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Darwin Day 2012Celebrate Darwin Day on February 12th.
Check out our Charles Darwin Research Guide for inspirational reading.
Six Hour Loans on LaptopsYou Told Us and we listened.
Laptops may now be checked out for six glorious hours of in-Library use!
Everything But the PopcornHollywood blockbusters, foreign films, TV series, indy films ... we have it all.
Check out our constantly growing collection of DVDs.
Find Articles FastAvoid the perils of the hunt. Find peer-reviewed articles faster using our new Article Quick Search.
Welcome Back Students!Older Features
SOPA & PIPAIC Library supports the Internet Blackout and urges you to contact your congressional representatives to protest SOPA and PIPA.
2012 Grammy NominationsIt's Grammy time! Check out the nominated recordings and make your own choice.
ScienceDirectIt's not just for science any more.
ScienceDirect offers articles in:
- Business
- Management
- Economics
- Psychology
- Sociology
and many other fields.
CIAOMove beyond articles with Columbia International Affairs Online. Find policy briefs, case studies, and working papers from the best think tanks and research institutes.
Winter Term HoursThe Library will be open 7:30 am - 5:00 pm on weekdays from Jan. 3 through Jan. 20. Normal hours will resume with the start of classes on Jan. 23.
See the Library Hours page for more details.
Chocolatey GoodnessThrough finals week, the Library will be offering free hot chocolate. Visit the table near the print-only computers on the main floor.
Don't Forget!Your Library materials may be due soon. Don't make us release the hounds.
24/7 Help with CitationsThe Library supports two options:
Noodlebib: guided assistance with APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.
Zotero: download citations right from your Firefox browser. Automated formating in hundreds of styles.
Create, Partner, Present!With the generous gift of the Class of 2011, the Digital Media Lab has been renovated. Visit the Lab to:
- Create digital media
- Practice presentations
- Collaborate on group projects
This Just In ...See what books have arrived in your subject area. Click on "New Titles" on the homepage to see a list.
Don't Sing What You Can't SayIf you're a singer and your German is limited to "gesundheit," IPA Source can help, with complete phoenetic translations of art songs and arias.
Watch our video!
Ithaca College: Then and NowStop by the library with your family this weekend to learn how the library has changed for 21st century learning.
Gannett 319, 2-3 pm
A Spoonful of EvidenceNeed some evidence-based practice healthcare information for your research paper? Try our new expanded version of the Cochrane Library.
Check out the interactive Journal Club.
Shhh....
Color Printing at the LibraryThe Library has a new printer/copier that will print PDF, JPG, and TIFF files from your flash drive in brilliant, eye-catching hues!
Constitution Day 2011Constitution Day is Sept. 17, but will be celebrated on Sept. 27 with a presentation by political writer John Nichols. See our guide.
The Library in Your PocketVisit our mobile website, where you can search the catalog, access databases, and see our most recent DVDs.
Welcome!
Pull Up a ChairARTstor is a great source for images of all types of art, from Mayan ruins to mid-century modern furntiture.
70,000 Titles and Growing- Ebooks Available 24/7
- Usable on Smartphones
- Books, Maps, & Images
Wish You Were HereNeed to know where an item is?
Just click Where? in the catalog record and look for the highlighted part of the map.
Under Construction!Thanks to the senior class (2011), construction on phase 2 of the Digital Media Lab has begun!
Find out more about the project.
The DML is Growing'The class of 2011 has chosen to leave their legacy at IC by selecting the Library Digital Media Lab Phase II as their class gift.
Thanks to our donors, we've met our goal! Find out more.
FYRIThis year's First Year Reading Experience is Ransom by David Malouf.
Prepare yourself with the Library's Reading Guide.
Historical Videos!The library has produced a series of videos about the history of buildings and locations on the IC campus.
Take a look: Ithaca College: Then & Now
Free LemonadeMmm, lemonade, and free, too.
Look for it at the lemonade stand to the right of the Circulation Desk during Finals Week.
It's Crunch Time!Need some help with your research?
