Horrmann Library Blog

Wagner College and the New York Giants: A shared history

2012-01-31T12:51:00.004-05:00

Did you know the Wagner College football team can claim a small piece of New York Giants fame? Wagner College Archivist Lisa Holland has created a digital exhibit highlighting Jim Lee Howell, head coach of the Wagner College football team from 1947 to 1953. Howell played for the New York Giants from 1937 to 1947 and went on to become head coach of the Giants in 1953.
Check out the exhibit - http://wagnercollections.omeka.net/exhibits/show/giants - and you'll be ready with some trivia to impress your friends on Super Bowl Sunday!

Ebrary Electronic Books - now downloadable!

2012-01-23T12:27:00.002-05:00

In addition to our print collection of books, Horrmann Library also provides access to over 50,000 e-book titles via Ebrary.

Now, in addition to viewing and printing pages from these ebooks online, you can also download entire chapters as pdf files. These pdf files can then be saved, printed, emailed, or viewed on any device with pdf support, such as a Kindle, Ipad, or smartphone with pdf capability.

You can also now download entire books to a mobile device for a limited time (14 days) by using Adobe's free Adobe Digital Editions software.

Note that in order to download ebooks, you must have an Ebrary account. If you don't already have one, just click on the "Sign In" link at the top of any Ebrary page, then choose "Create an account". It only takes a minute, and you will be on your way to downloading ebooks and reading them on whatever device you choose!

More information about both of these options can be found on the Ebrary support site:

Overview of Ebrary downloads

Step-by-step instructions for downloading pdf files

Step-by-step instructions for downloading entire ebooks using Adobe Digital Editions

Questions? Please contact us!

Black History Month at the Horrmann Library

2012-01-19T15:45:00.002-05:00

The national theme for Black History Month 2012 is "Black Women in American Culture and History."

In honor of Black History Month, Wagner Archivist Lisa Holland has created a display honoring African American female students in Wagner's history. The display includes women from the Seahawks Hall of Fame, homecoming queens, and members of the Sigma Phi Rhoses, sister group to the Sigma Phi Rho fraternity that was chartered here at Wagner.

The exhibit is located in the display case on the main floor of the Horrmann Library.

Finals Week in the Library

2011-12-02T11:47:00.002-05:00

Finals Week begins on the first reading day, Tuesday, Dec. 6 and ends on Wednesday, Dec. 14.

Due to space constraints, the library will only be open to CURRENT Wagner students during this time.

The library will be open on a 24-hour schedule, remaining open all day and night from Sunday Dec. 4 until Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10pm.

Complete details including designated study spaces and library finals week policies are available on the library's Finals Week page, http://www.wagner.edu/library/finals

Good luck to all!

AccessMedicine trial now available

2011-11-29T10:27:00.005-05:00

Horrmann Library currently has trial access to AccessMedicine, an online database of medical information from McGraw-Hill.

This database includes full online access to many important medical reference works, including such titles as:

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th ed.

CURRENT Medical Diagnosis and Treatment, 2012

Hurst's The Heart, 13th ed.

Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 9th ed.

Atlas of Emergency Medicine, 3rd ed.

DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination, 9th ed.

Principles of Critical Care, 3rd ed.

Hazzard's Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology, 6th ed.

Many other standard textbook titles are also included (a full list can be found here). Many of the online works are supplemented with audio and video clips.

To explore the trial of AccessMedicine, go to the library's Trial Databases web site, and follow the link. This trial is available through the end of December, from on-campus computers only. As always we welcome any feedback!

New documentary DVDs

2011-11-22T15:32:00.006-05:00

The library has recently added several new non-fiction DVDs to our collections, in the areas of history, sociology/race studies, anthropology/archaeology, economics, and biology. New additions include:

History:

At the River I Stand (56 min.)
Documentary of two 1968 events in the civil rights movement-- the sanitation workers strike in Memphis, Tennessee and the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Shows how the black community, local civil rights leaders, and AFSCME mobilized behind the strikers in mass demonstrations and a boycott of downtown businesses.

Sociology and Race Studies:

Blacking Up: Hip-Hop's Remix of Race and Identity (57 min.)
Looks at the popularity of hip-hop among America's white youth. It interweaves portraits of white hip-hop artists and fans with insightful commentary by African American cultural critics such as Amiri Baraka, Nelson George, Greg Tate, comedian Paul Mooney and hip-hop figures Chuck D., Russell Simmons, M1 of Dead Prez, and DJ Kool Herc.

Color Adjustment (80 min.)
An analysis of the portrayal of African-Americans on American television from 1948-1988. Argues that earlier images were outright racist, and that later images have been overly biased towards prosperous blacks .

Skin Deep (53 min.)
A diverse group of college students reveal their honest feelings and attitudes about race and racism. Students from major universities are interviewed alone on topics including the climate toward talking about race on campus, self separation of ethnic groups, discrimination, affirmative action policies and individual responsibility for change.

Anthropology/Archaeology

Out of the Past (4-DVD set, 120 min. each)
Stacy Keach, with the help of field archaeologists, introduces us to the work and thought of archaeology .

Economics

The Big Sellout (95 min.)
Traveling throughout both the developing and industrialized world, this film examines the political forces and the human consequences of the trend to privatize essential services such as healthcare, water and electricity, and transportation.

Biology

Attack of the Mutants (52 min.)
In the not-so-distant future, athletes and other physically active people won't use needles or pills for extra strength and endurance -- those traits will be cultivated genetically. This program examines the controversy in the wider context of biomedical advances as well as in the area of sports.

From Conception to Birth (52 min.)
From the miracle of conception to the wonder of birth, this Discovery Channel production is an inside view of our most fascinating journey. The development of a human life within a woman's body is revealed from the incredible first moments of cell division through the baby's growth over the next nine months.

The library also has an ever-growing collection of feature films on DVD, including many classic international art films and award winners. Stop by the library and browse the collection!

Edwin Markham Archive digital collections

2011-11-21T14:51:00.002-05:00

The Edwin Markham Archive digital collections have moved!
You can view and search the full-text of letters in the Markham digital collection on our new site: http://wagnercollections.omeka.net/markham
See the Markham Archive website for more details, http://www.wagner.edu/library/embio.

Wagner College Archive Digital Exhibits

2011-11-10T09:15:00.003-05:00

The Wagner Archive is pleased to share our new archival collections and digital exhibits.
As our collections are digitized we will share new online exhibits featuring content about Wagner College, our students, staff, and faculty, from 1883 to the present.

Our first digital exhibit, in honor of Veterans Day, contains news clippings, photos, and other material related to Wagner's participation in the war effort during World War II.

Click the logo to browse our digital exhibits:

A direct link to the Wagner Archive Digital Exhibits is also available on the Library website and on the Wagner Archive page.

New titles for Faculty

2011-10-03T15:33:00.001-04:00

In light of the upcoming faculty book discussions, faculty members and others might be interested in the titles of some new books in the library collection:

Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses - Arum and Roksa

The Fall of the Faculty: The Rise of the All-administrative University and Why it Matters - Ben Ginsburg

In the Basement of the Ivory Tower - Professor X

Why Does College Cost So Much? - Archibold and Feldman

Please check the links to view items in the library catalog or call the circulation desk for availability, 718-390-3401.

Horrman Library Introduces New Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery System

2011-08-29T15:56:00.001-04:00

Attention Horrmann Library ILL Users:

Horrmann Library has a new Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services system. All users must create an account to use this new system. To do this you must fill out a new user registration form using a Web browser.

The new user registration form can be found by going directly to the following Wed address:

http://wagner.illiad.oclc.org/illiad/illiad.dll?Action=10&Form=79

or by clicking on the “Interlibrary Loan” button from the “Quick Links” section of the Horrmann Library Web site, and selecting the “First Time Users Click Here” button.

You must provide your name, Wagner ID, email, phone number, and status to register. You must also create a username and password.

Please use your “wagner.edu” email address and your Wagner College All Access Pass username and password to ensure proper functioning of your account.

Once the registration form has been submitted you will see your account homepage.

