Faculty can now submit an online request for Gleeson Library to add a new journal subscription. Requests must be accompanied by a written statement justifying the need for the journal and should fit the criteria outlined in the policy Considerations for acquisition of new Periodicals.
Links to the policy and online form can be found on the library web pages under:
The USF catalog provides the following description of the Davies Forum:
It was established by Mrs. Louise M. Davies of San Francisco to enhance the University’s efforts to produce future leaders dedicated to public service and committed to ethical leadership. The continuing theme of the Forum is “The Search for Values in Contemporary America” and, each semester, a different group of selected students — called Davies Scholars — participate in the interdisciplinary Davies Seminar under the direction of a Davies Professor.
Spring 2008, the topic for the Davies Forum is “Digital Literacy” and it is being taught by Professor David Silver, Assistant Professor in the Department of Media Studies.
The most wonderful thing about the Davies Forum is that it includes a lecture series that is open to the community! Professor Silver has put together an incredibly interesting group of speakers who will talk about their experiences in our digital environment and share how identity, social networks, collaboration and other intellectual endeavors can come together to create a digitally literate society.
David has shared his syllabus on his blog, with all the readings and links to the speakers’ web pages or blogs. Also, for those of us who no longer take classes, the Davies Forum syllabus along with the one for David’s Digital Journalism class provide wonderful windows into the objectives and expectations USF faculty have for students enrolled in their classes. Thanks David!
Due to facilities issues related to safety, the Library Atrium will not be available for 24/7 student study at the beginning of the Spring 2008 semester.
USF’s Facilities Management department is working on the issue and has tentatively forecast 4-5 weeks before we have a resolution. During this interim period, the Atrium will be open the same hours as the main library and there will be no outside entrance. Access to the Atrium will only be available from inside the library.
Library staff provide tours to new or curious students, faculty and staff. Please come and join us on any of the dates and times below:
Library Tour
Meet at front circulation desk.
Jan 18, 2 pm
Library Tour
Meet at front circulation desk.
Jan 22, 11 am
Library Tour
Meet at front circulation desk.
Jan 23, 4 pm
Library Tour
Meet at front circulation desk.
Jan 24, 12:30 pm
Library Tour
Meet at front circulation desk.
Jan 25, 10 am
Lights Out!
Due to annual maintenance on University transformers, the Library will be without electricity at times on January 3 and 4.
On Thursday, the Library will open at 10am when electricity should be restored to the building.
On Friday, electricity will be off from 1-3pm and public services, such as circulation and reference, will be limited during this time. Computers and photocopiers will have no power; public restrooms will have no lights.
Please plan accordingly.
Gleeson Library is open on Monday, December 24 from 8am-4pm and then will be closed for the holidays December 25, 2007-January 1, 2008.
See the library web page for Intercession and Spring 2008 hours.
Happy Holidays from the staff!
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