The library strives to offer the best services possible to our patrons, and this goes far beyond books. However, we often find that people are genuinely surprised by some of the services we offer. Based on this, we’ve compiled a list of the library’s top ten “secrets” to share. 1. We check out more than Read More …
Since the Oxford College Library reopened in the summer of 2013, one of the most exciting new features of the library has been the increased availability of technological resources. The building continues to offer a strong Apple iMac environment as before, but additional new features contribute to the library’s digital learning space. Several of these Read More …
As we reach the end of the semester, I am reflecting upon our first semester in Oxford’s new Library and Academic Commons. It has been an exciting time for our students, faculty, and staff. The library has become a hub of activity for the community including events such as the Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting, the Read More …
The library is hosting a bagel study break on Thursday, 12/12 at 8pm! Stop by and grab a yummy bagel to help fuel your late-night studying! Other goodies to watch out for in and around the library during finals: Tuesday, 12/10 – Phi Eta Sigma Tutoring Night 8pm – 10pm in Rooms 201 and Read More …
Last week, Dr. Alicia DeNicola’s Anthropology 101 classes used the library’s new exhibit spaces for an anthropological study of their desks in their dorms. Each student did a study of the contents on and around their work spaces and created an exhibition to present to their class. They could either do a physical display in the Read More …
When: Thursday, November 4 Where: Library Rm. 230 What: Zotero – a free tool that helps you manage your research sources! Collect & organize your sources! Create bibliographies! No need to RSVP–just bring your laptop. Ellen and Jonathan will walk you through creating an account and getting started, as well as how to use Zotero Read More …
PsycTHERAPY video database – New Database! The PsycTHERAPY video database includes more than 300 therapy demonstration videos featuring clinicians working with individuals, couples, and families. There are 95 featured therapists, over 65 different therapeutic approaches, and 230 topics covered. Transcripts are provided and the database is updated twice a year. All videos were filmed from Read More …
This week I attended the Southeastern Library Assessment Conference and saw a variety of presentations focused on assessing student learning, library spaces, and service design. Since the Oxford College Library just underwent a major renovation, I was most interested in hearing how other libraries approached space assessment. Librarians are really interested in the ways our Read More …
Congratulations to Jonathan DaSo, library specialist at Oxford, who was recently selected as one of the American Library Association’s Emerging Leaders for 2014. Jonathan is a graduate of Oxford, 2008, and Emory College, 2010. He is currently enrolled in the Florida State master of library science program. The ALA Emerging Leaders Program is a highly selective Read More …
Did you know that Emory owns millions of books, thousands of journals, and hundreds of databases? Having access to all of these resources is fantastic, but navigating them for research can be tricky. Make an appointment with an Oxford librarian to get help! Librarian’s office hours- Day: Mon.-Wed., Fri: 1pm-5pm Thu: 1pm-4pm Night: Mon.-Thu.: Read More …
Each October Dean Moon hosts a “Haunted Tour” of the Oxford Campus, highlighting the spooky sites and stories associated with our campus. After the tour, come to the library and enjoy homemade hot chocolate, and free coffee with flavored creamers and other items! Treats will be available in the new library cafe after both “tours”, Read More …
Alice Munro is the most recent winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature. Check out our Alice Munro collection on the shelves and via our E-book vendor, Overdrive, including her latest collection of stories entitled Dear Life. Other Alice Munro items in the Oxford collection include: The View from Castle Rock: Stories Too Much Happiness: Read More …
