Fuson Receives Deanna Nipp-Kientz Memorial Librarian Award

Courtney Fuson, librarian of electronic and educational resources at Bunch Library, recently received the Deanna Nipp-Kientz Memorial Award. This award is given to a librarian who has gone above and beyond in service for the Tennessee Library Consortium or Tenn-Share.

Tenn-Share President Laura Allison commented on Fuson’s commitment saying, “Courtney is currently one of the co-webmistresses for Tenn-Share. She has been involved with Tenn-Share since 2010, when she was the Learn & Discover chair, coordinating Tenn-Share’s online statewide training program for library staff.  She began serving as a co-webmistress in 2011.  She has served on several DataFest and Fall Conference committees as well. She has helped design and maintain Tenn-Share’s websites and social media presence, provided technical support and worked to help maintain Tenn-Share’s membership database. When asked to help with a task, Courtney is always willing and her knowledge and work ethic are exemplary. She truly epitomizes Deanna Nipp Kientz’s attitudes of service, hard work, and dedication to Tenn-Share.”

Tenn-Share was established in 1992 as a means of helping libraries deliver efficient, effective library services through resource sharing.

See the story on the Belmont News page.

It's On Us.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 4 women & 1 in 9 men in the U.S. are victims of domestic violence at some point in their lives (CDC) and Nearly 3 out of 4 people, know someone who has experienced domestic violence. (Allstate Foundation). Who do you know?

Don't be silent. Visit It's On Us  for more info and to take the pledge.

Want to do more? Get involved here.

Just in Time for Fall Break: Streaming Videos

The library now has access to streaming films available through the Swank Digital Campus and Kanopy film databases. Over 30 films are currently available via Swank, representing the top choices for Film Studies, including academy award winners and popular general release classics.

The Kanopy film database provides access to one of the most unique collections of films in the world – including award-winning documentaries, training films and theatrical releases – on every topic imaginable. Over 15,000 titles are available from off an on-campus via this streaming service.

For access to both databases, visit our database A to Z list or click on the direct links above.

When accessing Swank Digital Campus films using a mobile device, you’ll need to download the Swank Media Player app.

Questions or Comments? Please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Carla Hayden Sworn in as the 14th Librarian of Congress!

On September 14th the 14th Librarian of Congress was sworn in! She is the first woman, the first African-American, and is a LIBRARIAN (there have only been two other Librarians of Congress previously with a background in librarianship). The future of our national library is bright! Watch the swearing in ceremony here!

Museum of Modern Art Online Exhibit Now Available!

**Calling all modern art enthusiasts!** Explore MoMA’s exhibition history from its founding in 1929 to the present through their newly released digital archive! This extensive collection includes installation shots, exhibition checklists, press releases, and catalogs trace the history of the iconic modern art museum from its inception. Check it out on the "Online Exhibits" page of the Bunch Library Art Research Guide:http://belmont.libguides.com/art/onlineexhibits

Bunch's New Live Stream Begins With #pupsandpopsBU

We are excited to announce that Lila now has a Ustream channel!  Bunch Library will use the Ustream platform to allow users to:

• have live video access to events
• get to know their librarians through video as well as live chat
• view a growing, free video archive of all the goings-on at Bunch    

Now, we know you all are looking forward to our annual Puppies and Popsicles event Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 on the lawn in front of the library building.  So, we thought:  What better way to kick off our UStream channel than with a live stream of #pupsandpopsBU ?  Even if you're going to the event, join in the chat to vote for your favorite pup or to ask the staff questions.

Of course, we would also love for you to be active about #pupsandpopsBU on any other social media networks you are a part of.  Anything posted with the above hashtag will be reposted in the library's feed, assuming we have a presence there.

We look forward to bringing you both the amazing Puppies and Popsicles event and our inaugural live stream via Ustream!

24/5 library access expanded!

Bunch Library provides an all-night study area Sunday – Thursday nights for Belmont students. The study area, which up to now has included the first floor and atrium areas, has become so popular with students that the Library has now extended it to include the Information Literacy Classroom as well as the second floor of the Library. Come on over and settle in!