Maag Library Blog

It has been said that the ability to perpetuate myths is one of the most powerful cultural catalysts…read on.

Maag Library will be closed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 26, 27 and 28, 2009. Maag will be open on Sunday November 29 from 1-9PM.

ReserveSpace@Maag is now available.

We like to think that we know everything about certain events but once again evidence arises to change our view on previous known “facts.” Continue reading.

What is the FOIA and how do you do one… continue reading.

The “Ohio Issues Report” gives Ohio voters an opportunity to review the full text and ballot language of the state issues that will appear on the November 3, 2009 Ohio ballot. This report provides an opportunity for Ohio voters to consider the explanations about the issues and to compare the arguments for and against the issues.

There are copies of the report at the Reference Desk in Maag Library on the main floor. In addition, you may download the “Ohio Issues Report” as a PDF document via this link to the Secretary of State’s Internet site: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/upload/publications/election/Issues09.pdf.

Remember to vote on November 3, 2009

Many times when researchers are looking for primary sources they forget or have never heard of…continue reading.

The following is a list of current textbooks recently purchased for Maag Library.  These materials are on Reserve at the Circulation Desk, and can be checked out for 3 hours at a time.

BIOL 1551 Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function by Kenneth Saladin 5th ed

BIOL 1505 Essentials of Biology by Syvia S. Mader

CHEM 1505 General, Organic and Biochemistry by Katherin Denniston

CJFS 1500 The American System of Criminal Justice by George F. Cole 12th ed

ENGL 2665 Understanding Movies by Louis Giannetti 11th ed

GEOL 1504 Exploring Geology by Stephen J. Reynolds

MATH 1507 Intermediate Algebra: Graphs and Models by Marvin Bittinger 3rd ed

MATH 1513 PreCalculus by Douglas Faires 4th ed

MGT 2604 Custom Business Law by Katz

PHLT 1568 Your Health Today  by Michael L. Teague 2nd ed

PHYS 1501 College Physics by Alan Giambattista 2nd ed

THTR 1590 Flashback: A Brief History of Film by Louis Giannetti 6th ed

SOC 1500 Essentials of Sociology: A Down to Earth Approach by James M. Henslin

It is the beginning of a new Academic Year and there are some new developments in Maag Library.

One of the most visible updates is that there are new public service workstations throughout Maag. Over the Summer, Maag replaced all of its aging e-Mac computers with gorgeous new iMacs that have very large screens for inhanced functionality. With the installation of the new computers Maag has also joined the University initiative to improve network security and privacy by requiring that all faculty, staff and students log on to the network using the standard MyYSU logon name and password convention, the same convention that is used for YSU e-mail and the MyYSU Portal access.

Maag is also moving to provide on-line, Internet accessible course reserve materials. Many of the materials placed on reserve will be made available as down-loadable files. Materials that are already in digital formats will have a link to the file (JSTOR and OhioLINK EJC journal articles for example). Materials that are not in native digital formats (such as instructor sample exams) will be scanned and made available. Reserve materials will be accessible using the “reserves” function on MaagNet. To begin, go to http://jupiter.ysu.edu and on the right hand column select course search or instructor search. Materials that are small enough to be scanned and fall within Copyright regulations will be available digitally. Other materials such as whole books and textbooks will still have to be borrowed from Maag physically.

With the recent back lash (class action lawsuit) against Google over their scanning of the world’s books. A new site has been set up to deal with book claims and inserts. The site has everything from the settlement agreement, claim forms, FAQ, and a update section. If you are interested to learn more or believe you are one of the aggrieved parties, click here for more information.