To make an ILL request select the correct request form from the links on the left side of your screen under the “Make a Request” heading.

Fill out the form with the proper citation information and submit. Your request will appear in your account homepage in a table called “Outstanding Requests.”

You will be notified by email when your request is ready.

A video tutorial with a step-by-step guide to creating an account and making a request can be found here:

http://library.wagner.edu/onlinetutorials/ILL%20Tutorial%201/index.html

Using Interlibrary through our subscription databases has also changed. It has been integrated into the 360 full text link resolver. You must click on the "Find Full Text" button on each citation you would like to get and then click on the submit ILL request link where you will be prompted to logon to your ILL account.

For more information stop by the reference desk or contact ILL at (718) 420-4110 or email interloa@wagner.edu

New! Renew your books online

2011-06-08T09:40:00.002-04:00

Books, CDs, and DVDs borrowed from the Horrmann Library may now be renewed online.

This does not include material borrowed from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan.

View our online renewal instructions in PDF format on the FAQs page of the library website.

Library Hours - Summer 2011

2011-05-19T10:16:00.005-04:00

Detailed library hours can be found on the library hours page of our website:
http://www.wagner.edu/library/hours

Between semesters the library will be open Mondays-Fridays from 8:30am - 5:00pm with the following exception:
Friday, May 27 - Closing at 1:00pm

During Summer Semesters 1 and 2 (May 31 through Aug 1) the library will be open:
Mon & Tue: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Wed & Thu: 8:30am - 10:30pm
Fridays: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Sundays - CLOSED
Exceptions:
Tues 6/28 - Fri 7/1 (Intersession): Open 8:30am-5:00pm
CLOSED Sat 7/2 - Mon 7/4 (Holiday)

August Library hours (after end of Summer Session on Aug 1):
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Sat & Sun: CLOSED
Exceptions:
Thurs 8/25: 8:30am - 7:00pm (for Graduate Orientation)
Sat & Sun 8/27-28: 11:00am - 6:00pm

Fall Semester begins on Monday, August 29.

Book Sale! September 17, 2011

2011-05-11T14:51:00.001-04:00

The third annual Horrmann Library Family Weekend Book Sale has been scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.

If the weather is fine, sale will be held in Trautmann Square. If inclement, sale will be held inside the Library.

We are currently accepting donations.

We regret that we will not accept: magazines/periodicals, encyclopedias, Reader's Digest or anthologies of abridged texts.

Donations should be brought to the library during the following times:

Through August 24: Mon-Fri only, 8:30am-5:00pm

August 25-26: Sat/Sun, 11:00am-6:00pm

August 27 - September 10*:
Sundays 9:00am - 12:00 midnight
Mondays - Thursdays, 8:00am - 12:00 midnight
Fridays 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturdays 9:00am - 8:00pm

*Exception - Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-3, 11:00am - 6:00pm

Contact the Library for more information (718) 390-3401.

The Original Wagner College Class of '11

2011-05-03T14:20:00.006-04:00

The class of 1911, that is.

The Wagner College class of 1911 celebrates their 100th anniversary this year... does that make them the 'Platinum Seahawks'? (Classes celebrating their 50th anniversary are called 'Golden Seahawks,' including our Class of 1961, celebrating their 50th anniversary this year).

The class of 1911 graduated when Wagner College was a small Lutheran Proseminary in Rochester, NY (Wagner moved to its current campus in Staten Island in 1918).

Are you a relative of a member of the Wagner College Class of 1911? Let us know! Contact the Wagner Archive at 718-420-4352 or email wagner.archive@wagner.edu

Congratulations also to our new Class of '11, the Wagner College Class of 2011! We look forward to gathering your photos and news of your future accomplishments in the Wagner Archive.

Finals Week Information and Hours

2011-04-28T13:24:00.000-04:00

Due to space constraints and the study needs of our students, the Horrmann Library will only be accessible to CURRENT Wagner College Students, Staff, and Faculty from Tuesday, May 3 through Wednesday, May 11. See the library access policies for details.

The library will be open all day and night (24 hours) from May 2 until May 11. View detailed library hours

The Library will offer silent, quiet, and group study areas during Reading Days and Finals Week.

Our new group study rooms on the Main Level as well as the year-round silent study room will be RESERVED during Finals Week as SILENT STUDY space.

Additional Study Zones:

Upper and Main Levels - Quiet Study (whispered conversation only)

Lower Level - Group Study

As always, cell phone use is NOT permitted in the library. Thank you for respecting the quiet study needs of your fellow students during this time.

New Soda Vending Machine in Library

2011-04-07T11:04:00.002-04:00

We heard you!
Due to popular demand, we have replaced the coffee machine with a cold drink vending machine, including Coca Cola, Diet Coke, iced tea, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, and water.
The new machine is in the Media Viewing Room on the lower level of the library, next to the snack vending machine.
Cheers!

New! Group Study Rooms and Laptops Available - Plus New PC Workstations!

2011-03-17T11:13:00.015-04:00

Four new group study rooms are now available on the Main Level, complete with electrical outlets for personal laptop use. Please review the policy below for access guidelines.

In addition, the Library is happy to offer a laptop lending test program. We have 10 laptops with wireless network access (no printing) available for use WITHIN the library. Laptops may not be taken out of the library. A Wagner ID is required for use. Visit the Library Circulation Desk for more details.

Current Group Study Room Access Policy:

Study rooms are for groups of 3-7 students only. Individuals may not reserve the rooms.
Reservations may be made for up to 2 (two) one-hour blocks (2 hours maximum) per day. Reservations may be made up to 14 days in advance.
Reservations may be made in person at the Circulation Desk or by phone, 718-390-3401.
Reservations are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.
Reservations will be held for 10 minutes past the scheduled start time. After 10 minutes, the reservation will be canceled and the room will be available for other groups to use.
At least three members of the group must be physically present to pick up the key and use the room. Only ONE member of the group must leave a Wagner ID at the front desk while using the room. They will get their ID card back when they return the key.

We are happy to provide these new study space options for our students. If you have comments or would like to share your experiences with us, please send an email to library@wagner.edu

An additional silent study room with study carrels and electrical outlets is also available on the Main Level at the rear of the building.

We've also added 18 new PC workstations to the library's Main Floor, complete with spacious new furniture and wide-screen monitors!

Access to Online Library Resources During Upcoming Network Outage

2011-03-02T11:57:00.004-05:00

As you may be aware, Wagner College's computer network will be shut down for a system upgrade, from Friday March 4th through Tuesday March 8th.

As a result of this outage:

- There will be NO Internet access from any library computers.
- There will be no ILL services available.
- There will be no access to the library's research databases from either on or off-campus computers.
- The library's Meebo chat (instant message) reference service will be unavailable.

For students and faculty wishing to conduct online research during this period, we suggest the following alternative options:

Saint John's University Staten Island campus library - Wagner students and faculty are allowed full access to use the SJU library on the Staten Island campus. You will need a valid Wagner ID card to gain access to their library. For a link to their library hours, click here.

New York Public Library online databases - If you have a valid NYPL library card, you can access many of the same Ebsco databases that Horrmann Library subscribes to, via the NYPL web site. Databases available include Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Medline, PsycInfo, PsycArticles, Historical Abstracts, Health Reference Center Academic, Project Muse, ERIC, and the MLA Bibliography. For a list of all databases available via the NY Public Library, click here. (If you do not see the specific database name listed, try clicking on the "EbscoHost" link).

Google Scholar - you can perform a Google Scholar search to look for scholarly research articles on the open web. In some cases you can access the full-text freely online. If not, you can request the full-text via Interlibrary Loan. (Please note that ILL services will not be available until the campus network resumes operation on March 9th. Please wait until then to submit your ILL requests.)

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this network outage. All regular library access should be back online as of Wed. March 9th. If you need any assistance during this period, please stop by the library Reference Desk, or contact us by phone at 718-390-3402.

Library prepares for new Learning Commons

2011-02-03T14:43:00.009-05:00

The Horrmann Library has embarked on a renovation project designed to meet our students' needs and requests for more computers, group study, and multimedia spaces within the library.

