Due to a water leak, the heat has been turned off in the 24-hour study room and vending area. We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates regarding the situation. Please dress warmly and bring blankets!
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Oh, the weather inside is frightful
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Enter to Win an iPad
The annual GALILEO user survey is a way to rate your experience using GALILEO, and this year, it’s also an opportunity to enter a drawing for an iPad. The random drawing will take place after the survey closes on November 13th. The survey link will appear on the GALILEO welcome and home pages November 7-13 and is available at the link below.
Take the GALILEO survey: http://galileo2011.questionpro.com
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Interlibrary Loan Book request cutoff--for students
The end of the semester and the holidays are fast approaching which means that libraries begin to slow down lending books through Interlibrary Loan (ILL).
As such, we will no longer request books through ILL for students after Monday, November 28 until after the spring semester begins. We will continue to request articles through ILL until December 20 when we will close for the semester.
Please stop by the reference desk or contact us through one of our many AskUs points, if we can help you find materials for your papers or assignments.
If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Shuping at shuping_ad@mercer.edu or 478-301-2251.
And thank you for using Interlibrary Loan this semester.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Deadline for the 2012 Edmonds Student Research Award
Applications for the 2011/2012 Annual Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 13. Individuals must be currently enrolled as undergraduate students at Mercer University (Macon campus) or the Macon Regional Academic Center. Students who completed degree requirements in December 2011 are also eligible. All class levels and disciplines are eligible.
For more information about the award and application process, please go to Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Harry Potter Lecture Series Continues
Join us on Wednesday, October 19 to hear Dr. Deneen Senasi, College of Liberal Arts' Department of English, speak on "Polyjuice Potion or Pensieve?: Reading and Remembering 'through a glass darkly' in the Novels of Harry Potter." The lecture will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Medical School Auditorium.
Interested in a bite to eat before the event? Check out Harry Potter's World: Renaissance Science, Magic, and Medicine events page for a coupon provided by a favorite local eatery.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Update on Library Services
Now that Fall Break is over, it seems like a good time for a quick update on library services. Yes, the Tarver Library is still experiencing staffing shortages. As of October 17, we no longer offer reference desk services after 5:00 PM, except on Sunday when we are available from 2-9 PM. We are still available via e-mail, text, or even IM http://libraries.mercer.edu/tarver/reference/ask-us.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Don't forget!
Don't forget if you're on the go and want to check and see what we have, check out our mobile webpage! We also have a feedback form so that we know how to improve the mobile page!
You can also find Tarver Library on Facebook and Twitter, where you'll not only find links to this blog, but also questions about what services we can provide and that you'd like to see the library offer!
And remember...you can contact us any number of methods to ask us questions from our AskUs page, including email, text, and phone!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
PsycInfo & PsycArticles restored
Access to PsycInfo and PsycArticles has been restored. If you encounter any problems with these or other e-resources, please contact us.
PsycInfo and PsycArticles Outage
Access to PsycINFO and PsycArticles from EBSCOhost is currently unavailable. GALILEO representatives are working with EBSCO to restore access as soon as possible.
Monday, July 25, 2011
NetLibrary access restored
The transition of netLibrary ebooks to the EBSCO ebook platform is complete. Catalog links to netLibrary ebooks and the database link to the netLibrary collection are now correctly pointing to EBSCO ebooks.
As always, if you notice any kind of problem please let us know.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
netLibrary access
Today, Thursday, July 21 2011, is the day that access to our netLibrary ebooks is being transitioned from the netLibrary interface to the EBSCO interface. Interruptions to access are likely as this transition occurs. Our vendors intend to minimize these interruptions, but they will not be avoided altogether. We expect access to the EBSCO ebook platform to be functioning normally at the start of next week.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
FirstSearch database scheduled outage
On Sunday, July 10 there will be a scheduled service downtime for the FirstSearch service from 1:00 am until at least 6:00 am and possibly as late as 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. This temporary service interruption is required so OCLC can upgrade storage systems and capacity for all OCLC services.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Featured Government Website in July
Grant.gov - Find.Apply.Succeed.
Grants.gov is a comprehensive resources that allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies.
"Grants.gov is your source to FIND and APPLY for federal grants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is proud to be the managing partner for Grants.gov, an initiative that is having an unparalleled impact on the grant community. Learn more about Grants.gov and determine if you are eligible for grant opportunities offered on this site.
Grants.gov does not provide personal financial assistance. To learn where you may find personal help, check Government Benefits, Student Loans and Small Business Start-up Loans."
Today, Grants.gov is a central storehouse for information on over 1,000 grant programs and provides access to approximately $500 billion in annual awards.
The website provides information about:
What is a Grant?
Who is Eligible for a Grant?
