11/30/2006

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

11/16/2006

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

11/02/2006

How You Doin'?

Clock: time's a ticking!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

10/12/2006

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

9/11/2006

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

9/05/2006

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

9/02/2006

Library Closed Monday 9/4

Jean Francois Millet's The GleanersThe 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

8/24/2006

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


8/21/2006

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

5/12/2006

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

5/10/2006

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

5/07/2006

Deadlines and Coffee

Deadlines pageThe 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

5/01/2006

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

4/26/2006

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.

4/24/2006

Deadline approaching

Friday, May 5th, is the day when you should have completed all of the UNIV 106 assignments. This means that you have less than two weeks to get everything in order, meaning assignments turned in and corrections completed. As I've said before, the assignments are not hard but they do take time.

If you are having problems with the assignments or don't understand a question by all means ask a librarian. If you have serious issues that impede your progress in completing the assignments, please see me directly so we can work something out.

Press on and good luck
!

Memo

4/13/2006

Keep up!

April 7th came and went. Did you make any headway on your assignments? More and more of you are finishing them up and to you I say, Contratulations! If you are done with UNIV 106 you may take your assignments home and use the knowledge gained from the class to hone your research skills.

If you are lagging behind you need not worry too much...but I would not get comfortable either. April is halfway gone and May finals are just around the corner. Remember, the assignments are not hard but they do require time so keep that in mind as you tackle other responsibilities.

And as always, if you don't understand something or have trouble finding the sources you need all you have to do is ask.

Cheers,

Memo Cordova

4/03/2006

Target date: April 7th

A reminder that the third target date is fast approaching: Friday, April 7th! This means that, ideally, you should have completed up to assignment 18. If you are, by all means keep it up! There are a total of 22 assignments and even though they are not tough, they are time consuming.

So keep that in mind if you want to put them off until the very latest (May 5th), which will find you rushing through the assignments and making mistakes that you will have you spend more time correcting.

Do yourself a favor and start making progress soon, as time is clicking away! As always, do ask for help at the Reference desk if you get stuck.

Memo

3/24/2006

Watch it!

The library is a great place to relax and get your research done. Unfortunately, relaxing too much may provide someone an opportunity to make out with your things, such as laptops, cell phones, or other valuable items. While Boise and Boise State are in general very safe places, recently several incidents of theft have been reported on campus and in the Library.

We want you to get the most from our library, but caution you to keep your eyes open and your belongings close at hand. Help us keep the library a safe and relaxing place to study; if you notice anything suspicious or questionable, let a nearby staff member know.

3/22/2006

Library Hours & Spring Vacation

The library will be open limited hours during Spring vacation starting this Saturday, March 25:
  • Saturday, March 25: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sunday, March 26: Closed
  • Monday, March 27 thru Thursday, March 30: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Friday, March 31: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday, April 1: Closed

Spring hoursNormal operating hours will resume on Sunday, April 2, when we will be open from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. A complete list of library hours for the Spring and Fall semesters is available at: http://library.boisestate.edu/hours/

3/17/2006

Spring in my mind

Spring begins March 20th and we're all thinking of sunshine and some deserved time off. Before you know it, finals will be here and you will wonder where the time went, especially if you haven't even started the UNIV 106 (Library Skills) course.

Don't be fooled, the Library Skills assignments are not hard, but they do take time to complete. Make it easy on yourself, and your Spring vacation plans, by finishing a couple of assignments. As always, stop by the reference desk if you have any questions or to check your assignments for corrections.


Memo Cordova