What's New @ Coulter Library

OCC 50th Anniversary Display

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +0000

The Onondaga Historical Association is hosting an exhibit commemorating Onondaga Community College's 50th anniversary from Wednesday, January 18 - Sunday, February 26. The exhibit features hundreds of memorabilia featuring 50 years of photographs, College artifacts, educational equipment, old flags, microscopes, uniforms, newspaper clippings, student newspapers, and more.

You can see photos of the display on our Flickr page.

Thanks to the Archives staff (Rob O'Boyle, Vi Marcy, and Barb Roach) for all their hard work putting this display together.

Your Library on the Go!

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:58:00 +0000

The library has a mobile website that provides access to a variety of mobile-enhanced library services and resources including:

Access to mobile versions of our library catalog and research databases
Reference services via chat, email, and phone
Hours, directions, and library news
Links to our mobile social media pages

You can access our mobile website at: http://m.library.sunyocc.edu

We welcome your feedback regarding our mobile site, including reporting any technical issues you may encounter.

Weekly Chess Nights

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:16:00 +0000

Every Wednesday Night is Chess Night @ the Library

Chess Night 

Coulter Library Living Room

Wednesdays 6-8pm

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome.

We have a limited number of chess sets. You are welcome to bring your own.

Spring Semester Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:34:00 +0000

January 23 - May 20

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Extended Hours

Saturdays (April 28, May 5 & 12) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Exceptions

March 11 Closed

March 12 - 16 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

April 8 Closed

Winter Break Library Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:07:00 +0000

December 21 - January 22

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

No Weekend Hours

Exceptions

Closed 12/22 - 1/2 & 1/16

The library staff wishes everyone a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Poetry Reading Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:19:00 +0000

Poetry in the Fall 2011, a set on Flickr.

Thanks for joining us at the first annual Fall Poetry Reading that took place on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.

Via Flickr:
Students and faculty read poems.

Retro Game Night Photos

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:40:00 +0000

Retro Game Night '11, a set on Flickr.

Thanks for joining us at Retro Game Night in celebration of Onondaga Community College's 50th Anniversary on Sunday, October 2, 2011.

Play our SCVNGR Trek

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:31:00 +0000

SCVNGR is a game where you go places and do challenges to unlock badges and earn points. Complete all the challenges in Coulter Library's Trek by Thanksgiving break and you could win prizes.

You can play Coulter Library's version of the game by using your smart phone via an app or text messaging. You can also play by completing a paper version that is available at the library service counters.

Anyone that completes all the challenges successfully by November 22, 2011 and provides current contact information will be entered into a drawing for various prizes including iTunes gift cards and gift certificates from local area merchants.

Find more information about this activity on our SCVNGR page.

Fall Library Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:26:00 +0000

August 22 - December 20

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Extended Hours

Saturdays (December 3, 10, & 17) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Exceptions

September 4 & 5 Closed
October 9 Closed
October 10 & 11 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
November 23 - 25 Closed

Fall Semester Library Game Events

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 20:54:00 +0000

Retro Game Night
Join us dressed in your best school spirit outfit Sunday, October 2, from 6-8pm as we celebrate OCC's 50th Anniversary. Play board games from the past, complete a history-themed scavenger hunt, test your skills at guessing games and play "Minute to Win It" challenges.

Library Orientation SCVNGR Trek
SCVNGR is a game where you go places and do challenges to unlock badges and earn points. Complete all the challenges in Coulter Library's Trek by Thanksgiving break and you could win prizes.

You can play Coulter Library's version of the game starting the first week of class (August 22) by using your smart phone via an app or text messaging. You can also play by completing a paper version that will be available at the library service counters.

We will post updates about our game and play activities during the upcoming academic year on our "Game & Play Happenings" blog. Follow our posts to keep up on all the details at http://coultergames.blogspot.com/

Summer Library Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 16 May 2011 20:41:00 +0000

May 16 - June 3
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

June 6 - August 12
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

August 15 - 19
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Exceptions
Closed weekends
May 30 Closed
July 4 Closed

National Library Week - Thanks!

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:33:00 +0000

Thank you for helping us celebrate National Library Week by participating in our "Minute To Win It" challenges, Snapshot Day, and entering our book raffle.

Congratulations to our "Minute to Win It" and book raffle winners!

Be sure to check our website for photos.

Library Research Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:45:00 +0000

The Library Research Awards Committee invites the submission of papers written during the 2010-2011 academic year. First, second and third place recipients will receive cash awards [$250, $150 and $100] and be recognized for their academic achievement during the final faculty meeting of the Spring 2011 semester.

Any member of the OCC faculty may submit student research papers, after obtaining the student's permission to do so. Submission must come from a faculty member. If a student would like to submit a paper, s/he should contact the faculty member who assigned the paper.

Guidelines

Criteria for selection: in addition to "quality and effectiveness" the committee is especially eager to read papers that show students "catching the fire" of research and writing."Catching the fire" is our way of describing what happens when students dive - headlong and with gusto! - into a critical examination of vital questions or issues. We are looking for papers that go beyond the mere reporting of the results of their research.

Submissions should include: the paper, a cover sheet containing the student's name, faculty member's name, the course and section number and a copy of the writing assignment.

Papers ("clean" copies only, please) and cover sheets should be submitted to Jeff Harr, Chair of the Library, on or before May 6, 2011.

Thank you.

