The Library at the Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville

It’s been over a year since there were two librarians here at LR-AVL, but that time has finally come to an end. On May 15 th , 2018, I joined Rachel in the library office outside the computer lab (Room 322). So please let me introduce myself: In my time at the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities   I did frequent reference work related to social work, behavioral health, leadership development and just about everything related to nonprofit administration . My office hours for the month are posted outside the library office. Usually, one of the librarians is here Monday through Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Drop-in reference help (and some technology support) is always available, but I strongly suggest making an appointment with me to ensure I am available. Email or call to set up an appointment! Heather Propsom email – Heather.Propsom@lr.edu phone - 828.407.4259 As always, feel free to reach out to our cohorts on the Hickory campus. They keep more...

What is National Library Week? http://adlib.info/national-library-week-posters/ According to the American Library Association , National Library Week is sponsored by the ALA and libraries across the country as "a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support." This year marks the 60th anniversary of National Library Week, which will be observed Apr. 8-14 with the theme "Libraries Lead." You can read more about the event on the ALA's National Library Week webpage . How Do Libraries Lead? I was a library patron long before I became a librarian, and for me, the library was always a place for me to discover new stories or facts. The library led me into new worlds and ideas. The library was always the first place I went when I needed to do a book report, presentation, or write a research paper, because I always knew the librarian would lead me to the right information I ne...

As some of you already know, last week Allison Etzel said farewell to the Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville to focus on her passion of massage therapy. We will miss her and wish her all the best! So please let me introduce myself: I will be here to meet your library with a new librarian joining the LR-AVL team soon. My office hours for the month are posted outside the library office (near the printer in the computer lab), but typically I will be here Monday through Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m. Drop-in reference help (and some technology support) is always available, but I strongly suggest making an appointment with me to ensure I am available. Email or call to set up an appointment! Rachel Statham email - Rachel.Statham@lr.edu phone - 828.407.4259 As always, feel free to reach out to our cohorts on the Hickory campus. They keep more regular hours and are happy to help you via phone or email. Hickory library contact info:  Circ. Desk (ask to speak to a...

Databases are not strictly limited to scientific, peer reviewed, academic journals and articles. Databases can contain collections of videos, too. Lenoir-Rhyne has quite a few different video databases to help you find what you're looking to watch. Check them out and get inspired! Remember... To access databases from off-campus, you need to sign in to the library. Your library credentials are as follows: username: Your last name password: The letters "lr" and then your student ID number (minus leading zeros) For more information about logging in off campus, click here ! Naxos Video Library : "The world's leading Performing Arts DVD distributor brings you an extensive streaming video library of classical music performances, opera, ballet, live concerts and documentaries. Watch the world's greatest opera houses, ballet companies, orchestras and artists perform on demand! Once you subscribe, stream any video in the library from anywhere...

Top FIVE Things YOU! Should Know About the LR-Asheville Library! And Harry Potter library GIFs! Just because. From Buzzfeed.com   Need access to library information from home? We have our own website! There you will find information about how to login off-campus, links to electronic databases, the librarian's schedule, and more. Follow this link:   http://libguides.lr.edu/ashevillelibrary   from Thinglink.com Looking for subject-specific research tips? We create instructional guides called LibGuides for each subject. Discover them here:  libguides.lr.edu from bestanimations.com Don't understand how to cite your sources? Having trouble with academic writing? Just plain ol' writing woes? We offer writing tutoring! More information available here: Asheville Writing Center . from favim.com Need an article or a book that LR does not own? We can borrow materials for you from partner libraries using Interlibrary Loan. More informat...

The first term of summer is coming to a close, so we thought we would take a break from academics and marvel at Mother Nature. As you know, we have a great view from the library here in Asheville. In the summertime, we get top notch views of the afternoon rain storms. Allison got a cool time lapse video of a storm rolling in on July 5th, 2017. Take a break and enjoy.  A still from the storm, by Allison Etzel

Extra! Extracurricular! NC Live - HeritageQuest Authors Note: Happy Summer, my Lenoir-Rhyne University friends! It has been a full season since I last posted in our library blog and for that I extend my deepest apologies. We said goodbye to my co-librarian cohort at the beginning of spring and I have just been oh-so-busy solo-librarian-ing it up that I have neglected this blog. However, I am pledging to keep up with the blog and thus I bring to you a new post! Extra! Extracurricular! will be a new section of our blogging endeavors that focuses on resources available to you outside of LRU. (Hence the extracurricular nature.) Most resources that we highlight will be from our state library consortium, NC LIVE . If you have not checked out all the library and research goodies NC Live provides to the fine citizens and students of North Carolina, free of charge , you are totally missing out. Through NC Live you have access to ebooks, ejournals, databases, and so muc...