LIBRARY FACULTY STAY BUSY - May 2008
Library Director Gayle Gunderson just played a specially arranged performance of "Jesus Christ Superstar" for Maundy Thursday at her church; Sharon Gleim completed additional advanced Spanish coursework in Tlaquepaque, Mexico at the Guadalajara Language Center over the Easter break; Tracey Lane, who teaches Greek online, just completed a three-week course in how to teach in the online environment; and Gretchen Redfield is currently attending the conference "Computers in Libraries" in Washington, DC.  Gretchen was honored previously this year by being selected for special training in L.C. cataloging. Gretchen also just received the Faculty Community Service Award for 2007-2008.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK - April 14-18, 2008
CCU Library is offering to halve your library fine this week, give you coffee and treats, and pick up your books.

DEATH CUSTOMS IN DIFFERENT CULTURES - April 2008
Dr. Mallinson's HIS 305 World Relgions Class currently has a display in the Library

LIBRARY ADDS 4 ADDITIONAL HOURS ON SUNDAYS - March 2008
The Library is now open earlier from 2:00 p.m. - Midnight on Sundays.

BAG LUNCH PRESENTATION - March 13, 2008 at 12:15 p.m.
Professor Tom Bidgood will speak in the Back Periodicals Room in the Library on "Alternative Sources of Energy." All faculty, staff and students are invited.  Students in the oral communications classes who are debating this topic may be especially interested.  The Library has a number of new materials in the collection on this topic. The topic can be easily searched in the Online Catalog using a general keywood search of "alternative energy" or "fueling the future."

CCU LIBRARY TRIPLES ITS ELECTRONIC REFERENCE BOOKS - January 2008
Use the password shown on the Library Department Web and consult the following resources from the comfort of your dorm or home: Arts and Humanities Through the Eras, Business Profiles for Students, the Encyclopedia of Leadership, Encyclopedia of Education, American Decades Primary Sources, Dictionary of American History, Encyclopedia of American Foreign Policy, Encyclopedia of Modern Asia, Encyclopedia of Russian History, New Dictionary of the History of Ideas, Encyclopedia of Drugs, Alcohol and Addictive Behavior, Encyclopedia of Public Health, Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders, Nurse Educator Manual:  Essential Skills and Guidelines for Effective Practice, Pain Management:  Evidence-Based Tools and Techniques for Nursing Professional, Encyclopedia of Religion, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Science and Its Times, Encyclopedia of Bioethics, Encyclopedia of Communication and Information, Encyclopedia of Sociology, Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology, International Dictionary of Psychoanalysis, International Encyclopedia of Marriage and Family, Learning and Memory, Psychologists and Their Theories for Students, Social Trends and Indicators USA.

"ANTARCTICA: PASSION & OBSESSION"  - January - February, 2008
CCU Library is very privileged to offer a world-class exhibit of close to 90 photographs of the Antarctic austral summer of 2000-2001 taken by Pat and Rosemarie Keough.  The stunning photographs are displayed throughout the library so be sure not to miss it.  See if you can find adelie penguins jumping off an iceberg or the cabin of the famous South Pole explorer Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton.  The Keoughs will present a slide show on their adventures in Beckman Center 202/210 at 7:00pm on Friday, February 1.  Light refreshments will be served. The Keough's website offers background on this fascinating project at http://www.keough-art.com and pictures from the CCU exhibition are at http://www.keough-art.com/ExhibitionLectures.html.

"IRAQ:  PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE" - November 28, 2007, 12:15 p.m.-1 p.m.
is the topic of this Wednesday's bag lunch presentation in the Back Journals Room. Merilyn Zakhemm, an artist and CCU adjunct professor is featured.

MISSIONS DISPLAY - November 2007
The current display features missions work at home and abroad.

BROWN BAG TALK AT LIBRARY IN JOURNALS ROOM - October 25, 2007, 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sarah Burk, a faculty member in the School of Education, is the featured speaker at Thursday's Brown Bag. She will speak and show slides on her summer experience in Capetown, South Africa with Cross Cultural Solutions.

