Still getting used to (Office) 2007?

The good news is that for all of the adjustment required (still looking for print, aren’t you?), at least Office 2007 offers some added functionality. For example, Word will now format your citations. Choose from APA, MLA, Chicago and more. Of course, you should still proof read them. AND there are several other free options for managing your citations like Zotero and bibme.

Pre-Crunch Time Pep Talk!!!

Anyone nervous about upcoming projects, papers, or assignments? While research is supposed to be challenging, it doesn't have to ruin your life for the next few months. I could offer you some tips as you prepare to really dig in, but Lifehack's "10 Steps Toward Better Research" are beautifully concise and already written. I especially enjoyed the shout-out to librarians, and I hope you'll be convinced to Ask Us! when you need some help.

Extended Hours for Fall 2007

Wanna stay at the library past 11pm? You're in luck, the Bunch Library (including the McWhorter lab) will be open until 1 a.m., Sunday-Thursday, from Monday, Oct. 15 through Monday, Nov. 19 (the week of Thanksgiving); and Monday, Nov. 26 through Monday Dec. 10, 2007.

Banned Books Week:

A Celebration of Intellectual Freedom!

Why observe Banned Books Week? It's an opportunity to celebrate the intellectual freedom that is fundamental to academic settings and to consider the shifting guise of censorship throughout history and in our own lives.

When? The awesome display is up all week! Join Belmont librarians, faculty, staff, and students for a Banned Book reading and informal discussion on Thursday, October 4, at 3pm in the Leu Art Gallery (in the library). This event is approved for Convo credit.