will talking about Twitter as used by libraries.
Registration is now open. More information can be found on the Chapter’s website.
Thu 15 Oct 2009
The American Psychological Association released last week dozens of corrections to the brand new 6th edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. The first printing of the Manual was published in July. A very popular citation style, the Manual is used in psychology, as well as in education, sociology, economics, business, nursing and justice administration, among other fields.
The USF Poly Library has the first printing of the 6th edition. Waiting to see how and when we will obtain a copy of the second printing, a printout of the corrections are with the copy we own presently (Reference BF76.7 .P83 2010) (as you can imagine, some are calling to the APA to send free replacements). The link to the corrections is also listed below. We are also listing four new sample papers (not printed out):
Tue 13 Oct 2009
Listed below are the books honored by the FPA President’s Book Awards. There are 16 different categories and one special category, President’s Pick, chosen by FPA’s President, Chris Angermann, of New Chapter Publisher, Sarasota, FL.
PICTURE BOOK
- Gold Medal Winner — Adventures of Countess Pigula: “Up, Up and Away!” written and illustrated by Karen Freysinger, published by “A-Ha!” Elora Danan Productions, Inc. (Estero, FL)
- Silver Medal Winners — Airport Mouse Explores on Opening Day by Ruth E. Clark, illustrated by Phil Jones, published by Hibiscus Publishing (Naples, FL); Airport Mouse Becomes a VIP/VIM World Traveler by Ruth E. Clark, illustrated by Phil Jones, published by Hibiscus Publishing (Naples, FL); and, Kersplatypus by Susan Mitchell, illustrated by Sherry Rogers, published by Sylvan Dell Publishing (Mount Pleasant, SC)
FLORIDA FICTION FOR CHILDREN
- Gold Medal Winner — Florida Santa: Is He Real? How Do We Know It? by Ruth E. Clark, illustrated by Sarah Caterisano, published by Hibiscus Publishing (Naples, FL)
YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION
- Gold Medal Winner — Unlock Your Educational Potential by Dr. Brian R. Haig and Jeffrey D. Haig, published by Maximize Your Education (Irvine, CA)
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
- Gold Medal Winner — A Cord of Three Strands by Holly Moulder, published by White Pelican Press (Sharpsburg, GA)
CHILDREN’S FICTION
- Gold Medal Winner — The Mysterious Jamestown Suitcase: A Bailey Fish Adventure by Linda Salisbury, published by Tabby House (Mineral, VA)
- Silver Medal Winners — Jonathan’s Journey to Mount Miapu by Ellen Wolfson Valladares, illustrated by Maureen Burdock, published by Argami Productions, LLC (Weston, FL); and Ghost of the Chicken Coop Theater: A Bailey Fish Adventure by Linda Salisbury, published by Tabby House (Mineral, VA)
CHILDREN’S NONFICTION
- Gold Medal Winner — Kiddish Yiddish: Jewish Traditions & Culture in Rhyme by Barbara Feltquate, illustrated by Tom Post, published Bardolf & Co. (Sarasota, FL)
- Silver Medal Winner — Isabelle’s Dream: A Story and Activity Book for a Child’s Grief Journey by Betsy Bottino Arenella, published by Quality of Life Publishing Company (Naples, FL)
ADULT NONFICTION
- Gold Medal Winner — Everyday Symbols for Joyful Living by Dianne Durante, Ed.S., published by of Life Publishing Company (Naples, FL)
- Silver Medal Winners — The Half-Life of a Nuclear Battery by Philip H. Talbert, published by Astral Publishing (Fort Lauderdale, FL); and Real Men Do Cry: A Quarterback’s Inspiring Story of Tackling Depression and Surviving Suicide Loss by Eric Hipple, published by Quality of Life Publishing Company (Naples, FL)
MEMOIRS
- Gold Medal Winner — Captured Horizons: An Artist’s Journey by Michael Judge, published by New Chapter Publisher (Sarasota, FL)
- Silver Medal Winners — The Journey Less Traveled: Choose to Turn Your Tragedy Into Triumph by Loretta “Faith” Harris, published by Children’s Heart Publishing Company (Orlando, FL); and, The Half-Life of a Nuclear Battery by Philip H. Talbert, published by Astral Publishing (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
FLORIDA FICTION FOR ADULTS
