Halloween Name That Movie
Last weeks movie was Rebecca.
Here is this weeks:
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October 31, 2007
October 29, 2007
Guess me! Guess me!
Here's a movie trivia picture challenge that is a different kind of pre-Halloween horror. Because this one is so difficult, I will give you a couple of clues: Viet Nam, Motion Pictures Association of America ratings controversy, and this was one of the first films made by the female lead, who went on to become a very popular tv series star (and no, the female lead is not K. D. Lang, and that's a man in the picture).
If no one gets it, I will give you another clue later on.
Good luck!
October 25, 2007
Halloween Name that Tune #4
Last weeks answer was Danse Macabre composed by Camille Saint-Saëns.
Again this week, there will be no clue as to the artist.
Year:1968
Song Summary: Events told by Lucifer
October 22, 2007
Name that Movie #3
Last weeks movie was Van Helsing.
Here is this weeks:
October 19, 2007
Improve your vocabulary!
I'm blogging for a couple reasons (1. I just figured out how. So hopefully this works, and 2. I just think this is awesome)
http://www.freerice.com/index.php
Go to the website above and you can improve vocabulary (Don't do it the month before the GRE like me, but make it part of your college career and the GRE won't be painful). And, you can also, through playing, donate rice to starving people.
October 18, 2007
Blog Fun Fact
According to UThink:Blogs at the U, our blog is number 15 in blogs with the most comments.
October 17, 2007
Halloween Name that Tune #3
Last weeks answer was Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.
This weeks is a little harder, I will not be giving the name of the Artist because it would make things very easy.
Year:1874
Summary: Death appears at midnight every year on Halloween. Death has the power to call forth the dead from their graves to dance for him while he plays his fiddle. His skeletons dance for him until the first break of dawn, when they must return to their graves until the next year.
Goodbye to Spam!!
In an attempt to get rid of spam comments, i have added a plug in that will prompt you to enter a code when you comment to a post.
October 15, 2007
Name that Movie #2
Last weeks movie was Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring.
Here's this weeks:
October 11, 2007
Important Online Training Program
Some of you should have received in your UMN email a notice about:
This program has been developed to help workforce members and volunteers on all campuses of the University of Minnesota learn about securing University data. Since you all work with ALEPH and have access to sensitive patron personal information, you are required to complete this training as part of the criteria for maintaining your job standing.
The training consists of three primary courses (Data Security in Your Job, Securing Your Computer Workstation, and Using University Data).
Please follow the instructions for completing this important training (you have a particular window of opportunity to do so, but I encourage you to complete it in a timely manner. Don't put it off ~ each section will only take about 15 minutes of your time.
If you have any questions, please badger the full-time staff (who may or may not have answers). Some of you may have already completed this training during the course of the year. If you think you have already done so, check your training history at the Human Resources Self Service web page.
Everyone, please respond to this post to indicate that you have read it. Thank you!
October 10, 2007
No Facebook at the Desk
It has come to our attention that the block on facebook has not entirely taken effect. While we work to get a full block on facebook, i would just like to remind all of you that facebook is not allowed at the desk.
Everyone must comment that they have read this post.
Name that Movie - Just for Lois
This Name that Movie is not an all play, it is just for Lois.
Safety Alert
On 10-08-07, at 9 p.m. in a first floor restroom of Anderson Hall, a 64- year-old male was the victim of an attempted robbery/theft of his wallet. No harm came to the victim, but the suspect used the victim’s disability to facilitate his attempt of the robbery/theft. No loss occurred.
The suspect was described to police as: male, black (dark complexion), 20-25 years old, and 5’8” – 5’9” tall. He was wearing a black long-sleeved shirt, a pair of black pants, and had braided medium-length hair covered by a white bandana (“dew rag”). Some facial hair was observed.
Safety Tips:
Increase your awareness of your surroundings.
Report suspicious activity immediately.
Use the University of Minnesota’s Student Monitor Program escort service. This service is available 24 hours a day by calling 612.624.WALK (9255).
Keeping fit as the days get shorter ~
The dark days of winter sometimes can bring you down (along with the stress of work, classes, and other personal responsibilities). This, however, is your brain on joy:
The new Student Mental Health web site is a web resource designed for students, their parents, faculty, and staff who are looking for student mental health information and related resources at the University of Minnesota.
Take care of your mental health and know that there are resources available for you on campus should you find yourself in need. Students can access mental health services at:
* Mental health services at Boynton, and
* University Counseling and Consulting Services.
October 09, 2007
Halloween Name that Tune #2
Last weeks answer was Purple People Eater by Sheb Wooley.
Year:1984
Artist:Ray Parker Jr.
Song Summary: Spirited exterminators jingle
Dewey Shelving Tips
Just a quick reminder about shelving Dewey Reserves:
81, 87 and 88 are all numbers that you will need to mentally add a 1 to the end of the call number in order to shelve them properly. 81’s are shelved as 811’s, 87’s are shelved as 871’s and 88’s are shelved as 881’s.
October 08, 2007
Desensitize
There have been too many instances up stairs with items checked out from Reserves setting off the gate alarms. Please remember to desensitize the materials before giving them to the patron.
Everybody must comment that they have read this post
Name that Movie #1
Since Name that Tune is going so well, we now have a new game, Name that Movie. It's simple a image from a movie will be posted to the blog and the first person to post the correct answer will win a prize.
Name this Movie:
October 05, 2007
Photo Op
The University Libraries is setting up a series of photo shoots that will be used in publicity and publications and are in need of students to appear in the pictures. Students will be paid for their time.
Details are as follows:
Days - Monday through Wednesday (October 8 -10)
Time - Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 - 4:30pm and Wednesday from 8:30am - 12:30pm.
Staff needed: Up to three students at one time for anywhere from 1 - 3 hour blocks of time.
Information needed: Name, times and days available, and campus location of where they will prior to this time (St Paul, East bank, West bank). Knowing where the student will be located will help with the scheduling. Shots will be taken throughout the libraries and in various locations.
Any student interested should contact Jerrie Bayer at j-baye@umn.edu with the information as soon as possible.
October 02, 2007
Newspaper Stats
There have been some problems with the Newspaper Collection in MNCAT. The main one being that the Newspaper holdings may show issues that we physically do not have on the shelf. Also, the holdings are sorting by Day then Month instead of Month then Day. We would like to see how frequently we get questions about these problems. In order to do this there is a calendar page by the paper cutter.
October 01, 2007
Attempted Assault in Library
Today there was an attempted assault on the fourth floor of Wilson Library with the perpetrator getting away. While incidents like this do not typically occur in the library, it is important that we take precautionary actions to ensure that everybody remains safe. Remember if you see suspicious activity out in the library to let a full time staff member know.
If you are concerned about walking to and from the library or campus, the UMPD suggests that you call the Campus Escort Service at 612-624-WALK (9255). The Campus Escort Service is available 24 hours a day.
Halloween Name that Tune #1
Last weeks answers were Shout by Otis Day and the Knights from Animal House and Pop Goes My Heart by Pop! from Music and Lyrics.
This months theme deals with all things Halloween. It may deal with monster, vampires, witches etc.
Year:1958
Artist:Sheb Wooley
Title Clue: nickname of the Minnesota Vikings defensive line from the 1970's