Stop by the Research Help Desk, check out our subject guides, or otherwise ask us!
Your books may be dueMany library items are due this Friday, May 6.
Avoid unpleasantness! Check your library account now.
Live in the LibraryThe Library is open an hour later this weekend, so you can celebrate the end of semester with some quality study time.
Till 11pm, Friday and Saturday
Earth Day 2011Friday, April 22nd is Earth Day.
Find out a bit more with our Research Guide, then take off your shoes and celebrate.
Naxos Music on Your PhoneLearn how to listen to music from the Naxos Music library on a smartphone.
Watch our short video--it's awesome.
Fare Thee WellThe Library would like to thank our graduating senior student workers for all their hard work.
We have ordered items for the collection in their name, and wish them well in all their future endeavors!
Steven Mackey at ICThe music of Steven Mackey, the current Husa Visiting Professor of Composition, will be celebrated at IC from April 11 - 17. See the School of Music calendar for details.
National Library WeekIt's National Library Week.
Stop by the Reference Desk, ask a tough question . . . and grab a lollipop.
Hit the SlopesDid you know that IC used to have its very own ski slope?
Find out more with our new video, The Ski Slope: IC Then and Now
Library Jobs Are HereDo you have the right stuff? Yes? Really?
Well, then, we encourage you to find the library job of your dreams.
Library Scratch'n'SniffLook for this decal on books, reserve readings, DVDs, even service points like the Help Desk & the Archives--anything that can be enhanced with a nice odor.
Scratch! Sniff! It's Easy!
[Note: April Fools!]
Welcome, NCUR!We hope you enjoy your time at Ithaca College.
IC Students: Can't find a free computer in the library? Check out a laptop from the Circ Desk.
Psst! Library Job?
Library Closed March 14thHelp the DML GrowThe class of 2011 has chosen to leave their legacy at IC by selecting the Library Digital Media Lab Phase II as their class gift.
Find out more and don't forget to donate!
Oscar in the LibraryWe have (or have ordered) many nominees and winners from the 2011 Academy Awards.
Take a look
Research GuidesThe library has over 200 guides to help you with your research. They are created by your subject librarians, and are tailored for subjects, courses, and special topics.
Don't Be Late!Books and scores may be due Friday, March 4th.
Please renew or return items to avoid fines!
New Video!A new installment in the library-produced "Ithaca College: Then and Now" series is available for your viewing pleasure:
The Academic Row
Now Open: Digital Media LabCheck out Phase I of the new Digital Media Lab on the 3rd floor of the library.
Edit your video, tweak your audio, create a great design in the DML.
Engaging CommunitiesFind out more about the upcoming (February 14th and 15th) Engaging Communities events on the HR website, and check out the Library's guide for background information.
2011 Grammy Nominees
Welcome Back, Students!
Free ScanningFree B&W and color scanning located at each copier on the main floor.
Don't have a flash drive? Borrow one from the Circulation Desk.
Digital Media Lab
Finals are overHoliday HoursThe library will have reduced hours over the holiday break, and be closed from December 24th to January 2nd. See all hours.
IC Then and NowAs part of the nascent IC Stories project, the Library is pleased to present IC Whalen Center - Then and Now.
Hot ChocolateDuring Finals Week we will be offering hot chocolate to warm your brain. Look for it to the right of the Circulation Desk.
More Library, Please!This Friday and Saturday the library will be open until 11pm for your studying pleasure.
Don't Be Late!Many library items will be due on December 10th: return early and avoid costly fines!
You can renew most items online, too.
Holiday Closings IIThe Library will be closed from Wednesday, November 24th at 5pm until Sunday, November 28th at 6pm. Have a nice holiday.
Holiday ClosingsPlease note that the Library will have reduced hours during the holiday break. We will close at 5pm on Friday, Nov 19th, and remain closed Saturday and Sunday. For more information, see library hours.
In Flanders FieldsBetween the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
continue
Native American History MonthNovember is Native American Indian Heritage Month. Look at the Special Report by Newsbank, search Ethnic Newswatch for Native American presses, or view the Smithsonian site.
