We're on the way to record participation in our Lions Read summer reading program, and it's only the beginning of week 4! Meet one of last week's winners, Kayla Saunders: Occupation/Major: I work at the Burns Recreation Center and am a Biology/Environmental Science major. I also work for a non-profit called HoneyLove and intern for the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Commission. What is your favorite book? A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers Where do you read? I love to read on the beach. Where do you get most of your books? My local library dollar-bookstore, it's great.... Continue reading

In an effort to increase efficiency behind the scenes and provide even better customer service for you, we are delighted to announce that we have combined our Circulation and Media & Reserve Services into a single service point. Starting today, June 12, you can do all of the following at the Circulation Desk on level 1: (Please note that this means these services are no longer offered on level 2!) Check out and return books Pick up LINK+ books, Interlibrary Loan Requests, and books requested from the basement Check out and place materials on Reserve Check out DVDs, CDs, and... Continue reading

Jane R, age 6, read 17 books from our Curriculum Materials Collection last week! As a featured reader for our Lions Read Summer Reading Contest, we thought we'd ask a Jane a few questions about her reading habits: Age/Grade: 6 (almost 7)/ Going into 2nd! Favorite book: The 20th Century Children's Books Treasury; Little House on the Prairie series; and Uncle Wiggily's Storybook Where do you read? At school, at home, and in the car Where do you get most of your books? Presents from family and friends and the Library Favorite book character (and why is this character your... Continue reading

From May 27 through August 9, all LMU library card-holders and their families are invited to join us for the second annual Lions Read Summer Reading Contest! Participating is simple - all you need to do is check a book out -- any book -- from our library (LINK+ also counts!), and READ. When you return the book to the library, visit the Information Desk to complete a raffle ticket. There is no limit to the number of raffle tickets you can submit. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! There are two categories: Lion Cubs*... Continue reading

On display May 20 through July 26, 2013: our first-ever exhibition curated entirely by the Department of Archives and Special Collections’ work study student assistants. From Their Perspective: Student Assistant Discoveries in A&SC Our undergraduate student assistants have helped the department to process, preserve and make available a number of interesting special collections over this past academic year. Their ongoing work helps to ensure that our legacy collections have a chance to survive into the future, to be used by hopefully many generations of LMU students to come. We are truly grateful for our student assistants and the important contributions... Continue reading

Librarians wear a lot of hats, but one little-known fact outside of librarianship is how much research and writing takes place in our profession. We're delighted to announce that one of the newest books on the shelves at the William H. Hannon Library was written by none other than our very own Serials & Electronic Resources Librarian Marie Kennedy. We invited Marie to answer a few questions about her book, Marketing Your Library's Electronic Resources : A How-to-do-it Manual for Librarians. Tell us a little bit about your book. Our book is designed to assist all kinds of libraries in... Continue reading

Over the past two months, we've been testing out a new group study room reservation system called LibCal. Although we have our own thoughts about the pros and cons of LibCal vs. the existing system (RoomWizard), we wanted to make sure that we gave all of you a chance to test it out, compare the two, and let us know what you thought. A survey was sent to everyone who reserved a room at least once using LibCal, and we received over 200 responses. (Huge thanks to everyone who took the time to complete it!) Here's what you told us:... Continue reading

Moderated by: Susan Gardner Archambault, William H. Hannon Library Elisa Slater Acosta, William H. Hannon Library This workshop will introduce strategies for incorporating information literacy into classes across academic disciplines to satisfy the flag requirements. Exercises to help students learn how to find, evaluate, and reflect on information sources and online tools to support class assignments and activities will be introduced. Participants will share experiences and assignments and have hands-on time to begin to adapt the material to their disciplines and courses. Instructors will leave with a toolkit of classroom ideas, exercises, and assignments that they can incorporate into their... Continue reading