Program Highlights
Grants.gov in the News
Program Status
Source: www.grants.gov
Monday, June 6, 2011
Featured Government Website in June
Nutrition.gov
providing nutrition information for a healthier life
Nutrition.gov is a service of the National Agricultural Library, USDA. This website provides easy
online access to government information on food and human nutrition for consumers. It serves as a gateway to reliable information on nutrition, healthy eating, physical activity, and food safety. Users can also find practical information on hdietary supplements, fitness and how to keep food safe. The site is regularly updated. It features latest news and links to other relevant government sites.
Nutrition.gov is browseable by several subject categories: What's in Food, Smart Nutrition 101, Life Stages, Weight Management, Nutrition and Health Issues, Shopping, Cooking, and Meal Planning, Dietary Supplements, and Food Assistance Programs. A Spanish version of the site is also available. For more information on different aspects of human nutrition, please visit the FAQ section.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Featured Government Website in May
FoodSafety.gov is a gateway to selected government food safety-related information provided by such government agencies as Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN).
The information provided by the site includes the sections of Food Recalls & Alerts, Food Poisoning, Inspections & Compliance, News & Features, Videos, Podcasts, More, as well as Blog.
The website uses social media to expand public communications. Please take a look at these new spring videos: How to prepare ham and brisket safely which were posted recently.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
2011 Edmonds Award Reception
A reception was held at Tarver Library on April 19 to honor the recipients of this year's 'Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award.' The winner for 2011 is Stephen Kearse, an English major and student of Dr. David Davis. His winning paper is "Defying Objectivity: An Exploration of Ethnocentrism in Jonah's Gourd Vine." Laurel McCormack, an international affairs major, received the runner-up award for her paper, "Modern Religious Missions: Western Imperialism or Natural Competition?" Photos from the reception can be viewed at the following link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarverlibrary/.
Featured Government Website in April
Copyright.gov
Copyright.gov is the official site of the U. S. Copyright Office. Copyright.gov "has been created with the desire to serve the copyright community of creators and users, as well as the general public. Here you will find information about our online registration option and other news about reengineering; all our key publications including informational circulars; application forms for copyright registration; links to the copyright law and to the homepages of other copyright-related organizations; a link to our online copyright records cataloged since 1978; news of what the Office is doing, including business process reengineering plans, Congressional testimony, and press releases; our latest regulations; and much more," as stated on their website.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Students, are you in the clear?
Advising and priority registration will take place from March 30 to April 15. In order to ensure clearance for registration, please do one of the following:
- Renew overdue items
- Return items no longer needed
- Pay fines & replacement costs
New DVD Arrivals - Feb./Mar. 2011
The Book of Eli, PN1997.9 AA THR .B66 2010
Kings: The Complete Series, PN1992.77 .K55 2009
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Vol. 3, PN1997.9 ANI SF .M45 2006 v.3
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Vol. 4, PN1997.9 ANI SF .M45 2006 v.4
The Road, PN1997.9 AA THR .R62 2009
Close to Home: Moyers on Addiction, HV5825 .C56 2008
Sermons and Sacred Pictures: The Life and Work of Reverend L.O. Taylor, BR563.N4 S48 1989
Not Just a Game, GV706.35 .N899 2010
Lake of Fire, HQ767 .L354 2008
Stem Cells: The Ethical Issues, QH588.S83 S74 2006
The Suicide Tourist, R726 .S85 2010
Doctors' Diaries, R690 .D6386 2009
The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Third Season, PN1997.9 TV COM .B54 2009
Bones: The Complete Fifth Season, PN1997.9 TV LEG .B66 2009
Entourage: The Complete Fifth Season, PN1997.9 TV COM .E58 2008
Hot in Cleveland: Season One, PN1997.9 TV COM .H68 2010
House M.D.: Season Five, PN1997.9 TV DRA .H68 2008
House M.D.: Season Six, PN1997.9 TV DRA .H68 2009
Inception, PN1997.9 AA DRA .I53 2010
The Lemon Drop Kid, PN1997.9 COM DRA .L46 1951
Lost: The Complete Sixth Season, the Final Season, PN1997.9 TV AA .L67 2009
Mad Men: Season One, PN1997.9 TV DRA .M33 2007
Mad Men: Season Two, PN1997.9 TV DRA .M33 2008
The Office: Season Six, PN1997.9 TV COM .O34 2010
The Fighter, PN1997.9 DRA BIO .F54 2010
The Kids Are All Right, PN1997.9 COM DRA .K53 2010
Secretariat, PN1997.9 DRA FAM .S43 2011
Toy story 3, PN1997.9 ANI AA .T69 2010
Waiting for Superman, LA212 .W35 2011
Friday, March 18, 2011
Featured Government Website in March
FruitsAndVeggiesMatter.gov
Fruit & Veggies Matter Web site is a comprehensive portal sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This resource focuses on the benefits of consuming adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables in order to protect and maintain one's health. This resource features the National Fruit and Vegetable Program, which is a partnership of government, not-for-profit groups and industry groups working collaboratively and synergistically to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables for improved public health.
