Scholes Library Reference Blog

New PCs in the Public Area

scholesref — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:32:35 +0000

You may have noticed that all the computers in the public area are individual PCs now. All the computers are running on Windows 7 system with steady and faster performance.

We know that the thin clients previously in the library had a series of problems.We appropriate your patience and hope the new computers would provide you improved library experience.

Scholes is now open Saturdays 11 am to 6 pm

scholesref — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:05:55 +0000

Our open time on Saturdays is changed to 11am to 6pm

Coffee and Tea at Scholes

scholesref — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:16:02 +0000

512MB USB Thumbdrives Available at Scholes

scholesref — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:11:19 +0000

Scholes Mobile Library Catalog

scholesref — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:10:03 +0000

Not convenient using regular catalog on your phone for the books in Scholes Library?

Try your search on our mobile catalog

Access SciFinder from Your Phone

scholesref — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:15:36 +0000

You can access SciFinder from your smartphone from scifinder.cas.org\mobile

First time users must create an account before access: Registration

For more mobile resources, please visit the guide to mobile library resources.

Naming Contest for Our New Lounge

scholesref — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:16:10 +0000

We need a name for our new lounge!

Scholes Library invites you to participate in a naming contest for the new lounge. Give us your awesome lounge name ideas. You will have a chance to win a $25 Terra Cotta gift card!

If you have not visited our lounge, it is located in the reference area on the first floor. It is a quiet and relaxed space to enjoy your reading and more! See pictures here

Ideas can be sent to Fang Wan at wan@alfred.edu.

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New Scanner and BookReader

scholesref — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 19:15:44 +0000

A new book scanner is available in our copy room for your large size documents. You will find it fast and easy to use with a large color touch screen monitor. You can save your scanned files into your USB device or send them to your email account if the documents are less than 5 pages.

We also have a new BookReader for your text-to-speech purpose. To create an audio file, the user simply places a book or document on the scanning platen and with a touch of a button, the BookReader transforms printed words into audio files which can be saved in MP3 and other formats.

Welcome New Students, Faculty, and All Library Visitors

scholesref — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:22:30 +0000

Scholes Library would like to extend a warm welcome to our new students, faculty and all of our visitors. We hope that you can visit us in person, but virtual visitors are encouraged to explore our resources through these Web pages. We will be continually upgrading and expanding our Web resources, and we welcome you to contact us with comments or questions.

Named for a noted glass scientist and educator, the Samuel R. Scholes Library of Ceramics is a special library formally established in 1947 to support the curriculum and research programs of the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University. Scholes Library today serves as an international resource for information on the art, science, technology, and history of ceramics and glass, and its collections of print and nonprint material on photography, art history, contemporary art, electronic media, glass art, and sculpture are outstanding. The library faculty includes specialists in art and design, engineering and science, visual resources and information systems.

During the academic year the library is open 96 hours per week, with extended hours during final examination periods. The Reference Desk is staffed during most open hours and reference services are also available by telephone, fax, and e-mail.

Scholes Library New Faculty Welcome Tours

scholesref — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:21:02 +0000

Scholes Library would like to invite all new faculty to join our Welcome Tours. We would appreciate the opportunity to meet you, introduce what library service we provide for you and your students, and much more!

Date: Thursday, August 25

Time: 930am – 11pm.

Location: Scholes Library

For more information, please contact Mark Smith at 607-871-2494, or msmith@alfred.edu