Library News This Week – Welcome Back, Fall 2015
August 31, 2015
Library Closed Monday, September 7th, Labor Day
New! — 3D Printer available for current faculty, staff, and students!
Contact Jessie to make an appointment for your get acquainted session!
Express Check-Out – Pick up Your Books, Magazines, and DVDs at the Circ Desk Ready to Go – Just Call Ahead, and We Will Pull Them for You
Faculty and Staff – Express Delivery — Delivery to Your Campus Office by Intercampus Mail. Return Your Items to the Library by Intercampus Mail. Please allow time for Intercampus Mail delivery when placing your requests.
Volunteers needed for Library Language Tables
Share your knowledge of another language and culture by hosting a Library Language Table
Contact Kathy or Paul @ the Library
Did you know? – Library FAQs – Test Your Library Knowledge!
That the Library has over 100 online databases across the disciplines?
That the Library has approximately 100,000 ebooks and 25,000 electronic journals available whenever you need them, wherever you are – and you never have to bring them back? J
That the Library is open 7 days a week?
That there is always a reference librarian scheduled to assist you?
That the Library has a 3D printer for current students, faculty, and staff.
That the Library has courtesy telephone and laptop chargers.
That the Library has a Café?
That the Library offers “express” check-out? If you’re in a hurry, we will have all your items ready to go when you are.
That the Library offers self-checkout? Just swipe your card, and you’re good to go.
That the Library offers sessions throughout the semester open to all students, faculty, and staff on Library research?
That the Library is a great place to read, study, and do your research papers and projects? It’s also a great place to take a break!
This Week @ the Library
Library Basics – Tuesday, 9/1 @ 8 PM; Wednesday, 9/2 @ 7 PM; and Thursday, 9/3 @ 6 PM
Kathy’s Picks
Five Classic American Books That Inspired My Career as an Astronaut @ http://qz.com/487562/five-classic-american-books-that-inspired-my-career-as-a-female-astronaut/
10 Tips College Freshmen Should Know @ http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/slideshows/10-tips-college-freshmen-should-know
What Freshmen Know…and Don’t Know @ https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2015/08/18/beloit-releases-annual-mind-set-list-what-freshmen-know-and-dont-know
Self-Directed Independent Learning @ the Library
The Great Courses @ Giovatto Library – It is always a wonderful time to enjoy a “Great Course. The Giovatto Library collection includes many of “The Great Courses” on DVD and/or CD!
Giovatto Library Reader’s Advisory Service — If you would like to develop a plan for independent self-directed learning, please contact the reference librarians for assistance. We will be happy to help you to find the best reading and research materials for your needs.
For Alumni Only – Welcome May 2015 Graduates!
FDU Alumni Library Privileges -- As an FDU Alumnus/a, you are entitled to lifetime Library privileges. Borrow books, magazines, DVDs, language CDs, and more from the Library. Attend Library events and programs. Use Library spaces.
To get your Library card, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations @ fdualumni@fdu.edu or at 201-692-7013.
If you would like more involvement with the Library, consider joining the Giovatto Library Alumni Advisory Board.
New Books This Week
The Age of Sustainable Development
American Reference Books Annual, 2015
Beginner’s Russian
The Business Guide to Sustainability: Practical Strategies and Tools for Organizations
Careers in International Law
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, 2015-2016
Eco-Business: A Big-Brand Takeover of Sustainability
Energy Statistics of OECD Countries, 2015
Everything Connects: How to Transform and Lead in the Age of Creativity, Innovation, and Sustainability
Fields of Blood: Religion and the History of Violence
Flourishing Enterprise: The New Spirit of Business
Foreign Policy Analysis
Foreign Policy Breakthroughs: Cases in Successful Diplomacy
GRE Graduate Record Examination 2016
GRE Premier 2016
The IKEA Edge: Building Global Growth and Social Good at the World’s Most Iconic Home Store
MCAT Biology and Biochemistry Review; Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills Review; General Chemistry Review; Organic Chemistry Review; Physics and Math Review; Psychology and Sociology Review (For MCAT 2015)
Mosby’s Nursing Drug Reference, 2016
Official Directory of New Jersey Libraries and Media Centers, 2015
The Official Guide for GMAT Review 2016
Organizational Survival: Profitable Strategies for a Sustainable Future
Open Doors, 2014
Secondary Teachers Guide to Free Curriculum Materials, 2015-2016
Sexual Predators: Society, Risk, and the Law
Sustainability: Essentials for Business
Sustainability: A History
Sustainability: How the Cosmetics Industry Is Greening Up
Sustainability in Coffee Production
Sustainability Marketing
Sustainability: Principles and Practices
The 10 Principles of Food Industry Sustainability
Understanding International Diplomacy
War, Peace, and International Relations
Washington Information Directory, 2015-2016
Windows 10 for Dummies
Working in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance
New DVDS This Week
Argumentation: The Study of Effective Reasoning (The Great Courses)
Bon Cop, Bad Cop
Descendants
Gimme Shelter (Rolling Stones)
Mon Oncle Antoine
Mood Indigo
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
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Giovatto Library Hours Fall 2015
Monday – Thursday – 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sat. – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Sunday – 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Closed Monday, September 7th, Labor Day Closed Wednesday – Friday, November 25th – 27th, in observance of Thanksgiving
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