Another semester has ended, and we're ready to switch to summer hours. Make sure you review these before planning your visit! Friday May 10 : 8 am - 5 pm May 11*-12 : 11 am - 2 pm *Note that parking on campus may be challenging due to commencement! Intersession May 13 - 19 Mon - Fri : 8 am - 5 pm Sat/Sun : closed Summer Sessions May 20 - Aug 9 Mon - Thu : 8 am - midnight Fri : 8 am - 8 pm Sat/Sun : 11 am - 8 pm Exceptions: 5/31 Memorial Day :... Continue reading

We were dismayed to learn that one of our students had her laptop stolen from the library yesterday. Although LMU is typically a pretty safe place, we thought we'd use this as an opportunity to remind everyone that our building is open to the public, and to take care to not leave your personal belongings unattended. The buddy system works well, and for those of you studying alone, we have lockers on the first floor to keep your stuff safe. Continue reading

On behalf of all of us at the William H. Hannon Library, congratulations to the LMU Class of 2013! (You have the distinction of being the first class to come in and spend all years with us here in the new library, so you're a little extra-special to us.) We hope that you continue your journey of life-long learning off the bluff, and remember that you'll always have a home here. Come back and visit us, ok? Also... if you have your own commencement thoughts and images to share (and we know you do!), don't forget to tag them #LMU13.... Continue reading

150 Years of Swami Vivekananda: Pioneer of Transcendental Pluralism A new exhibition on display at the William H. Hannon Library (all levels) June 3 - July 26 Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902), born Narendranath Datta, was an Indian Hindu monk, well known for introducing Vedantic philosophy and yoga to the western world. Traveling to the US in 1893, Vivekananda participated in the Parliament of the World's Religions at Chicago, where he was adulated for his message of religious pluralism founded in transcendentalist ideals. Taken from the Bhagavad Gita, Vivekananda's image exemplifying this message found wide resonance among his audience: "As the different... Continue reading

This Thursday, between 7:30 - 9:30 pm, pop into WHH 117 (level 1 classroom) for free 10 minute massages! Event sponsored by RHA. Continue reading

From May 2 through 10, we're turning the library's front lobby into a Maker Space; a public place where you can take a break and recharge your creative battery before diving back into the books. We have a button machine, origami, puzzles, and a few other surprises in store. We hope you enjoy it, and the only thing we ask is that you follow a few very simple rules, which will ensure that everyone gets a chance to play! Only take what you need at the moment. All of the supplies are intended to last through the end of finals.... Continue reading

This is the final post in a series celebrating Preservation Week. (Read the previous posts here, here, here, and here.) Established in 2010, this week was created to raise awareness of preservation issues and collections in need of care. Through these posts we aim to highlight preservation challenges and methods here at LMU and in the greater cultural heritage community. Sometimes the notes are ferocious, skirmishes against the author raging along the borders of every page in tiny black script. “Marginalia” – Billy Collins This week we have seen great posts on the fascinating materials that the library preserves and... Continue reading

Finals are coming, and the Hannon Library has a series of things lined up to provide physical and mental breaks for everyone over the next couple of weeks. First up, we're offering free meditation workshops on Monday April 29. (6:30 pm, 8 pm, or 9:30 pm - all in WHH 324 - the classroom on level 3. 20 spots are available in each workshop - seats are first come, first served!) Want to learn more? Read on... Did you know that there is a tool you can use to make yourself safe and relaxed, release anxiety, depression, stress, pain and... Continue reading

This is the fourth in a series of posts celebrating Preservation Week. (Read the previous posts here, here, and here.) Established in 2010, this week was created to raise awareness of preservation issues and collections in need of care. Through these posts we aim to highlight preservation challenges and methods here at LMU and in the greater cultural heritage community. As revealed by the previous posts in this series, caring for collections comes in many different forms. The preservation work in which I’m currently engaged is very much preparatory or anticipatory, i.e. focused on making and formalizing preservation plans for... Continue reading

