I am so pleased to introduce the Hesburgh Libraries new First Year of Studies Librarian, Ms. Melissa Harden. The last two weeks I have been informally introducing her. She has her office set up in 229 Coleman-Morse (First Year of Studies) and she can be found in 115A Hesburgh Library. First Year undergraduate students are encouraged to contact her by calling: (574) 631-6258 or coming by the Hesburgh Library. I am currently transitioning my Starting Your Research Guide, and my First Year of Studies pages to reflect this change. Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding t this time.

After 12 years of providing reference, research, an instructional services to First Year Undergraduate Students, I am stepping aside from my role as the First Year of Studies Librarian at the University of Notre Dame. I am so proud and humbled to have created a program that focused on working with a dynamic group of students over the years.

It has been an absolutely incredible experience to meet students families during welcome weekend, collaborate on teaching and learning initiatives with faculty from the First Year of Studies, the College of Arts & Letters, collaborating with teaching and learning opportunities with ND TRIO programs, presenting at conferences with peers who are developing their careers in this area, and creating opportunities for the Hesburgh Libraries to be engaged with students early in their academic careers in utilizing academic library resources.

I am continuing my career within the Hesburgh Libraries in teaching, learning, and research initiatives with the Women of Walsh Hall, Africana Studies, and Poverty Studies. I have recently been appointed the Academic Libraries of Indiana-Information Literacy Committee Chair; I continue my work on the Framework for Information Literacy with the Association of Colleges & Research Libraries. I look forward to putting efforts towards publishing and ongoing presentations of what I have learned in working with a dynamic group of First Year Undergraduate Students.  I am profoundly grateful for the overwhelming and tremendous support of the First Year of Studies @ Notre Dame. From day one, Rev. Dr. Hugh Page, Vice President, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, Dean-First Year of Studies for his support in my work to create a First Year Librarian program that will continue. Dr. Page and his incredible faculty allowed me to be an “embedded member” of their college to which I had tremendous opportunities for collaboration and over the years, a tremendous friendship in service.

This Blog will continue under a new name, but somewhat with a similar purpose.

Stay Tuned….. Best always, Leslie

Good Day All:

Summer session of classes are moving along nicely. It is great seeing students, faculty, staff and visitors to our library taking advantage of our various library resources and services. Renovation construction continues to move along. Just yesterday, I heard and felt the vibration of the drilling while in a meeting with colleagues. When the Class of 2020 begins classes in the fall, some of the current construction walls will be coming down. If you are interested in knowing more of our ongoing renovation efforts, please go to our website:  http://renovation.library.nd.edu/phases/

As a way to get familiar with the Hesburgh Libraries, I am providing some links for you to consider as you get connected to the University of Notre Dame:

Hesburgh Libraries 

Ask A Librarian Services

LINK – Library Information Network: Connecting Students & the Libraries

CurateND 

My apologies for the delay in updating all on the happenings within the Hesburgh Libraries. This academic year so far has been very enriching, engaging, and presenting me with opportunities to teach, reflect, and connect with librarians from other institutions who work with the best students on our various campuses.

I am hosting a couple of workshops for students new to the University of Notre Dame and for those students who may need a refresher in being about the business of Connecting to Knowledge that will enhance and enrich your research projects.

“Citation Styles: What’s the Difference?” Sunday, February 21, 2016 – 12:30pm-1:30pm – Classroom 129, Hesburgh Library-Center for Digital Scholarship. Register here: http://nd.libcal.com/event/2364249?hs=a

“Citation Styles: What’s the Difference?” Sunday, February 28, 2016 – 1:00pm-2:00pm – Classroom 129, Hesburgh Library-Center for Digital Scholarship. Register Here: http://nd.libcal.com/event/2364251?hs=a

“Boolean Searching Made Easy” Wednesday, February 24, 2016 – 4:30pm-6:00pm – Classroom 129, Hesburgh Library-Center for Digital Scholarship. Register here: http://nd.libcal.com/event/2364252?hs=a 

Happy Friday! The Hesburgh Libraries has a number of ways for you to engage, explore and experience the library system for all of your information and research needs:

Hesburgh Libraries & St. Joseph County Public Library

The Hesburgh Libraries is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Saint Joseph County Public Library (SJCPL) to provide the Notre Dame community with easier access to current popular leisure reading materials and online databases such as Lynda.com®.

(August, 2015) students, staff, faculty and their families may apply for a SJCPL Library card at the Hesburgh Library.  Individuals living within Saint Joseph County, or shows written proof of ownership of property within the county may apply (certain restrictions exist, please visit http://sjcpl.lib.in.us/request-card, or contact the Circulation Department of the SJCPL library at (574) 282-4617).

Once you have your SJCPL library card, users can go online and access eBooks and Digital materials; or, request print books, DVD’s, and music CD’s to be delivered to Hesburgh Library lower level service desk for pick-up and check-out. Any SJCPL material can be returned to Hesburgh Library where they will be discharged and routed back to the county library. Please contact Tracey Morton (1-6824) or Kim Ferraro (1-7438) if you have questions.