The new Learning Commons will contain two new student computing areas with extra printers, as well as four new multimedia capable study rooms.

The Multimedia Study Rooms have been designed for small groups of students, 6-8 maximum, in order to provide a place for group study, for group presentation practice, and for student practice using SmartBoards and other technology. The rooms will each contain a SmartBoard, a large table, a hard-wired network computer, as well as a docking station for personal laptops. Video recording and document projection equipment will also be available upon request.

We will also embark on a new laptop lending program, offering students the ability to borrow laptops for use within the library.

The Horrmann Library Learning Commons renovation has been made possible by a generous gift from the Wagner College Class of '59. The project is expected to be completed during Spring 2011.

There will be occasional noise and disruption as construction progresses, but we appreciate your patience and understanding as we build your new Learning Commons.

Stay tuned for more photos...

Library Closing at 8pm tonight (Feb. 1)

2011-02-01T14:41:00.003-05:00

The library will close at 8:00pm tonight due to inclement weather.
Campus officials have closed the college as of 2:40pm.
Further announcements due to cancellations and closings will be made by the College at 5am tomorrow. See the campus Weather Alert page for details.

Library OPEN today

2011-01-27T10:02:00.003-05:00

Wagner College has announced that classes and administrative offices are closed today, January 27, due to the winter storm.
The Library will be OPEN today, Jan. 27 from 1:00-6:00pm.
We will also be open on Friday, Jan. 28 from 8:00 am - 8:00pm.
Check the library website for updates http://www.wagner.edu/library

Library Hours during Winter Break

2010-12-15T09:18:00.002-05:00

Wed., 12/15 is the last day of the Fall semester. Winter break begins on Thursday, 12/16.

Wed, Dec. 15: Closing at 10:00pm
Thu, Dec. 16: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Fri, Dec. 17: 8:30am – 12 Noon (CLOSING EARLY!)

*CLOSED ALL WEEKENDS UNTIL JAN. 22*

Mon-Wed, Dec. 20-22: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thu, Dec. 23: 8:30am – 3:00pm (CLOSING EARLY!)
Fri, Dec. 24 through Sun, Jan. 2: CLOSED
Mon-Fri, Jan. 3-7: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Mon-Fri, Jan. 10-14: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Mon, Jan. 17: CLOSED

Regular Spring semester hours resume Tue, Jan. 18, 2011
Please see the library hours webpage for Spring semester 2011 hours.

Finals Week Hours and Info

2010-12-09T08:26:00.002-05:00

Finals week has begun!

Library access during finals is restricted to CURRENT Wagner College students, staff, and faculty.

The library will be open all day and night (24 hours) until Wednesday, December 15. For library hours after the end of semester, see the Library Hours web page.

The Library will offer the following silent, quiet, and group study areas during Reading Days and Finals Week.:
Upper Level - Silent Study (no talking)
Main Level - Quiet Study (whispered conversation only)
Lower Level - Group Study

Main Hall 13 will be also be available for Quiet Study use from Thursday 12/9 until Tuesday 12/14 from 8pm until 2am.

As always, cell phone use is NOT permitted in the library. Thank you for respecting the quiet study needs of your fellow students during this time.

Library hours for Thanksgiving

2010-11-23T11:37:00.003-05:00

The library will have the following operating hours for the Thanksgiving holiday:

Wednesday 11/24: Library will close at 5:00pm
Thursday 11/25: Thanksgiving Day - CLOSED
Friday 11/26: CLOSED
Saturday 11/27: Open 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 11/28: Library opens at 9:00am and resumes normal schedule.

For detailed hours see the library hours website, http://www.wagner.edu/library/.

Zotero workshops for faculty

2010-11-03T14:29:00.002-04:00

The library will offer two Zotero citation management workshops for faculty members this semester. Sessions will assist faculty members with account creation and the basics or Zotero. We will also introduce new research resources.

Please join librarians Dennis Schaub and Cathy Perkins for either date in the Library SmartLab (feel free to bring your lunch):
Wednesday, November 17, 11:30am-12:30pm
Thursday, November 18, 11:30am-12:30pm

Contact us for more information: dschaub@wagner.edu or catherine.perkins@wagner.edu

New in the Library: From Bottom to Top Tier in a Decade: The Wagner College Turnaround Years by Norman Smith

2010-10-21T15:41:00.005-04:00

The library has just acquired copies of Wagner College President Emeritus Norman Smith's new book, From Bottom to Top Tier in a Decade: The Wagner College Turnaround Years, a memoir recounting his presidency and one of the most remarkable turnaround stories in American higher education.

Copies are available in the Faculty Publications collection, call number Wagner LD5721.W3722.S6 2010.

Library Hours for Fall Break

2010-10-07T14:14:00.004-04:00

The Horrmann Library will have the following operating hours during Fall Break:

Friday, October 8: Library Closes at 5:00pm
Saturday, October 9: Open 11am - 8pm
Sunday, October 10: Open 11am - 8pm
Monday, October 11 (Columbus Day): Open 11am - 6pm
Tuesday, October 12: Open 8am and resumes normal semester hours.

See the library hours web page for more details.

A Fable with a Moral - Wagner College Library research guide circa 1949

2010-09-28T15:26:00.001-04:00

We thought that our hard-working students and faculty may need a break, and a laugh. A Fable with a Moral was a pamphlet designed to instill good research habits in students and was published by the Wagner College Library in 1949. It was so popular that libraries across the country requested copies for their own collections!

Enjoy this retro research guide and then perhaps follow it up with some research on gender stereotyping and discrimination in call number HQ 1075. :)

Thanks to Archivist Lisa Holland for finding this gem in the Wagner College Archives.

Horrmann Library Adds New Collection on Urban Development and City Planning

2010-09-22T12:32:00.008-04:00

Horrmann Library has recently purchased a substantial collection of new books in the fields of urban development and city planning. This collection forms a solid research foundation in these important and timely subject areas. Titles cover subjects such as Urban Land Use, Business Improvement Districts, Urban Sprawl, and Public Policy.

You can find these new titles in WagCat, our library catalog. This new collection was made possible with grant funding kindly coordinated by Prof. Abraham Unger.

As always, if you need any assistance locating any of these items, just ask a librarian!

Need help? Consult a Research Tutor!

2010-09-15T09:44:00.002-04:00

Research Intensive Tutors (RITs) are available in the library to assist you with your research. RITs can help you find books, articles and other great resources on your topic. They are here to help you learn to do the research for yourself, so they will show you how to find what you need. They can also help you find guides to help you format your citations.

RITs are located at the RIT desk on the Main Level of the library, near the Reference Desk. You can drop in any time a RIT is scheduled to work. See the tutoring website for schedule details.

Other tutoring services are also located in the library, including Writing Tutors (WITS), who can review your papers and help you avoid plagiarism and format your citations, and Peer Tutors, who will tutor you in your particular subject area. See the tutoring website for more details.

Library Hours for Labor Day Weekend

2010-09-03T10:27:00.004-04:00

The library will have limited hours for the Labor Day weekend.
Hours will be:
Friday, 9/3 - CLOSING at 5:00pm
Saturday, 9/4 - open 11am-6pm
Sunday, 9/5 - open 11am-6pm
Monday, 9/6 - open 11am-11pm

Library opens Tuesday, 9/7 at 8am and resumes regular semester schedule.

As always, you can see daily library hours on the library website, http://www.wagner.edu/library/hours

Enjoy the holiday weekend!

Prevent Plagiarism

2010-09-02T10:09:00.005-04:00

What is plagiarism?
As a Wagner College student you have agreed to follow the academic honesty policy set forth by the College. According to the Wagner College Student Handbook, "plagiarism is the presenting as one's own work, words or ideas of another without proper citations or credits."
Not sure that you know how to avoid that? The library is here to help!

We offer three Plagiarism Prevention workshops every semester which are designed to help you test your knowledge of proper academic behavior including quoting sources, paraphrasing, and citing your sources. You'll get hands-on experience and participate in an open and honest discussion.
Plagiarism Prevention workshops will be offered in the Library SmartLab (lower level) on Friday, October 1 from 1-2pm, Thursday, November 4 from 4:30-5:30pm, and Tuesday, December 7 from 10-11am.

