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November 28, 2007

Digital Microform Scanner Now Available

The Rod Library is now offerring the service of a digital microform scanner for patrons to use. Microfilm and microfische can be scanned, reformatted, and printed or saved. Patrons will appreciate the higher quality image this machine can produce. Stop by the Multiservice Center on the 1st floor of the Rod Library to use the new scanner.

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November 26, 2007

Searching UNISTAR by Publisher's Name

It is now possible to use the Rod Library Specialized Search form to search for publisher's names. This is important because publisher's names from the publisher field are not indexed in the general keyword index. They are in a separate index. Publisher's names will only appear in the general keyword index if they are present in other fields such as notes or series. Thus, the general keyword index cannot be relied upon as an indicator of which items the library owns from various publishers.

Here are some examples of how to search using publisher's names.

If one wanted to find out which publications from the German music publisher Sikorski are in the library's collections, one would select the publisher option from the dropdown and enter the term sikorski in the search box. The search results would include everything with the term sikorski in the publisher field.

One can also qualify searches of publisher's names. For example, if one wanted to find out which scores published by Sikorski are in the library's collections, one would select the publisher option from the dropdown, enter the term sikorski in the search box, and click on the radio button for scores. The search results would include all scores with the term sikorski in the publisher field.

Note that one can use the Advanced Keyword Search (AVS) screen to qualify searches by publisher. So if one wanted to find out which scores written by Shostakovich and published by Sikorski are in the library's collections, one would select the author option from the AVS dropdown, enter the term shostakovich in the search box, select Printed Music Scores from the Publication Type dropdown, and enter the term sikorski in the Publisher search box. The search results would include all scores by Shostakovich with the term sikorski in the publisher field.

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November 14, 2007

Library Reception to Honor Newly Tenured and Promoted Faculty

Rod Library recently hosted a reception for newly tenured and promoted faculty on Tuesday, November 13, 2007, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Honorees have been invited to select a library book to be gift-plated in their honor. The November display in the Library's main lobby exhibit case features this year's newly tenured and promoted faculty.

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November 13, 2007

CFPL@UNI Collection

Rod Library has a new collection of recreational fiction and non-fiction titles available for check-out. The grand opening of the CFPL@UNI Collection was held on Monday, November 12th. The CFPL@UNI Collection is a joint venture of the Cedar Falls Public Library and Rod Library, with the titles selected by the Cedar Falls staff. The Cedar Falls Public Library retains ownership of the collection.

The start-up collection of 300 titles is located on special labeled shelving in the Browsing Room. The collection will be expanded over time. All of the titles appear in UNISTAR, the online catalog, with a location of CFPL@UNI Browsing. The loan period is three weeks, with a one-week renewal option.

Books may be checked out with a Cedar Falls Public Library borrower’s card. If you do not have a Cedar Falls borrower’s card, you can obtain one at the Rod Library circulation desk.

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November Exhibits at Rod Library

November exhibits at Rod Library include the following displays:

	Newly Tenured and Promoted Faculty - Sponsored by: Rod Library Public Relations Committee - Main Floor Display Case located in the Library Lobby.
	Body Art Across Rod Library - Sponsored by: Reference Librarian & Bibliographer Barbara Weeg and the Rod Library Public Relations Committee - First Floor Display Case located across from the MultiService Center near the main staircase.
	Slave Narratives of Brazil, U.S., and Latin America - Sponsored by: Robert Krueger, Department of Modern Languages - Flat Display Case located in the Reference Area.

For more information about exhibits at Rod Library see our exhibits web page.

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November 12, 2007

Thanksgiving Break Open Hours

Rod Library will be open the following hours over the Thanksgiving break:

Friday, November 16th: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday, November 17-18th: Closed

Monday-Wednesday, November 19th-21st: 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Turkey Day and Friday, November 22nd-23rd: Closed

Saturday, November 24th: 12:00 noon-5:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 25th: we return to normal hours of 12:00 noon-12:00 midnight

This is the first year that no classes will be held during Thanksgiving week. We wish you a safe and happy holiday!

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