Thesis Camp for juniors and seniors is back during fall break, 2015

Are you writing a senior thesis or starting a major project? Jumpstart the research and writing process by consulting with librarians and writing tutors in dedicated spaces during fall break. The program will help you establish frameworks to work toward your thesis or project completion. Through informal conversations and short discussions, you will also develop a sense of community with other students.

Dates & Times:

8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday, October 19, 2015
8:30am – 5:00pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2015
8:30am – 5:00pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2015
8:30am – 5:00pm, Thursday, October 22, 2015
8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday, October 23, 2015

Location: Hesburgh Library

Daily breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided. Enrollment is free.

Registration is required. http://nd.libcal.com/event/2183525?hs=a

Hesburgh Libraries: LINK Program

Starting Fall Semester, 2014, each residence hall has been assigned a librarian who serves as the first point of contact for any questions about the library in general or about specific research needs. What can your Residence Hall Librarian do for you?

• Keep you informed about new library resources, programs, and special events.
• Answer your general questions about library services, like borrowing lap tops, citing sources, and requesting materials from other libraries
• Assist you with your research assignments by helping you identify the best sources and formulate search strategies
• Connect you with library specialists across all subject areas

Fall, 2015 Hesburgh Library Workshops

Hesburgh Librarians: Subject Specialists

Mathematics & Mathematics Software Tutoring Sessions

Ask A Librarian Services (Chat, Text, E-Mail)

Dear Notre Dame First Year Students:

Welcome to the University of Note Dame, a place that will affirm, confirm, challenge, increase your intellect, and strengthen your faith and ability to develop as the future leaders of our world!

My name is Leslie L. Morgan, I am the First Year of Studies Librarian within the Hesburgh Libraries. My colleagues and I in the Hesburgh Libraries has the AMAZING task of Connecting You to Knowledge in some very engaging and unique ways.  Here is a link to the Hesburgh Libraries Web: library.nd.edu

As a beginning scholar dear Class of 2019, the Hesburgh Libraries provides access to some extraordinary online and print research tools that will help you towards academic excellence and success.

As you are coming up on your first week in residence at our beloved university, I want to encourage you to contact me and or my colleagues for a research consultation, attend one of our workshops and come into our libraries for any and all of your information needs.

My sincerest regards, Leslie

Construction is moving along in the main library location on campus. If you are interested in keeping up with a number of the changes, feel free to read and sign up using your email address: Ren Alerts.

The summer months provide a wonderful opportunity for my librarian colleagues and I to take advantage of so many learning opportunities within our profession and work on creating opportunities to innovate our teaching & learning services and outreach endeavors. Stay tuned, I will probably post more info in July of 2015.

The summer season is a great time to peruse leisure reading. Here are a couple of links that make some really great recommendations:

New York Times: Cool Books for Hot Summer Days

Evergirl: The Perfect Summer Reading List-2015

Goodreads Popular Summer Reading 2015 Books

My best to You, Leslie

Ask a Librarian –  Teaching and Research Services 

APPLY NOW! The Undergraduate Library Research Award: Sponsored by the Hesburgh Libraries and the Center for Scholarly Engagement (CUSE). Established in 2010 to promote intellectual discovery and the advancement of lifelong learning, the ULRA recognizes undergraduates who demonstrate excellent research skills that utilize a breadth of library resources, collections, and services for their scholarly and creative projects. The awardees’ research projects are evaluated by teaching faculty and members of the ULRA selection committee. These projects represent highest levels of scholarship and information

The Center for Digital Scholarship: Come to the Hesburgh Library (Northwest corner-1st Floor) if you are interested in doing the following: Reserve a Room or the Sound Booth, Use the One Button Studio, Register for a Workshop, Look for an Open Computer, Submit a Print Job: 3D or Large-Format, Submit a Digitization Request, Schedule a Free Consultation.

As students are working towards completing research and writing projects, consider a Research Consultation with a Librarian. Schedule your appointment today.

I post messages to my Twitter account when I have Open Research Consultation hours. Check me out: LadyLibrarianND

Best to all as you work to successfully completing Spring semester, 2015! Best, Leslie

A number of my First Year of Studies students contacted me to let me know they are going home for Easter and wanted to make sure I can meet with them when they return to campus next week.

As your First Year Librarian, I am more than happy to set up a time to meet in the Hesburgh Library Consultation Space (Hesburgh Library room 226-2nd floor), or during my scheduled times at the Research Desk.  I post early in the morning on my Twitter feed when I am scheduled at the desk.

I have an office in 229 Coleman-Morse in the First Year of Studies of which many students prefer to meet me there. For the next couple of weeks, I can make myself available to meet there Sunday thru Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-10:00pm by appointment. I am suggesting by appt. due to limited parking on that side of campus due to the many construction projects happening on our beloved campus.

Contact me via email at: lmorgan1@nd.edu or via Twitter: LadyLibrarianND

If for some reason this doesn’t work, please go ahead and submit a Research Consultation request via this form.