We also teach the "Cite it Right" workshops twice a semester for the CACD Student Success Seminars. Those workshops are designed to help you master using library databases, style guides, and citation management tools.
"Cite it Right" will be held in Union 201 on Monday 9/27 from 4:15-5:15pm and on Tuesday 9/28 from 6-7pm. Contact the Center for Academic and Career Development for more information, 718-390-3181.

Use Google Scholar to link directly to Horrmann Library e-journals!

2010-08-30T16:31:00.004-04:00

We are happy to announce a great new enhancement to Google Scholar - you can now get links to articles contained in Horrmann Library's research databases, directly from the Google Scholar search screen!

Here's how it works. When you do a search in Google Scholar from any on-campus computer, you will see the hyperlink "Full-text @ My Library" next to articles that are available in Horrmann Library databases. When you click on the link, you will see a list of library databases that contain the article, as well as links directly to the full-text.

You can also use this feature from off-campus, by telling Google Scholar that Wagner College is your "home" library. To use this feature from off-campus, follow these easy steps:

1. Go to Google Scholar at http://scholar.google.com
2. Click on "Scholar Preferences" to the right of the search box.
3. In the "Library Links" section, type "Wagner" and click "Find Library", then check the box next to "Wagner College - Full Text @ My Library."
4. Click "Save Preferences."

This new feature greatly enhances the usefulness of Google Scholar, by allowing you to easily link to the full text articles that are available in library databases. Give it a try, and as always please contact us with any questions or feedback!

360 Link - now it 's easier than ever to link to full-text articles!

2010-08-30T16:10:00.006-04:00

Horrmann Library has just added a new feature called "360 Link", which allows you to easily link from a citation/abstract in one database, directly to the full-text article - even if it's in another database!

For example, say you are searching the Biological Abstracts database, and you find a citation to an article that you want for your research paper. However, the full-text of the article is not available in Biological Abstracts. Just click on the "Link to Full Text" icon directly below the citation, and 360 Link will instantly search to see if the full-text article is available in any other Horrmann Library database - and provide a link directly to the article. (If 360 Link tells you that the article isn't available in any of our databases, you can still request a copy via Interlibrary Loan.)

360 Link makes it much simpler to link between the dozens of full-text databases the library subscribes to, so you can quickly and easily find the articles you are looking for.

Give 360 Link a try today, and as always we welcome your questions and feedback!

New JSTOR Collections!

2010-08-30T13:33:00.003-04:00

Horrmann Library is pleased to announce the availability of 5 new JSTOR collections! These new collections more than double the number of full-text scholarly journals now available via JSTOR at Wagner College, with a total of 675 new titles added.

JSTOR is an online database containing full-text pdf images of every article from important peer-reviewed scholarly journals - all the way back to the very first issues published. It is a fantastic resource for research papers in many disciplines.

You can access the new collections by clicking on JSTOR from the library's database page. Links to JSTOR content can also be found when searching Google Scholar.

Library Hours, Fall 2010

2010-08-27T11:29:00.005-04:00

Welcome back... and welcome to our new students and faculty!
The library hours for the Fall Semester are available on the library website, and at http://www.wagner.edu/library/hours.
Generally, the library will be open 24 HOURS A DAY (yes, all day and night!) from Sunday at 9am until Friday at 8pm. We are also open on Saturdays from 9am-8pm.
There are exceptions for holidays and finals week. See the library hours link above for detailed daily hours.

Faculty Reading: The Elegance of the Hedgehog

2010-08-25T15:38:00.002-04:00

For those interested in reading the latest title for the faculty reading group, The Elegance of the Hedgehog, the New York Times bestseller by Muriel Barbery is available in the library.
Happy Reading!

Library Catalog: Your Account

2010-08-25T14:09:00.003-04:00

The Horrmann Library Catalog is your source for books, e-books, DVDs, CDs, and other library resources.
Our catalog has a special "My Account" feature that allows you to log in and see what books you have checked out, make personal lists of titles you're interested in, and to renew your books online.
You can always search the catalog without logging in. If you wish to use the My Account features, go to the library catalog and enter your log in. For new students, the Default username is your library barcode number (on your Wagner ID), and your password is your first name.
If you have trouble logging in, please come in to the library and ask for help at the front desk. Bring your Wagner ID in with you.
Happy searching!

Finals Week in the Library

2010-05-05T09:05:00.000-04:00

Due to space constraints and the study needs of our students, the Horrmann Library will only be accessible to current Wagner College Students, Staff, and Faculty from Wednesday, May 5 through Wednesday, May 12. See the library access policies for details.

The Library will offer silent, quiet, and group study areas during Reading Days and Finals Week.
Study Zones:
Upper Level - Silent Study (no talking)
Main Level - Quiet Study (whispered conversation only)
Lower Level - Group Study

Click to view library hours

We have secured additional Quiet Study space in Main Hall during Finals Week:
Wed. 5/5 MH 11 and MH 12 open 6 PM - 2 AM
Thu. 5/6 MH 26 and MH 28 open 6 PM - 2 AM
Fri. 5/7 MH 11 and MH 12 open 6 PM - 2 AM
Sat. 5/8 MH 11 and MH 13 open 9 AM - 12 midnight
Sun. 5/9 MH 11 and MH 13 open 9 AM - 2 AM
Mon. 5/10 MH 42 and MH 44 open 6 PM - 2 AM
Tue. 5/11 MH 26 and MH 28 open 6 PM - 2 AM

As always, cell phone use is not permitted in the library. Thank you for respecting the quiet study needs of your fellow students during this time.

Trial Databases: Mental Measurements Yearbook and PsycBooks

2010-04-29T12:30:00.000-04:00

Horrmann Library currently has trial access to the following 2 online resources:

Mental Measurements Yearbook
The online version of the standard reference work, the Mental
Measurements Yearbook provides users with a comprehensive guide to over 2,000 contemporary testing instruments.

PsycBooks
PsycBooks, from the American Psychological Association, is a database of over 30,000 chapters in PDF from over 1,800 books published by APA and other distinguished publishers. It also includes over 1,000 classic books of landmark historical impact in psychology dating from the 1600s, and the exclusive electronic release of more than 1,500 authored entries from the APA/Oxford University Press Encyclopedia of Psychology.

Trials for both databases will be available through June 30. To access the trials, click on the links above, or for a complete list of our current trial subscriptions, check out our Trial Databases page.

Please give these 2 databases a try, and as always we welcome your feedback!

Trial Database: African American Newspapers, 1827-1998

2010-04-29T12:23:00.000-04:00

Horrmann Library currently has trial access to the African American Newspapers, 1827-1998 database, published by Readex.

African American Newspapers is a unique online collection that offers unprecedented insights into African American history, culture and daily life. When complete, the collection will include 270 newspapers published in 36 states, including hundreds of rare and historically significant 19th-century titles. Coverage spans life in the Antebellum South; the spread of abolitionism; the growth of the Black church; the Emancipation Proclamation; the Jim Crow Era; the Great Migration to northern cities and the West and Midwest in search of greater opportunity; the rise of the N.A.A.C.P.; the Harlem Renaissance; the Civil Rights movement; political and economic empowerment, and more.

The trial is accessible through May 22, from on-campus computers only. You can access the trial by clicking the links above, or for a complete list of all our current trial subscriptions, check out our Trial Databases page.

Please give this unique database a try, and as always we welcome your feedback!

Trial Database: Sage Reference Online

2010-04-09T13:34:00.000-04:00

Horrmann Library currently has access to a trial subscription to Sage Reference Online, which provides access to over 200 award-winning handbooks and encyclopedias across the social sciences. You can browse the individual titles or perform a topic search across several encyclopedias or even the entire collection. Each entry also provides citation information in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles, as well as the ability to download citations into a bibliographic manager such as EndNote or Zotero.

The trial will run until May 15, and is accessible only from on-campus computers. You can link to the database by clicking here, or by following the link on the library's Trial Databases page.

