Library Closed-President’s Day

The Callahan Library will be closed Monday, February 20th in observance of President’s Day. 

 

Spotlight on…LIBGUIDES!

Are you a Child Study Major in need of a lesson plan?
A Business Major looking to network?
Or if you are in need of assignment information, check out our LIBGUIDES!

 LIBGUIDES are available in many subjects.   Our friendly librarians complied the information.  Each LIBGUIDE contains databases, websites, statistics, books, etc. on your topic of choice.

Welcome (Back)!

The Callahan Library faculty and staff would like to welcome new, transfer and returning students back to campus for the Spring 2012 semester!   Starting Thursday, January 19th, our regular hours are:

Monday: 7:30am-9:00pm
Tuesday: 7:30am-9:00pm
Wednesday: 7:30am-9:00pm
Thursday: 7:30am-9:00pm
Friday: 7:30am-5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am-6:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-5:00pm

Have a great semester!

Shared Book Discussion: The Help

Where: Shea Conference Room, O’Connor Building
Time: 12:40pm-1:30pm (Common Hour)
Lunch will be served

Join us on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 for a book and movie discussion.  Dr. Peter Mascuch will lead the discussion on Kathryn Stockett’s, The Help.

About the Book

In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women—mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends—view one another. A deeply moving novel filled with poignancy, humor, and hope, The Help is a timeless and universal story about the lines we abide by, and the ones we don’t.

View program flyer here (PDF).

Callahan Library Welcomes New Director!

The Faculty and Staff of the Callahan Library welcome new director Elizabeth Pollicino Murphy.    Director Pollicino Murphy previously worked as the Associate Director of St. John’s University Library and Information Science Divison.   Congratulations on your new position!

The library is for all constituents, in person and from anywhere; my vision includes finding equilibrium in the experience provided for every member to have the chance to reach his/her potential.  -Elizabeth Pollicino Murphy, Callahan Library Director

We’re Open Early…And Late!

The Callahan Library will again be offering extended hours this semester during finals week.

Extended Hours: December 12th-December 23rd

• Saturday, December 10th: 9:00AM-6:00PM…Open Early
• Sunday, December 11th: 9:00 AM-5:00PM…Open Early
• Monday, December 12th: 7:30AM-10:00PM…Open Late
• Tuesday, December 13th: 7:30AM-10:00PM…Open Late
• Wednesday, December 14th: 7:30AM-10:00PM…Open Late
• Thursday, December 15th: 7:30AM-10:00PM…Open Late
• Friday, December 16th: 7:30AM-5:00PM
• Saturday, December 17th: 9:00AM-6:00PM…Open Early
• Sunday, December 18th: 9:00AM-5:00PM…Open Early
• Monday, December 19th: 7:30AM-10:00PM…Open Late
• Tuesday, December 20th: 7:30AM-9:00PM
• Wednesday, December 21st: 7:30AM-5:00PM
• Thursday, December 22nd: 7:30AM-5:00PM
• Friday, December 23rd: 7:30AM-3:00 PM

We hope to see you here!  For additional information on library hours, please refer to: http://callahan.sjcny.edu/hours#hours.

Celebrate Veterans Day

Veterans Day, which is observed on November 11,  is intended to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime.  In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living Veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served – not only those who died – have sacrificed and done their duty.

WEBSITES OF INTEREST:

• Veterans Day – November 11
  Learn about Veterans Day history, activities and more.
• Celebrate America’s Freedoms
  Celebrating America’s Freedoms is a collection of stories about some of America’s most beloved customs and national symbols.
• Veterans History Project
  Explore the Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress, or talk to a veteran in your life or your neighborhood.
• VA Kids, K-5th
  Facts about veterans, games and activities.
• VA Kids, 6th – 12th Grades
  Facts and resource links about veterans.

Make A Difference!

Are you looking to volunteer but need a place to start? 
If so, then check out the “Make a Difference” bulletin board by the library’s main desk!
This display lists local organizations that need your help!

Attention teachers!  Need books about altruism?  Then check out these books located by the “Make a Difference” display:

Also, please help class PSY 150-05 by donating to their Food Drive.  There is a drop off box in the library until November 16th.  Please consider giving a non perishable food item.  Even one donation does…

National Hispanic Heritage Month

This tradition is observed from September 15th to October 15th by celebrating the cultures, contributions and histories of Americans with Spanish, Mexican, the Caribbean, Central American and South American backgrounds. 

Sonia Sotomayor-First Hispanic United States Supreme Court Judge

 

Background Information:

• 1968-Observation begins as “Hispanic Heritage Week” under President Lyndon B. Johnson.
• 1988-President Ronald Reagan expands the tradition to a whole month.(September 15th-October 15th)
• September 15th to October 15th is the chosen month because of the time frame’s significance in history.
• September 15th is the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua from Spain.
•  Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days in late September.

 

Callahan Library
National Hispanic Heritage Month Display

Check out these books!

Title: Hispanic Presence in the United States: historical beginnings
Editor: Frank de Varona
Call Number:  E184.S75 H5834 1993

 Title: Harvest of Empire: a history of Latinos in America
Author: Juan Gonzalez
Call Number:  E184.S75 G655 2011

Looking to celebrate? 
Check out the events on our Spanish LibGuide!

Faculty-Library Learner Series #3: Faculty Services

SAVE THE DATE

Faculty-Library Learner Series
Where: Faculty Resource Center
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Time: 3:15pm-4:15pm

Join us as we continue the 2011 Faculty-Library Learner Series on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 with Nicole Caliguiri, Ruth Hazzard, and Jennifer Quirk discussing Faculty Services.

Curious about what services are available to you as a faculty member?  Then be sure to visit our website online at: http://callahan.sjcny.edu/faculty.