Starting Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21 and 22, the library will be closed.

Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 23-25, the library will be open 7:30 a.m. -6:00p.m.

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27, the library will be closed.

Saturday Nov. 28 the library will be open 1:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sunday Nov. 29, normal library hours will resume (12:00 p.m. to midnight.) Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday!

Early English Books Online (EEBO) contains digital facsimile page images of virtually every work printed in England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and British North America and works in English printed elsewhere from 1473-1700 - from the first book printed in English by William Caxton, through the age of Spenser and Shakespeare and the tumult of the English Civil War. From the first book published in English through the age of Spenser and Shakespeare, this incomparable collection now contains about 100,000 of over 125,000 titles listed in Pollard & Redgrave’s Short-Title Catalogue (1475-1640) and Wing’s Short-Title Catalogue (1641-1700) and their revised editions, as well as the Thomason Tracts (1640-1661) collection and the Early English Books Tract Supplement. Libraries possessing this collection find they are able to fulfill the most exhaustive research requirements of graduate scholars - from their desktop! - in many subject areas, including: English literature, history, philosophy, linguistics, theology, music, fine arts, education, mathematics, and science. It will be available only until November 30, 2009, and can be accessed through either the alphabetical database page, or this link: http://eebo.chadwyck.com

Associate University Librarian Jim Teliha forwarded this information to Library News–be sure to let him know what you think of this resource at teliha@isu.edu .

*1 can or box of food per $1.00 fine.

*Up to $10. off on your fines.

*Cash donations accepted.

*Even if you don’t have fines, you can bring in food to help out.

The food will be donated to the Idaho Food Bank. This project will go on for a week, possibly longer. So, plan to start bringing in cans on Monday! Help someone have a happier holiday.

BOOK SALE RACK: Buy some great books for 50 cents or $1.00! Oboler Library has been having an ongoing book sale for almost a year. If you’ve ever been to the Biennial Used Book Sale, you’ll remember what good books we had!

The sale started a year ago and is continuing. Items offered for sale are available near the New Books area of the First floor. It includes academic books, nonfiction, and some fiction. This “stock” will be replenished as needed, and more books are being added regularly!

Books cost $1.00 for hardback and $ .50 for paperback. You can pay for them at the Circulation desk. So, come by, have a look, and stop by regularly to see the new items that have been added. This is a great way to stock up on reading for school breaks, and to add to your home book collection.

BOOK SWAP RACK: This rack was installed as part of National Library Week, and moved into the student lounge area after the Book Sale Rack was installed. Many individuals have taken advantage of this service in swapping out desirable titles. Library staff have donated paperback books from their personal collections . Recently two library staff members have added more books to these racks.

A variety of genres are available on the rack, including westerns, thrillers, mysteries, classics, adventures, romances, and a little nonfiction. Come to the library to see what is available! Bring a paperback of your own to swap for a title that interests you. If you have multiple paperback books you are willing to share, or want to unclutter, please feel free to add them to our Book-Swap Rack so others in our campus community can enjoy a wider array of options for their reading pleasure.

“Book orders through Interlibrary Loan will be suspended from Dec. 11, 2009 until Jan. 6, 2010.

This is to avoid loss in the mail during the busy holiday rush. Many libraries do not loan materials over the holidays.

Oboler Library will be closed from Dec. 24, 2009 t0 Jan. 4, 2010. There will be no Interlibrary Loan Services during that time.

Please order materials needed before finals by Thanksgiving or the items may not get here in time!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, ILL STAFF”

A past Library News article includes further information about the display of some of these books and history of the theft, plus a link to a Smithsonian magazine article about it. Be sure to come in and see this interesting true story of library detective work, and some of the returned books.

This workshop is open to all graduate students and advanced researchers in the ISU community.

Where: Library Room 212 (2nd floor, across from the restrooms)

When: Monday, Nov. 2nd from 4-5 pm

And Tuesday, Nov. 3rd from 5-6 pm

And Wednesday, Nov. 4th from 2-2:50 pm

To sign up for a workshop:

Register now

Call: 282-3152
Email: refinst@isu.edu
Visit: The reference desk on the main floor of the library.

Openings are limited, so we recommend that you sign up as soon as possible.

Associate University Librarian Jim Teliha forwarded this information to Library News–be sure to let him know what you think of this resource.

The Idaho Health Sciences Library (IHSL) is part of Oboler Library and has links to a great deal of health information resources. right on the front page it has a link to Flu.gov. This page contains information about prevention and treatment, includes a blog, FAQ page, and a lot more. IHSL also has a link to MedlinePlus, the consumer health information service (under databases.) Searching “swine flu” or “H1N1″ yields many results, a lot of helpful information.

ISU’s Student Health Center has also worked on getting a lot of information out. They have a big orange link to their seasonal and H1N1(Swine) flu page right on the front page. It covers symptoms, prevention, and helpful links about the flu.

One of the most helpful items I found and used on preparing for the H1N1 Flu came out on News and Notes and I am reprinting it here. I used the supply list to prepare my home so I have items on hand when I need them, and don’t need to rush to the grocery store when I’m sick.

“ISU Student Health Center offers tips for preparing for flu season
Here are some items ISU Student Health Center recommends keeping on-hand:

Thermometer
Tylenol and ibuprofen
Fluids such as PowerAde and Gatorade
Soups and other foods of choice
Masks—available at hardware stores—if you desire

Protocols to follow:
Establish a “flu buddy”—someone to check on you and bring you supplies.
Wash hands frequently.
Clean flat surfaces with disinfectant regularly—include keyboards, phones.
Stay 6 feet away from sneezers and weezers.
Cover your cough preferably with your sleeve, not your hands.
Don’t shake hands as a social greeting.
Stay home if you are ill with a fever—until fever free for 24 hours without Tylenol and ibuprofen.

Call the Student Health Center before coming into the health center—most ill students will not need to be seen.
If you are having chest pain or difficulty breathing, go to a local care center or the Student Health Center right away.

Get your seasonal flu shot – they are now available at the Student Health Center.
Get the H1N1 flu shot, when available.
Call the Student Health Center at ext. 2330 with questions.”

Good luck with getting over the flu quickly if you get it, and not infecting others.

“A colleague from my library-school program shared this on Facebook, and I thought it would be useful to post here: Effects of introducing Internet at a village public library in Ukraine. President Barack Obama officially announced October to be National Information Literacy Awareness Month now. Take a look also at the National Forum for Information Literacy.

The power of information is immense, and the ability to access, evaluate, apply, and share information ethically is even more powerful.”