Alfred University has an AU Events Calendar in Outlook to assist staff with campus event planning.
To View the Calendar:
From Webmail > Go to Outlook calendar
· Click Add Calendar
· Select “add from directory”
· Type AUEvents@alfred.edu > choose “my calendars”, “people’s calendars” or “other Calendars” depending on how you organize
· From there you should be able to see all the events on the calendar
To Add Your Event to the calendar:
· Invite AUEvents@alfred.edu to events from your own calendar or department calendar. Edits & changes in your own calendar will be reflected in the campus planning calendar
Eclipse Resources
What is the Eclipse of 2024?
The eclipse on April 8th is a total solar eclipse. A total solar eclipse occurs when a portion of the Earth is engulfed in a shadow cast by the Moon which fully blocks sunlight for a period of time. This is an exciting celestial event and the next total solar eclipse to be visible from New York is not until 2079!
Eclipse-Themed Playlist Compiled by I Love NY
https://www.iloveny.com/events/eclipse-2024/#playlist
Where is the Eclipse?
Alfred, NY is very near to the path of totality, though not quite within it. Alfred University’s campus will experience a partial eclipse, though not a total eclipse, this will still be an exciting event. For the fullest experience travel to the path of totality, if you can. Whether you can travel to totality or not, you need eclipse glasses or other eclipse viewer for safe viewing. National Weather Service Total Solar Eclipse Information
Image Credit: National Weather Service
When is the Eclipse?
In the Alfred University area, the first contact of the moon with the edge of the sun will be close to 2pm. Peak coverage is around 3:21pm.
Events of the day of the Eclipse:
The campus and public are invited to view the eclipse on the Fiat Lux Lawn, between Herrick Memorial Library and The Powell Campus Center near the King Alfred Statue and the Fiat Lux sign on Monday, April 8th from 2pm-4:30pm. A live stream of the Eclipse will take place in Nevins Theater in the Powell Campus Center. An AVI Foodtruck will also be onsite.
Resources:
Resources about the solar eclipse recommended by Dr. Joshua Thomas, Director of Stull Observatory:
Suppliers of Safe Solar Viewers & Filters
How Can You Tell If Eclpse Glasses or Viewers Are Safe?
Where to get Free Eclipse Glasses in Alfred, NY:
- Residential Communities office in Bartlett, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm
- Herrick and Scholes Libraries, open 7 days a week including evening hours: Library Hours
- Center for Student Involvement, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
- The Box of Books Public Library in Alfred. Box of Books Library Hours
- At Eclipse related events (Check AU Connect, Alfred Today etc.)
Free Eclipse Glasses
Free eclipse glasses are available for students, staff and faculty to enable safe viewing of the total solar eclipse on the afternoon of April 8th, 2024.
Thousands of pairs of eclipse glasses have collectively been obtained by Residential Communities, The Physics and Astronomy department and the Box of Books Public Library. Several campus partners are working together to distribute these glasses for free to the Alfred community.
Where to get Free Eclipse Glasses
Residential Communities office in Bartlett, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm
Herrick and Scholes Libraries, open 7 days a week including evening hours: Library Hours
Center for Student Involvement, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
The Box of Books Public Library in Alfred. Box of Books Library Hours
At Eclipse related events (Check AU Connect, Alfred Today etc.)
A total solar eclipse occurs when a portion of the Earth is engulfed in a shadow cast by the Moon which fully blocks sunlight. This is an exciting celestial event and the next total solar eclipse to be visible from New York is not until 2079! Alfred, NY is very near to the path of totality, though not quite in it. NASA Eclipse Information. Whether you can travel to totality or not, you should have eclipse glasses for safe viewing.
For more eclipse information and safe eclipse viewing procedures check out the recent Bergren Forum by Dr. Joshua Thompson, Director of the Stull Observatory. https://youtu.be/Ghy9lAhkA88
We’re Hiring: Public Services Coordinator
The Alfred University Libraries seek a collaborative and forward-thinking Public Services Coordinator with an interest and passion for mentoring college students.
We are looking for someone with a strong focus on customer service and a commitment to incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility practices, particularly anti-racism and anti-oppression, into their work. This position works closely with our fantastic student employees and patrons.
