Jen Library Reference Department

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Did you know about the new bus route between the Jen Library and Arnold Hall? The Pink Line (aka “The Success Express”) opened for service at the beginning of the quarter, to better serve those of you in English, Speech and Art History classes. It’s a quick and easy way to get to the library to work on those all-important research assignments, without having to feed the downtown parking meters.

The Pink Line runs approximately every 15 minutes from 8am – 6:45pm, Monday through Thursday. The full schedule (PDF) is on SCAD’s transportation website (MySCAD login required).

Would you like the chance to boost your portfolio, win free art supplies, AND share your work with thousands of people across multiple SCAD locations?

If the answer is YES, then enter SCAD Libraries first-ever Student Art Contest! We are asking current students from ALL departments and locations to create an original bookmark design for the Libraries. The most creative, professional and eye-catching design will be printed as the official bookmark for SCAD Libraries, AND earns the artist a $100 gift certificate to a local or online art supply retailer. Two runners up will win great prizes as well.

What’s your visual take on the Libraries? Will you design an original Library mascot, superhero or icon? How about a sketch of an outfit that was inspired by a book? What does your research to-do list look like? Or maybe you have an interesting story about doing research that you can tell in two or three comic panels. The options are endless!

For details and enter, visit the official contest webpage at http://library.scad.edu/screens/contest.html

But don’t delay! The contest closes on Sunday, March 21 at 11:59 P.M.

Questions? Ask a librarian to learn more.

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 with the stars: some have been popping by the Jen to talk about what they do best.

For example:

Emmy Rossum and Zach Gilford interviewed at the Jen Library

Drop in and say hello!

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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 SCAD student life. Whether you need to master a complicated Visual Effects program, boost your design know-how, re-work a drawing, or write a research paper, they can help! And they work all across campus – in fact, there is probably a tutor in one of the buildings you visit regularly.

To view tutor profiles, learn about the program, and schedule an appointment:

• login to MySCAD (in a new tab)
• then return to this page and click here to enter the Peer Tutoring website.

Matt Fisher is one such tutor whose office is located in Jen Library, room 218 (2nd floor). His specialty is Reading Comprehension. Matt graduated with honors with a B.A. in English and Education, and is now pursuing the M.F.A. in Dramatic Writing at SCAD. Matt kindly answered a few questions about what he does. Read on…

Jen Library: What does ‘reading comprehension’ mean exactly, and why is it an important skill to have?

Matt: Reading comprehension entails the skills necessary to read effectively and understand what’s being said. Even if you’re a strong reader, it’s easy to fall into the trap of simply “looking at the words,” while thinking of something else. By developing skills in reading comprehension, you will cut down the time you spend on assigned readings, and have a better understanding of the content.

As Reading Comprehension tutor, it sounds like you can assist with a range of academic needs. What are some of the services that you provide to SCAD students (especially with finals)?

As finals approach, the concerns of heavy readings are compounded by research paper deadlines. If you need help learning and implementing editing techniques for your essays, or developing skills that will lighten the burden of assigned readings, consider setting up an appointment via MySCAD under reading comprehension.

What inspired you to become a Peer Tutor?

Before coming to SCAD, I had the chance to teach reading for several weeks in 7th grade and 12th. I love helping people in any facet of life, but pedagogy has proven itself to be one of the ways I can best do so.

Any other things you’d like to share?

This is a laid-back environment. We will take a look at whatever problems you have, and I will do my best to assist you. It’s a free service, so there’s nothing to lose.

Thanks Matt! Again, please visit the Peer Tutoring page on MySCAD to learn more and make an appointment.

Last April, the Jen Library turned 10! That’s right, we have been your SCAD-Savannah library since 1999. Before we moved here, did you know that the library was in Poetter Hall? It was very tiny, both in collection size and staff size. Then in the 1990s, SCAD bought an old department store and moved everything to its present location at 201 E. Broughton St.

You can read all about the history of the Jen Library and how it came to be by visiting the Special Collections Department website. Here’s the link!