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November 20, 2009

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It's a time of thanksgiving for multiple reasons here at Dewey. Lindsay Van Berkom, the Dewey Library's Assistant for Library Operations is expecting a baby and Dewey held a shower for her on Thursday. Lindsay anticipates working for several more weeks, but we'll miss her for those weeks she's caring for her newborn!

November 13, 2009

Photo of the Week

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These journals are good resources for locating Criminal Justice book reviews

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

November 06, 2009

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Page Hall also bedecked with fall colors in the foreground.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

October 30, 2009

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The new landscaping makes for a colorful foreground with Draper Hall as a backdrop.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

October 23, 2009

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A photo circa 1980 of a student asking a librarian a reference question. Feel free to ask at the reference desk any time you need assistance.

Photo courtesy of University Special Collections and Archives

October 16, 2009

Photo of the Week

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Another scene from our Dewey Library birthday party. The University Archivist, Geoff Williams, gave a talk to about 50 attendees about the history of the downtown campus and the Hawley building, as well as the significance of Dewey's historical murals and stained glass windows. The party was held September 17th and commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Dewey Library and the 100th anniversary of the construction of Hawley Hall (the building where Dewey is located).

October 09, 2009

Happy Birthday, Dewey!

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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Dewey Library and the 100th anniversary of the construction of Hawley Hall (the building in which the Dewey Library is located). We had a celebration party on September 17, this is the cake that was served. More pictures of the event in upcoming weeks.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

September 11, 2009

Photo of the Week

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This image shows the dedication of the Dewey Graduate Library for Public Affairs and Policy in September 1988. The individuals in the photo are: Dennis Benamat, head of the Dewey Library, Frank Lees, Associate Vice President for Information Systems and Technology, and Sharon Bonk, Acting Director of the University Libraries.

We will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of this dedication and the 100th anniversary of the Hawley building on September 17, 2009 at 2:00pm. Details to come!

Photo provided by the University Special Collections and Archives

September 04, 2009

Photo of the Week

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A scene from the main room in Hawley Hall, now the Dewey Library, from 1940. Students had to reserve a seat in this study area for finals and midterms. Celebrate the 100th anniversiary of the downtown campus and the 30th anniversary of the dedication of the Dewey Library with us later this September.

Photo reproduction used with permission of the University Archives

June 17, 2009

Photos of Hawley and the Draper Library

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The earliest picture of the library as it existed in the Administration Building, later Draper Hall, 1915.

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Another view of the Library in Draper, 1924.

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Hawley Hall as an auditorium, where the weekly student assemblies were held, 1916.

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The downstairs of Hawley Hall, 1915. Used as a gymnasium, the columns precluded sports like baskeball.

All images courtesy of the University Archives

May 22, 2009

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The contractors working on the Husted Hall rennovations had a message for the graduates!

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

May 08, 2009

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We are finally starting to see some signs of spring at Dewey!

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

May 01, 2009

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Librarian Dick Irving handles a reference question by telephone.

You can reach us by phone, text message, instant message, e-mail, and of course in person.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

April 17, 2009

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A bird's eye view of the Info Commons on the main floor.

Additional workstations are available in the basement, including group study spaces with terminals.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

April 10, 2009

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A behind-the-scenes view of Morris Stilson scanning an article for Document Delivery.

Photo credit: Lindsay VanBerkom

April 03, 2009

Photo of the Week

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A sample of some of our books and handouts to help with citing sources.

Check our online style guides as well: http://library.albany.edu/usered/cite/index.html

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

March 27, 2009

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Many IST students have been in the library working on an assignment involving LC classifications.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

March 20, 2009

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From left to right, the scanner, lending laptops, and DVD player are all available for your use within the library

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

March 13, 2009

Photo of the Week

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Two weeks ago, we saw a sure sign of spring: SNOW

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

March 06, 2009

Photo of the Week

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A small selection of the many dictionaries in our reference section.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

February 27, 2009

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For eye catching printouts, try the color printer.

