tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313856052811189552024-03-13T15:13:18.064-05:00Brimson Grow Library NewsFor friends and members of <a href="http://www.seminary.edu">Northern Seminary's</a> campus community. Read about new items and services at the <a href="http://www.seminary.edu/BGL/Index.htm">Brimson Grow Library</a> along with any changes in library hours.Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-9304243945907607602010-08-10T10:27:00.003-05:002010-08-10T10:37:12.421-05:008/10/10 -- Problems with Full Text in ATLAAs of yesterday, Monday, August 9, there have been problems with finding full text articles in the ATLA Religion Database. EBSCO recently released a new upgrade to their search interface, and evidently something has happened to the ability to limit searches to only full text articles, particularly in the ATLA Religion Database.Until EBSCO can resolve this problem, please be aware that if you areBlake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-9666939835498460992010-08-03T16:44:00.003-05:002010-08-03T17:15:40.066-05:008/3/10 -- Changes to I-Share, Part 1I-Share connects the resources of 76 academic libraries in the state of Illinois. Thanks to I-Share, Northern Seminary students, staff, and faculty can access over 9 million library items either by requesting them online or by going to any I-Share library and checking out books directly from that library.One of I-Share's strengths has been its flexibility. Cooperatively, the I-Share libraries Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-43108245025114535842010-07-29T12:16:00.004-05:002010-07-29T12:27:43.445-05:007/29/10 Changes at the JKM Library in ChicagoFor any Northern Seminary faculty or students who make use of the JKM Library in Chicago (which serves LSTC and McCormick), please be aware that there will be changes to their library that will extend into the foreseeable future.The JKM Library will be CLOSED July 30 - August 15 while all library services are moved into temporary quarters on the other side of their building. While renovations toBlake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-19069859164263999622010-06-08T13:45:00.005-05:002010-06-08T14:12:59.404-05:006/8/10 -- Mondays & Fridays Closed For SummerIn general, the library will not be open on Mondays and Fridays during the summer. The exceptions will be the weeks when summer courses are in session. When there are no summer courses scheduled, the library's summer schedule will be: Tues - Thurs 2pm - 6pm Saturdays &Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-78759965903921840402010-06-05T16:37:00.003-05:002010-06-05T16:42:49.290-05:006/5/10 -- Library hours week of June 7We will have extended hours during the week of June 7 due to the DMin course that is meeting: Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 8:00pm Fri, 6/11 8:30am - 4:00pm Sat - Sun  Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-55814103407905012112010-05-28T14:08:00.003-05:002010-05-28T14:22:48.476-05:005/28/10 -- Memorial Day & Finals WeekLibrary hours will be slightly different for the week of May 31: Mon, 5/31 2pm - 6pm Tues, 6/1 10am - 11:30am; 1pm - 10pm (Closed during final chapel & campus BBQ) Weds, 6/2 &Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-48608595634130615502010-03-28T22:06:00.003-05:002010-03-28T22:11:14.090-05:003/29/10 -- Holy Week HoursThe library will be closed Good Friday - Easter Sunday: Mon - Tues 10am - 10pm Weds, 3/31 2pm - 6pm Thurs, 4/1 10am - 10pm &Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-53339971951073469552010-03-20T19:38:00.002-05:002010-03-20T19:41:48.493-05:003/20/10 -- Reduced Hours For Spring BreakThe library will have reduced hours during the spring break week: Sun, 3/21 CLOSED Mon - Fri 2pm - 6pm Sat, 3/27 10am - 6pm Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-86084931157089972762010-02-09T13:53:00.002-06:002010-02-09T13:56:04.332-06:002/9/09 -- Library Closing at 7pm Due to WeatherTonight, Tuesday, February 9, the library will close at 7pm due to weather.Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-76183649615521698062010-01-17T22:12:00.002-06:002010-01-17T22:14:19.191-06:001/18/10 -- Library Closed For King DayThe library, along with the rest of the seminary campus, will be CLOSED on Monday, January 18 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.The library will reopen at 10am on Tuesday, January 19.Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-48465272935598423512010-01-11T10:58:00.005-06:002010-01-11T11:29:52.475-06:001/11/09 -- Adjusted Library HoursMany thanks to those of you who participated in the library hours survey emailed to students over break. I realize that our hours remain limited, and, due to budget concerns, they will remain limited for the rest of this year. Based on feedback from the survey, though, I believe that offering longer hours on days when classes are in session will better meet the needs of most students. This Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-61470768254784071452010-01-06T12:29:00.003-06:002010-01-06T12:40:18.495-06:001/6/10 -- Have you expired?This is your New Year's reminder to check the expiration date on your library card. If you were not taking classes last quarter, or, if (*gasp*) you never used the library last quarter, please take a moment to verify that your library card is current.Without a current library account, you will not be able to check out materials, place requests for materials from other libraries, or access the Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-33456671372756516472009-12-23T17:54:00.003-06:002009-12-23T17:57:44.757-06:0012/23/09 -- Library Hours SurveyA brief survey on the library hours has been emailed to student email accounts. So far, 22 people have responded. If you have not checked your seminary email recently, please look for the survey and take a few minutes to respond as this will help us plan our hours for the winter quarter.Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-8357200398735379892009-12-10T12:48:00.004-06:002009-12-10T12:55:19.138-06:0012/10/09 -- Hours During December BreakPlease check the library home page to verify the library's hours during the December break.The library will be closed on Sunday, December 13. After that, the library will be open noon - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. The library, along with the rest of the Northern Seminary campus, will be closed December 24 - January 3.Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-27468172538128234532009-09-21T14:00:00.003-05:002009-09-21T14:08:55.048-05:009/21/09 -- Fall Library HoursWith the start of classes on Monday, September 28, the library will begin regular hours for the fall quarter (September 28 - December 11): Monday - Thursday Noon - 10pm Fridays &Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-26263220643535181082009-09-06T16:28:00.002-05:002009-09-06T16:30:29.469-05:009/6/09 -- Library Closed on Labor DayThe library, along with the rest of the seminary offices, will be closed on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day. The library will reopen at 2:00pm on Tuesday, September 8.Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-48722611007963223002009-08-06T09:57:00.002-05:002009-08-06T09:59:15.009-05:008/7/2009 -- Library Closed on FridayThe library, along with the rest of the seminary offices, will be closed on Friday, August 7.The library will reopen at 2:00pm on Monday, August 10.Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-4822532479142704102009-07-07T09:02:00.003-05:002009-07-07T09:14:58.900-05:007/7/09 -- Try the New Religion DatabasesIf you search the library databases regularly, you will notice that the interface for the ATLA Religion Database has changed. We now subscribe to ATLA via EBSCOHost. If you have not tried the new interface, take a moment to see what you think:ATLA Religion Database on EBSCOHostOne reason for this change is that EBSCOHost provides five major religion databases: ATLA, Old Testament Abstracts, NewBlake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-88180266823226842032009-06-28T21:29:00.002-05:002009-06-28T21:35:04.748-05:006/28/09 -- Library Closed July 3The library hours for the week of June 29 will be: Monday - Thursday 2:00pm - 8:00pm Friday, July 3 CLOSED Saturday - Sunday &Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-90335890341426103282009-06-04T21:09:00.003-05:002009-06-04T21:16:51.078-05:006/4/09 -- D.Min. Seminars & June Library HoursFrom June 8 - 28, the library will be open in the mornings while the D.Min. seminars are being held. During these three weeks, the library hours will be: Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 8pm Fridays 8:30am - 5pm Sat - Sun &Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-20511476447003838892009-06-01T10:04:00.001-05:002009-06-01T10:05:19.978-05:006/1/09 -- Library Closed Commencement WeekendThe library will be closed Saturday and Sunday, June 6 - 7 for the commencement weekend.Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-50873211332022692652009-05-22T16:30:00.002-05:002009-05-22T16:36:51.906-05:005/22/09 -- Memorial Day HoursThe library will be open from noon - 5:00pm on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25.We hope you will be doing something fun for the holiday weekend, but if that includes working on papers for the end of the quarter, the library will be open!Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-89611333391233294412009-04-17T19:45:00.002-05:002009-04-17T19:47:57.978-05:004/17/09 -- Library Phone Is Working AgainYou can once again call the library front desk at (630)620-2104. While some adjustments to the new campus phone system are still ongoing, calls to the library are working normally again. Thank you for your patience!Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-23227803571724827742009-04-13T12:56:00.003-05:002009-04-13T12:59:50.018-05:004/13/09 -- Library Phone OutageToday, Monday, April 13, the phones have been out in the library. This is due to a campus-wide phone upgrade. If you are not able to reach the library by phone, please send an email to library@seminary.edu so we can respond to your request as soon as possible. I will post an update when phone service has been restored in the library.Blake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-931385605281118955.post-70585383461924497532009-04-07T12:34:00.006-05:002009-04-07T13:09:13.277-05:004/7/09 -- Renewing Your Books OnlineIt has come to my attention that there may be some questions about how to renew books online with the new version of the online catalog (VUFind). The link from the library home page now takes you to:https://vufind.carli.illinois.edu/vf-nbt/When you are in VUFind, look for the Login button in the upper right corner:If this is the first time that you have ever logged in to VUFind, you will have toBlake Walterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03136002121175414103noreply@blogger.com0