Library News This Week
March 7, 2016
Library Closed March 17th and 18th for Spring Break
Kathy’s Picks
Barnes and Noble Profit and Same-Store Sales Rise http://www.marketwatch.com/story/barnes-noble-profit-and-same-store-sales-rise-2016-03-03
Indie Bookstores Are Back, with a Passion http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/13/opinion/indie-bookstores-are-back-with-a-passion.html?_r=0
Why Ebooks Will Never Be as Good as Print Books http://patch.com/florida/brandon/why-ebooks-will-never-be-good-real-books-0
World Book Day – March 3, 2016 http://www.worldbookday.com/
World Book Day 2016: 43 Books to Read before You Die – Our Favourites http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/the-40-best-books-to-read-before-you-die-a6909206.html
Upcoming Library Events
Readers Circle Book Club – Monday, March 7th @ 1 PM
Getting to Know the FDU Online Library – Monday, March 7th @ 7 PM – Sian; Tuesday, March 8th @ 2 PM – Paul; Wednesday, March 9th @ 4 PM – Dirk; Thursday, March 10th @ 8 PM — Michael
Musical Afternoons –Wednesday, March 9th @ 3:30 PM — Paul
Italian Language Table –Thursday, March 10th @ 1 PM — Paul
Independent Self-Directed 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 December 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
Cook It in Cast Iron: Kitchen-Tested Recipes for the One Pan That Does It All
Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terrorism
The Widow, a novel
New DVDs This Week
Making Mao