October 2014 Newsletter

OCTOBER 2014

What's New

OneSearch Introduced

Kristin Strohmeyer

The Library and Information Technology Services has implemented a new discovery service called OneSearch. Discovery services, such as OneSearch, address one of the main barriers between libraries and users: the lack of an easy starting point for research. Ideal for the beginner researcher, OneSearch allows users to search all of the library's formats--books, articles, newspapers, databases, and more-- from a single search box. More...

Beware of a New Phishing Scheme

Maureen Scoones

A new phishing scheme, called Dyre or Dyreza, began mid-October. You can avoid being a victim by following some simple tips. Everyone has a role in protecting the confidential and sensitive information contained in Hamilton's electronic systems!

Hamilton Implements Automated Backup for Institutional Computers

Dave Smallen

A 2014 survey of Hamilton employees indicated that almost half have never backed up their computer and another thirty percent say they do it once or twice a semester. Backing up a computer daily is the only way to avoid data loss. Recently an employee had his computer stolen and he did not have a backup. The files on the computer were lost and had to be recreated manually. More...

Information Security - Family Feud Style

Maureen Scoones

As some of you may recall, last spring we solicited help from the Hamilton Community to create an information security Family Feud game. We had a great response to our survey and for those completing the survey, held a drawing for Bookstore gift certificates. Congratulations to Bruce Wegter and William Rybaltowski '17 who each won a gift certificate. Very soon, we'll be inviting the Freshmen Class to play Family Feud!

Small Talk From the VP

The Larson Principle – Uncovering New Ways to Support the Academic Program

Dave Smallen

Library and IT organizations have a number of ways to obtain feedback about our existing services, including national surveys such as MISO (www.misosurvey.org). But gaining insight into new ways we might help faculty and students be more successful is a bigger challenge. More...

Spotlight on Services

Let’s Talk About E-Books – Part 1

Lynn Mayo

This article is the first in a series devoted to the topic of e-books. The first part of this conversation focuses on the how e-books are acquired by the library, some common features of e-books, and how to find them. More...

Read the Chronicle of Higher Ed., Anywhere, on Any Device

Lynn Mayo

Interested in reading the Chronicle of Higher Education but frustrated you can't access all of the articles? You're in luck! Burke Library subscribes to campus wide access to the Chronicle. This means that everyone at Hamilton can access all Chronicle.com content (both free and premium) from virtually anywhere. More...

When You Need Answers — Day or Night — Just “Ask Us 24/7”

Kristin Strohmeyer

We've added a 24 hour chat service. When Hamilton's research librarians are unavailable, you can access librarians across the country simply by clicking on the Ask Us 24/7 button found on many of our web pages, including subject and course guides. More...

Upcoming Events

Open Library of the Humanities

November 4, 2014 | 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Taylor Science Center 3024

Dr. Martin Eve, Lecturer in English at the University of Lincoln, will provide librarians with an introduction to the growing international movement for Open Access in scholarly publication and higher education.

Apple & Quill at the Wellin

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 | 4:15 – 5:45 p.m.

Wellin Museum of Art

This creative writing workshop will be led by regional educator Karen Lee Lewis and focus on the artwork of Alyson Shotz, on view at the Wellin. All are welcome to attend! More...

Talk About Teaching: Ways We Teach

Tuesday, November 18, 2014 | 12 – 1 p.m.
Burke Library All-Night Reading Room

Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Nathan Goodale, will discuss projects conducted in his Archaeology of Hamilton's Founding course, which explores cultural heritage at Hamilton through archaeological methods, research at the College Archives, and collaboration with the administration.

DHi Fall 2014 Lecture Series:

Dr. Amy Earhart (TAMU), "Race and Critical DH: Pedagogical Interventions"

Wednesday, November 19, 2014 | 4:10 – 6 p.m.

Kirner-Johnson 127 Red Pit

Earhart will discuss a digital activist model grounded where undergraduate students are participants in canon expansion while learning valuable research and digital literacy skills. She will discuss her recent projects that include White Violence, Black Resistance; Alex Haley's "The Malcolm X I Knew" and 'Notecards' from The Autobiography of Malcolm X; and the Black Radicals Projects.

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