Brian Sullivan, Dean of Libraries at Alfred University, recently received the 2024 Mentor Award from the State University of New York Librarians Association. The award honors and encourages the efforts and dedication of individuals in the library field who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the mentoring of members of SUNYLA.

Sullivan was nominated for the award by his colleagues, who in a letter to SUNYLA praised him as “a compassionate and visionary leader, a mentor for us as librarians and our biggest advocate.”

He additionally was praised for his “compassionate leadership” and for building “an environment of trust where we feel comfortable asking for feedback or advice on any issue that we bring forth. He is always happy to lend his expertise and will gladly coach us through difficult situations we encounter as supervisors, team leaders or in other areas of our work. Brian is also always willing to listen when we want to talk through ideas for research and scholarship or discuss obstacles and challenges that we encounter.”

As Dean of Libraries, Sullivan is responsible for the management, operations and supervision of Alfred University’s Herrick and Scholes Libraries. Sullivan graduated from the State University of New York at Fredonia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He followed his undergraduate work with graduate studies in Theology at the Northeastern Seminary at Roberts Wesleyan College, and Library Science at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he received his Master’s degree in Library Science in 2003.

Reposted from original Alfred University News release:

https://www.alfred.edu/about/news/pressreleases/2024/07/dean-of-libraries-brian-sullivan-receives-2024-mentor-award-from-sunyla.cfm

Scholes Library will be open for extended evening hours in conjunction with Alfred University on-campus summer events and programs.

Extended Summer Hours will run from Monday, June 24th through Thursday, August 1st

Scholes Library Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8am-9pm
Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Herrick Library Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

For questions regarding summer library hours or services email: libraries@alfred.edu

Please note: Herrick and Scholes Libraries will be closed July 4th & 5th

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

What is the Eclipse of 2024?

The eclipse on April 8^th 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

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:

Safety Information

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:

1. Residential Communities office in Bartlett, Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm
2. Herrick and Scholes Libraries, open 7 days a week including evening hours: Library Hours
3. Center for Student Involvement, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
4. The Box of Books Public Library in Alfred. Box of Books Library Hours
5. At Eclipse related events (Check AU Connect, Alfred Today etc.)

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

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.

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

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.

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.