CCU PROFESSORS ARE PROLIFIC AUTHORS - September 2007
The current Library display showcases the many books and articles written by Colorado Christian University faculty.

NURSING CONSULT - August 2007
Nursing Consult, a major reference resource for nursing students, is now  available online at the Reference Works Library Web Page. Look at the top alphabetically for Nursing Consult.

CCU LIBRARY HAS 20,000 ONLINE FULL-TEXT JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS - August 2007
The exciting news is that we have purchased the Serials Solutions Management System. Now, in addition to searching for journal articles , we also have a LIST OF FULL-TEXT JOURNAL PUBLICATION TITLES (A-Z and by Subject) that indicates which online journal database contains a given title, the specific coverage dates, and access by subject category.  The system also gives us comparative reports and usage data.

E-REFERENCE BOOKS -  August 2007
For those who like to research from home or dorm without even entering a library building, CCU Library has purchased 10 reference e-books called Gale Virtual Reference Library.  The reference works included in this package are:  Business Plans Handbook v. 10, Company Profiles for Students, Dictionary of American History, Encyclopedia of Education, Encyclopedia of Religion, Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders, Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology, International Encyclopedia of Marriage and the Family, Learning and Memory, Psychologists and Their Theories for Students.   Students and CCU affiliated members should go to the Library Department Web to determine the password for access.

DONATION OF BOOKS IN HONOR OF DR. T. WOODROW NORTHCUTT - August 2007
In honor of his long service to CCU, his colleagues in the School of Theology have donated the following books to the Library's collection:  The Clarity of Scripture, BS 476 .C312 2001, by James Callahan, Consulting the Faithful, BR 115 .C8 M68 1994, by Richard J. Mouw, Spirituality in an Age of Change, BV 4490 .M36 1994, by Alister E. McGrath, God's Secretaries, the Making of the King James Bible,  BS 186 .N53 2003, by Adam Nicolson, and Africa Bible Commentary, REF BS 491.2 .A47 2006,  by Tokunboh Adeyemo, ed.

SUMMER DISPLAY - July 2007
"The Historic Role of Sheet Music Cover Art" Display shows examples of sheet music with interesting and appealing depictions of art, generally related to the musical selections inside.  These attractive illustrated covers were designed to promote the sale of the sheet music.

DENVER SEMINARY BOOKS - June  2007
Denver Seminary, Santa Fe Drive, now allows CCU students/faculty/staff to check out Denver Seminary books by paying a one-time $10 fee.  This fee was previously $25.

COLLECTION EVALUATION & WEEDING - May 2007
This month the Collection Development Librarian completed a three and a half year project to evaluate and weed the Library's collection of 66,000+ circulating books and 5,900+ reference works.  Duplicate copies that were not needed, prior editions, and some old out-of-date materials in technical areas were weeded and records updated.  It is the first time a thorough evaluation has been done. The collection is now more efficient and Library space is being utilized to best advantage.

DISPLAYS - April 2007
The current exhibit in the display case is entitled "Jesus in Art Through the Centuries."  It includes Warner Sallman's  depiction of the "Head of Christ," as well as art showing the life and times of Jesus and  images of saints and others. This material was provided by Dr. Bill Watson, Gayle Gunderson and the CCU Library.  Be sure to stop by to see it if you haven't already.  It will soon be replaced by a display created by students on the making of the Paragon.

This year the Library continues to display new photgraphy by students in Harry Olsson's class. Anne E. Emmons, a local Chistian artist, also has hung a number of her works throughout the Library.  Her large watercolor, "Love's Bitten Tongue," can be seen just outside the Library Conference Room.

SUBMIT LIBRARY ESSAYS ON "INFORMATION: IS IT GOOD OR BAD?" - Deadline April 9, 2007
CCU CUS undergraduates should see  the announcement posted in the Library for details.  The top award will be $100 for the most worthy 500-750-word essay. 

DR. WINDY PETRIE TO RECAP HER FULBRIGHT EXPERIENCE - February 21, 2007
Bring your lunch to the Library at 12:15 p. m. and see Dr. Petrie show slides and talk about her teaching in Lithuania. The Library will provide drinks and cookies.

