Out of popular demand, Atlanta native and Nashville Recording Artist, Sarah Peacock was welcome back to perform in Java City and Helm Library last Friday, February 10. Ms. Peacock’s music has been described as “not like the rest. Heart and guts fuel the fervor for her mission.” Joining Ms. Peacock was Nashville’s own Beau Bristow called “an acoustic prophet.”
WKU Libraries’ Kentucky Live! Program Presented Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory
On February 9, 2006, Charles Booe, president of the Frankfort-based Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory gave a talk about the business’ history in Barnes & Noble. This was part of the Kentucky Live! lecture series organized by the WKU Libraries and sponsored by Trace Die Cast.
If you missed the event, you may view these photos, and take a virtual tour of the factory. You may also listen to or download Mr. Booe’s lecture.
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Electronic Resources: How They Do Grow!
We are adding access to an increasing number of electronic resources each day for many disciplines. Our primary management is through TDNet, but don’t forget TOPCAT for links also. “Check out” Learning through History, Environment and Planning (A and B), Geocarto International, limited online articles for Liberal Education and Peer Review (ASCU publications), Families in Society, Affilia, Journal of School Nursing, and Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. A new database is Family & Society Studies Worldwide, which absorbed Family Index recently. . .and more on the way!
In TOPCAT alone, we have over 12,000 bibliographic records with links to electronic journals (thanks to WKU’s participation in a pilot project) and in TDNet, access to full text or citation/abstract level to over 26,000 titles! So whatever your major, whatever your research project or short paper, you should find relevant information through WKU Libraries!
We also have print copies of many of these titles, so come to Helm 2 or link from your computer. Either way, library resources are at your fingertips!
Just added: online access to International Abstracts of Human Resources. This is also a print index and continues the title: Personnel Management Abstracts. Covers management, human resources, and personnel topics.
Connie Foster, Head
Dept. of Library Technical Services
Submitted 7 February 2006
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Western 100 Opens!
On Sunday, January 22, several hundred alumni, staff, faculty, administrators and the general public gathered to kick off Western’s Centennial celebration with the opening of Western 100.
Photo Gallery
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Frank X Walker Spoke on WKU Campus
Western Kentucky University Libraries, Bowling Green Public Library, and the Kentucky Humanities Council proudly sponsored the celebration of the written word featuring Frank X Walker.
Frank X Walker is a founding member of the Affrilachian Poets. His most recent poetry collections are Black Box and Buffalo Dance, the Journey of York. Frank X won the 2004 Lillian Smith Book Award and is the recipient of a 2005 Lannan Literary Fellowship.
From February 2 through 3, Mr. Walker spoke at Western Kentucky University’s Glasgow Campus, at the Bowling Green Public Library and in the new Leisure Reading Room on the first floor of Helm Library. He signed his books at each of the events.
Podcast of Frank X. Walker’s speech is available.
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Spring Noontime Concert Series Starts
Our Spring 2006 Noontime Concert Series began. Tuesday, January 31st, from 12 noon to 1pm we had the highly acclaimed Classical/Flamenco Guitarist, Justin Osborne. Mr Osborne performed works by J.S. Bach, Francisco Tarrega and many others.
And, on Thursday, February 2nd at noon, we also presented Indianapolis based jazz pianist and recording artist, David Hepler. Mr Hepler has performed at a variety of venues including the Indianapolis Jazz Fest, The Arts Garden, The IMA, The Jazz Kitchen, The Penrod Art Fair, and The University of Indianapolis.
If you missed out these events, you may view the photos of Mr. Hepler. Mr. Osborne’s photos are forthcoming.
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LME Faculty Hard at Work!
Recently, Library Media Education faculty met at the ERC to refine student engagement goals and outcomes. Education faculty are welcome to bring their classes to the ERC as an alternate classroom setting. Popular ERC activities include library “treasure hunts,” textbook evaluations in our K-12 subject alcoves, tours, and bibliographic instruction from ERC faculty and staff. We are happy to help your students with research and finding materials for class projects. Book a tour or library instruction session by calling us at 745-4552!
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Works by Bowling Green Artist Granville Mitchell on Display at Barnes & Noble in February
All through February, works by local Artist Granville Mitchell were on display at Barnes & Noble, Bowling Green.
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One Campus-One Community-One Book Project Kicks Off
On January 26, the third One Campus-One Community-One Book project kicked off in the Java City/Helm Library, Bowling Green Public Library, and Barnes & Noble. This year’s “One Book” project features In Country by Bobbie Ann Mason. Free books were distributed at both places.
Podcast of this event is available.
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University Libraries’ Kentucky Live Program Organizers Visit Candy Factory in Frankfort
The University Libraries’ Kentucky Live Program organizers Brian Coutts and Peggy Wright visited the Rebecca Ruth Candy in Frankfort on January 25, 2006. They were there to help the factory’s owner Charles Booe to prepare for his upcoming presentation in Bowling Green’s Barnes & Noble scheduled on February 9. The presentation is one of the series of the Kentucky Live program organized by the WKU Libraries. Haiwang took the photos of the production process at the factory. Come to the presentation and enjoy a taste of the famed Bourbon chocolate candy.
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