Jen Library Reference Department

Join us for Jen Library’s bi-annual Open House! Get up close and personal with library collections relating to…

• film and television
• animation
• dramatic writing
• performing arts
• interactive design and game development
• motion media
• performing arts
• production design
• sound design
• visual effects
• equestrian studies.

Magazines, books, theses, digital images, DVDs and rare and unique materials (such as original Don Bluth studio animation and video game drawings, paintings and cels) will all be on display. We hope you discover something new, exciting, and inspiring!

Plus, take the trivia challenge, and you could win a FREE pizza party at Mellow Mushroom!

It’s all taking place at Jen Library, 3:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, April 20. 210 E Broughton Street, Savannah – across from the Trustees theater.

CC Image by Nate Stiener on Flickr

If you will be in Atlanta at the end of the month, check out this super-cool event, organized in part by the SCAD-Atlanta Library:

SCAD Atlanta’s 4th Annual Artist’s Book Symposium

Join scholars, artists, and students at SCAD Atlanta for a symposium devoted to the study of artists’ books March 31st and April 1st,  2011.

Thursday March 31st:

• 6pm    Reception
• 6:30pm Artist’s talk by German artist Anton Würth – http://www.antonwuerth.de/

Friday April 1st:

• 3:30pm: Reception
• 4pm: Panel discussion: Business Strategies of Professional Artists with Carolee Campbell, Anton Würth, and Brian Dettmer
• 5pm: Juror Brian Dettmer Announces Student Artist’s Book Competition Awards
• 5:30pm: Artist’s Process Talk by Brian Dettmer – http://briandettmer.com/
• 6pm: Carolee Campbell: Ninja Press: 25 Years & Counting – http://www.ninjapressbooks.com/history.html

The symposium is free and open to the public; for information email mmurphy(at)scad(dot)edu

All events take place in Trois Gallery on the 4th floor in the ACA Library of SCAD Atlanta. (Check out their blog for additional interesting library news.)

ACA Library of SCAD
SCAD Atlanta
1600 Peachtree St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309

2010 SCAD bookmark contest winners. Will your design be next?

How cool would it be to have thousands of people see your art every time they crack open their library books? While you enjoy using your shiny new, FREE art supplies? Intrigued? Then submit your entries for the 2nd annual SCAD Libraries Student Art Contest!

Design a Bookmark for SCAD Libraries
Deadline: March 27

The purpose of SCAD Libraries Student Art Contest is to provide a visible and professional venue for the talents of SCAD students while simultaneously promoting SCAD Libraries. This year, students are encouraged to submit designs for a full-color library bookmark, to be distributed at various campuses. Current SCAD undergraduate and graduate students in all locations and departments may participate. A panel of faculty and staff judges will determine the top three winners. Prizes are listed below:

* 1st place: Design is published in bookmark form; winner receives $100 (U.S. Dollars) gift card to an art supply store
* 2nd place: $75 (U.S. Dollars) gift card to an art supply store
* 3rd place: $50 (U.S. Dollars) gift card to an art supply store

Entry rules and procedures are posted on our library catalog homepage at http://library.scad.edu

Questions? Call 912-525-4700, email librarycontest(at)scad(dot)edu or Ask A Librarian.

CC image by Flickr user chrissam42

Would you like to understand what makes a “good” info source, boost your searching skills, go beyond Google and Wikipedia, or locate the best quality digital images? Then come to a library workshop this quarter! Most events are free and open – some online, some in person – just log in or show up.

Library-phobia: Don’t Fear! A Librarian is Here!

• Online:  Sunday, January 16^th @ 3pm / Thursday, January 20^th @ 8pm (for eLearners)
• http://scadconnect.scad.edu/libraryphobia/
• Does the thought of using the library make your palms sweat?  Has it been years since you’ve even been in a library?  Do you have any questions about libraries but are too embarrassed to ask?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this workshop is for you!  A librarian will give a brief overview of what a library has, what is can do for you and make you feel more comfortable using it.  Time will be allotted at the end for questions and answers.  No RSVP is necessary – just log in.  Log in as a “guest”, if you would like to be anonymous.

Research Survival 101

• Online:   Sunday, January 23^th @ 2pm / Monday, January 24^th @ 8pm
• At the River Club: first floor, Thursday, January 27^th @ 6pm
• http://scadconnect.scad.edu/researchsurvival101/
• Does writing research papers feel like an impossible task? Are you full of great ideas, but not sure how to get them down on paper? Do trustworthy, professor-approved sources seem to elude you?  If you answered YES to any of the above questions, attend Research Survival 101 online! This interactive workshop will provide practical strategies for staying organized, focused, and creative with research assignments.  No RSVP is necessary – just log in.

Advanced Research Survival: Library Resources Beyond the Basics

• Online:   Sunday, January 23^rd @ 5pm / Tuesday, January 25^th @ 8pm
• http://scadconnect.scad.edu/adv_researchsurvival/
• You’re a research survivor – now take your skills to the next level. This interactive online workshop is intended for anyone who is already familiar with the SCAD library catalog and databases, but wants to go beyond the basic resources. We will discuss practical tips such as constructing advanced keyword strings, “hacking” Google to discover interesting library resources, obtaining items from non-SCAD libraries, and more. Ideal for those writing senior and graduate theses, and anyone who wants to improve their searching overall! No RSVP is necessary – just log in.

Introduction to ARTstor and the SCAD Digital Image Database (registration required)

• Jen Library Room 108:  Thursday Jan. 20, 2:30-4:00pm / Wednesday Jan. 26, 12:-1:30pm
• The session will demonstrate the fundamentals of searching the online resources ARTstor and SCAD Digital Image Database, saving image collections, and creating class presentations using the ARTstor Offline Image Viewer. Participants will also learn how to have images added to the SCAD Digital Image Database to fill the needs of specific courses and student presentations. To register for this session or to make an appointment for individual training, e-mail the Visual Resources Center at vrc@scad.edu.

Workshops at the ACA Library of SCAD-Atlanta

• The Atlanta library is offering drop-in research sessions, finding images for fashion and research, and more! See the full list here.