Ah Paris!

Photo Courtesy of the  Official Eiffel Tower Website

The Eiffel Tower was dedicated on this day in history in the year 1889.  Go here to learn more about the historical occassion and the reason behind the construction of this iconic tower.

Visit the official Eiffel Tower Website for a virtual tour of the landmark.

Want to learn more about the city of Paris?  Check out ParisDailyPhoto, a blog that posts pictures from around the city of Paris every day.

To learn more about historical places and landmarks, check out our articles and databases on the Rohrbach Library Website.

Tornado Warning – Thanks

Thanks to all of our patrons for your patience and cooperation during tonight’s tornado warning. We take your safety seriously, and we appreciate how everyone cooperated until the warning was lifted.

Over 1500 free videos now in online catalog!

1545 free videos from Annenberg Media are now searchable in our online catalog thanks to Michael Weber, Technical Services Librarian!  The records link patrons to the online streaming videos produced by Annenberg.  To access these videos, users only need to register with Annenberg’s Website (which is free and easy with little personal information required) and log in to the site!

Available titles cover a wide range of curriculum subjects.

(see: http://www.learner.org/resources/browse.html)

Some examples:

• Destinos: An Introduction to Spanish
• American Cinema
• The Arts in Every Classroom: A Workshop for Elementary School Teachers
• The Expanding Canon: Teaching Multicultural Literature in High School
• Teaching Math: Grades 3-5
• The Whole Child: A Caregiver’s Guide to the First Five Years
• Inside the Global Economy

More about Annenberg (from their Website):

“Our mission is to advance excellent teaching in American schools through the development and distribution of multimedia resources for teaching and learning. We are a unit of the Annenberg Foundation, which funds a wide range of programs in education and other areas.”

For more information, please contact Karen Wanamaker (6 10-683-4709) or a librarian at the Reference Desk (610-683-4165).

Happy Retirement Ed!

At the end of the day today, we bid farewell to Ed Zajdowicz, the Technician here in the Curriculum Materials Center, as he is retiring after 16 years of service to the university.

We will miss Ed’s service and sense of humor here in Rohrbach.  Stop by and wish him all the best!

Six Secrets to Success from America’s Star Libraries

LibraryJournal.com posted this story this morning, sharing three of six Models To Use to increase the success of your library.

This Day In History: OK enters vernacular

On this day in 1839, the initials “O.K.” were first published in The Boston Morning Post.   As we all know, this is a common word used today.  To learn more, go here.

For more information on vernacular and the origin of words, check out our library catalog search results and the library’s subscription to the Oxford English Dictionary, a comprehensive dictionary of the English language that details the history and various meanings of words throughout the ages.

Need a break?

Need a break from studying?

Check out some of your favorite shows, including ABC’s Lost, on DVD in the AV Center!

For a list of titles, visit the AV Center on the Ground Floor of the Rohbach Library!

Libraries Thriving in Difficult Times

Last week, the New York Times published this article about the state of libraries in difficult economic times.  Have any other librarians out there seen an increase in traffic and usage of library materials?  We hope that funding continues to be given to libraries around the country, so that patrons can continue to find good resources and entertainment in these tough times.

Barbara Walters on Campus Today

Today, Sovereign Bank will be hosting an Academic Session with a special live-mike Q&A Session with TV and News personality Barbara Walters at 4 pm in the Keystone Arena.  This event is exclusive to KU students, faculty and staff ONLY.  Admission is free! Tickets can be picked up at the KU Foundation Office in Maple Manor with presentation of a valid KU ID. 

Ms. Walters will then speak at the 20th Annual Decision Makers Forum at 8 pm in the Keystone Arena.  For sponsorship and ticket information, contact the KU Foundation at 610-683-1394 or visit their website.

St. Patty’s Day on the Hill

The first 400 students with valid KU ID receive a free T-shirt! Activities include a free late night breakfast, the opportunity to make your own charm pin or bracelet, a photo booth, Irish music and dance lessons, games and prizes, and more giveaways!   This event will take place in the South Dining Hall, Golden Bear Food Court, from 9pm to 11pm. 

Learn more about St. Patrick here.