EIC Chairs

The new chairs in the EIC are prone to a loose adjustment knob underneath the seat. I've tightened many knobs and replaced several that fell off completely.

Will you please help by tightening the occasional knob (directly underneath the seat near the back of the chair) when you push in a chair and notice the back is extremely loose? Better to tighten instead of deal with a knob that has fallen out and been lost.

Thanks

Two new databases: Books and Authors and CQ Almanac

There are two new databases. Books and Authors, from TEL, is on the Book Reviews page. CQ Almanac is on the Political Science and History pages.
Happy searching!

Four Alexander Street Press Trials until 8/31/10

A faculty member requested trials to the databases listed below, available on the Database Trials page.:

Jazz Music Library
The Romantic Era Redefined
Alexander Street Literature
British and Irish Women's Letters and Diaries

Additional titles in America's Newspapers

For the time being, additional titles will appear in America's Newspapers. I'll try to give you notice before they go away, probably at the end of the Fall semester.

Paper

Paper, Printers, Copiers, and Systems Calls

Paper used in the Library is purchased from three separate budgets. There is copy center paper, public printer paper, and staff paper. All paper has to be kept separate so we are working out paper handling procedures to ensure this happens.

4th Floor Systems is handling all calls regarding staff computers and printers.

• All computer, printer and equipment problems should be reported by calling Mike (5043), Lucas (8508), or David (2572) in the Systems office.
• Staff paper for copiers and printers should be ordered as supplies through the Administrative office by contacting Jackie Morton. Jackie is also the contact person for staff copier toner or to report operational problems with staff copiers.

1st Floor Systems (x5666) is responsible for:

• Circulation of laptops, headphones, and ethernet cables.
• Handling all calls regarding non-staff computers, printers, and copiers.
• Students are assigned to refill printers every other hour and to deliver paper to the EIC and the Digital Media Studio. In addition, they clear paper jams and replace toner cartridges as needed.
• Specialized students will work on other system specific calls such as computer troubleshooting and maintenance kits.

Note: The STAs in the EIC and the Digital Media Studio will be handling printer and computer problems in their areas. The only exception will be for maintenance kits and toner which will be handled by the 1st floor systems staff and students.

-Ann

Reserves are on the move

One more item crossed off the list: Reserves functions have moved!

• Laptops now check out from the Periodicals Desk.
• Headphones now check out from the Periodicals Desk.
• Systems students at the Periodicals Desk will help patrons with simple periodicals questions and refer more complex questions to the Reference Desk.
• All other reserves collection items now check out and are returned at the Circulation Desk.
• Either now or very soon, ext 5666 will ring in Rachel Whitten's office in Periodicals and will continue to be the number to call for technical help beyond what the EIC students do.

Kristen W.

Ezproxy login page

The Ezproxy login page now uses the University template. I know the previous template was an old and trusted friend, but it was time to go.
http://ezproxy.mtsu.edu/login