LIBRARIAN RETURNS TO MEXICO - January 2007
Sharon Gleim continued her advanced Spanish studies coursework in Merida, Yucatan over the Christmas break. She and her husband lived with a host familly, visited Mayan ruins, and participated in traditional Mexican holiday celebrations, as well as brushing up on the Spanish language, particularly the subjunctive tense.

SIGNIFICANT PURCHASES - December 2006
Noteworthy purchases this year are:  the Oxford English Dictionary (full set) - REF OVER PE 1625 .O87 1991, Encyclopedia of Education (second edition) - REF LB 15 .E47 2003, American Decades Primary Sources - REF E 169.1 .A471977 2004,  Encyclopedia of World Poverty - REF HV 12 .E54 2006, Social Issues in America, an Encyclopedia - REF HN 57 .S624 2006, Encyclopedia of American Social Movements - REF HN 57 .E594 2004, Encyclopedia of Disability - REF HV 1568 .E528 2006, Encyclopedia of Multicultural Psychology - REF GN 502 .E63 2006, Encyclopedia of Islam (in Archives). Another noteworthy acquisition was a major donation from Remington College, Denver, of juvenile and criminal justice materials and the shelving to accommodate them.

DOROTHY L. SAYER'S EXHIBIT - November 2006 and January 17, 2007
Works by and about Dorothy L. Sayers are currently on exhibit in the central hallway of the Library. Most of the books on display are from the personal collection of Dr. Kevin Turner. Dr. Turner will give a bag lunch talk about Dorothy Sayers on January 17, 2007. 

GALA GRAND OPENING EVENT - November 4, 2006 11:30 a. m.  - 1:00  p. m.
CCU President Armstrong, music faculty, friends, and others will be on hand for the grand opening of the K Marie Stolba Library Music Collection.  The Technical Services Librarian and others have been working for almost a year on a massive donation of music books, scores, CDs, and other materials willed to Colorado Christian University by  Dr. Stolba upon her death.  Join us on this day to hear the dedication and celebrate with music and food.

NEW WEB PAGE PUBLISHED - September 2006
If you wanted to know what reference and journal databases the Library buys (by title and by subject) consult Purchased Databases.

LIBRARY ADDS ADDITIONAL HOURS - September 2006
The Library is now open on Sundays until midnight. This represents the addition of two more hours for late nighters.

CCU LIBRARY WELCOMES TRACEY LANE -  September 2006
Tracey is our new Adult and Distance Reference Librarian as of July 31, 2006. This position has been vacant for a year and we are happy to have an experienced librarian join our reference team. As part of his normal schedule we will again have a professional librarian serving on Saturdays. He now has a direct toll free line dedicated to assisting Adult, Distance, and Weekend Students at the Centers and elsewhere. 

Call him at 1-877-777-6132. For hours when he is not working, you have the option to leave a message for him to contact you  (leave your email) or you can be transferred to the student assistant manning the Circulation Desk at the time you call.

LIBRARY OFFERS NEW ONLINE REFERENCE DATABASE CQ RESEARCHER - September, 2006
This reference database covers controversial social topics, giving an overview, statistics, outlook and pro and cons regarding the issue.

WOW STRETCH YOUR DOLLAR BOOKSALE -  8/17 - 8/19 & 8/21 - 8/23/2006
Runs 9am - 5pm outside under the tent on the East side of Fowler Library and inside in the central hall.

FACULTY LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE - Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 11:00 a. m.
Come chat and snack with other faculty members.  CCU Librarians will demo significant online databases and give you a personalized overview of any resource you want to know more about.  Also meet our new Adult and Distance Reference Librarian, Tracey Lane.

CCU LIBRARY DEBUTS LIBRARY VIRTUAL TOUR - August 1, 2006
A floor plan and pictures of major areas of the Library now let you find your way quickly through the collection.

LIBRARY SENDS OFF ONE OF ITS DEPARTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - August 1, 2006
An Ethiopian student who recently graduated was given a warm send off by acquaintances, faculty , staff , and librarians at a small reception in the Library. We wish him well in his endeavors.

