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HOLD SHELF

The Microfilm, Call # PA6139.E7.B357, Accessus Ouidii epistolarum, Prudentii, Catonis, Auiani cum argumentis. . . (Bayerische Staatsbibliothek cod. lat. 19475) [microform]  Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. Manuscript. Clm 19475, is located at the desk, on the HOLD shelf, for the  Latin 420 class (Professor Wheeler). It will be there until the end of the Spring semester.

Sandy


 

posted by: newsmicro at 21:47 | link | comments (7) |
reference inquiries, course assignments, hold shelf

Printing from Angel

If a student is having problems printing from Angel, have them try the following:

Save the document on the desktop.

Open the document from the desktop.

Go to File, then Print.

Click on Advanced, then check the box,  Print as image.

Click OK.

It should then print.

Sandy

posted by: newsmicro at 16:34 | link | comments (8) |
troubleshooting

Missing Film

The film is now at the desk, on the hold shelf, for Latin 420.

FYI - The Latin 420 class (Stephen Wheeler) is looking for the microfilm,
[Accessus Ouidii epistolarum, Prudentii, Catonis, Auiani cum argumentis. . . (Bayerische Staatsbibliothek cod. lat. 19475) [microform]  Bayerische Staatsbibliothek. Manuscript. Clm 19475. Call # PA6139.E7.B357
The film is currently missing. (Prof. Wheeler was informed) I will update when I have further info.
Sandy

posted by: newsmicro at 16:46 | link | comments (8) |
reference inquiries, collection information

Historical Digital Collegian and Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps are on the Alumni Library web page

The latest edition of the Alumni Library web page features nice stories and examples of The Historical Digital Collegian and Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps.

Since we get questions about both these sources, please take a few minutes to review the content using direct link to the Alumni Library  http://alumni.libraries.psu.edu/ or link to Libraries’ home page http://www.libraries.psu.edu  (link to Alumni Library web site is in the lower right corner  “For Alumni” ).

Additional information about the Alumni Library web pages can be found on Libraries’ Intranet web site http://www.libraries.psu.edu:8001/resources/faqs/alumnilibraryfaq_staff.html
(This information can be used to refer patrons to as a resource).
Debora Cheney
Lyubov

 

posted by: newsmicro at 18:33 | link | comments (4) |

Printed newspaper availability

I want you all to be aware that there are issues of the printed newspaper titles that were not printed over the holidays, namely, December 24th-26th.  These will not be printed and will not be readily available to the patrons.  However, if you get a request for one of these issues, there are two options:

1.  First check PressDisplay (or NewsStand for Pais) to see if the title is available online and try to direct the patron to this version of the issue.

2.  If the newspaper is not available in PressDisplay, or if the patron really needs a printed issue of a title, take the person's name and e-mail address and tell them that the issue will be available in 24 hours (unless they request on a weekend, then the turnaround will be Monday afternoon). 

One last thing: If you get requests for issues for these three days, please let me know via e-mail (and copy Ashoo) how you were able to help them.  If you were able to use Press Display, then we would like to know.  If they request a printed issue, we need to know so that we can have the issue printed and ready for the person in the 24-hour period.  We would just like to have an idea of how many requests we are getting for issues from the holiday dates.  If you could help us keep track of requests in this way, it  will help us do some planning for next year.

Thank you for your cooperation.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Lisa

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LionCash+ Maintenance

Note:  LionCash will be undergoing some maintence.  Read your e-mail message for exact information and details.

FYI.  Debora

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