04/15 - It's National Library Week!

This week, April 13-19, 2014 is National Library Week.

"First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support. All types of libraries - school, public, academic and special - participate." -American Library Association, 2014

Help us celebrate on Wednesday, April 16 @ 1pm we are serving rootbeer floats in the Library.

10/01 - How Will the Federal Government Shutdown Affect Your Research? Learn More Here.

ERIC

"Due to a lapse of appropriations and the partial shutdown of the Federal Government, the systems that host www.eric.ed.gov have been shut down. Services will be restored as soon as a continuing resolution to provide funding has been enacted."

Access to the EBSCOHost and Proquest ERIC interfaces is still available: http://libguides.winona.edu/content.php?pid=498930&sid=4103690

PUBMED

"Pubmed will be maintained with minimal staffing. Information will be updated to the extent possible, and the agency will attempt to respond to urgent operational inquiries."

GOVERNMENT AGENCY WEBSITES

Many government agency websites will either not be available or will not be actively maintained.

WHAT'S AFFECTED BY A GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN? 
For a list of services and operations that are affected by the shutdown, please visit:

http://www.usa.gov/shutdown.shtml

CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS

Call or email your U.S. Senator or U.S. House of Representative to let them know how this shutdown has affected you. 

Find your U.S. Senator: http://www.senate.gov/

Find your U.S. House of Representative: http://www.house.gov/

5/23 - Research Help for Summer Sessions!

If you need research assistance this summer we have research Librarians available during the summer. Please see our research consultation summer hours.  Stop by one of our service desks and we will page a librarian for you.  We are here to help you all summer!

Summer Research Consultation Hours (starting May 16th)

Monday-Thursday
Librarian On-call	10:00am-5:00pm
No Librarian Available	5:00pm-6:00pm
Librarian On-call	6:00pm-8:00pm
Friday
Librarian On-call	10:00am-4:00pm

05/14 - New interface for WSU Library catalog

Starting May 13 you may notice a new look and feel to the Library’s catalog.  

To better serve WSU's students, faculty, and staff we are upgrading to a new version of MnPALS Plus .  The new version retains all functionality of the current interface, as well as adding new functionality such as:

• Mobile Interface
• Alphabetic browse of call numbers, titles, subjects, etc
• Enhanced advanced search functionality
• Patron Empowerment features with “Your Account”:
• Saving searches
• Ability to select records and store in favorite lists, then print or email those lists
• Options to maintain multiple “favorites” lists
• Ability to select and renew multiple loans
• Ability to select multiple Interlibrary loans to renew or cancel
• Ability to select and cancel multiple holds
• Ability to select multiple bookings to cancel
• Ability to link directly to a blank ILL request form
• Suggested topics (subjects) based on your original search
• Faster displays of facets

The upgrade also lays the groundwork for possible future enhancements such as improved authentication capabilities (using WSU ID/passwords) and amplified discovery systems.  

We think will enjoy using the new version and that it will help you effectively research the Library’s many local and external resources.

Note:  From the Library's homepage, please refresh your browser (using the circular arrow), this will ensure you have the most current version of the Library's homepage which includes all of the updated links to our catalog and other resources.  You may also need to clear your computer's cache.

04/11 - Research Help - Check Out Our Hours

The Library's Research Help/Reference Desk is located on the first floor of the Krueger Library.  Please see our Research Help hours here:  http://www.winona.edu/library/ref/

You can also set up an appointment with a librarian in your subject area.  You can find a librarian here:  http://www.winona.edu/library/liaisons/

06/14 - Research Help Available

The Krueger Library has librarians on duty this summer to help you with your research.  Stop by the Library during these hours below.  Or set up an appointment via email.

Monday -Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm
Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm

For more information: http://www.winona.edu/library/ref/

11/11 - The History of Veterans Day and an Oral History Resource

Learn about the history and purpose of Veterans Day.

And check out the Library of Congress resource The Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center. The Library of Congress collects, preserves, and makes accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand the realities of war.

The WSU Library has excellent resources for historical research. Contact the research help/reference desk or the History Librarian/liaison Joe Mount for more information.

11/01 "Find it" service will not be available Sunday from 5am-9am

The WSU Findit! service (periodicals holdings list) will be unavailable on Sunday, November 1, starting at 5:00 a.m. to 1:00pm. If all goes as planned the findit! services could be available before 9:00 a.m.

The Findit! service enables you to look up a periodical title (journal, magazine, or newspaper) to see what WSU has access to.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

7/24 Summer Research Help

Research help is available during the summer.

A librarian can be paged from our two service desks.

Check out our research help hours. http://www.winona.edu/library/ref/#desk

Please note: Librarians are available during the summer, however research assistance is not available all hours the library is open. Please check our schedule or set up a consultation appointment with a librarian on duty.

6/18 Summer Research Help

Research help is available during the summer. A librarian can be paged from our two service desks.
Check out our research help hours.
http://www.winona.edu/library/ref/#desk

Please note: Librarians are available during the summer, however research assistance is not available all hours the library is open. Please check our schedule or set up a consultation appointment with a librarian on duty.
Email: refdesk@winona.edu (we try to respond within 24 hours a day Monday through Friday).

Research Help Available! Check out our schedule...

Research help is available from librarians. Stop by the reference/research help desk or check our schedule for the hours help is available.

Research Consultation Hours Approximately 8-12 hours a day, a librarian will either be available at the Reference Desk or on-call in the library. If a librarian is on-call, please see one of the service desks to have the librarian called to assist you with your research. You are also encouraged to contact a librarian for a particular subject area.
Please visit the library's liaisons web page for further information.

Research Consultation Hours for the Academic Semesters*
Monday-Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm
Friday (Librarian on-call) 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm-8:00pm

*Research consultation hours change according to the WSU's Holiday closings, semester breaks, and interim hours. For further information on dates, please consult the Library's Hours web page.

3/25 Athenaeum at 1pm - Sabbatical Experience in the Middle East by Beckry Abdel-Magid and Margaret Trott

Join us on Wedneday March 25, 2009 at 1pm for Beckry Abdel-Magid and Margaret Trott's a lecture and discussion titled A Sabbatical Experience in the Middle East.

The lecture will emphasize planning for a sabbatical leave, application to the Fulbright Scholarship Program, and selection of program and country. The discussion will include academic and cultural preparation for a successful sabbatical leave, transition and family relocation to host country, adaptation to new environment of work and leisure. An overview of the society, economy and politics of the United Arab Emirates (our host country) will be presented.

The Athenaeum is located on the second floor of the WSU Library, bluff side. The Athenaeum schedule is available at: http://www.winona.edu/library/athenaeum/

Today! Election Information Display: Polling locations, registration and more

The WSU Library has an election information display located on the first floor of the Library. It will help you figure out questions like:

Where do I vote?
What do I need to register on election day?
Who are the candidates on your ballot?
Where can I research my candidates?

Check out our new books and materials for November 2007

Check out our new books and materials for November 2007:

http://www.winona.edu/library/accessions/