Domestic Sciences Class, 1922

It's time for the annual Thrift Library Student Survey. Your thoughtful comments, suggestions, and even criticisms, are valued by the library and used to improve it. This year's survey takes less than 5 minutes and enters the user in a drawing for multiple prizes such as thumb drives, travel mugs, travel bags, toys, desk lamps, and more.

Grand prize is a $50.00 gift certificate to Target.

Here is the link to the survey –

http://aunet.andersonuniversity.edu/Surveys/TakeSurvey.asp?SurveyID=42I3632L369LI

AC Golf, 1964

New Study Room Policy

A new policy dealing with the use and reservation of library study rooms was recently put in to effect. Some highlights of the policy are:

• Study rooms can only be reserved by groups (consisting of at least half of the room's total occupancy)
• Rooms may be reserved for a maximum of three hours with no renewals if other groups are waiting
• Reservations may be made by contacting the front desk of the library (x2050)
• Please note the green signs on study room windows, as they indicate reservations (see example below)
  

Please see the web page linked from our facility usage page to read the entire policy.

Databases Restored

Two databases eliminated last year – Ovid Nursing Collection II: Lippencott Premier Nursing Journals and ProQuest Nursing & Allied Health Source - have been restored on a PASCAL-negotiated one year contract thanks to several SC libraries who agreed to foot the bill for the entire state. These databases combine to index 863 titles, and provide full text for 738 titles.

New Credo Reference Materials

Our Credo Reference collection has grown to over 450 titles. If you're unfamiliar with Credo Reference, here's a description:

A reference source that includes more than 450 reference books, 200,000 graphic images, and 100,000 audio pronunciation files and sound clips. You may search titles individually, all at once, by major subject categories, or in any combination. Provides citation examples for APA, MLA and Chicago style at the bottom of every record.

Discussing the plans for Abney Athletic Center

NEW DATABASE!  Available from the Thrift Library Database Page

Vocations, Careers, and Technical Education Collection

This newest database from Gale offers content from over 300 largely full-text journals.  This collection provides content from general career guides to highly specialized industry journals.  Check it out!

From the NetLibrary, E-book of the Month

Procrastinator’s Guide to Getting Things Done

By Monica Ramirez Basco

A helpful book for the procrastinator in us all!  By exploring the reasons that we do it, and how to change our habits, this book offers solutions.  Confronting our issues and developing new behaviors is a must for living a productive life…and getting things done!

From the Contemporary Christian Collection

Wind Dancer

By Jamie Carrie

PS 3603.A7465.W56 2009

A novel set during the early 1800s.  As the revolutionary war approaches, a beautiful pioneer girl with a free spirit finds herself embarking on a journey that tests her strength and fearlessness.  Praised for strong characters, romance, and talent, this book is an uplifting treat for all readers.

Readings in Historical Theology: Primary Sources of the Christian Faith

By Robert F. Lay

BT 21.3.R27 2009

This book offers more than sixty primary sources that have shaped Christian theology.  Selections are arranged thematically and include ancient creeds, apologetics, church documents, and writings on hermeneutics.  A valuable resource for studies in Christian faith.

Making a Living in Crafts

By Donald Clark

TT 149.C58 2006

This book is by a successful artist and retailer who offers advice on turning your passion for craftiness into income.  It is a  comprehensive guide for building a solid business and marketing a product.  A must read for the craft entrepreneur!

Vandiver Hall Dedication