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Posted Extended Hours and FREE Study Break Activities to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Magrath Library will be open extended hours: Study Days May 11 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and May 12 12:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Finals Week May 13-17 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and May 18 10:00 a.m. to 6:00...
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Posted Welcome Renoir Gaither to the Plant Pathology Library to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Renoir Gaither began working as a Library Assistant 3 in the Plant Pathology Library on April 10, 2013. Renoir's background includes extensive experience as an undergraduate services librarian at the University of Michigan, as well as several years as a...
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Posted Second Anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami to CSpH 5000 Nature Heals: An Introduction to Nature-Based Therapeutics
I thought some of you might be interested in two things that happened at Monday's 2nd Anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake and tsunami that I coordinated at the University of Minnesota with the student group NDJ, and the Saint-Paul Nagasaki...
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Posted Grant Funding Tutorials Available to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
The University Libraries offers online workshops on searching Pivot, SciVal Funding, and the Foundation Directory Online (FDO). Setting up e-mail updates and finding internal U of M funding sources are also covered. The workshops are co-sponsored by Office for the...
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Posted Nature & Libraries to CSpH 5000 Nature Heals: An Introduction to Nature-Based Therapeutics
I just thought I would share a few thoughts on libraries and nature. One of my dreams at Magrath Library is to offer a tool library. Just down the street is the St. Paul Graduate and Family Cooperative Housing, and...
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Posted PEOPLE, PLANTS, ANIMALS AND THE (RE-)CONNECTION TO HEALTH to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Thursday, March 14, 7-9 p.m. Friday, March15, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Fees: ♦ $85 early bird (by Feb. 15) and members of the Arboretum & Center for Spirituality & Healing ♦ $95 general registration ♦ $250 Patron-level contribution includes two-day event...
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Posted Introduction to Blogging Test Post to CSpH 5000 Nature Heals: An Introduction to Nature-Based Therapeutics
This is my first blog post. Magrath Library brought in animal-assisted interactions during finals. The End. Partners included: CSPH Arboretum WCCO...
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Posted Arboretum short courses & events to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Sustainable Agriculture Public Policy Symposium Feb 15 & 16 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/2013SustainAgSummit.aspx Schoolyard Gardens Public Policy Symposium Feb 22 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/2013SchoolyardGardens.aspx Beekeeping in Northern Climates Short Course March 2 & 3 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/beekeeping.aspx Nature Heals Public Policy Symposium March 14 & 15 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/2013NatureHeals.aspx...
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Posted Arboretum short courses & events to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Sustainable Agriculture Public Policy Symposium Feb 15 & 16 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/2013SustainAgSummit.aspx Schoolyard Gardens Public Policy Symposium Feb 22 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/2013SchoolyardGardens.aspx Beekeeping in Northern Climates Short Course March 2 & 3 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/beekeeping.aspx Nature Heals Public Policy Symposium March 14 & 15 http://www.arboretum.umn.edu/2013NatureHeals.aspx...
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Posted Friends of Andersen Horticultural Library Speaker Event to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Monday, January 28 Snyder Building, Classroom 1 (Arboretum) Business meeting 1-1:30 (all are welcome), followed by the speaker from 1:30-2:30. SPEAKER: Greg Brick, author of Subterranean Twin Cities, speaking on Mushroom Caves and signing copies of his book. To become...
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Posted Free workshops from the Libraries for Spring to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Below is a sample of workshops we offer. To see the complete list and register go to: http://www.lib.umn.edu/services/workshops/registration. ORGANIZE AND FORMAT YOUR RESEARCH Introduction to Citation Managers Learn why you should use a citation manager to organize and create bibliographies...
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Posted Two inspiring reads to KLMLibrarian
During vacation I read two books that truly inspired me as we go into 2013. Two must-reads are: If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit, by Brenda Ueland, and Twyla Tharp's The Creative Habit: Learn...
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Posted Amuse Bouche of Apps to Emerging Tech Expo
ReadingGoodreadsFREE! Available on the web or on Android & iOS. A social networking platform which allows users to catalog, review, and discuss books. Great for finding new reads! GardeningHome outside$2.99 - Available on iOS. According to NYTimes.com, "Home Outside allows...
