The Benefits of having Two First Year Librarians

At the University of Notre Dame, we are well into the Spring Semester. A number of faculty have already scheduled a Library Instruction Session with Elizabeth and I. My Schedule is beginning to pick up with Research Consultation appointments with First Year Students. It is very gratifying to know that students and faculty alike experience the value of Information Literacy not only in their academic lives, but also in their personal lives. The following are links to information re: Information Literacy that many of you will find useful in understanding of Librarians within the academy: Association for College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Information Literacy: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/standards/standards.pdf http://www.lib.odu.edu/genedinfolit/acrlstandardsandpractices.pdf

Happy New Year to some Wonderful Surprises!

Greetings First Year Students! The new year brings wonderful surprises by way of the Hesburgh Libraries. The Hesburgh Libraries is pleased to present an additional First Year Librarian. Her name is Elizabeth Van Jacob and she can be contacted via email at: mvanjaco@nd.edu. The two of us will be working together to teach the Information Literacy instruction sessions, meeting with First Year Students for one to one Research Consultations and creating opportunities for Intellectual Engagement. Stay Tuned!

As the Semester is coming to an end.....

MY GRATITUDE FOR A SUCCESSFUL FALL SEMESTER ~ 2010! I want to thank all of the First Year students for scheduling appointments to meet with me and or any of my Librarian colleagues. It has been a pleasure to have had you in classes as well as meet with you for a Research Consultation in Coleman-Morse or in the Hesburgh Libraries. As I have stated many times, the Librarians within the Hesburgh Libraries are here to assist you with your Information and Research needs. WHAT'S NEW FOR SPRING TERM, 2011! The Hesburgh Libraries will be launching a new Web-Site in January-2011. I would encourage you to try it out before the next term begins: http://wwwtest.library.nd.edu/ Please have a very Blessed Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Leslie Leslie L. Morgan, First Year Experience Librarian Hesburgh Libraries-University of Notre Dame

Week of November 29, 2010

Good Day First Year Students: I hope your Thanksgiving was a good time to celebrate with loved ones. I am out of the office again today due to some type of stomach virus. I want to encourage ALL First Year Students to seek research assistance from the Librarians at the Hesburgh Library. Feel free to send a chat, e-mail, or call them on the telephone for help: http://www.library.nd.edu/help/asklib.shtml I am planning to work evening hours on Wednesday....send me an email! Best, Leslie

Week of November 14, 2010

Good Day First Year Students! My weekly office hours are posted! Click link to Office Hours (to the right) If I am ever unavailable, please go to the Ask A Librarian Service to Chat, E-Mail, Call, or Text a Librarian for Help: http://asklib.nd.edu/ Feel Free to send me an email if you are unable to meet with me in person: lmorgan1@nd.edu Have a great Thanksgiving!

First Year Librarian Activities: Week of November 1, 2010

Greetings First Year Students & Faculty:

Due to a number of Instruction Classes and Meetings on my schedule this week, my hours of availability will be limited. I ask that you send me an email if you are in need of Reference assistance with your Research project: lmorgan1@nd.edu

In the meantime, I would encourage you to utilize our Ask A Librarian Services from the following web: http://asklib.nd.edu/

Remember, using Reference Resources is a great way to begin gathering background information on your Research topic. Review the Reference Resources from the Starting Your Research page: http://www.library.nd.edu/fys/

Week of October 24, 2010

Greetings First Year Students & Faculty:

This week begins a marathon of Research Consultation hours as students are returning to campus from Fall Break, and Professors are wanting students to begin the Research Process in earnest.

I will be available the following days this week for evening Research Consultation hours:

Monday, October 25, 2010
7:00pm-1:00am
112 Hesburgh Library

Wednesday, October 27, 2010
8:00pm-11:00pm
112 Hesburgh Library

I unfortunately have a Funeral to attend out of town this coming weekend. I would like to encourage you this weekend to contact a Librarian at the Hesburgh Libraries using the options of Chat, Telephone, E-Mail and or Texting for Research help. More information can be found at: http://asklib.nd.edu/

Have a Good Week!