Floppy Disks

There is a new batch of MAP PCs soon to go in. This will mean that floppy drives will soon be a lot less common. In the future if a patron has a floppy disk that (s)he needs to read or if any of you need to copy something over after your old PC is gone, I have an external floppy drive that can be plugged in to a USB port. If you would need it when I'm not in my office, then look on the bottom shelf of my white book case (behind my desk).

I am also removing the little box of disks that we had sitting out for the public to take. Eventually, I will clean out the drawer behind the desk with all the floppies in it.

The LTL will have a few PCs with floppy drives for a while yet but has no plans to keep that capability in perpetuity.

Lights Out

I have revamped some missing dots in the stacks and the tower. For those who are closing, remember that orange dots are to remain ON. I have put orange dots on light switches in the stacks as well. There has been a pattern of confusion in the past so hopefully this will help and not add to it. The blue dots in the stacks are to be turned off each night and are still on the switches as well.

If there are any complaints, comments or opinions, let me know!

MSU 101 Activity

All of the print periodicals needed for the MSU 101 Library Survivor Activity have been moved to the second floor west. The list of citations has also been moved up. It is now located on top of the micro cabinets across from the newspapers (it is also marked with a star on the map on the back of the assignment sheet).

New Interface for the Wilson Databases

Check it out.

http://www.moreheadstate.edu/library/db/appscitech
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/library/db/art
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/library/db/biographyrefbank
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/library/db/bookreviewdigest
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/library/db/educ
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/library/db/liblit
http://www.moreheadstate.edu/library/db/socsci

New Interface for Lexington Herald-Leader

Check it out.

http://www.moreheadstate.edu/library/db/lexherlead

Unbound Periodicals -- from Mykie

A while back I mentioned that I would have Kevin wait to pull unbound issues from the shelf for bindery until the NEXT issue arrived. This is the only month that doesn't apply. I had Kevin pull whatever he could (especially the titles that we went e-only for so we could clear space on the shelves to shelves to shift) since we will not have many people using our collection for the next month. They'll be back the Wednesday of the week in which classes begin. So, I just wanted to let you know...

Mykie

Artwork Brochure

There is a new brochure and handout detailing the MMA artwork that we have on permanent loan. They are in the pamphlet display holder by the Reference Desk, close to the top.

Let me know what you think. I have just printed a few until we see how popular they are going to be.