December 2008 Archives

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As the finals on campus begin to end I just want to wish everyone a good and restorative winter break.

The Physical Science and Engineering Library will be open for most of break. We've got the reduced hours and schedule of closings listed on our website.

I'll be out of the office from December 24-Jan. 4--so if you have any reference questions send me an email in the next couple of days otherwise I can't guarantee that I'll see it until after the new year.

In looking ahead to January...we'll be offering a wide selection of workshops the week before classes start to get everyone back in that academic frame of mind. To see the full schedule click here

Happy Break!

The library programmers have come up with another tool that should make finding books and other materials even simpler. They've developed a tool that can be used with the Mozilla Firefox web browser that will link Amazon.com with our library's collection and tell you whether or not we own a copy.

Here are step-by-step instructions to set the tool up.

If it comes up that we don't have a copy you can place an ILL request or email me a purchase recommendation.

Walter Library will be sponsoring some special events this week and next as the semester winds down:

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SMART Commons Cram Slam
The Smart Learning Commons will be offering tutoring, workshops, and snacks at Walter Library (Room 204) on Wednesday, December 10 from 1pm - 6 pm. To learn more about the event visit their website.

Walter Library Study Break!
Walter Library's Annual Final's Study Break will be held on Thursday, December 11 @ 7pm in Walter 101. We'll have free treats, giving you an extra boost of energy as you make it through your final exams, papers and projects!

Great Hall Open 24 Hours
The Great Hall on Walter's 2nd Floor will be open 24 hours for studying starting on Thursday, December 11 @ 8 am and continuing through until Thursday, December 18 @ 9pm. Good luck with your studies!

Here's a selection of new books on topics concerning Biomedical Engineering that we've received at the Physical Sciences and Engineering Library. You can check their current availability using MnCat

Advancing Artificial Intelligence Through Biological Process Applications
By Ana B. Porto Pazos, et. al.
R859.7 A78 A382 2009

Computer Modeling In Bioengineering: Theoretical Background, Examples and Software
By Milos Kojic
R858 C6415 2005

Engineering Handbook of Smart Technology for Aging, Disability, and Independence
Edited by Sumi Helal, Mounir Mokhtari, and Bessam Abdulrazak
RM950 E56 2008

If there are any books that you'd like to see added to the collection, please feel free to drop me a note and I'll put them under consideration.