Gale Platform Enhancements
Gale has released experience and design changes across its resources. The library's Gale Databases subscriptions now have enhanced user experiences and modified database names.
The enhanced user experience includes:
Winter Intersession Library Hours
Dec. 14, 2019 – Jan. 14, 2020
Monday – Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday – Sunday | CLOSED
Winter Break | Dec. 21, 2019 – Jan. 5, 2020 | CLOSED
All public service departments, including the Circulation/Reserve Desk, Interlibrary Loan, Reference Desk/Chat, Reference Online Center (ROC) Lab, and STEP Labs, close 15 minutes before the building closes.
Library Closed for Winter Break
The library will be CLOSED for winter break from Saturday, Dec. 21 through Sunday, Jan. 5.
Alton E. Broussard Collection Now Accessible
Special Collections has acquired the collection of local newsman and former UL Lafayette journalism professor Alton Broussard. Born in St. Martinville in 1911, Mr. Broussard's journalism career began when he was in high school, where he established their first student newspaper. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Louisiana State University, both in journalism. Newspapers he worked for included the Lake Charles American Press, the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and the Daily Advertiser, among many more.
New Databases by Subjects Lists
The following pages have been added to the 'Databases by Subject' list:
Digital Exhibit: UL Lafayette Trophies
Digitization Archivist Scott Jordan has created a new digital exhibit from Special Collections.
Event: Stress Relief Week -- Dec. 9 to 13
The library is dedicating a whole week of relaxing activities to ease every one of the stresses of finals. Massages, therapy dogs, snacks, games, and more.
De. 9 – 12 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
art, sensory, puzzles, games
Dec. 11 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Massages
Dec. 11 | 1 p.m.
Therapy dogs
Dec. 13 | 9 a.m. – 1 a.m.
Snacks
Article on "The Lafayette Guide" and Special Collections Journalism Event
Dr. James Savage of the Office of Communications and Marketing has written an article about The Lafayette Guide and Special Collections's event commemorating it. The article discusses the influence of the Guide, and the means it took to get it produced.
View the "Short-lived weekly offered Lafayette ‘what you would expect’ – and more" Article.
Event: Silent Disco Fashion Show -- Dec. 3
Join us to enjoy a silent disco fashion show featuring a capsule collection by Rony Billiardo, an emerging young fashion designer from Indonesia. His designs have been featured in many publications. He combines authentic Indonesian textiles for a youthful, casual look. Exclusive designs will be available for purchase following the event.
Dec. 3 | 2:30 p.m.
1st Floor
Free Admission
Brought to you by UL’s HMGT Event Planning Class.
Library Open 24 Hours for Finals
The library will be OPEN 24 HOURS from 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2 through 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 for finals.
All public service departments, including the Circulation/Reserve Desk, Interlibrary Loan, Reference Desk/Chat, Reference Online Center (ROC) Lab, and STEP Labs, close at their regular hours:
Monday – Thursday | 7:30 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.
Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Saturday | 1 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Sunday | 2 p.m. – 10:45 p.m.
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