Check out this awesome collection of online reference sources today! As always, we welcome and appreciate your feedback!

Trial Databases Available!

2010-03-18T12:42:00.000-04:00

Horrmann Library currently has trial access to several online databases from Gale Cengage Learning. The trial will be available through April 16, 2010.

Literature Criticism Online
This database brings together 10 of the most acclaimed literary series representing a range of modern and historical views on authors and their works across regions, eras and genres.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
An extensive collection of online Reference works. All titles in the collection can be searched or browsed individually, or the entire collection can be cross-searched by keyword.

Global Issues in Context
Current issues and countries form the core of this dynamic product, which uses a wealth of resources to explain the historical and contemporary conditions necessary to understand global issues, conflicts and events. Each issue is covered from a global perspective, and includes journal articles, reference content, images, and video.

GREENR
Greenr is a new online resource that offers authoritative content on the development of emerging green technologies and discusses issues on the environment, sustainability and more.

These trial databases can be accessed by clicking this link. Trial is available from from on-campus computers only. Please give them a try, and as always we welcome your feedback! Please email dschaub@wagner.edu with any questions or feedback about these databases.

New! Visit the Wagnerian Digital Archive

2010-03-08T09:30:00.001-05:00

The Horrmann Library is happy to announce that you can now find past issues of The Wagnerian, the Wagner College student newspaper, in our new digital archive. The archive offers a full table of contents for each issue and full-text in PDF formats.
Click the Wagnerian Archive logo above to view the archive. A link to the Wagnerian Digital Archive is also available on the library website on the Article Databases page.

Contact the library for more information, 718-390-3402 or library@wagner.edu.

"Little Women" Exhibit in Horrmann Library

2010-02-23T12:18:00.001-05:00

Come view our new exhibit of memorabilia and collectibles related to Louisa May Alcott's Little Women on display in the Horrmann Library.

The collection will be on display beginning February 23, 2010 on the Main Level of the Horrmann library to coincide with the Wagner College production of Little Women: The Musical on the Main Stage in Main Hall.

Special thanks to Karen O'Donnell Tennenbaum for sharing her private collection with the Wagner Community.

Find us on the Wagner Homepage!

2010-02-18T14:52:00.000-05:00

We are happy to announce that visitors to the Wagner College website can finally find the Library web page with ease.
You'll find the link to the Library near the "Search Wagner" button on the Wagner College home page (click on the image above for a larger view).
We hope this will make your search for information even easier than before.
Thanks to our faculty and students for your design suggestions and support!

Do you have suggestions about how to improve our website? Send them along! Email Cathy Perkins with your suggestions.

Black History Month Read Aloud canceled

2010-02-11T09:08:00.001-05:00

The Black History Month Read Aloud, originally scheduled for today, has been canceled due to inclement weather.

Library Hours - CLOSING for Snow

2010-02-09T12:21:00.000-05:00

The library will close Tue. 2/9 at 11:00pm due to the inclement weather.

The library will be open on Wed. 2/10 from 8:00am until 7:00pm (ALL classes are canceled).

We will open on Thurs. 2/11 at 8:00am and resume normal hours after that.

Check the library website for updates on library hours.

Trial Database - Passport GMID

2010-01-26T11:57:00.000-05:00

Passport GMID
http://www.portal.euromonitor.com

Euromonitor's Passport GMID (Global Market Information Database) is an integrated database providing key business intelligence: GMID provides marketing data and reports on countries, companies, markets, and consumers internationally. The database includes: extended industry research from 80 countries, daily updates on demographic, economic, social and political issues; future demographic reports highlighting changing population structures, a global consumer trend monitoring service, and strategy briefings analyzing future consumer market trends. Includes statistics on consumer lifestyles, retailing, consumer market sizes, and forecasts; market research such as market analysis reports and major market profiles; and company profiles and market share data. This database is best for researching consumer products, and also includes industrial and business-to-business information from major countries and industries.

Available from now through the end of February, from on-campus computers only.

Join Us! Black History Month Read-Aloud

2010-01-25T11:16:00.000-05:00

Readers Wanted! Seeking participants...

Please join us for the Samuel Lewis & Llewellyn Williams Black History Month Read-Aloud in the Union Atrium from 12:00-3:00pm on Thursday, February 11, 2010.

Drop by and you'll hear readings from the works of our favorite African-American authors. Refreshments will be provided.

We would love to hear you read a selection from your favorite authors as well. To schedule a reading slot or get more information, please contact Niya Branham at coteriebookclub@wagner.edu .

This event is sponsored by the Horrmann Library, The Coterie Book Club and the Nubian Student Union.

New Book Exhibit: Haiti

2010-01-25T10:53:00.000-05:00

The devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010 has left many of us asking questions about the nation and how the Haitian people have been affected by the disaster and a history of poverty and political instability.
Come browse our exhibit in the Contemporary Area of the Horrmann Library (near the main entrance). The exhibit contains facts, maps, and books about Haitian culture, politics, history, and literature.
Want to learn more about Haiti? Come in and ask a librarian!

Even More Library Hours!

2010-01-22T19:55:00.000-05:00

Welcome back!

We're happy to announce that we have extended our hours yet again! This time we have added morning hours to accommodate early risers on the weekends.

During the Spring and Fall semesters, the library will keep the following hours:

Library opens at 9am on Sundays and stays open all day and night until Friday at 8pm (this means that we are open 24 hours most days of the week).
Also open on Saturdays from 9am to 8pm.

There are exceptions to these hours (for holidays, during breaks, and between semesters). The Library Hours link on the library home page shows complete library hours.
Remember, we are here to help! Librarians and Research Tutors are available to help you with all of your research questions, big or small.

Library Hours during Winter Break

2009-12-15T13:26:00.000-05:00

The Library has been open 24 hours a day throughout Reading Days and Finals Week, but we will begin limited Winter Break hours starting Thursday, December 17:

Wed., Dec. 16: Library closes at 10:00pm (Last day of Semester)
Thu., Dec. 17: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Fri., Dec. 18: 8:30am - 12 noon
Sat.-Sun., Dec. 19-20: LIBRARY CLOSED
Mon-Wed., Dec. 21-23: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Thu., Dec. 24 through Jan 3, 2010: LIBRARY CLOSED for Holiday Break

The Library will reopen with limited hours on Monday, January 4, 2010.

The Spring Semester (and regular hours) will begin on Tues., January 19, 2010.

To view the specific library hours for any day go to the Library Hours link on the Horrmann Library home page. You can view a monthly calendar of all library hours throughout the year.

Library Hours for Thanksgiving Break

2009-11-24T11:22:00.000-05:00

We hope that everyone has a very happy Thanksgiving!
Here are the library hours during Thanksgiving break:

Wednesday November 25: 8:30am - 5:00pm (no classes today)
Thursday, November 26: CLOSED
Friday, November 27: CLOSED
Saturday, November 28: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday, November 29: opens 10:00am; back to 24 hour schedule

NEW Text a Librarian service!

2009-11-18T09:25:00.000-05:00

Now you can text a librarian at the Horrmann Library when you have a question about research or the library!

Instructions:
Dial 66746
Always begin your text message with the keyword: wagner
Then type your question and click SEND
Remember, your text messages and our responses must be 160 characters or less.

Librarians are available between:
Mon - Thurs. 8:00am - 10:00pm
Fridays 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturdays 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sundays 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Try Credo Reference Library online

2009-11-17T14:03:00.000-05:00

The library is happy to announce that we have been given trial access to Credo Reference Library, an online reference collection, for the next 30 days. Click on the link below to access the Credo Reference Library (the trial is only available from Wagner College campus computers).

Let us know what you think of this database. Email library@wagner.edu

Credo Reference Library

http://www.credoreference.com

Credo Reference Library offers full-text content from over 450 encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference content, covering a full range of subject areas.

Trial is available through Dec 15, 2009 from on-campus computers only.

Cite it Right! Plagiarism prevention workshop 11/20/09, 12-1pm

2009-11-17T13:08:00.000-05:00

Join librarian Cathy Perkins for a hands-on workshop and open discussion about Plagiarism; what it is, how to avoid it.
Workshop will be held in the library smartlab (lower level) on Friday 11/20/09 from 12:00 - 1:00pm.