CCU LIBRARY PARTICIPATES IN TRIAL OF THE CQ RESEARCHER DATABASE - through July 2006
The database begins in 1991 and covers issues of current interest in the news, particularly controversial issues, such as abortion, AIDs, welfare, immigration, trafficking, human rights, women's issues, gun control, drinking, etc. Typically included are an overview, background, current situation, outlook, chronology, statistics, and pro and con for each topic.  The database is $830 yearly for 5 simultaneous users.

CCU LIBRARIANS TRAVEL THE WORLD - May 2006
Gayle Gunderson, Library Director, has just returned from Bulgaria where she participated in the American Bulgarian Library Exchange Program (ABLE).  She visited Sophia, Plovdiv, and Rakovski in Bulgaria. One of the goals of the program was to share and exchange best practices with Bulgarian librarians.  Gayle carried with her a letter of good will from the Mayor of Lakewood to be given to the Mayor of Rakovski. 
Sharon Gleim, Evening Reference Librarian, about the same time was in Guanajuato, Mexico, where she was living with a Mexican family and taking Advanced Level Spanish language courses at the Escuela Mexicana.  She and her librarian husband took with them elementary school Spanish books to be donated to an orphanage that Escuela Mexicana is involved with. Guanajuato is a university town designated a World National Heritage site for its 16th century town center. The Valenciana mine on the hillside that provided two thirds of the gold and silver that supported the Spanish empire, still produces today. The climate and location in the mountainous high plains are somewhat similar to that found in Denver.

PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT - May 2006
Over the current year Fowler Library has enjoyed and displayed throughout the Library art photography produced by the CCU students in Professor Harry Olsson's art class.

FOWLER LIBRARY ESSAY CONTEST - Reception Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 4:00 p. m.
In conjunction with National Library Week, April 2-8, 2006, the Library solicited 500-700-word essays on the topic, "Why I value CCU Library."  A $100 cash award for lst place and monetary awards for 2nd and 3rd place were presented at the reception.  The $100 winner read the top essay and the second and third place entries were posted.  A group of faculty and students gathered in the Library for the reading and enjoyed light refreshments. (Winning Essay)

FOWLER LIBRARY HOSTS THREE VISITING BULGARIAN LIBRARIANS - Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Former State Librarian Nancy Bolt will accompany them.  Their visit is sponsored by the Bulgairan/Colorado Partner Library Project and the American-Bulgarian Library Exchange (ABLE). As part of this exchange, Gayle Gunderson, Library Director, will be going to Bulgarian libraries in May, 2006. 

NEW YORK TIMES HISTORICAL NEWSPAPER TRIAL DATABASE - Available through 2/9/2006
CCU has the New York Times on Lexis-Nexis.  It is fully searchable in the full-text.  At the current time we are also participating in a trial of the New York Times available as a pdf file (page image) via ProQuest. To see the New York Times as a pdf file, contact the Circulation Desk for the URL (separate from our normal ProQuest URL) and the special password.  This trial database costs approximately $3,500 per year.

M. L. KING, JR. OBSERVANCE - January 16, 2006
The Library has on display this month recent books on the topic of social justice.  Be sure also to utilize the related Library Web Subject Guides on Martin Luther King, Jr., Civil Rights, Social Issues, and the newly created Social Justice.

GAYLE GUNDERSON PROMOTED TO LIBRARY DIRECTOR - December 1, 2005
Gayle Gunderson has been a reference librarian with the CCU Clifton Fowler Library since 1999.  We are most fortunate to have a person of her experience and expertise to fill this position.

WRAP UP OF LIBRARY FACILITIES PROJECTS - October 2005
The Reference Room shelving was expanded by moving shelves from the Curriculum Lab.  The Reference Room now adequately holds the collection.  Students are encouraged to utilize the many specialized encyclopedias housed in Reference.  Just a few examples are: The Encyclopedia of Homelessness, The Encyclopedia of HIV and AIDS, The Encyclopedia of Urban America, etc.  Every subject discipline has a number of subject-specific handbooks and encyclopedias.

