The Fall 2006 UNIV 106 is Over

Congratulations on finishing UNIV 106! This blog and the course are over for the Fall 2006 school year, but will surface again for the Spring 2007 semester.

Grades are due to the Registrar's office by noon on Wednesday, December 20. I will probably post them by Monday.

Have a great holiday.
Memo

The Last Day!

This is it, folks. Tomorrow (Thursday, December 14, at 6:00 pm) marks the last day to turn in your corrected assignments. If you fail to successfully complete the course, you will fail the class.

If you passed the course you are welcome to take your assignments home with you. Cherish the memories and use the assignments as guides in your future research forays.

I hope this course was helpful. Or at least, that it made you aware of the breadth of information resources available to you, and that there are librarians willing and able to help you navigate an ever-growing universe of data.

Happy holidays!
Memo

New Course Deadline

If you turned in all your completed UNIV 106 assignments last Friday, December 8, you now have until 6:00 pm, December 14 to make your corrections.

Please note: this new deadline is only for students who have completed all UNIV 106 assignments but might have to make corrections on some of them.

And on the freaky side, the library had to close 15 minutes early on Friday due to an unforeseen incident. If you were at the library trying to finish your assignments when this happened, please let me know.

Cheers,
Memo

Course Deadline

Hi everyone,

As you may have guessed this Friday, December 8, marks the end of regular classroom instruction throughout campus. It's also the day you have to turn in any and all completed assignments for UNIV 106 by 6:00 pm.

Remember, to pass the course you have to successfully complete all assignments without mistakes. After December 8 you can check at the Reference Desk to correct any mistakes you may have incurred in your rush to beat the deadline.

If you have corrections to make you have until 6:00 pm, Thursday, December 14, to get them done. No assignments will be accepted after this day.

Note, also, that the library will be open 24 hours (first floor only) during finals week (12/12 - 12/14).

If you have any questions, please call me at 426-1270, IM me at my Yahoo! id: albertsonsthelibrary, or stop by my office in the first floor of the library, room 107D.

Good luck!
Memo

I gotta do what, now?

Just a reminder to check with the Reference Desk to make sure you have no corrections to make on those assignments you have turned in so far. Repeat the cycle as necessary until you have successfully turned in all completed assignments.

If you need a refresher course on the procedures for completing UNIV 106 assignments, go to the Getting Started page. Or ask at the Reference Desk if you have questions.

Keep at it!

Memo
426-1270
memocordova[at]boisestate[dot]edu

Final Target Date is Today

If you've been keeping tabs on your assignments you know that December 1st is the last target date, meaning that, ideally, you should be finishing assignments 19-22.

If you haven't you still have a little bit of time...but not much! All completed ungraded assignments are due Friday, December 8.

Please note: if you have any corrections to make on those assignments turned in that Friday (12/8) you have until the very last day of classes, Thursday, December 14 by 6:00 pm, to correct them.

Failure to fully complete all UNIV 106 assignments after the last day of classes will result in an "F."

Good luck!

Memo

More hours, but less time...

Heads up! The semester is winding down and the library will have different hours starting December 10.

During finals week (12/10 thru 12/14) the library's first floor will be open 24 hours. For Christmas holiday hours, go here.

Time is a tickin'!

Memo

Thanksgiving Library Hours

The semester is winding down and to prove it the library will have limited hours for the Thanksgiving Holiday starting Monday, November 20. They are as follows:

• Saturday, November 18: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, November 19: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
• Monday, November 20: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Tuesday, November 21: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Wednesday, November 22: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Thursday, November 23: CLOSED
• Friday, November 24: CLOSED
• Saturday, November 25: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
• Sunday, November 26: 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

Regular hours resume Monday, November 27. Have a great Thanksgiving holiday!

Memo

How You Doin'?

So the third target date is fast approaching (November 10) and I perused the progress list we keep for UNIV 106. Let's see, there are 104 students and more than half of you haven't even started.

Shocking? Not really as you still have some time before everything comes crushing down on you. So I'm encouraging you to start working on those assignments ASAP. If you are having serious issues with the course I encourage you to visit my office (L107), or call me at 426-1270 so we can arrange a meeting.

Get going!
Memo
memocordova[at]boisestate.edu

Another Target Date Approaches!

October 13th--a Friday, no less--marks the second "Target Date" for UNIV 106, Library Skills. What does this mean? It means you should have completed every assignment up to 13 (kinda makes sense, huh?).