Cite it Right! Workshop 10/1/2009 4:30-5:30pm

2009-09-17T09:19:00.001-04:00

Join librarian Cathy Perkins for a hands-on workshop on how to properly cite your sources and give credit where credit is due. We will test your plagiarism-avoidance skills and discuss the pitfalls of common knowledge and paraphrasing.
Workshop to be held in the Library SmartLab (on the Lower Level) on Thursday, October 1, 2009, from 4:30-5:30pm.

Complete a survey, win a Barnes and Noble gift card

2009-09-16T09:38:00.000-04:00

The library is conducting a survey to gauge preferences for a planned renovation. One participant will receive a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card. Surveys can be picked up at the main desk. Survey runs until October 11, 2009. The winner will be contacted by email. Good luck!

Reunion Weekend Events

2009-06-04T10:30:00.000-04:00

The Horrmann Library is happy to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Class of '59! We hope that you will join us here during Reunion Weekend.

The following Reunion events are to be held in the library:

June 3 - June 8 : Spotlight Gallery Exhibit- "Fifties Reflections: An Homage to the Class of 1959"
We found some fabulous photos in the archive that we want to share with you. If you recognize any of the students/staff in the photos, please use the cards on the display table to let us know who they are! Special thanks to Lee Manchester for designing and installing the exhibit!

Saturday, June 6:
10:30am - 11:30am: Alumni Memorial Service
2:00pm - 5:00pm: Alumni Reception

Book Renewals for the Summer

2009-05-04T10:52:00.000-04:00

Unless otherwise noted, all Horrmann Library books are due back on Friday, May 8th.

If you would like to renew your books to keep them over the summer, please bring proof of your Summer or Fall 2009 registration to the Library Circulation Desk. We will then be able to renew your books with a new due date of August 31, 2009 (the first day of the Fall 2009 semester).

Books borrowed through Interlibrary Loan do not apply. Please contact Irene Hunt for questions regarding Interlibrary Loan book renewals at 718-420-4113.

More questions? Call the Horrmann Library Circulation Desk at 718-390-3401.

Study Areas & Library Hours for Reading Days and Finals

2009-04-28T10:11:00.001-04:00

The Library will offer silent, quiet, and group study areas during Reading Days and Finals Week.

Please note the following Study Zones:

Upper Level - Silent Study (no talking)

Main Level - Quiet Study (occasional whispered conversation only) - Don't forget the new permanent Quiet Study Area at the rear of the main floor!

Lower Level - Group Study

Thank you for respecting the quiet study needs of your fellow students during this time.

May Library Hours (including reading days and final exams)

Cite it Right! Workshop 4/23/09

2009-04-20T10:55:00.000-04:00

Come one, come all, to a hands-on workshop about plagiarism prevention and how to best cite your sources. We will discuss common problems in avoiding plagiarism, including common knowledge issues, paraphrasing, and direct quotations, as well as proper citation styles.

Workshop will be held in the Horrmann Library SmartLab (located on the Lower Level) on Thursday, April 23, from 4:30-5:30pm.

Questions? Contact Cathy Perkins at 718-390-3377 or catherine.perkins@wagner.edu

New Research Databases!

2009-04-16T13:17:00.000-04:00

The Horrmann Library is happy to announce that we have four new online databases for your research needs. The databases are accessible through the Online Databases page of the library website, and feel free to follow the links below as well (students, staff, and faculty attempting to access these databases from off-campus will need to log in using their Mailport usernames and passwords).

Grolier Encyclopedia Americana (link coming soon)
Offers thousands of articles which include maps, flags, tables, and illustrations, as well as links to articles, Web sites, periodicals and bibliographies. The database also includes access to the Americana Journal, which provides students with historical context for worldwide current events with links from encyclopedia articles to thousands of international news briefs, all updated weekly.

Health and Wellness Resource Center
Main subject area covered: Health
Includes nearly 400 health/medical journals, hundreds of pamphlets, and articles from 2,200 general interest publications related to health and medicine.

New York State Newspapers
Main subject area covered: all subjects
Database of 28 major newspapers published in the state of New York, including the New York Times and the New York Post. Full-text coverage varies by newspaper and ranges from 1985 to the present.

Nursing and Allied Health Collection
Main subject area covered: all subjects
Includes the full text of approximately 400 journals covering all aspects of nursing and allied health.

New Library Vending Machines!

2009-03-27T08:12:00.000-04:00

We're happy to announce that coffee, cocoa, tea, and snacks are available from the library's new vending machines, located on the lower level in the new Media Viewing Room.

As always, please be respectful to your fellow library patrons and clean up after yourself!
Also, please be aware of our library food policies [click to view policies ] and keep food and drink out of the library SmartLab. Coffee and candy aren't compatible with computers! :)

Cit it Right! - Workshop 3/6/09

2009-02-27T15:52:00.000-05:00

Join librarian Cathy Perkins in the Horrmann Library SmartLab from 12-1pm on Friday, March 6th for an hands-on workshop on how to properly cite your sources and avoid plagiarism.

Call or email Cathy Perkins for more information 718-390-3377 or catherine.perkins@wagner.edu

New Trial Database - SAGE eReference

2009-02-10T12:01:00.000-05:00

Horrmann Library currently has a trial subscription to the SAGE eReference Collection. This collection provides full-text access to 85 high-quality specialized encyclopedias and reference titles.

Subjects covered include Education, Sociology, History, Political Science, Anthropology, Psychology, and many others. All articles are signed by the author, and citations are provided for each entry in APA, MLA, and Chicago formats.

The trial runs through March 11, and is available from on-campus computers only. Try it today, and as always we welcome your feedback!

Online Renewals - Not in Service

2009-01-31T09:01:00.000-05:00

WagCat's "My Account" service for online renewals will not be in service this weekend (Jan 31-Feb 1) due to maintenance.
If you would like to renew your books and other library materials, please come in to the library.
Thank you for your patience!

Black History Month Read-Aloud

2009-01-26T12:35:00.000-05:00

Please join us for the Samuel Lewis & Llewellyn Williams Black History Month Read-Aloud in the Union Atrium from 12:00-3:00pm on Thursday, February 12, 2009.

You'll hear readings from the works of our favorite African-American authors. Bring your lunch and drop by for a while. This event is sponsored by the Horrmann Library, The Coterie Book Club and the Nubian Student Union.

If you would like to schedule a reading slot or get more information, please contact Dean Dorothy Davison at ddavison@wagner.edu

New Quiet Study Area!

2009-01-21T09:37:00.001-05:00

Looking for a quiet place to study?
Try the new Quiet Study area at the rear of the Main Floor of the Library.
The Quiet Study area offers new study carrels with comfy chairs to help you get some quiet space and get your work done!

Read about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in the Horrmann Library

2009-01-12T15:29:00.000-05:00

Are recent events in Israel and the Gaza Strip on your mind?
Click Israeli-Palestinian Conflict to browse our list of recent titles about the region and the decades-long conflict.
Don't forget that you can find additional electronic titles about the region in Electronic Books.
Happy Reading!

Library Closed for Holiday Break

2008-12-18T14:29:00.000-05:00

The Horrmann Library will be closed for Holiday Break from Wednesday, December 24, 2008 through Sunday, January 4, 2009.
We will reopen with limited hours on Monday, January 5, 2009.
Please see the detailed monthly library hours for more information.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Apologies

2008-12-11T09:47:00.000-05:00

On the morning of December 11, the library mistakenly closed at 3:00am due to confusion over the schedule for finals. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Finals Week: Study Areas and Hours

2008-12-02T11:34:00.000-05:00

The Library will offer silent, quiet, and group study areas during Reading Days and Finals Week.

Please note the following Study Zones:

Upper Level - Silent Study (no talking)

Main Level - Quiet Study (occasional whispered conversation only)

Lower Level - Group Study

Thank you for respecting the quiet study needs of your fellow students during this time.