The Curriculum Lab project is also now complete.  Compact shelving allowed us to create a study area within the Lab, and with the installation of additional lighting, the entire area is now more inviting.  Many new curriculum materials have been added this year, including the following sets:  Junior Timelines on File, Junior Science Experiments on File,  Children's Encyclopedia of American History, Encyclopedia of Earth and Physical Science, and the Encyclopedia of Technology and Applied Sciences.  Other notable additions include: The Way People Live Series, The Lost Civilizations Series, Indigenous Peoples of North America, and Peoples of Africa, among others.

LIBRARY FACULTY SPONSOR FACULTY HONORS RECOGNITION RECEPTION - October 14, 2005
All are invited to celebrate this year's noteworthy faculty achievements.  As was the case last year, honorees will have books of their selection placed in the Library collection.  At 4:15 p. m. the Vocal Zazz Ensemble will perform.  At 4:30 p. m.  presentations will be made, followed again by the Ensemble.  Drinks and light snacks are provided. Come to the Library on Friday to honor the CCU faculty.

PARDON THE DISRUPTION - August 2005
The Library is installing compact shelving in the Back Journals Room on the main level and in the Education Curriculum Lab on the lower level.  We hope the resulting disruption is short lived.  This shelving will allow us to better utilize our space.

FACULTY WELCOME - August 16, 2005 2:00 - 4:00 P. M.
Faculty are invited to tour the Library,  participate in online database demonstrations, ask questions, and enjoy light snacks as we prepare for the Fall semester.

AWARDS - August 2005
Robin Ottoson, University Librarian and Director of the Clifton Fowler Library, received the first faculty award for outstanding service this year.  The Library faculty is very pleased that she was recognized for her achievement.

LIBRARY LITERARY EVENT - July 12, 2005 4:30 - 6:30 P. M.
Jo Kadlecek, a former CCU faculty,  is reading from her novel, The Sound of My Voice.  Sanne McCarthy is also on hand telling stories and talking about Story Ministries theater.  Snacks are provided.

EVENING OF ART - April 15, 2005 6:00 - 8:00 P. M.
The Library is celebrating the arts on this evening with an open house for all.  Music, readings, a poetry display, art works by CCU's art majors and others, food, and a newly donated special archival music collection by the the composer, Dr.Thomas D. Brosh, will enliven the evening.

ADULT AND DISTANCE SERVICES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN - March 2005
The Library is very pleased to welcome a librarian who will serve our adult, weekend, and distance programs.  This person has already begun in the reference rotation and will be working Saturdays as part of the normal schedule. 

LEXIS-NEXIS - February 2005
Lexis-Nexis, a premier database for news, business and reference, is now available both on and off campus.  As a comprehensive business resource, It is particularly useful for individuals interested in business news and for those researching company and industry information.  Use your personal CCU ID and password for access.

DISPLAYS CONTINUE - January 2005
This semester the Library continues its multiple displays.  For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and continuing through Black history month, the Library is displaying Civil Rights books and Web sites and M. L. K. Jr. quotes and bookmarks. 

Student art works and photography also are on hand throughout the building. Finally, the books selected by faculty for the Fall event of special recognition related to their achievements, are in the Video Alcove Room. An outline of faculty accomplishments is the backdrop for this display. Three of our faculty are Fullbright Scholars and many others have either published or been involved in outside professional activities.

LIBRARY OFFERS COLLECTION OF WOMEN'S RIGHTS PAMPHLETS ON MICROFICHE - January 2005
The Cornell University Collection of Women's Rights Pamphlets is available in the Microfiche Collection in the Reference Room.  The pamphlets cover the years from 1814 - 1912.  The speeches and writings cover many interesting topics, including women's suffrage.

LIBRARY/INFORMATION RESEARCH TUTORIAL – August 2004
To jump start research, consult the tutorial at /library/. It was accessed 1,120 times during the spring semester alone this year, and is always available for self-help guidance.

