Introducing Science Online

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It’s a good time to be a science major. Why? Because Hannon Library now provides free access to Science Online.

The Latest Research

Science Online is the world’s leading journal of original scientific research. New editions are published every week, connecting you to the latest science research, news, and commentary as well as over twenty years of archived content.

All articles are full text and peer-reviewed, giving you the power of cutting-edge research for your papers and class projects. The subjects covered by this journal are too many to list and include fields like anthropology, ecology, psychology, and medicine.

Easy Searches and Citations

Articles include references and notes with links to source materials and other related resources. And citation is a breeze thanks to clearly listed, easy-to-find publication information.

The website is simple to navigate and puts the latest updates right at your fingertips. Browse by topic or by table of contents of the most recent updates. You can also search for articles by keywords, article type, or publication date.

New E-Resources

Hannon Library is committed to providing SOU students and faculty with access to high-quality materials and resources. There are more great e-resources being introduced this year, so subscribe to this blog and make sure you get the latest news and updates.

Academic Video Online

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Free Video Streaming

Get ready to take your research to the next level. Hannon Library now offers free video streaming by Academic Video Online.

View documentaries, interviews, newsreels, and much more. Academic Video Online provides over 66,000 titles from a wide range of subject areas including

  • Anthropology
  • Business
  • Counseling and therapy
  • Education
  • Environmental studies
  • Global Issues
  • History
  • LGBT studies
  • Media studies
  • News and current events
  • Nursing
  • Performing arts
  • Science

Browse and search subjects to find the exact content you need. With students and instructors in mind, Academic Video Online curates high quality productions from publishers like BBC and Bloomberg Media Group.

Easy to Use

Navigate videos quickly and easily thanks to a visual table of contents for each film. Create bookmarks for when you need to come back to a particular scene. Or use searchable transcripts to jump straight to specific quotes and timestamps.

The multi-language interface uses a Google Translate widget to provide page translations in dozens of languages, including video transcripts, abstracts, and search results.

More than Movie Watching

Don’t just stream—tailor your viewing experience to match your education needs, whether you’re a student needing an edge on your next big project or an instructor looking to incorporate new material into your classes. Create playlists and video clips, even share them on Facebook, Twitter, and many other sites. Embed videos into your presentations or Moodle courses, with complete publication information for easy citations.

Academic Video Online is only one of the great new e-resources Hannon Library is providing this year. Subscribe to this blog and make sure you get the latest news and updates.

The Long Night Approaches

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Long Night Against Procrastination

Feeling the pressure? Don’t worry—the library is here to help you finish off this year right. Come to the Long Night Against Procrastination!

Wednesday, May 9, 2018
8 pm to midnight
Hannon Library, First Floor

Spring Features

We know many of you are struggling to get those capstone projects under control. Let us help with a Capstone Crisis Intervention. Get assistance with research and citations for capstones (and FUSE papers) from library research specialists and citation gurus.

And for those much-needed study breaks, relax with some origami provided by BitchCraft.

In addition, this event will include:

  • Free pizza, popcorn and soda
  • Academic advising with Student Success Coordinators
  • Career advising
  • Math, science, and writing tutoring
  • Research assistance
  • A chance to win Dining gift cards

About BitchCraft

BitchCraft is an all skills level feminist crafting group that hosts various craft events and gatherings. Find more BitchCraft events through the Women’s Resource Center.

More Information

If you would like more information about the Long Night Against Procrastination, email Hannon Library at libraryevents@sou.edu. If you need disability accommodations to participate in these events, please contact Disability Resources at 541-552-6213 or dss@sou.edu.

“Much of the stress that people feel doesn’t come from having too much to do. It comes from not finishing what they started.” —David Allen, author of Getting Things Done

Extended Building Hours

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Quiet and finals weeks are coming up quick and, with them, the tantalizing promise of spring break.  All students (including RCC, HEC, and local high school students) can access the building past normal closing hours—see below. Remember to bring your student ID to get in after midnight.

Quiet Week Hours

Sunday, March 11 — 11 am – 11 pm
Monday, March 12 —  8 am – 2 am*
Tuesday, March 13 —  8 am – 2 am*
Wednesday, March 14 —  8 am – 2 am*
Thursday, March 15 —  8 am – 2 am*
Friday, March 16 —  8 am – 11 pm
Saturday, March 17 —  11 am – 11 pm

*Building closed to non-students after midnight

Finals Week Hours

Sunday, March 18 — 11 am to 24 hours*
Monday, March 19 —  open 24 hours*
Tuesday, March 20 —  open 24 hours*
Wednesday, March 21 —  closed at 2 am*
Thursday, March 22 —  8 am to 2 am*
Friday, March 23 —  8 am to 5 pm
Saturday, March 24 —  closed all day

*Building closed to non-students after midnight

Epics Nights

UPDATE! Join the Event Planning Involvement Committee for EPIC Library Nights on March 16, 17, and 18. EPIC will be serving free food in the library rotunda from 5 pm to 8 pm (or until supplies are gone).

24-Hours at the Library

Late nights are a common occurrence in college. Sunday through Tuesday of finals week, the library is open 24-hours to all students. While you’re here, enjoy some free refreshments, courtesy of the Friends of Hannon Library. Coffee, hot tea, and snacks will be available at midnight in the Rotunda during each of the 24-hour nights.

More Info

The library will switch to its spring break schedules starting Saturday, March 24. Remember that you can always view the complete schedule of library hours on our website.

Winter 2018 Newsletter

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The Winter 2018 issue of the library’s BookMarks newsletter is available! Read it here, and don’t forget to subscribe for updates about future issues: Winter 2018 Newsletter

In This Issue

Quiet Areas — Curious about all those new signs around the building? Or maybe you’ve been frustrated by trying to find a quiet corner in the library for your work. Well, we have an answer for that. At the start of the term, Hannon Library introduced designated Quiet and Community Areas. Learn more about them in this issue.

Featured Fiction — We love reading for education purposes, but we also know that sometimes you just want to curl up with a good novel. Fortunately, the library is making it easier to find quality fiction with our new Featured Fiction Section.

Upcoming Events — February is Love Your Library Month, and what better way to show your appreciation and support of the library than by checking out one of our upcoming events. For students, we have the Long Night Against Procrastination, which is the perfect opportunity to get ahead of those projects and final papers. And everyone is invited to join us for a special event, Hannon Library Celebrates 65 Years as a Federal Depository Library: Stories of the Cascade-Siskiyou.

Read the Winter 2018 Newsletter online to get more information about these exciting updates and events.

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