Author Archives: Michelle McKinney

Fall 2010 News and Announcements

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The RWC Library’s Quarterly Fall e-Newsletter is now available via the library website. Find out the latest news and updates such as:
  • Relaxed Food & Drink Policy and comfy seating: Pep up your research routine and enjoy a snack along with your covered beverage in the Library’s new cafe-style seating.
  • Updated RWC Library Website and Quick Search: Search for books and articles directly from the homepage.  View the new Library Website Overview tutorial to learn more.
  • Blackboard Librarian: Provide direct access to a librarian and curricular support for students. Contact your library liaison about creating a Library Research area in your course.
  • Purchase Request Form: Recommend books, media or journals for purchase via the online Library Purchase Request Form.
  • Deadline for Winter Quarter Reserves: Please submit the items that you would like placed on Traditional Reserve by December 10, 2010. Those of you who designated traditional reserve items for Fall quarter only; these items will be removed and returned to you as per your request. If you would like to keep items on Reserve please contact Tammy Manger at 936-1542 or email by December 10th.
  • 2009-2010 RWC Library Annual Report: These days it seems everyone is busy and the RWC Library is no different…check out the library highlights and happenings of the past year in the latest RWC Library Annual Report.
These are just a few reminders and updates…visit the Quarterly News for Faculty web page for more information.

RWC Library Presentations on Slideshare

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You can now access RWC Library Faculty Development presentations via Slideshare at www.slideshare.net/rwclibrary. Slideshare is an online community for sharing presentations, documents and pdfs. The latest Faculty Development Workshop presentation, What the RWC Library Can Do For You, conducted by Heather Maloney and Michelle McKinney, is available for viewing. All future workshop Powerpoint presentations will be posted via Slideshare so be sure to follow us to stay up-to-date on library resources.

RWC Library Bookmarks Come in Handy!

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The RWC Library has a variety of bookmarks available for quick access to library information and research help. Bookmarks cover topics such as Library Hours, General Library Information and Faculty Resources. Research related bookmarks provide lists of subject specific resources which include, but aren’t limited to, books, article databases, journals, and websites. Our APA and MLA Citation bookmarks provide formatting info and citation examples in a easy-to-follow format. Bookmarks are available in the library near the reference desk.

Recycle Your Magazines and Journals

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Recycle your magazines and journals

Don’t throw away previously read magazines and journals. Donate your gently used magazines and journals to the Give & Take Exchange Rack. Please remove names and addresses from materials and drop them off at the information desk. Browse the rack and pick up something new to you.  It’s an easy and inexpensive way to add to your collection and broaden your reading horizons. The Exchange rack is currently located in the Reference section of the RWC Library. Leftover materials are recycled. Stop by today!

Maloney Named RWC Library Director

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Heather Maloney

Heather Maloney, Associate Senior Librarian, has been appointed the new RWC Library Director after serving as Interim Director since July 2009. Heather has been with the RWC Library since 2002 serving as Assistant Library Director (2008-2009) and Interim Director (2009-2010). Her primary responsibilities include personnel, budget, programs and services, collections and facilities. She also provides reference services, instruction and collection development for the Allied Health, Nursing, Dental Hygiene and Radiation Therapy departments.