DISPLAYS – June 2004
The Library currently showcases two displays: the first is the Sager donation of biblical studies books. These materials were purchased with a generous donation from Don and Shirley Sager in memory of their daughter Sylvia. Recently the Sagers kindly added to their original gift. The second display showcases the books added to the collection via the Undergraduate Scholarship Essay on Ethics Competition. In addition to their personal monetary awards, the three student winners had up to $200 each, that they could use to select books for the Library in their special area of interest. Each student chose a faculty mentor to accompany him or her to the Tattered Cover Book Store, the largest independent bookseller in the nation. The books selected carry a special identifying bookplate.

LIBRARIAN FACULTY PRESENT AT COALA – May 2004
On May 21, 2004, Sharon Gleim, Gayle Gunderson, and Gretchen Redfield attended the Colorado Association of Academic Libraries Conference at Regis University. There, they presented a well-received poster session on “Library Internships: Promoting the Profession.”

APRIL IS A BUSY TIME AT CCU’S LIBRARY – April 2004
Hundreds of books are on sale for $1.00 each and poetry resources, with an emphasis on poetry websites for K-12 teachers, are on display. One can also do a search at http://www.educationworld.com using “poetry,” “poetry month,” etc. for more resources. On Friday, April 23, 7:00pm - 9:00pm, the Library hosts the art of this year’s Art Department seniors. Music, refreshments, and art welcome all at this event.

ABUNDANT RESOURCES IN THE DENVER METRO AREA - April 2004
In addition to requesting books and articles through CCU Library's Interlibrary Loan Service, students have many individual options as well. The Library has a handout at the Circulation Desk that outlines the hours, policies, and nonmember access requirements of the libraries of Auraria, University of Denver, Denver Seminary, University of Colorado at Boulder, Jefferson County Public, and other libraries. Some institutions are somewhat restrictive in their checkout policies and others are exceedingly liberal. The cooperative agreements among the various libraries usually require that the student seeking privileges provide a Colorado ID. The local libraries in the Denver area offer abundant resources.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH – February 2004
February is Black History Month and many Web sites are emphasizing relevant resources. To name just a few, Infoplease, Biography.com, and the History Channel have interesting material. The Library’s books by and about M.L. King, Jr., the bookmarks which highlight library resources, and the exhibit and chronology, will remain on display in the Library Reference Room until the end of the month. The M.L. King, Jr. Subject Guide and the bibliography will remain permanently as part of the Library Subject Guide series. Other especially good Web sites for M.L. King, Jr. information are The King Center and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Papers Project.

LIBRARY ESSAY RETURNS FOR THIRD YEAR - November 2003
Ethics is never out of style and a well-researched and well-written essay on the topic of “ethics in the information age” could be a lucrative and worthwhile endeavor. Again this year the Library offers students the opportunity to express their views on important issues by participating in the Undergraduate Students Essay Scholarship Competition. Consult any English teacher or pick up an application at the Library Circulation Desk for more information.

NORTH CENTRAL ASSOCIATION ACCREDITATION REPORT - November 2003
The Library Committee, composed of Library faculty and other faculty representatives, is currently completing their reporting. The report, due February 2004, addresses staffing, collections, budget, and space.

VACANT POSITION FILLED - October 2003
In August 2002 the Library's technical services position became vacant. We are delighted to announce the hiring of an experienced professional with seventeen years of experience in systems, cataloging, acquisitions, and serials. Gretchen Redfield began October 28, 2003 as our Technical Services Librarian. She previously worked with the Bibliographic Center for Research and at other institutions and is heavily involved in community services activities outside of work. We are very pleased to have her join our Library faculty.

NEW RELIGION FULL-TEXT DATABASE - October 2003
CCU has had the ATLAReligion Index online for a number of years. It is a premiere means to access biblical studies topics and the Library does have print subscriptions to many outstanding journals in the area of religion. This year the Library added the online serials component called ATLAS. This means that now many additional journal articles are available in full-text online. The database has been heavily used already and can be accessed at /library/articles.asp.