December Library Hours (including reading days and finals)

Library Hours: Thanksgiving Break

2008-11-25T08:20:00.000-05:00

PLEASE NOTE : The Library will CLOSE at 5pm on Wednesday, Nov. 26 and will remain closed through most of the Holiday weekend.
We will reopen at 10:00am on Sunday, Nov. 30.
Have a happy and healthy holiday!

Cite it Right! Workshop Nov. 14, 12:00-1:00pm

2008-10-30T08:41:00.000-04:00

Come one come all, and learn how to properly cite your sources, paraphrase, and avoid plagiarism altogether. Test your citation skills and listen to others' experiences with paper-writing and plagiarism prevention.

This hands-on workshop is open to all students, and will take place in the Horrmann Library SmartLab on Friday, November 14 from 12:00-1:00pm.

Questions? Contact Cathy Perkins at 718-390-3377 or catherine.perkins@wagner.edu

Do you Zotero?

2008-10-28T12:00:00.001-04:00

Zotero is an awesome Firefox plug-in that helps you collect, manage, and cite your research sources. Download citations directly from our databases or from the Web, prepare bibliographies, and insert citations directly into your paper as you write. Zotero can even automatically format your citations into MLA, APA, or Chicago style!

And best of all... it's completely FREE!

Check out the Zotero web site at http://www.zotero.org to download Zotero for yourself! And make sure to check out their Support page, for a Quick Start Guide and other tutorials. Zotero is already available on all computers in Horrmann Library and in Spiro Computer Lab.

Zotero works only with the Firefox browser. If you don't already have Firefox, you can download it for free from the Firefox web site.

Would you like to schedule a one-on-one session with a librarian to learn how to use Zotero? If interested, please contact me at dschaub@wagner.edu, or by phone at 390-3378, to set up an appointment. I'd be happy to show you how this free tool can save you time and improve your research!

We're on Facebook!

2008-10-23T08:38:00.001-04:00

We all know that Facebook offers more than just a fun way to keep in
touch with your friends...

The Horrmann Library is happy to announce that we are now on Facebook!

You can find us here:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Staten-Island-NY/Horrmann-Library-at-Wagner-College/33327707892?ref=s

OR search for Horrmann Library or Wagner College Library in the Facebook search box.

We offer all kinds of great resources including live chat research help, tools to search the WagCat and WorldCat catalogs, research guides, citation management tools, and more.

Check it out and become a fan of the library!
We'd love to have your input. Email us at library@wagner.edu and let us know how Facebook helps you succeed at Wagner.

Happy social networking!

New Research Guides

2008-10-02T15:42:00.000-04:00

Have you seen the latest Library Research Guides? Librarians have created these pathfinders and selected the best resources to help you do research in the library and on the Web.

The newest additions to the Guides are the Economics, Italian Literature, and Health Sciences guides, but we cover numerous subjects.

Click on "Research Guides" from the library home page or go directly to http://www.wagner.edu/library/researchguides.

Don't see a guide for your subject? Let us know! library@wagner.edu

Extended Library Hours!

2008-09-17T15:12:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to announce that, in response to our students' requests, the Horrmann Library will now offer 24-hour service during the busiest days of the week.

Starting on Sunday, September 21, the library will have the following schedule:
Library opens Sundays at 10:00am and stays open 24 hours a day until Thursdays at 12:00 midnight**
Fridays: open 8:00am - 8:00pm
Saturdays: open 10:00am - 8:00pm

**Please note that the Lower Level of the Library will close at midnight (including Study Room and SmartLab). The Main Level and Upper Level will remain open.

There will be exceptions for holidays or other events. For a detailed monthly calendar of library hours, click the "Library Hours" link on the Library web site, http://www.wagner.edu/library.

Questions? Comments? Call the library at 718-390-3401 or email library@wagner.edu

Microsoft Office 2007 Training

2008-09-12T09:37:00.000-04:00

We've been getting lots of questions from students about the changes in Microsoft Office 2007.

Follow this link to access training and demos for all Office 2007 application:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/default.aspx

Also, for those of you who have been clamoring for help with Excel 2007 in particular, here is a quick guide for creating charts in Excel, and below that is a direct link for a video demo for making charts:

Quick Reference card for Charts in Excel 2007:
http://office.microsoft.com/training/Training.aspx?AssetID=RP101757411033&CTT=6&Origin=RC101757361033

Charts in Excel 2007 Demo (create a basic chart):
http://office.microsoft.com/training/Training.aspx?AssetID=RP101757341033&CTT=6&Origin=RC101757361033

For further Office 2007 questions, please contact the IT Help Desk at 718-390-3410.

Plagiarism Prevention Workshop September 18th - Open to All Students

2008-08-26T14:47:00.000-04:00

The Library is offering a workshop for all students on Plagiarism Prevention on Thursday, September 18th from 4:15-5:15pm in the Horrmann Library SmartLab.
Come discuss the Wagner Academic Honesty Policy and learn how to best cite your sources, including quoting, paraphrasing, and bibliographies.
All students are welcome.
Questions? Contact Cathy Perkins, Instruction/Web Librarian, at 718-390-3377 or catherine.perkins@wagner.edu

Changes in Library Policies - Please Note

2008-08-25T07:55:00.000-04:00

Welcome to new and returning students, staff, and faculty!

FYI, we are beginning the Fall semester with new library policies.

Please take a look and contact us if you have any questions by calling 718-390-3401 or email library@wagner.edu.

1. Small Packaged snacks (cookies, chips) and drinks are permitted in most areas of the library. Beverages MUST be in covered containers.

2. Eating and drinking are NOT permitted in the lower level SmartLab and around Library computers.

3. All trash should be deposited in the proper receptacles located throughout the building. We recycle!

Thank you for your cooperation, and have a successful semester!
This policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Dean of the Library, should conditions warrant.

Library Book Sale!

2008-06-17T11:19:00.001-04:00

The Horrmann Library will have a book sale in Trautman Square on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 10am-3pm.

PLEASE NOTE: In the case of inclement weather, the book sale will be held inside the Library.

Any questions, please contact Veronica Knight at 718-390-3375 or vknight@wagner.edu

New Chat Research Help

2008-05-29T13:01:00.000-04:00

The Horrmann Library is happy to announce a new chat service to help you with all of your research and library-related questions. Librarians will be available to answer your questions using the Meebo chat service.

Just go to the library home page and click on the new Library Chat logo:

You do not need to login-- no passwords to remember! When you click on the logo, you will be brought to a chat window. Just type in your question, hit the ENTER key, and you're on your way!

If you have any questions, ask a librarian any time!

New EBSCO Database Trials!

2008-05-07T14:13:00.000-04:00

Please try out some new databases from EBSCO - we are running trials. You can access the database trials from the Alphabetical List of Databases http://www.wagner.edu/library/findarticles, accessible from the Library home page.

EBSCO Trial databases include:
SocINDEX with Full Text
Academic Search Complete
Business Source Complete
Family Studies Abstracts
National Criminal Justice Research Service Abstracts

Final Exams: Library Hours and Policies

2008-05-02T13:13:00.000-04:00

Library hours during Final Exams are as follows:
Sat 5/3: 10am-8pm
Sun 5/4: 10am-3am
Mon 5/5: 8am-3am
Tues 5/6: 8am-3am
Wed 5/7: 8am-3am
Thurs 5/8: 8am-3am
Fri 5/9: 8am-8pm

During this time, all cellphones must be turned off while you are in the library.

Different floors of the library are designated for study:
Upper Level = Silent Study (no talking)
Main Level = Quiet Study (whisper level)
Lower Level = Group Study

Good luck to all on your final exams!

Plagiarism Prevention Workshop April 17- Open to All Students

2008-04-10T14:26:00.000-04:00

The Library is offering a workshop for all students on "Plagiarism: What it is and how you can avoid it" on April 17 (Thursday) from 4:15-5:15pm in the Horrmann Library SmartLab.
Come discuss the Wagner Academic Honesty Policy and learn how to best cite your sources, including quoting, paraphrasing, and bibliographies.
All students are welcome.
Questions? Contact Cathy Perkins, Instruction/Web Librarian at 718-390-3377 or catherine.perkins@wagner.edu

Interlibrary Loans - now made easier!