The Selection Committee (Christine Braunberger, Frank Doble, Jeff Harr)

Shakespeare’s Sisters Poetry Reading

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:33:00 +0000

All students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate. Come share a poem from your favorite female author, or just come to hear the poetry. Light refreshments will be available.

The event will take place April 20, College Hour (11:15-12:30) in Coulter Library's 1st Floor Living Room.

Please contact Leean Hawkins ( hawkinsi@sunyocc.edu) or Tracey Mead (meadt@sunyocc.edu) if you are interested in reading a poem from your favorite female author.

Rudolf & 'Spirit' In Education Lecture

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 00:08:00 +0000

Please join Frank Doble for his lecture.

Rudolf Steiner

[1861-1925]

‘Spirit’

In Education

Monday, April 18, 2011

11:10 am

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National Library Week Events

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:49:00 +0000

Help us celebrate National Library Week (4/11 - 4/15). Check out what we have planned!

Monday (4/11) there will be photos taken throughout the day to create "A Day in the Life at Coulter Library".
Participants also needed for Minute to Win It challenges on Wed. (4/13) at 11:30 and 5 pm. There will be challenges set-up through the library. Be sure to stop in.
WIN the best seller The Confession by John Grisham. Entry boxes are available at the library service desks. We will have the drawing on Friday (4/15).

Mobile Library Website

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:58:00 +0000

The library recently launched a mobile website. The site contains the following features:

Access to mobile versions of library databases
Reference help via instant messaging
Library news feeds
Directions, hours, and more...

The link to our mobile site is available at the bottom of any library web page or you can visit the site directly at: http://library.sunyocc.edu/mobile.

Community Puzzles

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:36:00 +0000

Help us complete our community jigsaw puzzles during the spring 2011 semester.You will find puzzles in the 2nd floor Media-Reserve Center and across from the 1st floor main library circulation desk.

We also welcome donations to our puzzle collection. Visit one of our service desks for more information.

Coulter Library - Spring Semester Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:36:00 +0000

January 24 - May 14

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday Noon - 4:00 pm

Exceptions

March 13 Closed

March 14 - 18 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

April 24 Closed

Additional Weekend Hours

Saturday, April 30 Noon - 4:00 pm

Saturday, May 7 Noon - 4:00 pm

“Popular Reading” Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 21:04:00 +0000

The "Popular Reading” collection at Coulter Library was inspired by students requesting something to read, “just for fun”. Included in this collection are works by popular young contemporary authors in genres such as manga, urban fiction, romances, and graphic novels. Selected non-fiction books about popular contemporary topics (music, sports, etc.) are included as well.

This collection can be easily searched in the Coulter Library online catalog. Use the “Advanced Search”, and limit your search to “Popular Reading” (in the “More Collections” pull-down menu at the bottom). The collection is a work in progress, so check back often!

End of Semester Extended Hours

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 15:55:00 +0000

In addition to our regular library hours, we will be open Saturdays (12/4 &12/11) from 12 - 4pm.

November 29 - December 17

Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturday
12 Noon - 4 p.m.

Sunday
12 Noon - 4 p.m.

OCC in the 1960's

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:38:00 +0000

Two new displays featuring materials from the OCC Archives Department can be seen in both glass display cases on the first floor of Coulter Library, directly across from the Reference Desk. These displays exhibit important events and interesting traditions of the college in the 1960's.

On one side, photos, college newspaper articles, yearbooks, and other memorabilia highlight groundbreaking activities and dedication ceremonies marking OCC's move from the Midtown Plaza building in downtown Syracuse to its current campus in the Town of Onondaga. See what the campus looked like back in 1963!

You can also see an interesting piece of OCC history in the opposite case. This display features, photos, college newspaper articles, student handbooks, (and the actual light blue freshman "beanies") showing what life was like for incoming freshmen in the 1960's. See freshmen and sophomores battle it out in the annual "tug o' war" competition or read about the dreaded "Kangaroo Court."

Veterans Day Display

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:13:00 +0000

Stop by to see the display put together by student veterans SGT Andrew Felkner, SGT Jeremy Logan Walker, SPC Matthew Jensen, and Carole Fisher USMC.

The display is located in the glass display case on the first floor of the library near the quad entrance.

Write a message on the whiteboard and "Take time to thank a Veteran!"

We also have books about wars through history including poetry, novels and first person accounts. They are displayed at the entrance to the book stacks.

National Gaming Day @ Coulter Library Events

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:49:00 +0000

College Hour Game Break
Wednesday, November 10 - (Pick 11:15 or 12:00)
Participate in the Wits & Wagers Library Game Show. Teams of 3-4 participants will compete in a 20 minute game for prizes. Seating is limited to 28 participants for each game. Arrive early to guarantee your spot.

National Gaming Day @ Your Library
Friday, November 12 6 - 8pm
Join us for a fun evening of board games, a scavenger hunt, and more…More information is available on our Facebook page.

New American History Database

noreply@blogger.com (Coulter Library) — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:37:00 +0000

We recently added a new history research database to our library collection.

American Periodicals Series Online
This database contains over 1,000 periodicals that first began publishing between 1740 and 1900, including special interest and general magazines, literary and professional journals, children’s and women’s magazines, and many other historically-significant periodicals.
http://ezproxy.sunyocc.edu:2048/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com/login

Visit our History Research Databases page for a list of additional historical databases the library offers.