- Gold Medal Winner — Promise to Poppy: A Bath Pond Book by Lowell Teal (Windermere, FL)
FLORIDA NONFICTION FOR ADULTS
- Gold Medal Winner — Treasured Waters: The Indian River Lagoon by Richard A. Kelly and Camille S. Yates, published by Pioneer River Press (Fort Pierce, FL)
ADULT FICTION
- Gold Medal Winner — MillTown by P.D. LaFleur, published by RGI Press (Punta Gorda, FL)
- Silver Medal Winner — Alex and the Color of the Wind by Piero Rivolta, published by Chapter Publisher (Sarasota, FL)
INTERIOR DESIGN
- Gold Medal Winner — Tastefully Small Finger Sandwiches: Easy Party Sandwiches for All Occasions by Kim Hendrickson, published Atlantic Publishing Company (Ocala, FL)
- Silver Medal Winner — ColorAlchemy: Self-Mastery with the Endless Supply of Color written and designed by Jami Lin, published by Earth Design, Inc. (Venice, FL)
COVER DESIGN
- Gold Medal Winner — Tastefully Small Dessert Canapés: Bite-Sized Sweets for Easy Entertaining by Kim Hendrickson, published by Atlantic Publishing Company (Ocala, FL)
- Silver Medal Winners — Jazz from Row Six: Photographs 1981–2007 by Jean Germain, published by New Chapter Publisher (Sarasota, FL); and, Promise to Poppy: A Bath Pond Book by Lowell Teal (Windermere, FL)
COFFEE TABLE BOOK
- Gold Medal Winner — Jazz from Row Six: Photographs 1981–2007 by Jean Germai, published by Chapter Publisher (Sarasota, FL)
- Silver Medal Winner — Treasured Waters: The Indian River Lagoon by Richard A. Kelly and Camille S. Yates, published by Pioneer River Press LLC (Fort Pierce, FL)
BUSINESS BOOK
- Gold Medal Winner — The Complete Guide to Robert’s Rules of Order Made Easy: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply by Rita Cook, published by Atlantic Publishing Company (Ocala, FL)
- Silver Medal Winners — The Complete Guide to Understanding, Controlling and Stopping Bullies & Bullying at Work: A Complete Guide for Managers, Supervisors, and Co-Workers by Margaret R. Kohut, MSW, published by Atlantic Publishing Company (Ocala, FL); and, The Secret Power of Blogging by Bruce C. Brown, published by Atlantic Publishing Company (Ocala, FL)
POETRY BOOK
- Gold Medal Winner — East of Pouring by William Drew Weinbrenner, published by Ahewlu Productions LLC (Orlando, FL)
PRESIDENT’S PICK
- Gold Medal Winner — Real Men Do Cry: A Quarterback’s Inspiring Story of Tackling Depression and Surviving Suicide Loss by Eric Hipple, published by Quality of Life Publishing Company (Naples, FL)
Thu 8 Oct 2009
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We invite you to our open door, hands-on seminars, in Elluminate:
Database Searching
Monday, October 12, 12:00-1:00PM
Learn to select and access the best databases for your subject, search their content and find full-text articles.
Meeting Link: http://131.247.100.61:80/join_meeting.html?meetingId=1253029103795
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Starts: 10/12/2009 12:00 EDT
Ends: 10/12/2009 13:00 EDT
RefWorks
Tuesday, October 13, 12:00-1:00PM
Learn how to use this citation management system that makes building bibliographies a flash.
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Starts: 10/13/2009 12:00 EDT
Ends: 10/13/2009 13:00 EDT
These seminars are open to all; no registration required. The seminars are cancelled if no one is present 10 minutes after the hour.
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If this is the first time you will be using Elluminate, you may be prompted to download some software which may take anywhere from 2 to 20 minutes depending upon your Internet connection speed. You can pre-configure your system with the required software by going to the support page located at: http://131.247.100.61:80/support.help
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Thu 8 Oct 2009
Wanting a quick way to know what is going on in scientific fields, or simply having a few minutes to kill and looking for a quick, informative read? The USF Poly Library is now receiving two popular scientific magazines: Psychology Todayand Scientific American.
They can be found with the other print journals and periodicals at the back of the library, shelved in alphabetical order.