The web site also includes Fruit and Vegetable of the Month, healthy tips for breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu, recipe builders searchable by food and meal types, interactive tools that allow you to calculate how many calories you get with every meal, a helpful Q&A section, as well as numerous resources and tools for health professionals.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Don't forget!
Don't forget if you're on the go and want to check and see what we have, check out our mobile webpage! We also have a feedback form so that we know how to improve the mobile page!
You can also find Tarver Library on Facebook and Twitter, where you'll not only find links to this blog, but also questions about what services we can provide and that you'd like to see the library offer!
And remember...you can contact us any number of methods to ask us questions from our AskUs page, including email, text, and phone!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Featured Government Website in February
ScienceCinema: the Source for Department of Energy (DOE) Multimedia
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has launched ScienceCinema, a new search engine for videos from the national laboratories and other DOE research facilities. ScienceCinema searches audio in DOE's research and development lectures and presentations and links directly to the video files. The videos in ScienceCinema highlight DOE's most exciting scientific research. You can also check out this DOE press release to learn more about this search tool.
Simply enter a term in the search box and start exploring DOE's multimedia! You can search for specific words and phrases spoken by the presenter in these video files.
Several search options are available:
1) Auto search, which requires placing your keywords in "double quotes" and
2) Bibliographic search, which allows searching by Bibliographic Data, Creator/Author, Title, Description/Abstract, and Identifier Numbers.
For more helpful ScienceCinema search tips, please visit ScienceCinema Help.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Georgia Baptist History Depository in Tarver Special Collections
Just a reminder that the Georgia Baptist History Depository is located in the Special Collections department on the third floor of the library. We have a vast collection of church and association records, Baptist convention minutes, and other items that document the history of Baptists in Georgia.
Georgia Baptists have preserved their history for a long time! From the Minutes of the New Sunbury Baptist Association, 1898:
"Bro. G. A. Blount called attention to the fact that the old Minutes of the Sunbury Association, back perhaps to 1818 had been preserved, bound in a volume and were in the custody of Bro. L. C. Tebeau, former clerk of this association. By motion duly passed, the Clerk was instructed to call on Bro. Tebeau and request him to turn over such old records and minutes as may be in his possession, to be kept as the archives of this Association."
We still collect such things today. Let us know if we can help you with church history research!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Prepare for a bit of RSS feed influx
We're shifting things around and shaking things up a bit on the blog front. Our Media Center blog is going to be incorporated into this main news blog just to get the information out to you easier. So we'll be importing the posts from the Media Center blog into this one in the next couple of days so you may notice an influx in your RSS feeds of these posts from the Media Center blog. By next week everything will be back to normal. If you have any questions let us know!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Don't forget!
Don't forget that you can also find Tarver Library on Facebook and Twitter, where you'll not only find links to this blog, but also questions about what services we can provide and that you'd like to see the library offer!
One of the current questions: If the library were to develop a mobile app (not a mobile webpage) What should it do? What type of things do you look for in a mobile app? Let us know in the comments below!
And remember...if you're on the go and want to check and see what we have, don't forget to use our mobile webpage! We also have a feedback form so that we know how to improve the mobile page!
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Featured Government Website in January
IRS. gov is the official web site of the Internal Revenue Service, a bureau of the Department of the Treasury. The IRS is organized to carry out the responsibilities of the secretary of the Treasury under the Internal Revenue Code. The IRS mission is to provide "America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all."
IRS.gov contains useful information on tax filing for individuals, businesses, charities and non-profits, as well as several government entities. Other IRS resources listed on the web site include information on compliance and enforcement, contacting your local IRS office, e-filing, forms & publications, latest news, FAQs, and more.
IRS.gov also features links to other Federal government resources and agencies, such as USA.gov and the U.S. Department of the Treasury. A Spanish version with basic and advanced search functions is also available.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Deadline for Edmonds Student Research Award
The deadline for the Valerie B. Edmonds Student Research Award is quickly approaching. Undergraduate students are encouraged to submit an application by 5 p.m. on Monday, February 14. More information about the award and application process can be found at http://tarver.mercer.edu/about/edmondsaward.php
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
ILLiad launch delayed
The launch of ILLiad, the new interlibrary loan system, has been delayed for the present time. We will continue to keep you posted so please watch this blog or our Facebook page for updated information.
If you have any questions please contact Andrew Shuping at shuping_ad@mercer.edu or 478-301-2251.
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