University at Albany Libraries

Our University Libraries' Student Advisory Board had its first meeting today! We had some amazing discussions about how we can improve our facilities, technology, services, and resources. Big thanks to our board for the valuable feedback! Already excited for our next meeting in October!

PS: From the Outreach & Marketing Librarian—apologies for those with hidden faces in the photo! I promise to do better next time in October!

to September 27, 1977! Unidentified students making their way across the Academic Podium.

Wonder what campus life was like back then? Groovy times, no doubt! 📚✨

Photo: University Archives & Special Collections

Big thanks to everyone who came out for our first Tabletop Game Night of the semester! It looked like you all had a fabulous time, and we hope you made some new friends along the way!

Next up: Team Trivia on Monday, Sept 23 from 6-8pm in the Minerva Room! Whether you're rolling with friends or flying solo, we'll make sure you land on a team! Some small prizes are up for grabs for the top trivia teams! And yes, we’ll be cranking out all the video game, movie, and TV soundtrack jams to keep the good vibes going! See you there!

: What board games would you like to see added to our game night collection?

Out now! Read this special Presidential edition of our Library Update Newsletter

https://library.albany.edu/news/summer2024

Exciting news! We just had the opportunity to sit down with President to capture his library story. 📚✨ My Library Story is a recurring feature in our Library Update newsletter where we reach out to individuals across campus to share their unique experiences with libraries. Stay tuned for the next edition—coming out soon! 👀

Sneak Peek:
President Rodriguez on his favorite book - "There are many, many references there that we can apply to our daily lives. Many things that happen that make you say, “Wow! This is really a fantastic story about how lives and communities are really impacted.”"

Can you guess which book is his favorite?

to 2009 in the Indian Quad Dining Hall (now Indigenous Quad), captured from our University Archives! 📸🍽️

It feels like just yesterday, but it's been 15 years! 🤯 Current Great Danes are still dining in this very hall, creating their own memories. Who else remembers grabbing a meal here?

Albany Public Library will be back every Wednesday this month from 2-4pm slinging out those sweet public library cards!

ATTENTION: The University Libraries will be closing early Sunday, September 1 (@ 7:30pm), and will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 3.

For all other building hours and exceptions, please visit https://library.albany.edu/hours

The University Libraries remember Dr. Alice Green, University at Albany alumnus, 2022 Citizen Laureate of the University, Civil Rights advocate, educator, former executive director of Trinity Institution, 1998 candidate for lieutenant governor of New York, and founder of the Albany-based Center for Law and Justice. The Department of Special Collections & Archives holds Dr. Green's papers along with the records of the Center for Law and Justice.

Featured:
➡️Green_button: Campaign button from Al Lewis and Alice Green campaign on the Green Party ticket in New York in 1998.
➡️Green_Why_I_Feel_Compelled_to_Run: Position paper of Dr. Green's detailing why she ran for lieutenant governor.
➡️South End Scene: Vol. 1, No. 1 of the South End Scene newspaper published by Alice Green while executive director of the Trinity Institution, Inc.

All images courtesy of the Alice Green Papers, M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections & Archives.

Our sincere condolences go out to her family and friends.

1 WEEK FROM TODAY!

University Libraries' Welcome Reception for International Students
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm @ The University Library, Garden Level, Lower Level Lab

Welcome International Students! Join us at the University Library for refreshments, an exciting raffle, and a chance to mingle with our library faculty and staff. Discover study spaces, research services, and more while making new friends and connecting with our team. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to start your academic adventure on the right foot!

*Having trouble locating the room? Head to the lower level of the University Library. You will see a room with lots of international flags hung up!

This event is made possible by The University Libraries, University Auxillary Services (UAS), and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS).

Shout out to Librarians Kabel Stanwicks, Director of the Division of Collections & Discovery, and Lauren Puzier, User Experience Librarian, on presenting their poster this past weekend at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference in San Diego!

Poster Title: Discovering Innovative Library Spaces & Services through Virtual Field Trips

The project described in the poster was also a collaborative effort with Ryan Clow, Digital Scholarship Training Specialist, and Elaine Lasda, Library Strategist.

Go Team!

We're excited to announce our Summer Book Club pick for July: The Children on the Hill by Jennifer McMahon!

Join us via Zoom on Thursday, July 25, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Last month, we had a fantastic discussion about Jackal, and we hope you'll read McMahon's book and join us for another great conversation!

Register here: https://albany.libcal.com/event/12516526

Check out this special message we received from June's Summer Book Club pick, author of Jackal, Erin E. Adams!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7gmgbbEAjk

Want to discuss Jackal with us? Join the discussion via zoom on June 27 @ 5:30pm. Register here: https://albany.libcal.com/event/12516480

A Special Message From Erin E. Adams Erin E. Adams, author of Jackal, delivers a message to the students, faculty, and staff of the University at Albany. Jackal, Adams's debut novel, was chosen ...

