http://catherin.blog.usf.edu News about services and resources offered by the USF Poly Library Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:12:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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.” ... http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/11/04/netlibrary-outages 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 ... http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/10/30/new-resources-at-the-usfp-library-4 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. http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/10/26/halloween-at-the-library 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, ... http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/10/19/position-available-social-sciences-and-education-librarian-open-rank 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 ... http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/10/19/position-available-business-librarian-open-rank 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 ... http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/10/16/libraries-of-the-future-program-at-usf-polytechnic 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 ... http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/10/15/errors-in-apa-style-6th-edition 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 ... http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/10/13/florida-publishers-association-2009-presidents-book-awards 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 Add to Calendar: http://131.247.100.61:80/build_calendar.event?meetingId=1253029103795 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 ... http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/10/08/reminder-about-online-open-door-seminars 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 ... http://catherin.blog.usf.edu/2009/10/08/new-magazines-scientific-american-and-psychology-today