You can also view the infographic here.
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Student survey results: Thanks for participating!
Thanks to the over 700 students who participated in our survey--we really appreciate it! Winners of the Amazon gift card raffle have been notified. Here are some of the highlights of the survey, and a few things that we're looking into doing based on student feedback.
You can also view the infographic here.
Any questions or comments can be sent to Ilka Datig, Head of Instruction & Outreach, at idatig5@naz.edu.
You can also view the infographic here.
Friday, April 27, 2018
Welcome to Our New Reference Librarian!
We have a new face at the Reference Desk!
Getting to know Chris Allen:
When did you know you wanted to be a librarian?
I have always had a passion for libraries. Even as a little kid, I would play "library" with my younger brother and sister. I still find children's books at my parents' house with my home-made date due stamps in the back.
All through grade school and high school I worked in the school libraries as a volunteer. As I got older, I was able to get summer work and got paid to be in the library. This set my career path.
What is your favorite part of being a librarian?
My favorite part of being a librarian would have to be talking with students about what they like to read. I am always interested to hear about the different kinds of things that they like and that helps to inform me about new materials the library should have.
What is your favorite book?
Picking a favorite book would be difficult. I really enjoy almost everything that Stephen King has written and am a big fan of his. There are a few of his that I have read several times such as Pet Sematary, The Stand, and It.
I also love the Harry Potter series and have read that at least three times.
Another favorite is Charlotte's Web.
Anything else you'd like to share?
My sister and I are both Nazareth Alums. I graduated in 1997 and she did in 2000. Now, my daughter is just finishing her freshman year at Nazareth.
I have been a school librarian at Wayland-Cohocton for the past 19 years and I have been the Freshman Class and National Honor Society advisor for 17 years.
My wife and I have a small farm with over 50 chickens.
Feel free to drop by the desk and say Hi!
Getting to know Chris Allen:
When did you know you wanted to be a librarian?
I have always had a passion for libraries. Even as a little kid, I would play "library" with my younger brother and sister. I still find children's books at my parents' house with my home-made date due stamps in the back.
All through grade school and high school I worked in the school libraries as a volunteer. As I got older, I was able to get summer work and got paid to be in the library. This set my career path.
What is your favorite part of being a librarian?
My favorite part of being a librarian would have to be talking with students about what they like to read. I am always interested to hear about the different kinds of things that they like and that helps to inform me about new materials the library should have.
What is your favorite book?
Picking a favorite book would be difficult. I really enjoy almost everything that Stephen King has written and am a big fan of his. There are a few of his that I have read several times such as Pet Sematary, The Stand, and It.
I also love the Harry Potter series and have read that at least three times.
Another favorite is Charlotte's Web.
Anything else you'd like to share?
My sister and I are both Nazareth Alums. I graduated in 1997 and she did in 2000. Now, my daughter is just finishing her freshman year at Nazareth.
I have been a school librarian at Wayland-Cohocton for the past 19 years and I have been the Freshman Class and National Honor Society advisor for 17 years.
My wife and I have a small farm with over 50 chickens.
Feel free to drop by the desk and say Hi!
Friday, April 20, 2018
Gilbert E. Griswold – Carved Cane
What’s new in the library? Whether you’re stopping by Millie’s or coming in for a class, take a moment to look at our newest display. In the case in front of John Menihan’s portraits of the Wilmots is a carved wooden cane. But not just any cane. Look again. The cane consists of beautifully carved animals rendered in fantastical style. The handle is crowned with a mythological hybrid horse but other creatures emerge as you look closer.
The cane was carved by Gilbert E. Griswold (1857-1947). Griswold was a sculptor originally from Pennsylvania who moved to California, first to San Francisco and then to Los Angeles in 1907. He was active in his field until his death in San Bernardino, CA.
The cane was donated to Nazareth College’s Art Department in 1994 by Kenn Scullin, a California native who had relocated to Rochester. It came into his family’s possession along with a table also carved by Griswold. A note states that it was given to the donor’s uncle by the artist for “helping him in time of need” after the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906.
The library staff is very excited to have this carving on permanent display for our community. It really is a wonderful piece of Americana for everyone to enjoy and is quickly becoming a treasured addition to the library’s growing art collection.
Deborah Janetos, Reference Librarian and College Archivist
Friday, April 13, 2018
National Library Week is April 9-14!
There is no better time to show your love of school, public, and college libraries!
All this week you can show your support for all the wonderful work that libraries do in our communities. Here are a couple of ideas from the American Library Association:
References:
American Library Association: Celebrate National Library Week
All this week you can show your support for all the wonderful work that libraries do in our communities. Here are a couple of ideas from the American Library Association:
- Visit your local library and see what they're up to! And we don't mean just us...the Pittsford Community Library is just down the street!
- Show your support on social media:
- April 12 is Take Action for Libraries Day
- Libraries need your help, so consider getting involved by talking to your elected representatives about the importance of libraries to your community. #fundlibraries
- Take time to reflect on how a library or librarian has helped you achieve something in life. Then share that knowledge with someone else!
Above all, go out and enjoy your libraries!
American Library Association: Celebrate National Library Week
Friday, March 30, 2018
Historical posters from the Archives
This week's post comes to you via one of our Library Archives Student Assistants--enjoy!
Over the years the Arts Center at Nazareth College has been home to countless productions and performances. Students, faculty, and the public alike have enjoyed the entertainment fostered by the Arts Center since it was first built in 1967. Keep reading to see how productions at the Arts Center have been presented throughout the years.
