New Reference Books Added

The Reference Librarians are pleased to inform you of some of the new titles added to the reference shelves:

•  "Encyclopedia of constitutional amendments, proposed amendments, and amending issues 1789-2010", John R. Vile. These two volumes contain over 500 entries, including primary source material, extensive bibliography and fully indexed.
  REF KF 4557 .V555 2010 v.1 & v.2
• "Peripatetic philosophy 200 BC to AD 200", Robert W. Sharples 'This book provides a collection of sources, many of them fragmentary and previously scattered and hard to access, for the development of Peripatetic philosophy..' (publisher)
  REF B 111 .P47 2010
• "The digital print : identification and preservation", Martin C. Jurgens '...demystifies the complex, rapidly changing, and sometimes confusing world of digital printer, providing guidance not only to conservators, curators...but also to artists and photographers...' (publisher)
  REF TR 465 .J87 2009
• "The book in the Renaissance", Andrew Pettegree. 'The Book in the Renaissance reconstructs the first 150 years of the world of print, exploring the complex web of religious, economic and cultural concerns surrounding the printed word' (publisher).
  REF Z 291.3 .P48 2010

Drinks now allowed in Blakley Library!

Announcing a new change to library rules:

Patrons are now allowed to bring in drinks as long as they are in secured containers.  However, liquids must be kept in spill-proof travel mugs, capped bottles, or sports bottles with a pop-up spout.  No open containers, soda cans, or styrofoam/plastic cups (with or without lids) will be allowed.  Patrons may not bring any drink near the library computers, copiers, or other electronic devices.

Food is still banned. 

Enjoy!

Old and New Testament Abstracts

The Blakley Library is pleased to announce the addition of two new databases, Old Testament Abstracts Online and New Testament Abstracts Online.

Old Testament Abstracts Online is a product of a partnership between ATLA and the Catholic Biblical Association. The database features indexing and abstracts for journal articles, monographs, multi-author works, and software related to Old Testament studies. Abstracts from over 450 journals are included. All abstracts are in English, regardless of the language of the original work. Topics covered include antiquities, archaeology, biblical theology, philology and much more. Coverage in the database dates back to 1978.

New Testament Abstracts Online is a product of a partnership between ATLA and Boston College. The database is an indispensable research and bibliographic aid for scholars, librarians, clergy and students of the New Testament and its historical milieu.  The database contains more than 46,000 article abstracts, over 1,600 review abstracts, 17,000 book abstracts, and 61 software abstracts. Each year an additional 2,000 articles from more than 500 periodicals in numerous languages are selected for inclusion. In addition, approximately 900 current books are also summarized annually. Article coverage in the database dates back to 1985.

These databases may be accessed by using the links below, or by using the library's list of databases or subject guides.

Old Testament Abstracts Online

New Testament Abstracts Online

Food for Fines

The 6th Annual Food for Fines was very successful!

Thanks to your donations, the library was able to donate approximately 500 items to the St. Jude Catholic Church food pantry. 
 
For more information, please contact Cherie Hohertz, Access Services Librarian, at 972-721-5040 or via email.

Credit/Debit cards now accepted

The William A. Blakley Library is pleased to announce that credit and debit cards are now accepted online for the payment of library fines and fees. Library patrons wishing to pay their balance should first log into their Horizon account, determine the exact amount of fines, fees, and or lost book charges, then go to https://commerce.cashnet.com/udlibrary to make that payment.

Payments will be posted to the patron's account by the end of the following business day. Students needing expedited service for registration, graduation, or release of transcripts may print off a copy of the payment receipt and bring it to the circulation desk for immediate processing.

For questions or further information, please contact Cherie Hohertz, Access Services Librarian, at chohertz@udallas.edu or 972-721-5040.

The Mobile Library

The William A. Blakley Library is pleased to announce the launch of our mobile library site. The new mobile platform gives users the opportunity to search databases and subject guides, find items through our catalog, access online reserves, get reference assistance, and find general information about the library.

Users accessing the library's site will automatically be redirected to the mobile platform.

For more information, please contact Cherie Hohertz, Access Services Librarian, at chohertz@udallas.edu or 972-721-5040.

Would you read a Banned Book?

The William A. Blakley Library presents an exhibit on Banned Books. This annual event occurs to coincide with the American Library Associations Banned Book Week, Sept. 24th through Oct. 1st.

Drop by to see the exhibit unfold and learn just how many banned books you may have already read. You might be surprised!

Think for yourself and let others do the same.

Melissa Randall
Reference Librarian