$500 Library Research Awards Applications due 4/24

By Candice Benjes-Small | April 13, 2009

The deadline to apply for the Winesett Awards for Library Research is Friday, April 24, at 4 pm. The best entries will be published in the Archives of the Winesett Scholars, and two winners (one freshman/sophomore, one junior/senior) will be awarded $500 prizes.

McConnell Library presents these awards in recognition of creative and original library research completed by Radford University undergraduate students. Papers and projects completed for classes during Spring 2008, Summer 2008, Fall 2008, and Spring 2009 are eligible.

The winners will be announced at the Winesett Awards for Library Research Reception, held on the 4th floor of McConnell Library, at 4 pm on Friday, May 1. All RU faculty, students, and staff are invited to this celebration of student achievement.

To apply, you will need to submit the paper or project (drafts are okay for Spring 2009 works); a letter of support from your professor; an essay describing your library research; and a cover letter.

Full details and application forms are available at: http://lib.radford.edu/award.asp

Winesett Awards FAQ:
http://lib.radford.edu/information/award/faq.asp

If you have any other questions, please contact the Library Research Awards Chair, Candice Benjes-Small, cbsmall@radford.edu

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Pecha Kucha: PowerPoint as Art Form and Competitive Sport

By Candice Benjes-Small | April 8, 2009

Pecha Kucha: PowerPoint as Art Form and Competitive Sport

Presenters: Candice Benjes-Small (Library), Susan Van Patten (RCPT), Niels Christiensen (Psychology)
Bonnie 229
Thursday, April 16, 12:30-1:45 pm

Pecha Kucha is a PowerPoint presentation that is exactly 20 slides displayed for 20 seconds each.  As Wired Magazine says, “The result, in the hands of masters of the form, combines business meeting and poetry slam to transform corporate cliché into surprisingly compelling beat-the-clock performance art.”

Come see a live Pecha Kucha presentation, and hear Dr. Susan Van Patten and Dr. Niels Christiensen talk about how they had their students use this presentation style for class projects.

No registration is necessary for this event.  For questions, contact Candice, x6801, cbsmall@radford.edu

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New Titles Added in March 2009

By Gerald Gordon | April 3, 2009

The list of new titles added in March 2009 is now posted on the library website under: Information and Services > What’s New? > New books, videos, etc.

Take a look at what’s new!

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FINAL Library Survivors of the semester: APA, MLA, Chicago & More

By Candice Benjes-Small | March 31, 2009

Library Survivor workshops are a great way to learn about library and research skills. Ask your professors about extra credit for attendance.

No registration is required, but classes are limited to 20 students. All classes are in Library Classroom B.

APA
Tuesday, April 7, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

MLA
Thursday, April 9, 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Chicago/Turabian
Tuesday, April 7, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm

Avoiding Plagiarism
Wednesday, April 8, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Word 2007
Sunday, April 5, 5:00 pm - 6:30

Excel Tips and Tricks II
Thursday, April 9, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Full descriptions of the workshops are available at:

http://lib.radford.edu/Instruction/survivor.asp

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New art in the library

By Beth Johnson | March 18, 2009

McConnell Library is pleased once again to host an installation of the Art 204 sculpture class project.  This semester, students were given wide latitude with type of media and subject matter.

 

Course instructor Rahn Binkley said, “These 27 sculptures explore a wide range of subjects in a variety of materials, and have been installed in the library’s 2nd through 5th floors. Some of these sculptures are site-specific, and installed to interact with their location, while others are meaningful on their own. I hope this exhibit provides a pleasing therapeutic experience to people who study or research in the library.”

 

The exhibition ends May 8, 2009.

 

–Jim Webster

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