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Posted by UCSB Library on November 4, 2009
You may have noticed a magnifying glass icon with the words “Find It” when you search the Library’s online catalog. This is a new feature, currently in beta mode, to help you locate the floor and stack section where their item is located.
We hope you like it and find it helpful.
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Posted by UCSB Library on October 23, 2009
UCSB Alumna Carol W. Greider
UCSB Assistant University Librarian Brian Mathews recently interviewed the UCSB community’s newest Nobel Prize winner.
Twenty-six years ago, Carol W. Greider was a regular visitor at the UCSB Library, often spending three or four hours a day here studying, including weekends. “The UCSB Library was very welcoming. It was a great place to sit, study, and think,” she reminisced. “While the library has many great resources, it was more than just a place to get books or articles, it was a place to hang out.” She recalled many evenings when the building was packed with students all working on assignments and how it was “a very encouraging atmosphere.”
When asked about the influence that UCSB had on her career she commented that it was a “defining point” for her. She praised the College of Creative Studies for enabling her to start working in a lab right away during her freshman year. “It was at UCSB that I first became interested in biochemistry. I was able to structure my own curriculum, explore different subjects, and find out what I really liked,” Greider said. She was particularly drawn to the type of problem-solving used in biochemistry and, after experiencing success in this area, was encouraged to pursue graduate school.
This Nobel Laureate didn’t dream of being a scientist. “I didn’t grow up with chemistry sets or science kits as a kid,” Greider said. Her father encouraged her to “do what you love” and that passion for biology was shaped during her years at UCSB. “I found the type of work environment that I not only thrived in, but really enjoyed,” she said. When asked what advice she would pass along to other UCSB undergraduates, she replied, “Feed your curiosity. Find the type of work you enjoy doing and then follow that path.”
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Posted by UCSB Library on October 22, 2009
Most of our computers now have the full version of Microsoft Word. The only exceptions are computers with scanners and those set up just to find reserve materials. So, finding a computer to use is much easier now!
The most reliable way to save your work is to use a USB thumb drive. We highly recommend this method, as it is the best way to protect yourself from losing your work. Also, if a computer loses power or has to be rebooted anything that is saved to our computers will be lost.
If you have e-mailed a file to yourself and want to edit it, you MUST either save it to a USB drive or to our computer BEFORE making any changes. If you do not do this, your changes won’t be saved.
UCSB students can also save files to U-Storage space. To do this, see the directions below:
Good luck with your papers. Do forget to Ask a Librarian if you need help with your research.
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Posted by UCSB Library on October 14, 2009
In the 2008/2009 school year, 275 of you enjoyed FREE 3 minute massages. Have you gotten one yet?
The Wellness Center and the Library are offering free massages to students every Tuesday from 12-1pm. Show up in the New Books area in the front lobby, show us your Access Card, and enjoy three minutes of bliss.
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Posted by UCSB Library on October 12, 2009
The University Library has been awarded a second National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant to further develop an online encyclopedia of all the recordings made by the Victor Talking Machine Company (which later became RCA Victor) between 1900-1950.
Read more here: http://www.ia.ucsb.edu/93106/2009/October/NEH.html
Enrico Caruso’s 1904 recording of the aria “Recondita Armonia” from Puccini’s “Tosca.”
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Posted by UCSB Libraries on October 6, 2009
It’s always interesting to hear what people are reading for recreation. What are you reading these days, UCSB?
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Posted by UCSB Libraries on October 2, 2009
Looking for some pe
ace and quiet? Check out the comfortable study spaces in the Arts Library. No food and drink allowed, but we’ve got comfy chairs, wireless internet access, and some good old-fashioned quiet whenever you need it.
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Posted by UCSB Library on September 30, 2009
Check out the new Group Commons room in Davidson Library. The room is located on the first floor of Davidson Library, in-between the back entrance to the library and the central elevators.
Over the summer we moved the current journals and newspapers to the second floor so that we could make more space for you to work with your fellow students. We hope you like it.
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Posted by UCSB Library on September 30, 2009
We hope you had a nice summer. Last year you provided us with lots of feedback and we’re pleased to share several changes with you:
Software on more machines
MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are now available on all public computers except those used for scanning or reserves.
More laptop-friendly spaces
Additional power outlets and wireless access points have been installed throughout the Arts and Davidson Libraries.
New tour
Whether you’re new to UCSB or just new to the library, this self-guided tour can help you find your way around the building.
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