Microfilm! The MovieEver needed to find a good primary source document? The microfilm collection is the perfect tool for you. Discover how to use the microfilm reader at the Ithaca College Library.
Befriend the LibraryWhat, they don't call it friending any more? Drat. Well, like the library, and hear the latest news . . . including top secret advance notice of library jobs. Library jobs . . . best jobs on campus. But there are none now.
Have you voted yet?
21st Century Library!Come to our program Saturday @2 to discover how the library provides 24/7 access to information and how we use Web 2.0 tools to make research easier. Room 319 in the Gannett Center Library.
Nat'l Medical Library Month!Happy NMLM. Check out OTseeker, which offers free access to abstracts of systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for Occupational Therapy. And don't forget about our OT subject guide.
Campus Center-Then and Now Did you know the Campus Center turns 50 this weekend? Find out more about the changes it has undergone in our new movie IC Campus Center--Then and Now, part of the library's IC Stories project.
Need to Borrow . . . A flash drive? Tape? Scissors? Calculator? White Out? Even a Laptop?
Come by the Circulation Desk and check them out.
Ready to Vote?Election season is upon us, take some time to become an informed voter. Start your research with the Library's guide to Campaigns & Elections and also visit Project Vote Smart.
Oh, no, the catalog's down!But you can still find books through our WorldCat database. Here's a helpful video: Using WorldCat to Find IC Books
Fall BreakHave a nice Fall Break. Note that the library will have reduced hours.
Additionally, there will be intermittent access to the Library Catalog and electronic resources on Thursday and Friday.
Avoid Fines, Renew NowMany library items are due this Friday, October 8th.
You don't want to pay fines, right? Better check your library account.
Steven Mackey, Composer & Guitarist, at ICThe music of Mackey, the current Husa Visiting Professor of Composition, will be celebrated at IC on October 8-10, 2010. (Schedule here.)
Fall Splash / IC StoriesWelcome back, Alumni!
The Library is creating an online, multimedia history of Ithaca College, and we need your help.
The idea is simple: We post a picture, and you share your story.
Banned Books Week 2010September 25 - October 2 is Banned Books Week.
Find out what they don't want you to read.
I Need To Find ArticlesYour professor asked you to find 5 scholarly articles?
See our help guide on Finding Articles. If that doesn't work, stop by the Research Desk for some one-on-one help.
Hello, Laura KuoThe Library is pleased to welcome our new Health Sciences Librarian, Laura Kuo. Stop by her office on the main floor of the Library and say "Hi."
Need to Print in a Hurry?The Library now has two printing stations located to the left of the Circulation Desk. They have USB ports, so open your document, print it out, and get thee to class!
Survive the LibraryNew to IC? Read our 7 Survival Tips for New Students and come out alive.
Eat, Drink, ScienceDirectLearn about full-text e-journals and e-books in ScienceDirect Tuesday, August 17th:
- CNS 2nd floor lobby 10am - Noon (Info Desk)
- CHS Room 202 Noon - 1 pm (Lunch and Demo)
Take the Library With YouTry out our new beta mobile website. Point your phone at http://www.ithacalibrary.com/m/ and tell us what you think.
Jazz Hands Up!Check out Jazz Music Library: Online audio of more than 100,000 recordings in all jazz styles.
First Year Reading InitiativeThe selected book for the 2010 First Year Reading Initiative is Walden by Henry David Thoreau.
Look smarter than your friends by reading our Walden Research Guide.
LGBT Ally AwardThe Library is very pleased to be the 2010 recipient of the LGBT Ally Award, presented last April at the Rainbow Reception for Graduates. Thank you so much, and we hope to keep up the good work!
Need images for your assignment?Try Artstor. ARTstor now has over one million images, and some interesting new collections including SAHARA and the O'Keeffe Museum.
Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival (FLEFF)The Library is a proud co-sponsor of the Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival, and has the films to prove it: 2010 FLEFF Titles!
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