See what we’re up to:
TikTok @aulibraries_
Instagram @au.libraries
Please go to https://www.alfred.edu/jobs-at-alfred/ for more details and to apply.
Application review begins March 18.
We’re Hiring: Digital Archivist
Alfred University Libraries seeks a collaborative, creative, and service-oriented Digital Archivist to develop and lead this newly created position to build a born-digital records program in support of the Archives’ wider collecting initiatives and to build upon the current digitization program. The role is a 10-month, tenure-track faculty position reporting to the Dean of Libraries, serving as the Team Co-Leader of the Alfred University Libraries Archives Team, along with the University Archivist.
For a detailed job description and how to apply go to: Digital Archivist – Alfred University
Change in Access to Herrick Library 24-Hour Lab
Keypad Removed, Card Swipe Installed
There has been a change in how to access the Herrick Library 24-hour lab. The keypad at the side entrance across from The Brick has been removed. Previously issued keycodes will no longer work to gain entry through this door.
Starting this semester, Spring ’24, you will now need either a building fob for a residence hall, issued by Residential Communities, or one of the new multi-function AU Student or Employee IDs.
If you do not yet have one of these new IDs or a residence hall fob you will not be able to enter through this door and access the Herrick Library 24-hour lab after hours. However, you can still use the Scholes Library 24-hour lab. Show your AU ID at the Scholes service desk to obtain the keycode for this 24-hour computer lab.
Scholes Library will be transitioning to the new swipe card/fob access model in the near future. In the meantime, the previous keypad is still in place there. Watch for updates on access to this space.
The Herrick and Scholes Library 24-hour labs are equipped with PCs and black & white printers.
If you have lost your ID, contact AVI to obtain a replacment. The current replacment cost is $20.
Finals Week Free Coffee/Tea & Cookies
Herrick and Scholes are offering free coffee/tea and cookies during finals week.
Stop by the Herrick BookEnd Lounge or the Scholes Cafe for some study fuel!
Free coffee, tea and cookies are avilable all this week during the finals crunch time.
We have some gluten free and vegan options available.
Good luck on finals!
Take care of each other.
Painting Stacks: The Scholes Library Project
This Junior Painting exhibition features paintings of books that each student selected from the collection at Scholes Library as an influence on their studio practice.
The show includes work from the class, painting faculty, grad students, and librarians.
Reception: December 5, 4:30-6:30pm in the Scholes Library Project Room.
Using Google Scholar
Google Scholar is different from Google. Instead of searching public web content, it searches scholarly literature such as journal and conference papers, theses and dissertations, academic books, pre-prints, abstracts, and technical reports.
You can set up Google Scholar to link to full text from the Alfred University Libraries. Once it’s set up, you will be presented with links to full text or, if full text isn’t available, to interlibrary loan. Instruction are available here. If you have questions, please contact libraries@alfred.edu.
Google Scholar is especially useful for:
Quickly finding articles from a partial citation. Google Scholar can often find an article with just the title, and will provide the full citation and access to full text options once you have set up Google Scholar (see “How to set up Google Scholar to link to Alfred University full text”).
Finding resources on interdisciplinary topics and supplementing information found in discipline-specific databases.
Finding “gray literature” like conference proceedings.
Identifying highly cited works.
Taking advantage of Google Scholar tools such as the “Cited by” and “Related articles” links
Setting up alerts for topics of interest.
Google Scholar is less effective when it comes to:
Searching with the accuracy of library databases.
Searching literature in one discipline/field.
Searching with controlled vocabulary/subject terms.
Faculty: Add Information Literacy Moduals to Canvas Courses
Alfred University Information Literacy Librarian, Kevin Adams has created a series of canvas modules that can be imported into your Canvas courses.
The most popular modules include: -building complex searches
-finding scholarly articles
-creating appropriate citations.
Other topics include Zotero (citation manager), using library resources, evaluating sources, and brainstorming research questions.
Email Kevin Adams to request a module: adamska@alfred.edu.
NOTE: If you have used an Information Literacy Module in the past, please reach out to Kevin for an updated version, instead of copying the old one. Most modules were updated last year.
Link: Information Literacy Canvas Modules