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Posted December 7 First Fridays Talk: Kirschner Cookbooks to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
The University Libraries' Archives & Special Collections have asked me to come give a talk about the Kirschner Collection. It's free and happening this week (along with another talk about the Immigration History Research Center.) I'll be giving an introduction...
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Posted Magrath Library Stress Busters to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Magrath Library in partnership with the CSPH 5641 Animals in Healthcare course will be offering animal-assisted interactions in the atrium of the Learning and Environmental Sciences Building on Dec. 10, 11 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Students,...
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Posted International Education Week Library Information Fair to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Wednesday November 14, 2012 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Room 101, Walter Library This event is an opportunity for international students to learn more about Library resources and services. Light refreshments will be provided....
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Posted Two Weeks Left to View Seed Stories to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
A selection of seed catalog posters are on exhibit from the Arboretum exhibit, "Seed Stories: Catalogs of Life and Gardens in America Exhibit." Seed and nursery catalogs have long used beautiful images to entice customers. Dozens of selections from Andersen...
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Posted Open House for Skok Hall Student Study Space to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Come to the OPEN HOUSE for the new STUDENT STUDY SPACE in the basement of Skok Hall. Tuesday, October 23, noon - 2 pm Free Treats and Beverages Prizes! This little-known gem opened in September, but most folks don't know...
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Posted Open House for Skok Hall Student Study Space to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Come to the OPEN HOUSE for the new STUDENT STUDY SPACE in the basement of Skok Hall. Tuesday, October 23, noon - 2 pm Free Treats and Beverages Prizes! This little-known gem opened in September, but most folks don't know...
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Posted Sticky Messages Extension Presentation to KLMLibrarian
Here is my presentation on Sticky Messages as a repeat from the 2011 conference, since it was such a hit! :) I also presented at the National eXtension Conference last week, and they recorded the session....
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Posted Literature Review 101 to KLMLibrarian
Here are some resources from my talk at the Extension Program Conference 2012....
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Posted Fall Copyright Workshops for RCR Credit to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Copyright In The Classroom - http://z.umn.edu/copyrightinclassroom Wed, 09/26/2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm Magrath Library Rm 81 Know Your Rights: Copyright Essentials for Authors and Creators - http://z.umn.edu/knowyourrights Mon, 10/08/2012 - 9:30am - 11:30am Magrath Library Rm 81 Can I Use...
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Posted Register now for free fall workshops to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Below is a sample of workshops we offer at Magrath Library. To see the complete list and register go to: http://www.lib.umn.edu/services/workshops/registration. ORGANIZE AND FORMAT YOUR RESEARCH Introduction to Citation Managers Mon, 08/20/2012 - 12:30pm - 1:30pm Tue, 09/11/2012 - 1:00pm...
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Posted Uncovering the truth behind statistics to Learning in the Libraries
I recently read the book unSpun: Finding Facts in a World of Disinformation, by Brooks Jackson and Kathleen Hall Jamieson, in preparation for an eXtension webinar I am co-teaching on assessing the reliability of online information. This book does a...
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Posted Plant Pathology Library Has a New Website to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
Congratulations to the Plant Pathology Library on its new website! Easily search back issues of the Aurora Sporealis alumni magazine, make meeting room reservations, read some of the library's history and check back regularly to discover new and featured library...
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Posted Social Media Citations to KLMLibrarian
There has been a lot of talk lately about the death of citations, or need for revision. I am all for revising the clunky standards for something more flexible that maintains some way to track down the original research. These...
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Posted A Foodie Road Trip to Kirschner Collection Blog
This past spring I went on a road trip across the West. When we began to plan our meals and stops I looked no further than the Kirschner Collection. There you will find the staple Roadfood and goodfood : Jane...
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Posted Magrath Hallway Closed July 3-5 in Evening, Closed on 4th of July to Library News from the St. Paul Campus Libraries
The hallway between Magrath and Ruttan Hall will be closed starting at 7pm on Tuesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 5 for joist work. Access through the buildings will be open during the daytime on both days. Also, just a...
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Posted Redesigning the Nature of Life Handout to KLMLibrarian
The summer before College of Biological Science students start their freshmen year, they do a 1 week intensive retreat at the Itasca research center. A few years ago we were able to get a handout in the resources section of...
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