CLIFTON FOWLER RENOVATION - September 2003
While the Clifton Fowler Library building was closed for a period of time in the summer of 2003, the staff worked out of temporary quarters in Academic West. The Library reopened at the beginning of the fall semester after major renovation. Square footage was increased by expanding into what had been a lobby area, the old mail facilities, and a classroom. The downstairs computer lab also moved to another building.

The Library is now bright and inviting. The entire area is newly painted and carpeted. Library faculty planned for an interactive learning environment and the most popular aspect of the building has been the individual and small group study rooms. One room is designated for faculty and honors students. All of the group study areas can be reserved in advance at the Circulation Desk. The large group study room can be reserved via the academic calendar scheduler.

FURTHER DONATIONS - January 2003
Psychology and library faculty recently enjoyed a joint dinner and collegiality at the White Fence Farm with Dr. Grace Bennett and her husband, the psychology collection donors. It was a very pleasant time for all. Just this month the Bennetts added additional psychology books to their donation. This time CCU received several boxes of sheet music as well, including quite a collection of praise and worship music. A retired psychotherapist, Dr. Marta Rodeheffer, a graduate of Wheaton College, also just gave the library a significant child psychology collection. This donation is different from and very nicely complements the Bennett collection.

CALL FOR PAPERS – November 2002
For the second year, the Library announces the annual CCU Undergraduate Students Essay Competition. The contest seeks substantive, quality research papers on the topic “Ethics in the Information Age.” Research essays should be ten to fifteen pages in length (3,000 – 4,000 words, excluding references.) The deadline for submission to the Office of the Provost is no later than Friday, January 31, 2003, at 4:00pm. A committee composed of Library faculty and faculty from other disciplines will judge the essays. The first place scholarship is $1,000, the second place $400, and the third place $150. Interested students are encouraged to come to the Library to pick up a full information sheet and application form.

LIBRARY FACULTY PARTICIPATES IN CONFERENCE – October 2002
CCU Library faculty attended the October 17-20, 2002, Colorado Association of Libraries Conference at Keystone, Colorado. Gayle Gunderson, Reference Librarian, presented a conference session on “Using E-College for Library Instruction” and acted as a facilitator for the session, “USA Patriot Act/Filtering Update.” Robin Ottoson, Library Director, and Sharon Gleim, Evening Reference Librarian, also were present. In addition to attending relevant sessions on assessment, library instruction, and other topics, they met with a number of vendors and acquired at 50% discount significant reference sources, such as: Shakespeare’s World and Work, Gale Encyclopedia of E-Commerce, Best Books for Children, and others.

FULL-TEXT JOURNAL ARTICLES – September 2002
The Library is pleased to report that our current consortial agreements provide CCU students and employees a very attractive journal database package for research. Academic Search Premier offers 3,500 full-text journals covering the social sciences, humanities, education, science, religion, etc. from as far back as 1975. Business Source Premier has full-text for 3,000 management and business journals, some dating back to 1922. Journals are updated daily. Included also is Regional Business News, the full-text of multiple news wires. You can access these databases from /library/articles.asp. A User ID and Password are required (they are the same as for our FirstSearch databases); choose EBSCOhost Web to begin. Registered CCU students and staff should call 303-963-3250 if there are questions.

AV SERVICES MOVE TO SERVICE CENTER – August 2002
In recent years the Library handled the distribution and maintenance of AV equipment, as well as some setup and assistance. With the creation of the new CCU Service Center in August 2002, the functions previously performed by Library staff, all AV equipment, and the AV staff position were transferred to the Service Center. Call 303-963-3293 for AV scheduling and assistance.

DONATION OF EXTENSIVE PSYCHOLOGY COLLECTION – August 2002
Dr. Grace Bennett, a local practicing psychologist with a longstanding connection to CCU, has recently donated her personal psychology collection to the Library. It numbers nearly two thousand items and is especially notable for the currency and quality of the material. Over two hundred of the choicest books have been catalogued and placed in the Library already. This first set of materials carries a bookplate in each book, recognizing the contribution. CCU students and faculty will benefit from Dr. Bennett’s generosity now and for years to come. We sincerely appreciate this Christian benefactress and her equally kind husband.