by | November 22, 2005 · 2:36 pm

Schoolchildren Met Suzy Kline in Bowling Green, KY

Following the success of our first “On the Same Page project,” the Southern Kentucky Book Fest partners will, once again, sponsor a community-wide reading project for children. The book chosen is Horrible Harry and the Locked Closet. This book is written by popular children’s author, Suzy Kline. She was in Bowling Green to discuss her book with schoolchildren from Warren and other counties. Selected photos are available for the following:

Wednesday,
November 16th
Potter
Gray Elementary 8:00 a.m.
Cumberland Trace 10:00 a.m.
Briarwood 1:00 p.m.

Thursday,
November 17
TC
Cherry Elemenary 9:00 a.m.
Warren Elementary 1:00 p.m.
Barnes and Noble 5:30 p.m.

Friday,
November 18
Capitol
Arts Center 9:00
Natcher Elementary 1:30

Pictures of the the kick off at Bowling Green Public Library 6:30 p.m. are also added to the On the Same Page web site.

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by | November 16, 2005 · 3:40 pm

WKU Libraries Featured Dr. Tosha Dupras in Its Faraway Places Program

Ancient Egypt

On November 17, 2005, WKU Libraries’ Faraway Places featured Dr. Tosha Dupras from the Department of Anthropology, University of Central Florida. Her topic, Life and Death in Ancient Egypt, attracted more than 150 people, a number of which were WKU students. In case you missed the presentation, you may view these photos.

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by | November 11, 2005 · 10:38 am

Online Access @ your library

Online access NOW available for the following through TOPCAT:

AWHONN Lifelines
Journal of the West
Economic Freedom of the World
American Society of Microbiologists (ASM)
Public Health Reports
Kirkus Reviews
Update: Applications of Research in Music Education
Annual Review of Environment and Resources
Geocarto International
Climate Research
Environmental and Planning A and B

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by | November 10, 2005 · 10:50 am

Two “Don’t Miss” Events

  1. On Saturday, Nov. 12, 9am – 12noon, at the Kentucky Library and Museum, the last of the fall series of “Medium Magic” workshops were held. Throughout the series, participants had worked with several different media. On Saturday it was acrylic paint. This series was planned for individuals 15 years old and up. The workshop fee, which included all materials and supplies, was $25; however, Library and Museum Associates and WKU students received a 15 percent discount. Pre-registration was encouraged. The contact was Lynne Ferguson (270) 745-6082 lynne.ferguson@wku.edu or Alice Gatewood-Waddell (270) 745-2594 or Alice.Gatewoodwaddell@wku.edu.
  2. Egypt imageOn Thursday, Nov. 17, 7pm at Barnes & Noble, 1680 Campbell Lane, Dr. Tosha Dupras, an internationally known forensic anthropologist from the University of Central Florida, presented this month’s “Far Away Places” program. Dupras talked about her research on Ancient Egypt as well as contemporary work for Florida police departments. Dr. Tosha’s web site is at http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~tdupras/insidecoverpage.html.

All programs in the “Far Away Places” series, which is organized by University Libraries, are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Brian Coutts (270) 745-6121 or brian.coutts@wku.edu or check the Website: www.wku.edu/library/faraway

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by | · 10:48 am

Revisit Our “Books & Baskets” Event

Books and Baskets LogoFans who donated a new or gently used children’s books received a free reserved seat ticket on last night’s basketball game. Those who missed the event may revisit it by viewing these selected photos.

The event known as “Books & Baskets” takes place annually. The books will be sold at the Feburary 2006 Famous-Barr Used Book Sale–another of the Book Fest’s pre-event activities–and the proceeds will help fund the Book Fest.

Last night, WKU Basketball Team played against Bellarmine. Big Red was on hand at Gates 1 and 4 to meet and greet fans before the game.

This annual event is sponsored by Charles M. Moore Insurance Agency and the partners of the Southern Kentucky Book Fest.

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by | · 10:13 am

University Libraries Featured the Country Music Sound of Redfoot at Java City

Cortney BashamUniversity Libraries featured Redfoot (aka Cortney Basham) in Java City Today, November 15th at 12:30pm.

Cortney is an instructor of University Experience. As Redfoot, he is embarking on a musical venture that has been already been described as “refreshing” and “dynamic.”

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by | November 8, 2005 · 11:58 am

Now Available for Check-out @ your library

Perspectives in Vernacular Architecture
Economic Freedom of the World
Research in Personnel and Human Resource Management
Current Topics in Management
Obituaries in the Performing Arts
Historical Geography
Annual Review of Environment and Resources

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by | November 4, 2005 · 2:44 pm

New Journals @ Your Library

Several new journal titles can be located in the Helm Library Periodicals room:

Annals of Tourism Research
Arab World Geographer
Climate Research
Environment and Planning A and B
Geocarto International
Journal of School Nursing
Learning Through History
Liberal Education
Peer Review
Quarterly Journal of Royal Meteorological Society
Restoration Quarterly
Scholar-Practitioner Quarterly
Science and Education

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by | November 3, 2005 · 2:01 pm

New video: FISH! Catch the energy, release the potential!

We now have the extremely popular FISH! video for use in classes whether corporate communications, organizational psychology, business classes, etc. This video shows employees how to generate the energy needed for a high-morale work environment. It highlights four main concepts: play, make their day, be there, and choose your attitude. Also portrays the playful atmosphere necessary for creativity to flourish, as embodied by the World Famous Pike Place Fish Market of Seattle, Washington. On reserve at the Main Library Circulation desk, ask for VR2375.

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by | November 2, 2005 · 5:01 am

Veteran’s Day @ the ERC: BookBlog…

Here are some titles housed at the ERC (366 Tate Page Hall) for elementary, middle, and high school readers to remember Veteran’s Day:

The Car, by Gary Paulsen. A teenager left on his own travels west in a kit car he built himself, and along the way picks up two Vietnam veterans, who take him on an eye-opening journey.

Remember D-Day, by Ronald J. Drez. Photos, timeline, memorabilia, and informative text make this a bold introduction for elementary and middle school students.

Sentries, by Gary Paulsen. The common theme of nuclear disaster and human vulnerability interweaves the lives of four young people, an Ojibway Indian, an illegal Mexican migrant worker, a rock musician, and a sheep rancher’s daughter with the lives of three veterans of past wars.

Those Extraordinary Women of World War I, by Karen Zeinart. More text, fewer illustrations do not detract from this book honoring the efforts and contributions of women to the 20th century’s most devastating war.

Veterans Day: Remembering Our War Heroes, by Elaine Landau. This easy chapter book is filled with pictures and short, descriptive text. Good for new readers learning about America’s veterans.

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