Welcome Class of 2016

Wrapping up the First Year Blog…

Joan Campbell — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 14:03:23 +0000

This will be the last post on the Class of 2016 Welcome page. We hope that you have found this site helpful as you have begun your time at Bowdoin.

As we close this blog, remember that the Library exists to support your learning. If you need help with your work, the Library staff is available at our reference and other service desks, via phone (x3227) or email (libref@bowdoin.edu) or by contacting your First Year Librarian or your favorite reference librarian for an individual research consultation.

We would appreciate hearing any comments you might have on this site and ways that the Library can help you and future first-year classes make the transition to college research. Send your thoughts to Joan Campbell.

See you in the Library!

Learn How to Manage Your Citations

Joan Campbell — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:59:40 +0000

Unless and until a miracle happens and citation formats across the disciplines suddenly become identical, you will benefit greatly by learning a program to help you manage and format your citations.

Make your research life a little easier and come to one of the Library’s workshops:

Fall Workshops
(all workshops will take place in the ECR, basement HL Library)

EndNote Fri., Sept. 28: 10AM-11AM

Thurs., Oct. 11: 10AM-11AM

Tues., Oct. 16: 1PM-2PM

Wed., Oct. 31: 2PM-3PM

Zotero Fri., Oct. 12: 11AM-12PM

Thurs., Nov. 1: 2PM-3PM

If you would like to register for the classes above, please contact Karen Jung, 725-3311

For questions about EndNote and citation managers or to arrange an individual session, please contact:

Karen Jung
Mike McDermott
Sue O’Dell

Color Photocopying and Printing Available at H-L Library

Michelle McDonough — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:20:03 +0000

Color photocopying and printing are available in the copier/printer area in the basement of Hawthorne-Longfellow Library. Charges are NOT part of your printing allocation, but are deducted from your OneCard account. Please see the OneCard Printing FAQ for further information on charges for printing and photocopying. For assistance with the color copier/printer, please ask at the H-L Circulation Desk.

One More Library Tour, Wednesday, Oct. 3 at Noon

Joan Campbell — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:14:06 +0000

Attention first-year students! By demand we are offering one more tour of the Library-- at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Join your fellow-student, Tyler Silver, for a 40-45 minute tour to help make your Library life a lot easier! Meet Tyler in the lobby of the H-L Library.... Read more..

Group Study Spaces Available

A Well Read Polar Bear — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 16:08:15 +0000

Can’t study in your dorm room? Come on over! Comfortable individual and group study spaces, including rooms equipped with a varying combination of computers, whiteboards, large screen displays for computer or DVD projection and TV/DVD players are available in H-L and Hatch Science Libraries. Check out the rooms available and the directions for booking here.

Last Chance: Library Tour, Wednesday, Sept. 19

Joan Campbell — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:28:23 +0000

Calling all first-years! Mark your calendar and meet in the lobby of the Library on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 3:00 for a 45-minute student-led tour of the Library. If you can’t make this last tour, please email your First Year Librarian or Leanne Pander at lpander@bowdoin.edu

>>>Where do I check out books? (Wait, where can I even FIND a book?)

Where can I find my course reserves? (What ARE course reserves anyway?)

Where are the Hubbard Stacks (and do they really have GLASS floors?)

Find out the answers to these questions and lots of others when you stop by for a 45-minute tour of the Hawthorne-Longfellow Library, led by one of your fellow students and designed especially for first-years on:

Thursday, Sept.13: 4:00-4:45
Wednesday, Sept.19: 3:00-3:45

Tours begin in the H-L Library lobby.

Three Questions for Amy Heggie, Library Circulation Supervisor

Joan Campbell — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:43:28 +0000

Q. What is your favorite book?
A. To Kill a Mockingbird or the entire James Herriot series.

Q. What is your favorite part of your job?
A. Working with students!

Q. What is your favorite restaurant/store/place in Brunswick
A. I live in Bath, so probably Reny’s and Mae’s Café. In Brunswick, Wild Oats. (hands down fave!)

Reminder: Tours of H-L Library Sept. 13 & 19

Joan Campbell — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:23:54 +0000

Calling all first-years! Just a reminder to meet in the lobby of the Library tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 13 at 4:00 for a 45-minute student-led tour of the Library. Can’t make tomorrow? Stop by next Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 3.

>>>Where do I check out books? (Wait, where can I even FIND a book?)

Where can I find my course reserves? (What ARE course reserves anyway?)

Where are the Hubbard Stacks (and do they really have GLASS floors?)

Thursday, Sept.13: 4:00-4:45
Wednesday, Sept.19: 3:00-3:45

Tours begin in the H-L Library lobby.

If you can’t make any of these dates, please email your First Year Librarian or Leanne Pander at lpander@bowdoin.edu

H-L Vending Café

A Well Read Polar Bear — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:40:05 +0000

Snacks, cold drinks, coffee …..

are available in the H-L Library vending cafe (next to the Media Lab in the basement). Stop by and grab a quick snack to take to your favorite study space, or enjoy a cup of coffee while studying in the cafe. No money? No problem–you can charge most of the items using your One Card.

Tours of the H-L Library Sept. 13 & 19

Judith Montgomery — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:45:22 +0000

Where do I check out books? (Wait, where can I even FIND a book?)

Where can I find my course reserves? (What ARE course reserves anyway?)

Where are the Hubbard Stacks (and do they really have GLASS floors?)

Thursday, Sept.13: 4:00-4:45
Wednesday, Sept.19: 3:00-3:45

Tours begin in the H-L Library lobby.

If you can’t make any of these dates, please email your First Year Librarian or Leanne Pander at lpander@bowdoin.edu