From: Arthur Lakes Library <library@mines.edu> Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2020 8:30 AM
To: Colorado School of Mines Library
Subject: Library Quarterly eNewsletter- Aug 2020 COVID Edition!
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After a three-month closure due to COVID, the Arthur Lakes Library officially reopened its doors on June 22. Library visitors will find a much-altered landscape due to efforts to keep the community safe, including physical distancing measures, sanitizing equipment and mask requirements. All study and conference rooms remain closed at this times, reference and instruction services will continue on a virtual-only basis, and our popular library
programming events will look very different this fall. Some collections, including physical course reserves and Gadgets to Go, will not be available until further notice. Despite these necessary restrictions, we are really looking forward to seeing everyone in person again. We’ve missed you!
Please let us know how we can maximize library services during this extraordinary time.
– Carol E. Smith, University Librarian
As you may have heard, Teaching and Learning Librarian Brianna Buljung was recently
awarded a prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant to lecture internationally in 2021. Brianna’s initial commitment to lead a graduate-level course on information research skills at the China University of Mining & Technology (CUMT) has unfortunately been impacted by recent political developments. We are saddened by the loss of the unique opportunity to engage with CUMT through the Fulbright grant. However, many in the library continue to advance our sister library relationship with research and long-distance collaboration. Brianna is pursuing an alternative grant placement for Spring 2021 and we will provide updates along the way.
The Fulbright Program is the nation’s flagship program for promoting positive international relationships and the free exchange of ideas via our nation’s brightest students, scholars, and educators. In a world with no shortage of Earth, Energy and
Environment challenges, it is critically important for a research-intensive academic
library like Arthur Lakes to actively participate in international initiatives to share
information. Brianna’s upcoming Fulbright Program experience - wherever she serves! - will directly contribute to this global conversation.
Get Involved
Donation
Thanks to a generous donation from Mr. Stan Dempsey, a strong
supporter of the Russell L. & Lyn Wood Mining History Archive, the Library's Digital Lab will acquire a new large format high-resolution scanner to support our Digital Archives Project.
This scanner will allow us to digitize historical maps and diagrams from special collections up to 42” wide and over 6’ in length. Digital versions will be made available to all users via
Mountain Scholar.
Memorial
Charles F. Dwyer, major
contributor to The Information Center for Ropeway Studies, passed away
Jan 9th. In lieu of flowers he asked that donations be made to the Center. Pre-Covid we were able to meet his three daughters Valerie, Janet, and Julie to hear stories and learn about Mr. Dwyer's career. Thank you for the lovely visit!
While the Arthur Lakes Library has been closed due to COVID-19 we have been able to finish several projects:
Adding outlets to our Mezzanine floors and Boettcher Room partly funded from a
Undergraduate Student Government Grant (pictured on left) HVAC system has been updated (four months early)
The three graduate study rooms have been updated with a generous donation from the Graduate Student Government, including:
o Painting o A new ceiling o Glass boards
o LCD screens and ergonomic furniture will be installed and purchased soon
The construction on the Reflection Room is complete! We hope to add cushions and rugs soon (pictured on right)
Classrooms 119 & 121 have been equipped with AV equipment
The library’s soft opening on June 22nd kicked off Summer II. To prepare plexiglass
screens were added to the front desk. Masks are required at all times, and only our second floor is open to student use. Physical distancing has happened in our computer lab and seats throughout the library.
Upcoming projects include:
Our ramp entrance becoming a blaster card entrance, partly funded by Enviromental Health & Safety
ITS tech support getting a smaller desk and updated Ore Print printers Multimedia room with funding from GSG and Administration
A laptop dispensing kiosk funded by the technology fee
An instruction station funded by the technology fee will be installed in the west end of the Boettcher Room
We're here to support you!
The Library can support your online and/or in-person teaching and students’ research, including:
Information Literacy lessons, from searching for sources to evaluating and incorporating them
Consultations on finding resources to support student learning, including o Open Educational Resources (OERs) which are free to access and can
be modified to meet specific course needs
o Lessons on tools and best practices across the research lifecycle, including citations management software
o Instruction for easy implementation of digital Course Readings into Canvas
Digital course reserves
Visit the Scholar’s Hub site to schedule your consultation, submit a question, or find out more about these services and support.
Press for Arthur Lakes Library
Diversity, Inclusion, & Access
Check out the Arthur Lakes Library Diversity guide. It includes accomplishments and initiatives undertaken. It's also listed as a resource for students on the Mines Diversity page.
Virtual Tour of Mines
The library section of the virtual Mines tour is being updated. We're excited to have up-to-date pictures of what to expect inside!
Donate to the Arthur Lakes Library
Your donation helps by providing opportunities for students. Current projects include:
Adding soft seating to the 3rd floor quiet study area
Adding single study private areas on the main floor
Adding and furnishing a multimedia room for students to work on projects
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