Faculty and staff news from the libraries at Rutgers University-Newark.
Bach 2 Rock: The Science of Sound Thursday, July 11 | 10 a.m. Walter K. Gordon Theater This multimedia presentation by Caryn Lin transforms sound with a five-string electric violin and a myriad of modern technology. Students journey from the… Continue Reading
I’d like to start my article this issue by thanking all of you who attended our State of the Libraries meeting in June. It was a great opportunity for us to network with colleagues we don’t often get to see… Continue Reading
How To Mary Beth Fecko, Technical and Automated Services, has written Cataloging Nonbook Resources: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians. Cataloging is the starting point for access to nonbook materials, especially important for media which cannot be browsed in the manner… Continue Reading
These are exciting times for Dana Library. Last month, we began a series of renovations that will address the highest priorities for improving the library that were identified through the Rutgers University–Newark strategic planning process several years ago. The changes… Continue Reading
Thank you to all the volunteers who braved the wind last weekend to work our Rutgers Day tents and spread the word about everything the Libraries have to offer. If you missed out on all the prize-wheeling, button-making, selfie-taking fun,… Continue Reading
Environmental Technology Late Night Wednesday, May 1, 2019 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Rutgers–New Brunswick, Geology Hall Learn how scientists use new and exciting technologies to study and solve important environmental issues! Demonstrations, arts and crafts, and educational activities will… Continue Reading
Rutgers Law Libraries to Join Alma/Primo The Rutgers Law Libraries are joining our Alma and Primo instances in January 2020! Project planning for appending the Law libraries catalog has begun. We are currently participating in bi-weekly planning meetings with Ex… Continue Reading
The last several months have been a flurry of activity. In addition to the day-to-day demands of a busy spring semester, it’s also the most planning-intensive period of the year, as we assess our standing at the close of the… Continue Reading
DIY Courseware Congratulations to Ronald Jantz of the Scholarly Communication Center and Rutgers history Professor Rudy Bell, who wrote the article “Do it Yourself Courseware: How We Built A Reusable Web Platform for Studying World Cultures,” published in the February… Continue Reading
Art Together Sunday, March 3, 2019 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Zimmerli Art Museum Art Together invites families to get creative, side-by-side, on art projects inspired by works from the Zimmerli Art Museum. Explore the wonderful world of art on… Continue Reading