MP3 Player winner!

Jayne Wilson has won the drawing for the MP3 player.  Congrats to her! Thank you to all who stopped by the Library's table during Orientation to enter the drawing and learn more about all that the Library offers.

PsycTESTS and PsycTHERAPY: New Databases!

Andruss Library is pleased to offer access to two new databases:

• PsycTESTS is a repository for the full text of psychological tests and measures as well as a rich source of structured information about the tests.  It especially provides the full text of many unpublished tests.
• PsycTHERAPY provides streaming psychotherapy demonstration videos through PsycNET.  To access, click on 'I accept' near bottom of initial Disclaimer page.

To try out PsycTESTS, click here.  
To try out PsycTHERAPY, click here.  

Website Changes Coming

Over the summer, the librarians and staff at Andruss Library will be busy working to update the library's website.  You should expect to see some minor and major improvements as the summer continues.  Please excuse the dust as we work to bring you a new and improved website. 

Questions?  Please contact Linda Neyer or Katie Yelinek. 

Anthropology Plus: New Database!

We are happy to announce that Andruss Library has acquired access to Anthropology Plus.  This new database provides indexing for and selected full-text access to leading and minor Anthropology journals from the 1800s to the present.  Major topics of coverage include anthropology, archaeology, ethnography, folklore, and more.

Click here to take a look. 

Popular Reading Collection 2.0

Changes are coming to the Popular Reading Collection!  Due to popular demand (pun intended), the library is making plans to expand this collection.  This will happen in two steps:

• First, over this summer, the books currently in the collection will be added to the library catalog.  You will now be able to search for books in the Popular Reading Collection.  This means you will also check the books out at the Circulation Desk, just like any other item from the library.
• Then, in the 2013/2014 academic year, we will be growing the collection.  This means more mysteries, romances, and fantasy books for you to check out.  

Please bear with the dust as we construct a bigger, better collection.  Contact Katie Yelinek with questions or suggestions for books to add to the collection. 

Library Hosting Study & Snack Break during Finals' Week!

Students, stop by the Schweiker Room in the Library next week during finals for an evening study break! Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cookies, and other goodies will be served by your favorite professors (along with a little wisdom) during finals' week, May 13 - 16, Monday through Thursday evenings, 6 - 9 pm. So stop by, get something to eat or drink, and say hi!

Coffee Nights are sponsored by the Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties (APSCUF), the Friends of the Bloomsburg University Library Association (FOBULA), and the Global Awareness Society International.

All of us in the Library wish you good luck on your finals!

Spotlight on... Lorraine Letcavage

This is the next installment in a series of blog posts to help you get acquainted with some of the people who work in the library.  Today we introduce you to our newest staff member.

What is your name?  Lorraine Letcavage

What is your title?   Administrative Assistant I, Library Services

What kinds of things are you responsible for in the library?  I report to the Director of Library Services, so my assignments vary daily. I enjoy the variety. I assist in budget preparation, statistical reports and data collection for state surveys, research activities, and many operational procedures within the library. Currently, I am part of a team that is redesigning the library website and its contents.

How did you come to work in the library?  Since I worked in education previously and really enjoyed it, I looked at available positions with schools and applied here because I really liked the Bloomsburg area. Luckily, I was hired at the Andruss library this past January. I like to learn and love to read, so the library position seemed well-suited for me. I am the newest staff member on board.

What do you enjoy most about your job?  I like the opportunities to learn new things, to participate in activities, and apply what I know to new projects. Everyone has been really nice and helpful since I started, and that’s a plus on any job.

What else do you want people to know about you?  I used to teach GED and ESL classes to adult learners. It was very rewarding, as most students had very interesting life stories and challenges to overcome. They were very grateful to have a second chance at something many take for granted. It was a pleasure to witness their success and actually make a difference in their lives.
Personally, I love the outdoors, nature and animals. I’m also interested in the entertainment world and photography.

How can people get in touch with you?  Email: lletcava@bloomu.edu  Phone: 389-4077.