I think it’s fascinating to look at the productions that have come through the Arts Center. As I was sorting through the theater production posters in the Nazareth College Archives, I found some that caught my eye! From famous musicians and dancers to our own Nazareth College Drama Club, the stage has seen many wonderful performances.
It's funny to think that in 1973 students were still on campus for New Year’s Eve! Now that is right in the middle of our winter break. Imagine ringing in the New Year with your friends while watching this exciting performance!
The bright pink and green color on this poster really caught my eye.This poster is one of the many that advertised a production presented by the Nazareth and St. John Fisher Drama Club. Hopefully the Naz-Fisher rivalry didn’t get in the way!
This poster describes the 70’s to a tee! I love the groovy vibe that is captured in the wavy graphics and warm colors. Not to mention tickets were only $1.00!
The color of this poster is so bold! Created in 1994, this poster is evidence that graphics and design have certainly improved throughout the years. This poster is for the production of a classic, William Shakespeare's The Tempest, presented by our very own Nazareth College Theatre League!
This poster advertises one of the many dance performances and recitals here at the Arts Center! Aside from theater productions, the Arts Center has seen many dancers over the years! The Murray Louis Dance Company performed at Nazareth in 1975!
If you are interested in these or any other theater production posters, please visit the New York Heritage digital site to see the Nazareth College Poster Collection or contact the Nazareth College Archivist, Deborah Janetos at djaneto1@naz.edu.
Christiana Rowlands ‘21
Over the years the Arts Center at Nazareth College has been home to countless productions and performances. Students, faculty, and the public alike have enjoyed the entertainment fostered by the Arts Center since it was first built in 1967. Keep reading to see how productions at the Arts Center have been presented throughout the years.
I think it’s fascinating to look at the productions that have come through the Arts Center. As I was sorting through the theater production posters in the Nazareth College Archives, I found some that caught my eye! From famous musicians and dancers to our own Nazareth College Drama Club, the stage has seen many wonderful performances.
It's funny to think that in 1973 students were still on campus for New Year’s Eve! Now that is right in the middle of our winter break. Imagine ringing in the New Year with your friends while watching this exciting performance!
This poster describes the 70’s to a tee! I love the groovy vibe that is captured in the wavy graphics and warm colors. Not to mention tickets were only $1.00!
The color of this poster is so bold! Created in 1994, this poster is evidence that graphics and design have certainly improved throughout the years. This poster is for the production of a classic, William Shakespeare's The Tempest, presented by our very own Nazareth College Theatre League!
This poster advertises one of the many dance performances and recitals here at the Arts Center! Aside from theater productions, the Arts Center has seen many dancers over the years! The Murray Louis Dance Company performed at Nazareth in 1975!
If you are interested in these or any other theater production posters, please visit the New York Heritage digital site to see the Nazareth College Poster Collection or contact the Nazareth College Archivist, Deborah Janetos at djaneto1@naz.edu.
Christiana Rowlands ‘21
Monday, March 19, 2018
Students: We need your input--please take the library survey!
UPDATE: The survey is now closed. Thanks to all who participated!
From March 19-March 30 the library is running a student user survey. The survey is anonymous and will take about 10-15 minutes to complete.
Participants will get a chance to win a $50 or $100 Amazon gift card!
The Nazareth College Library is committed to providing students with the academic resources, study spaces, and research assistance that they need. The results of this survey will help us achieve those goals--your feedback is very valuable to us!
Please click here to complete the survey, or copy and paste the link into your browser: https://naz.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42toMZFQ0n7doc5
If you experience any issues or have questions about the survey, please contact us.
Thursday, March 1, 2018
Women's History Month Film Series: Women Who Fight!
March is Women's History Month! Celebrate by watching some fantastic films by and about women at The Little Theatre.
This month The Little Theatre in Rochester is celebrating Women's History Month with a collection of documentary and narrative films about trailblazing women.
Special speakers, including local educators and women's right advocates, will lead audience discussion after most of the films.
The series is sponsored by The Little Theatre and by The Susan B. Anthony Institute for Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Rochester.
The next screening is on International Women's Day 2018, Thursday, March 8. Here is a short description from Rotten Tomatoes:
Viktoria (Maya Vitkova, 2014, Bulgaria)
"Dreaming of the West, Boryana is determined not to have a child in communist Bulgaria. Nonetheless, her daughter Viktoria enters the world in 1979, curiously missing a belly button, and is declared the country's Baby of the Decade. Pampered by her mother state until the age of nine, Viktoria's decade of notoriety comes crashing down with the rest of European communism. But can political collapse and the hardship of new times finally bring Viktoria and her reluctant mother closer together?"
The next screening is on International Women's Day 2018, Thursday, March 8. Here is a short description from Rotten Tomatoes:
Viktoria (Maya Vitkova, 2014, Bulgaria)
"Dreaming of the West, Boryana is determined not to have a child in communist Bulgaria. Nonetheless, her daughter Viktoria enters the world in 1979, curiously missing a belly button, and is declared the country's Baby of the Decade. Pampered by her mother state until the age of nine, Viktoria's decade of notoriety comes crashing down with the rest of European communism. But can political collapse and the hardship of new times finally bring Viktoria and her reluctant mother closer together?"
You can find out more about this film, and the others in the series, on The Little's website.
If you'd like more information, please contact Ilka Datig at idatig5@naz.edu. She is a member of the organizing committee and will be happy to you more about the series.
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