I haven't heard much in the way of problems with the course so I'm assuming you are all doing fine. But if you get stuck or confused by all means ask a librarian for help or come see me in my office in room 207, right next to the Microforms room.

Keep at it!
Memo
ext 6-1270

First Target Date is Friday!

September 15 is the first "target date" and it means you should (ideally) have finished with assignments 1 through 7. Target dates are just that, a marker to pace your progress as you complete assignments. You will not be in trouble if you are not at that point; or haven't even started the course yet!

Just remember that the semester will fly by before you know it and it's a pain to have to complete a bunch of assingments just to keep up. That will guarantee a lot of erros and time spent correcting assignments.

As always, check with the Reference desk to see if you have any corrections to make or if you have trouble with an assignment.

Memo
x6 -1270

Cake @thelibrary

It's the Library's birthday tomorrow, September 6th and you're invited to celebrate with us by getting some cake! We'll be giving away cake slices on the front steps of the library starting at 10:30 am.

In 1990 J. A. and Kathryn Albertson and Albertsons, Inc. donated six million dollars to enlarge and remodel the library (completed in 1995) to what you see today. So join us for some cake and get to know your campus library!

Memo

Library Closed Monday 9/4

The library will be closed Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. We will be open the weekend before Labor Day and continue regular hours on Tuesday. Check our library hours page for a complete list of Fall semester hours.

Curious about the Labor Day holiday? Check out FirstGov.gov for additional resources.

Have a great weekend!

Memo

Making sense of it all yet?

We want you to learn and become aware of the many resources available to you at the library. If you notice anything amiss or doesn't make sense as you go about completing your UNIV 106 assignments, please bring it to the attention of one of the librarians at the desk.

And remember, after you turn in any assignments ask the person at the desk to check your folder for any corrections. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Cheers,
Memo
x6-1270
memocordova[at]boisestate[dot]edu
Yahoo IM: freerangelibrarian

Welcome to UNIV 106 for Fall 2006

Classes start August 21, 2006 and if you signed up for UNIV 106 (Library Skills), you will need to visit the library's Reference Desk to get started. The course is available online at http://library.boisestate.edu/skills/ and you can visit the Getting Started page to get a sense of how the course is set up.

I will post class-related items on this blog (http://univ106.blogspot.com/) so it behooves you to check periodically for announcements or anything that affects the class.

My office is in the library (room 107D) and I'm available to answer any questions you may have about the course or the library in general, so stop by and say hello.

Cheers,

Memo Cordova
memocordova[at]boisestate[dot]edu
426-1270

Finished!

The UNIV 106 (Library Skills class) is now officially closed. I sincerely hope this class gave you a greater understanding of the breadth and scope of knowledge available to you through the library.

Congratulations to all who participated! You have gained skills that will enhance your research prowess throughout your life.

UNIV 106 will be available in Fall 2006.

Memo Cordova
Instructor

Almost there!

You have until 6:00 pm Thursday (May 11) to turn in any corrected assignments to successfully finish the course. It is your responsibility to check, and since most of you are one or two assignments from getting the PASS grade, it will not take us too long to grade your assignments on the spot.

If you have any questions, please come to the Reference Desk, or stop by my office, 107D.

Press on!
Memo
6-1270

Deadlines and Coffee

The Friday, May 5 deadline has passed. If you did not turn in all of your assignments by then please don't bother to do so now.

If, however, you did turn in all of your assignments, please check them for corrections. If you have corrections to make you have until Thursday, May 11 to finish them all.

Should you want to spend sleepless nights at the library, only the first floor will be open 24 hours, with coffee available after 11 pm. You can find more information on this post or at the library's Hours page.

Good luck!
Memo Cordova
6-1270

May 5 Deadline

It's crunch time, folks, and you have until 6:00 pm Friday, May 5, to turn in all your completed UNIV 106 assignments. No unfinished assignments will be accepted after the May 5 deadline.

If after you turn in your all assignments on May 5 and you have corrections to make, you have until Thursday, May 11, to finish them. You will pass the class once you successfully complete all assignments.

And in case you didn't know, the library will be open 24 hours starting 10:00 am May 7 thru 6:00 pm Thursday, May 11.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Memo Cordova
6-1270

Extended hours for Finals

The first floor only of the Albertsons Library will be open 24 hours a day from 10:00 AM Sunday, May 7, through 6:00 PM Thursday, May 11. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and check out reserve materials.

Security will be provided by the Boise Police Department; an officer will be on duty in the library all night and can provide escort service.

The free coffee is provided by Student Activities.

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