Free database trials
The Library is currently running a number of free database trials. Please check out the Spring 2010 Trials web page.
Carol Sibley served as juror for poetry award winner
Carol Hanson Sibley, Library, recently served as one of the jurors appointed to select the 2010 winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award. The award honors the “best” poetry book for children published in 2009. The committee selected “Button Up” by Alice Schertle as the winner. Three honor books were also named: “A Curious Collection of Cats” by Betsy Franco, “Crossing Stones” by Helen Frost, and “The Tree that Time Built” by Mary Ann Hoberman. The award is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Center for the Book.
Shoptaugh to deliver 2009-10 Roland and Beth Dille Distinguished Faculty Lecture
Dr. Terry Shoptaugh will deliver the 2009-2010 Roland and Beth Dille Distinguished Faculty Lecture during Homecoming Week next fall semester. hoptaugh arrived on campus in 1986, hired as the Director of University Archives/Northwest Minnesota Historical Center and part-time reference librarian. He earned tenure in 1991 and for many years, students have enrolled in Dr. Shoptaugh’s history and American multicultural studies classes. Moreover, as Korella Selzer writes in her nomination letter for the Dille Lecturer, students respect and appreciate his knowledge of local history, Minnesota History, and U.S. History. “He,” Selzer notes, “instills in them the overall context of history. I have witnessed students becoming excited about their research after discussing their projects with Dr. Shoptaugh.” Click headline to read more.
Student work showing in the Library
An MSUM documentary photography book exhibit, showcasing the work of students in the Documentary Photography class, will be on display in Livingston Lord Library during February. Fifteen students completed the Documentary Photography class and 14 will have their books displayed. Click headline to read who is showing their work.
Library Instruction
Library instruction for spring semester courses can be scheduled by contacting Belle Nelson, Instruction Librarian. 218-477-5919, nelsonb@mnstate.edu) Requests for instruction related to the Curriculum Materials Center can be sent to Carol Sibley, Curriculum Librarian. (218-477-5919, sibley@mnstate.edu).