Library News and Events

We're redesigning our website to make it smaller, faster, and easier to use. It's not finished yet, but you can take a look at it here: http://preview.lib.virginia.edu. Keep in mind that it's a work in progress so some content may be incomplete. We'd love to know what you think--send us your feedback using the button at the top of the new site's homepage. Thanks!

Beginning May 15^th, there will be a new proxy server that you will be able to use to access Library resources from off-Grounds. Unlike the current proxy server, there are no separate accounts, no browser configurations, and it will work on mobile devices. When you attempt to access Library resources from off-Grounds, you will be prompted for a NetBadge login, which is the same system used to access WebMail and Collab.

We are expecting a smooth transtition, but any problems can be reported to the U.Va. Help Desk at 434-924-4357.

 

Maps of some Library stacks are now available in VIRGO. Simply search for a book and click on "View Locations and Availability"—if the item is available, icons will appear that link to a map showing the floor on which the book is held.

For example:
Welfare and the Constitution by Sotirios A. Barber

This feature is currently available for the Alderman and Law Library stacks. Staff are working to refine this feature and extend it to all Library stacks.

 

As of January 18, 2011, researchers applying for U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) funding must follow new proposal plans. The U.Va. Library Scientific Data Consulting Group (SciDaC) has resources to help with this process, including on the policy, an FAQ page, and the NSF Data Management Plan Template. Visit the SciDaC site for more information.

Located adjacent to the entrance to the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library, Declaring Independence: Creating and Re-creating America’s Document displays highlights of the most comprehensive collection of letters, documents, and early printings of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition sheds light on not only the writing and signing of the Declaration, but also on its first printing, distribution across the colonies, and future impact on American history. An accompanying documentary film is available for viewing in the gallery.

Volunteer docents will give guided tours of the exhibit at the following days and times
Tuesday – noon to 4 p.m.
Wednesday – 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – noon to 2 p.m.

Portions of the exhibit are available online at www.lib.virginia.edu/exhibits/declaration.
To learn more about the Small Library go to www.lib.virginia.edu/small.

Featuring archaeological artifacts on loan from the Flowerdew Hundred Foundation, this exhibit presents material evidence of Virginia’s early inhabitants: Native American pottery sherds; arms and armor used to defend the new colony; refined, imported wares from Europe; and American-made goods, including items manufactured by African Americans. The materials from U.Va.’s Special Collections also on display—images from sixteenth- and seventeenth-century maps and books—illustrate the importance of the historical record in the study of material culture.

For more information on the exhibit and the Flowerdew Hundred Foundation is available at www.lib.virginia.edu/small/exhibits/flowerdew/.