http://blog.scad.edu/refdept Information is power Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Vacation time! Did you know that Jen Library has reduced hours and services between the Fall and Winter quarters, November 20 - January 3? These include: Reduced building hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.; closed weekends Closed on holidays: Thanksgiving & the day after (Nov. 26 and 27); Christmas ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/11/19/library-fallwinter-break-updates/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="CC image by Aaron Jacobs"][/caption] The finish line is in sight! The Fall Quarter at SCAD wraps up on Thursday, November 19. During this busy time the Jen Library can offer: A range of spaces - cozy chairs, group & individual study rooms, large tables - for both ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/11/16/staying-energized-focused-and-creative-during-finals/ The Savannah Film Fest is GO and it's centered right across the street from Jen Library, at the Trustees Theater. While you're in the neighborhood enjoying movies this weekend, stop in to peruse our massive collection of screenplays, cinema studies, and performance books. You might even end up rubbing shoulders ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/11/06/stars-of-the-sav-film-fest-jen-library/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="CC image by philip.bitnar"][/caption] Happy Halloween everybody! For your spooky enjoyment, please enjoy this selection of library materials on the art of the horror film. Curl up with a book on a dark and dreary evening, or choose a VHS or DVD for late-night viewing at the ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/10/29/cinematic-horrors-galore/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="CC image by UBC Library Graphics"][/caption] Did you know that fellow SCAD students are ready and waiting to help with your classes and assignments? SCAD Peer Tutors are upper-level students who have deep knowledge of their discipline, and of course know all the ins and outs of ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/10/27/laid-back-research-help-scads-peer-tutoring-program/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Image via Library of Congress @ Flickr"][/caption] If you've visited the Jen Library in the past two weeks, then you've noticed we're currently sprucing up our building's appearance, inside and out. Everyone involved - Library staff, SCAD Facilities, and various crew- are working closely together to keep ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/10/26/pardon-our-construction/ [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="CC Image by Reeding Lessons"][/caption] Now that the Fall Quarter is halfway through, many of you are knee-deep in writing research papers. With all of the work that goes into research - from choosing a topic, finding and reading sources, and synthesizing your argument - it can ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/10/16/cite-savvy/ SCAD Libraries have just acquired access to two fabulous new online resources: Stylesight and Reference USA. Like all of our databases, these can be accessed anywhere, 24/7. All you need to do is login with your last name and SCAD ID card number. Please give them a try and let ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/10/09/new-online-fashion-and-business-resources/ Printmakers, Renaissance history buffs as well as interactive designers: check out the excellent website for The Brilliant Line! The exhibit, now on view at the Museum Of Art at RISD, highlights the work of key Renaissance and Baroque engravers from throughout Europe. While it's sure to be a fine showing ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/09/29/interactive-printmaking-no-ink-required/ James Krenov, influential master woodworker, author, and teacher has passed away. His cabinets exhibit simplicity of form, and highlight the natural and unique qualities of wood. Krenov referred to himself as a "pre-kerouac Hippie" who roamed Europe and worked in shipyards and factories before studying fine woodcraft under Carl Malmsten ... http://blog.scad.edu/refdept/2009/09/23/james-krenov-craftsman-and-philosopher-of-woodworking/