Photo Credit: Morris Stilson

February 20, 2009

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A sample of some of the books we get from interlibrary loan and the libraries they come from.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

February 13, 2009

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Paul takes a look at one of our new books. The New Books Shelf is located behind the color printer -- go to the reference desk and turn right.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

February 06, 2009

Quotations

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Some library "mascots" guard a few of our resources for finding quotations.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

January 30, 2009

Come Warm Up in the Library!

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Dewey Library would like to welcome returning and new faculty, staff, and students.

We hope you'll brave the cold and snow to visit us, like these people!

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

January 23, 2009

Photo of the Week

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Here are some great reference books full of information on the Office of the President.

Much of the trivia from the inauguration post came from these and similar books.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

December 12, 2008

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Many books are being returned to the Dewey Library as students finish up their papers and research projects.

Photo Credit: Morris Stilson

December 05, 2008

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Only a few weeks ago, the leaves were still on the trees. Will there be snow soon?

November 27, 2008

Enjoy Your Holiday

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November 21, 2008

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Detail of the Van Ingen murals at Dewey depicting the work of a noted missionary.

Photo Credit: Morris Stilson

November 14, 2008

Photo of the Week

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Detail of the Van Ingen murals at Dewey, depicting the first college established in Albany

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

October 31, 2008

Photo of the Week

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The Dewey Library has a variety of style guides in its collection.

These guides can help you correctly cite your sources in a research paper or article.

Photo credit: Morris Stillson

October 24, 2008

Photo of the Week

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If you can't find a book you're looking for, we're happy to help you search the shelves.

photo credit: Morris Stilson

October 17, 2008

Photo of the Week

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Mary Jane Brustman (on the left) has taken on additional administrator responsibilities, and will be based at the uptown campus. Elaine Lasda Bergman (on the right) will assume the role of Social Welfare Bibliographer.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

October 10, 2008

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In addition to providing research assistance by librarians, we also provide computer assistance by ITS Helpdesk assistants.

Photo credit: Xiaoai Ren

October 03, 2008

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Faculty can assign graduate assistants proxy borrowing rights for their accounts. Just have the student come to the circulation desk and fill out a form.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

September 26, 2008

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This workstation has a scanner and software for people with visual impairments. Ask at the desk for assistance with this equipment.

September 19, 2008

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Reference Librarian Judy Mueller assists a student. Drop by the Reference Desk during Reference Hours, or contact us by phone, text message, IM or e-mail.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

September 12, 2008

Back in the Swing of Things

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The student workers suddenly have more books to shelve!

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

September 04, 2008

Photo of the Week

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Our Information Commons has expanded computer facilities, including wireless access on the downstairs level.

Photo Credit: Morris Stilson

May 01, 2008

Photo of the Week

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It's spring at the Dewey Library when the tree is blossoming and we put out the banners.
Take a look at our other photos on Flickr.

photo credit: Morris Stilson

April 24, 2008

Photo of the Week

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An homage to some of our more traditional library resources

Check out our other photos and library tours on Flickr.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

April 17, 2008

Photo of the Week

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This photo was taken at the end of winter...have you noticed the days are getting longer?

Check out our online tour of the stained glass windows on Flickr.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

April 10, 2008

Photo of the Week

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As we reach the final stretch of the semester, the flames of knowledge must be burning bright on campus, as in this detail from the Class of 1929 window.

Check out our online tour of the stained glass windows on Flickr.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

April 03, 2008

Photo of the Week

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Soon, we'll all be wearing thong sandals like the woman in the Class of 1926 window. Check out more Dewey pictures on Flickr.

Photo Credit: Morris Stilson

March 27, 2008

Photo of the Week

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Closeup of the Class of 1924 window titled "Voyage." Check out our online tour of the stained glass windows on Flickr.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

March 20, 2008

Photo of the Week

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This detail from the Class of 1920 stained glass window reminds us of spring.

Photo credit: Morris Stilson

March 06, 2008

Photograph of the Week

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Judging by the footprints in this photo, students did not let a little snow get in the way of studying.