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Alert: Catalog problems
in GeneralThere are some problems at the company that hosts our library catalog this morning (Friday 2/19). As a result, the catalog may not function properly until the problems are resolved. You can use the Reed-only catalog to search Reed’s collection until the problems are fixed. We are very sorry for the inconvenience.
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Try out potential new chairs for the library
The library is considering getting new chairs for library desks and computers, and we want your opinion. Come try out the new chairs in the reading room/new pit, and tell us what you think! The test chairs are at the table closest to the staircase.
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Happy Data Privacy Day!
in GeneralJanuary 28th is Data Privacy Day! The day is designed to foster dialogue about how advanced technologies affect privacy in our daily lives. Lots of privacy events are happening around the country. I’ll be interested to watch the archived webcast of the Federal Trade Commission’s Privacy Roundtable at Berkeley. How will I be celebrating Data…
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New Version of EndNote & Date Issues with Version X2
Version X3 of EndNote is available for download from downloads.reed.edu. Current X2 users may find that items with a publication date of 2010 or later will not import the year data. When this occurs, the year must be added manually (see Support FAQs  for more details). Both EndNote X3 and EndNote Web import the publication…
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Remaining library Paideia classes
in WorkshopsSome great Paideia classes are being offered by library staff! Thursday Artists’ Books Gay Walker 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Library Lobby Life after Hauser: Your Guide to Library Life after Reed Rachel Bridgewater and Dena Hutto 11:00 am-12:00 pm, Lib 17 Friday So You Want To Be a Librarian? Linda Maddux 11:00 am-1:00 pm, Lib 221…
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Laptop users: Read this before you print!
Reed is now using the PaperCut printing system. You must follow these instructions before you can print at the library: tsg.reed.edu/print
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Eddings exhibit
January 5 – April 20, 2010 DAVID EDDINGS- Creator of Fantasy Worlds David Eddings presented his papers to Reed in early 2009. Upon his death several months later, his bequest of $18 million dollars also came to Reed. Eddings’ immense popularity as a fantasy writer was earned by the 24 fantasy titles published between 1982…
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New LexisNexis interface
LexisNexis Academic is releasing an update to their interface and search forms in mid-January. You can test drive the new interface now. If you’d like to read about the changes here, visit the LexisNexis wiki. The content of LexisNexis won’t change. Contact Dena Hutto with questions or comments.
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Text a Librarian
Have a quick question for a librarian? Feel free to text us! The number for texting is different from our regular reference number; text us at (707) 733-3542 (that’s 707-Reed Lib). Note: it can take a couple of minutes for your first text to reach us. After that everything moves quickly!
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Summit and new catalog maintenance
in DatabasesSummit and the new Reed catalog (WorldCat Local) will be unavailable from 11pm on Saturday 12/12 to 3am on Sunday 12/13 while maintenance is performed. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you need to search the Reed catalog during this time, please use the Reed-only catalog.
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