2008-02-21T11:30:00.000-05:00

If you've been searching for articles using the library's databases recently, you may have noticed a new link labeled "Interlibrary Loan". This link allows you to quickly and easily place a request for an article to be sent from another library.

Here's how it works: If you find an article where the full-text is not available in Horrmann Library, just click on the "Interlibrary Loan" link directly from the database citation (click images for larger view):

Then, just fill out your name, email, and phone number on the form, and click "Submit". That's it - no need to enter the citation information, it is automatically entered on the form for you. Less typing and less hassle! You can choose to pick up your article at the library, or you can have the article emailed directly to your Wagner email account as a pdf file.

The interlibrary loan request link currently works with the following Horrmann Library databases and indexes:

Academic Search Premier
Biological Abstracts
Business Source Premier
CINAHL Nursing Index
Education Research Complete
ERIC
General Science Collection
Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition
MLA International Bibliography
Medline
Philosopher's Index
PsycInfo
Sociological Abstracts

If you wish to request a non-periodical item such as a book, or an item from a database other than those listed above, you can still use our standard online ILL form, or you can stop by the Horrmann Library reference desk and fill out a paper request form.

For further assistance, please call the Reference Desk at 390-3402, or email us at library@wagner.edu.

ScienceDirect Database Trial

2008-02-14T12:39:00.001-05:00

The Horrmann Library currently has a trial subscription to the "ScienceDirect College Edition - Social and Behavioral Sciences" database. This database includes over 350 scholarly journals, with full-text from 1995 to the present.

In addition, the trial includes access to the full text of several online encyclopedias published by Elsevier, covering biology, medicine, psychology, and social sciences.

For a list of all journal titles included, click here.

Give this database a try, and as always we welcome your feedback!

Library website redesigned!

2008-01-22T14:04:00.000-05:00

The Horrmann Library website has been redesigned, and we'd love your feedback!
Resources are now arranged by type of resource (catalogs, electronic resources, services and information), and you can use the Quick Search boxes to search the library catalog, journal lists, and the Internet.
The Article Databases are also organized in an alphabetical list or by subject and each list offers a detailed description of each database.
Visit the library website http://www.wagner.edu/library/ and check out the new services offered.

Sage Premier database now available!

2008-01-22T11:55:00.000-05:00

We are pleased to announce the addition of the Sage Premier database to the library's electronic collections. Sage Premier provides the full text of over 450 important peer-reviewed scholarly journals in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences, Science, and Medicine.

All journals are available in full-text .pdf format, dating from 1999 to the most current issue.

You can access the Sage database by clicking here.

For a full list of the journals included in the Sage Premier database, click here.

Sage Premier is a great addition to our rapidly-growing collection of online scholarly journals. Give it a try, and as always we welcome your questions and feedback!

Introducing desktop delivery for Interlibrary Loan

2008-01-14T10:47:00.000-05:00

The ILL Department at Horrmann Library is pleased to introduce desktop delivery of ILL articles. Now you have the option of having your requested articles sent to you through email in the form of a PDF file.

To use this new service simply select your preferred delivery method as "E Mail as a PDF" when you submit an ILL article request form.

Contact the ILL Department if you have questions or would like further information at extension 3379 or email us at interloa@wagner.edu.

Library Final Exam Hours

2007-12-05T16:07:00.001-05:00

Library hours during Final Exams are as follows:

Wed 12/5: 8am-3am
Thurs 12/6: 8am-3am
Fri 12/7: 8am-8pm
Sat 12/8: 10am-8pm
Sun 12/9: 10am-3am
Mon 12/10: 8am-3am
Tues 12/11: 8am-3am
Wed 12/12: 8am-8pm

Good luck to all on your final exams!

Sage Journals Trial now available

2007-11-27T11:14:00.000-05:00

The library currently has a trial subscription to the Sage Premier database. Sage Premier provides the full text of over 450 important peer-reviewed scholarly journals published by Sage.

The Sage trial can be accessed (from on-campus computers only) at the following address:

http://online.sagepub.com

For a list of the journals included in this database, click here.

We plan to add this excellent database to our permanent collections in January 2008! Give it a try today and let us know what you think!

Library Overdues

2007-11-26T12:07:00.000-05:00

Just a friendly reminder...

Notices about Overdue books will be sent to all users' Wagner email accounts. Don't forget to check your Wagner email!

Thanksgiving weekend hours

2007-11-21T10:03:00.000-05:00

The Horrmann Library's Thanksgiving hours are as follows:

Wed. Nov 21 8am-2:30pm
Thu. Nov 22 CLOSED
Fri. Nov 23 CLOSED
Sat. Nov 24 CLOSED
Sun. Nov 25 10am-2am (resume regular hours)

For the complete library schedule, click here.

Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

AnthroSource is now available!

2007-11-01T16:22:00.001-04:00

The library is pleased to present a new addition to our full-text journal databases: AnthroSource. AnthroSource contains the current full-text articles from 15 important peer-reviewed anthropology journals, published by the American Anthropological Association. It also contains an electronic archive of back issues of several other important journals in the field of anthropology.

AnthroSource is a great source for scholarly articles on all facets of anthropology and archaeology. You can access the database from the Article Databases page.

Help with Citations

2007-10-04T16:22:00.021-04:00

Need help formatting your bibliography according to MLA, APA, or Chicago Style? Check out these helpful (and free!) web resources:

Online Style Outlines:

CiteSource - provides instruction and samples on how to cite different types of sources using Chicago, MLA, APA, and several other styles. From Trinity College Library.

MLA Style Guide - for the 7th edition including updates from the 2009 edition, from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University. A Sample MLA Paper in pdf format is also available.

APA Style Guide - for the 6th edition, second printing, from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University. You may also wish to download the APA Sample Paper from the official APA site. The APA site also offers a a list of frequently-asked questions(FAQ) about APA style, as well as an online tutorial, The Basics of APA Style. The APA site also has a handy chart on how to cite different types of web sources.

Chicago Style Guide - for the "Note and Bibliography" style from the new 16th edition, from the Online Writing Lab at Purdue University. Also available is a Sample Paper in pdf format in Chicago note and bibliography style. (For examples of the "Author - Date" style, see the Chicago Manual of Style website. For examples of Chicago Style formatting from the 15th edition, see the Diana Hacker website,which offers a Chicago Style sample paper and citation tips.)

CSE Scientific Style and Format Examples - from the Diana Hacker online handbooks. Links for in-text and reference citations as well as manuscript formatting are in the left-side menu of the site.

ACS Style Guide - from the Williams College Libraries. Developed by the American Chemical Society, this style may be used for research papers in the field of chemistry.

Online Citation Management Tools:

Zotero - Zotero is a free plug-in that works in conjunction with the Firefox browser. It allows you to gather and organize research sources from online catalogs, web sites, and journal databases. Sources can be organized into folders, and links, tags, and searchable notes can be added. Zotero also works in conjunction with Microsoft Word, to allow easy insertion of parenthetical citations and the creation of bibliographies in APA, MLA, and Chicago styles. For more information check out our Zotero flyer and instructions (PDF). Need more help? Check out the Zotero website and click on Support.

BibMe - Bibme is a free online citation generator that will find all of the bibliographic information for your source through a title or ISBN search or you can enter citation information manually. The site allows you to save bibliographies and offers citation help with guides.
KnightCite - KnightCite is an free online citation generator service, developed by the Hekman Library of Calvin College. It provides fill-in forms for the most common types of sources, and outputs the citation in either MLA, APA, or Chicago style. It is a quick, easy-to-use source for formatting citations. http://www.calvin.edu/library/knightcite

Stop by the Library Reference Desk and speak with a librarian if you have any questions about any of these resources.

Book Sale

2007-10-02T16:48:00.001-04:00

The library's first book sale on Trautmann Square was a big success. Many thanks to all those who worked so hard on this event, and to all who donated books. We hope to make the library book sale an annual tradition at Wagner!