Library Survey Fitbit Winner

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fitbitMemorial Library would like to extend thanks to all students who participated in our survey.  Megan Swanson was the lucky winner of a Fitbit Flex, which was provided by the Friends of the Library.

We hope that in addition to raising our awareness of students’ research needs, that the survey also raised students’ awareness of the Research Help services available to them.  As we head into the second half of the semester, we would like to encourage students to seek help when needed.  Librarians can help you:  narrow your research topic, develop search strategies, identify and access resources, cite sources, and learn to use citation managers and other research tools.

Students can request one-on-one Research Help appointments with a librarian that specializes in their field of study.  Students can also drop by the Research Help Desk in the main lobby of Memorial Library, contact a librarian by phone (call 607-753-2590 or text 607-341-7883), or email us at research@cortland.edu.  Chat is also available in any library resource with the green “Click to Ask a Librarian” button.

Birds of Prey Event! Oct 7 @ 7pm, Library 2nd floor

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falconryMary Cope, General Falconer, accompanied by her Red-tailed Hawks, Kestrel, and Owls, will talk to us about birds of prey and her experience learning falconry.

  •  Date: Wednesday, Oct 7th
  • Time: 7pm  –  8:30pm
  • Place: SUNY Cortland’s Memorial Library, 2nd floor

 Join us!

 This event is free and open to the public

This is the final event related to “Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine of Harry Potter’s World”, a travelling exhibit on display at the library which was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. This event was generously supported by SUNY Cortland Memorial Library and the Campus Artist and Lecture Series (CALS).

If you have any questions, please contact Anita Kuiken at ext. 4983 or anita.kuiken@cortland.edu.

TAKE OUR SURVEY!

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survey imageMemorial Library likes your input! We would like students’ feedback about their research habits and needs, as well as their opinions on library services. This is a great opportunity to make yourself heard and even create change. Students completing the entire survey and providing contact info will be entered into a drawing to win a Fitbit!

The survey will be available at bit.ly/1OeuWqY from 9/29 until 10/16.  Look for an email from the library with the link, as well.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Kanopy Streaming Available @ Memorial Library

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kanopyWe are pleased to announce that the Library has recently introduced the new Netflix-like video streaming service, Kanopy, located on the Librarytab in myRedDragon. By clicking the Library Databases tab, you will find Kanopy in the list of databases alphabetical by title. You can also click here to start watching:  http://cortland.kanopystreaming.com/

Kanopy offers a broad selection of over 26,000 streaming films, documentaries and training covering various educational topics and feature films: business, the arts, training, foreign language films, health sciences, media and communication, natural sciences, social sciences, teacher education and more.

Featured producers in Kanopy’s collection include Criterion Collection, PBS, California Newsreel, Kino Lorber, First Run Features, BBC, Roland Collection, MVD, Seventh Art, Psychotherapy. net, Symptom, Media, Education Foundation, and hundreds of other leading producers.

The films can be watched from anywhere, anytime by all students, faculty, and staff. The films have full public performance rights (as long as groups do not charge admission for showing the film) and have unlimited simultaneous use.

In addition to being able to browse the Kanopy website, records for individual films will soon begin appearing our library discovery tool.

If there is a film you would be interested to have available on Kanopy, please contact us. Kanopy is always looking to expand its collections and they will try to have it added if possible.

Enjoy!

“Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine.”

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Are you a Harry Potter fan? Have you ever wondered how much of the novels are based on actual Renaissance traditions? Well, come to the library to check out a new display from the National Library of Medicine entitled, “Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine.” You will find out about monsters, herbology, magical creatures, potions, and much more! Come to our opening reception in the Library, 2nd floor,Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 to have a snack and listen to a panel of SUNY Cortland faculty discuss science during the Renaissance.

harry potter exhibition

Preservation Week April 26-May 3

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preservation weekLibraries, museums, archives and other organizations work every day to preserve cultural history.  Over 4.8 billion artifacts are held in public trust by more than 30,000 archives, historical societies, libraries, museums, scientific research collections and archaeological repositories in the United States.

Key environmental factors that place collections at risk:

  • Light: Ultraviolet rays from natural and artificial sources can cause fading and disintegration.
  • Pollutants: Dust is abrasive and can accelerate harmful chemical reactions.
  • Heat: High temperatures can accelerate deterioration.
  • Moisture: High humidity promotes mold growth, corrosion, and degradation, while excessive
  • Dryness can cause drying and cracking. Fluctuations between extremes can cause warping, buckling and flaking.

Tips from the American Library Association for preserving your treasures:

preservation week tips

Featured Database: Films on Demand

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films on demand logoThe library provides access to Films on Demand, a streaming educational video collection containing over 20,203 full-length videos and 233,239 video clips. These videos cover all subjects from the hard sciences to the humanities and are from producers such as Films for the Humanities, the History Channel, National Geographic and the BBC.

Collections within Films on Demand:

films-on-demand

You can find the Films on Demand database @ the LibraryTab in myRedDragon. Select the Library Databases tab in the search box; choose databases by title F and you will find it!

Enjoy!