This is the third in a series of posts celebrating Preservation Week. (Read the previous posts here and here.) Established in 2010, this week was created to raise awareness of preservation issues and collections in need of care. Through these posts we aim to highlight preservation challenges and methods here at LMU and in the greater cultural heritage community. Did you know? Our memory is not as reliable as we might believe. Research indicates our ability to recall is fallible and our memories fade (Beil, 2011). Many of us have sought to document our immediate memories through diaries, pictures, newspaper... Continue reading

We would like to recommend the following two workshops for faculty who plan to teach First Year Seminar (FYS) and Rhetorical Arts courses. All faculty are welcome! It Takes a Village: Embedding Information Literacy into the First-Year Experience Read more... Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to teachers@lmu.edu or x85866. Download a flyer here. Information Literacy in the Classroom: Tips and Tools Read more... Please RSVP to teachers@lmu.edu or x85866. Download a flyer here. Related articles Incorporating the Library's Information Literacy Tutorials in Your First Year Seminar Course Continue reading

Congratulations to all who entered this year's Undergraduate Library Research Award competition! We're delighted to announce this year's winners, who were recognized at an award ceremony and reception on Tuesday April 30. Click through each title to read the winning work. Grand Prize ($1000) : Spencer W. Roberson (Junior, Natural Science) “The Islet Amyloid Polypeptide hormone Amylin: Its function, effects and uses in medicine” Nominated by Dr. Hawley Almstedt Honorable Mention ($450) : Michelle Iafe (Junior, Health & Human Sciences) “Cinnamon as a prophylaxis against UTI in premenopausal women” Nominated by Dr. Heather Tarleton Honorable Mention ($450) : Matthew C.... Continue reading

This is the second in a series of posts celebrating Preservation Week. (Read the first one here.) Established in 2010, this week was created to raise awareness of preservation issues and collections in need of care. Through these posts we aim to highlight preservation challenges and methods here at LMU and in the greater cultural heritage community. I couldn’t help but be intrigued when I stumbled upon a collection of small boxes labeled “Shanghai Jewish Community.” Stored in the Archives & Special Collection’s vault, these boxes of photographic negatives and prints had sat virtually untouched for many years. It’s not... Continue reading

This is the first in a series of posts celebrating Preservation Week. Established in 2010, this week was created to raise awareness of preservation issues and collections in need of care. Through these posts we aim to highlight preservation challenges and methods here at LMU and in the greater cultural heritage community. As the National Archives and Records Administration, the federal archives responsible for our national government’s history, notes, preservation is necessary to ensure the long-term stability of an archival collection. This ensures, in turn, that it can be used for research, the other vital function of an archive. At... Continue reading

National Library Week is from April 14-20. To celebrate, we are introducing you to a few of the library staff members who help make the library a great place to be. Name: Rachel Wen-Paloutzian Where do you work in the library? I work at the Department of Archives and Special Collections on the third floor in the library. Don’t let the glass doors intimidate you. Come in, and you’ll see a spacious reading room with beautiful wooden furniture. Let me walk you through the security door and enter the mysterious behind-the scene area, where I work. What are your responsibilities?... Continue reading

National Library Week is from April 14-20. To celebrate, we are introducing you to a few of the library staff members who help make the library a great place to be. Name: Carla Cain Where do you work in the library? Media/Reserves Department What are your responsibilities? I oversee all of the materials that are placed on reserve — both physically in the library and online. I also make sure the library implements proper copyright policies and guidelines. What do you like best about working in the library? I’ve always loved books and libraries so I enjoy the environment. I... Continue reading

Are you an expert library user? Do you know something about the ins and outs of the library building that your friends aren't aware of? Share your Hannon library #protip via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram (make sure to tag it #lmulibrary and #protip), and you are entered to win the $200 Amazon gift card at the end of the week! (Other secret goodies are up for grabs, as well.) There's still time to enter in one of the other two challenges as well: Challenge #1: #whiteboardhaiku Challenge #2: Library staff love. If you have kudos for someone in the library,... Continue reading