First day of summer orientation resource tabling is in the books! We had a great time meeting new and their families! We are looking forward to meeting more students this week and in the weeks to come!

ATTENTION: The University Libraries will be closed this weekend, Saturday, June 22 - Sunday, June 23 due to the continuation of campus cooling issues. Normal hours are planned to resume on Monday, June 24. We apologize for the inconvenience!

Stay cool and hydrated out there, Great Danes!

Last week members of the University Libraries faculty and staff attended the SUNY Librarians Association's (SUNYLA) Annual Conference, held this year at Buffalo State University in Buffalo, NY.

Kelsey O'Brien (Information Literacy Librarian) presented a poster titled, "Fostering Inquiry with AI Research Tools"

Gabe Ross (Resource Sharing & Reserves Evening Associate) presented a session titled, "Trans Rights to Read!: Assessing Transgender Subject Material Collections in SUNY Academic Libraries"

Aaron Cohen (Library Assistant 1) was awarded the Daniel F. Kissane Memorial Scholarship. The purpose of the Daniel F. Kissane Memorial Scholarship is to offer an introduction to academic librarianship, provide professional growth opportunities and encourage involvement with SUNYLA.

Greg Bobish (Information Literacy Librarian and Subject Librarian for Information & Library Science) received the Friend of SUNYLA Award. This award is given annually to individuals or organizations that actively contribute to furthering the goals of SUNYLA and of SUNY libraries.

As always, we had a great time meeting with this summer's Orientation Leaders (OLs). We talked new things going on with the University Libraries, got some fake tattoos, and took a tour around the University Library!

We cannot wait to welcome new to campus this summer. We'll see you at the resource fair during orientation!

Today marked the first day of Library Summer Camp - a week of wellness and learning for Libraries' faculty and staff.

In this session, Brian King, Science Library Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, shares his passion for coffee roasting! Thanks, Brian!

The University at Albany Libraries are seeking a graduate student to assist with a student outreach initiative: Library Ambassadors. Library Ambassadors are undergraduate and graduate students who engage in conversations on the UAlbany Libraries and promote library resources, services, and events to the campus community.

The Outreach and Marketing Graduate Assistant will support the ex*****on of a strategic marketing plan for recruiting students for this volunteer program and aid in the training program for new recruits. Learning how to successfully manage and create engaging content for library social media accounts, with a primary focus on Instagram, will also be a responsibility. The successful candidate for this position may also be assigned additional small projects as they relate to student outreach.

The work of this position is intended to be performed in-person and on-site at the University Library on the uptown campus.
Deadline for applications: 5:00pm EST, June 28th

Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4bNWGjJ

Please note that the University Library will follow the hours shown below from May 20 - July 7.

For all other building hours and exceptions please visit: https://library.albany.edu/hours/semester

Summer hours are here!

May 13 - 19 the University Library will be open 9am - 8pm, Monday - Friday, and closed on the weekends.

May 13 - August 25 the Science Library will be open 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, and closed on the weekends.

May 13 - August 25 the Dewey Graduate Library will be closed. During this time, library users can request materials from the Dewey Library collections for pickup at the University or Science Libraries, or Office Delivery. Please use the Libraries’ Search Tool (search.library.albany.edu) to search for and request materials from the Dewey Library, or email library staff ([email protected]) for assistance requesting items. Returned items will continue to be accepted through the book return bin outside of the Dewey Library, at the University Library, or via campus or USPS mail.

For all other building hours and exceptions please visit https://library.albany.edu/hours

🏳️‍🌈Honored to be recognized as an Unsung Hero at the Lavender Celebration, with special acknowledgment to Amanda Lowe (Outreach & Marketing Librarian), Melody Palmer (Library Ambassador), and Deborah LaFond (Social Sciences Subject Librarian).

The University Libraries' commitment to celebrating q***r voices, fostering safe spaces, and igniting dialogue around LGBTQIA+ literature remains unwavering. In a world where book bans threaten the very essence of intellectual freedom, we stand resolute in our mission to champion the right to read diverse narratives. Let's continue to unite in our fight against censorship and ensure the freedom to explore, learn, and grow.

Featured Books from Our Popular Reading Collection, located on the 1st Floor the University Library:

🏳️‍🌈Stars Collide by Rachel Lacey
🏳️‍🌈300,000 Kisses: Tales of Q***r Love from the Ancient World by Sean Hewitt & Luke Edward Hall

Last accepted students open house of the semester! As always, we had a lovely time meeting new and their families! We cannot wait to support you on your journey of academic success! See you in the fall!

Library Ambassadors (L-R): Alex, Sophia, Jodee