Extended Information Station hours during reading and exam period

Good news!

Librarians will be available at the Information Station for extended hours during the reading and exam period. Stop by for help with term papers, research assignments, etc.

A reference librarian will be available:

Friday, May 4, 2007 (until 10pm)
Saturday, May 5 (until 10pm)
Sunday May 6 (until 12 Midnight)
Monday May 7 (until 12 Midnight)
Tuesday May 8 (until 12 Midnight)
Wednesday, May 9 (until 12 Midnight)
Thursday, May 10 (until 12 Midnight)
Friday, May 11 (until 11pm)
Saturday, May 12 (until 10pm)
Sunday, May 13 (until 12 Midnight)
Monday, May 14 (until 11pm)
Tuesday, May 15 (until 7pm)

Please ask at the circulation desk if there is no one at the Information Station. The library is here to help.

Digital Services Lab Tech Tips #1: Simple PDF Creation On A Mac

This is the first in a series of Tech Tips produced by the Digital Services Lab which will provide tips and short tutorials for using the new Macintosh computers and scanners in the Library. We hope these will help you use our new technology resources to the best of their abilities.

Simple PDF Creation On A Mac

When using a Macintosh computer, the easiest way to create a PDF from any document, in any program is using the “Save As PDF…” button in the print window.
Select File;Print in any program and instead of clicking the PRINT button…Then click the “Save As PDF…”button at the bottom of the print window.  This is a system wide feature, and available whether the computer has Acrobat installed or not. This way you can create a PDF from Word, PowerPoint, or Firefox.

For more information check out this link from Mac OS x 10.4 Help:  http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?

If you have any questions or suggestions for further Tech Tips you can contact the Digital Services Lab by email :digitalserviceslab@providence.edu

Show Your Support for Virginia Tech: Condolence Cards Available @ the Library

The Providence College Campus Ministry is sponsoring PC’s participation in the nationwide project to send condolences and letters of comfort and support to Virginia Tech.  The campus community is encouraged to drop off letters and notes at the Campus Ministry Center this week.  A table (along with a supply of Providence College note cards) has also been set up in the library (on the first level near the  pit) for those interested in sending words of comfort to the students, faculty and staff at Virginia Tech.

Individual research assistance available

For the end-of-the-semester rush: Reminder that we provide individualized research appointments through our consult-a-librarian service.

Prayer Mass Tonight for shooting victims at Virginia Tech

 From the office of the Chaplain/Campus Ministry:

In response to the tragedy at Virginia Tech today, at the 9:00 p.m. Mass this evening Fr. Shanley will lead the Providence College Community in prayer for the victims.  Immediately following the Mass, there will be a candlelight service in the Chapel for all who died and for all who have been affected by the shootings.

Please keep the Virginia Tech community in your prayers.

Office of the Chaplain/Campus Ministry
Providence College

Summer Student Employment in the Library Commons

The library has student employment vacancies for the summer of 2007.
We welcome applicants for full time work (35 hours weekly) or part time work (10-15-or 20 hours weekly).

This summer we will teach you the research and technology skills to become a regular Student Commons Assistant in the fall.  There are openings in several areas including public service, archives and more. 

Employment starts May 21 and can continue to Labor Day. Contact Information:
Connie Cameron: mailto:ccameron@providence.edu.  Phone: 401-865-1252.