Book-A-Librarian

Need help getting started with your research paper?

Book-A-Librarian!

No. Definitely not what we mean.

Set up a one-on-one meeting with a librarian from the J. S. Flipper Library who can help you with the following:

• Coming up with a topic
• Organizing your ideas
• Managing your time
• Formatting and organizing your paper
• Finding information (articles, books, etc.)
• Borrowing from other academic libraries in SC
• Citation help
• Preventing and avoiding plagiarism

Notice: Please plan in advance. I kindly ask that you reserve your instruction at least one week in advance. Book-A-Librarian sessions may last up to one hour. 

To Book-A-Librarian

Call us!

at (803) 376-5719

Or

Email Me!

Stephanie Diaz, M.L.I.S. at sdiaz@allenuniversity.edu

Today in 1956 Elvis's 1st Ed Sullivan Performance

56 years ago today, on September 9, 1956, Elvis Presley made his debut on the Ed Sullivan Show.

"Elvis Presley had already appeared on other national television shows (such as on Stage Show, The Milton Berle Show, and on the popular The Steve Allen Show) when Ed Sullivan booked Elvis for three shows. Elvis' pelvic gyrations during his appearances on these other shows had caused much discussion and concern about the suitability of airing such provocative and sensual movements on television.

Although at first Ed Sullivan said he would never want Elvis on his show, Sullivan changed his mind when The Steve Allen Show with Elvis as a guest had about twice as many viewers as Sullivan's show that night (they were competing for the same audience since they were in the same time slot). After negotiating with Elvis' manager, Ed Sullivan paid Elvis the huge sum of $50,000 for appearing on three of his shows: September 9, 1956, October 28, 1956, and then on January 6, 1957.

For Elvis' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on Sunday night at 8 p.m. on September 9, 1956, Ed Sullivan himself was not able to host since he had recently been in a very serious car accident that left him in the hospital. In his place, Oscar-winning actor Charles Laughton hosted the show. Elvis was also not on location in New York for the show since he was in Los Angeles for the filming of Love Me Tender. Laughton hosted from New York and then when it came time for Elvis' appearance, Laughton introduced him and then cut to the stage in Hollywood with Elvis."

An excerpt from Jennifer Rosenberg's article on About.com. 

To read more, visit http://history1900s.about.com/od/1950s/qt/elvissullivan.htm

Q & A with Kenneth Green

Q & A

with Allen University professor and Jazz Combo member,

Kenneth Green

By Allen University librarian, Stephanie Diaz, M.L.I.S.

(L-R) Allen University Jazz Combo members Kenneth Green II, Tavares Weston, Aaron Mathews, Alvoy Bryan Jr., Ph.D. on the steps of Arnett Hall, 2012.

Q: How are you associated with Allen University?

A: Professor in the Music Department

Q: How long have you been associated with Allen University?

A: 6 years

Q: How long have you been interested in jazz and what sparked your interest in the genre?  

A: When I began playing trumpet at age 11, my parents bought me cds of Jazz trumpeters like Wynton Marsalis, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong and South Carolina native Dizzy Gillespie.  Their sound, musicianship, passion and originality sparked my interest in all things Jazz. 

Q: What instrument do you play in the Jazz Band, and how long have you played? 

A: Trumpet. 18 years.

Q: What do you love about playing your instrument? 

A: I love to play the trumpet simply because of its brilliant and metallic sound.    

Q: What can audience members look forward to in your upcoming performance at the annual Jazzfest?

A: The theme for this year's festival is "Let Freedom Swing" and all of the participants will feature music primarily from the swing era.  I am most excited that Imada Igodan, a fantastic vocalist will join the Allen University Jazz Combo for this performance.

Q: What are you looking forward to at this year’s Jazzfest? 

A: As a native of Columbia, I am looking forward to my first performance outside the State House, and meeting jazz lovers and performers from around the nation.

Q: What would you tell Allen students, if they’re interested in participating in the Jazz Band? 

A: The Jazz Ensemble is a one credit course that meets on Fridays at 1:00 PM.  Students interested in joining the group are encouraged to visit the Music Office Building (Room 104) or call me at (803) 376-5787.

Thank you Mr. Green!

© 2012 The Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation www.skpfoundation.org

Come listen to great music, enjoy FREE swing dance classes, and show your support for Allen University's Jazz Combo at the Jazz Under the Stars 8th Annual Jazzfest!

See the AU Jazz Combo play Friday (today), September 7 from 7 PM to 9 PM on the South Carolina State House north lawn!

Swing dance classes will be going on from 6 PM to 11 PM

The party will continue at 10 pm at Le Cafe Jazz (930 Laurel Street) with performances from Skipp Pearson, Nick Brewer, Reggis Sullivan, and Brendan Bull. The word is, a very special guest will also be in attendance!

Visit http://jazzunderthestars.webs.com/ for more details about the Jazzfest.

The Big Read

Visit the Big Read blog at http://bigreadblog.arts.gov/

The entire Allen University community will be coming together for a campus-wide common reading experience called, "The Big Read", a program of the National Endowment for the Arts.

Thanks to AU's own, Dr. Charlene Spearen, who led the efforts in receiving the grant that helped fund this program, Allen University's students, faculty, and staff will be reading Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God.





"There is no book more important to me than this one."
— Alice Walker, Pulitzer Prize recipient and author of The Color Purple 



AU students, faculty, and staff-- Pick up your FREE copy of Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God in the AU bookstore! 

Be sure to bring a form of identification with you.

In March of 2013, there will be a collection of used copies for programs to be held in Hampton, Estill, Ridgeland, and Allendale counties (an integral part of the entire Big Read program), so be sure to take care of your copy!

Check back often and check out our Facebook Page for info about other BIG READ events and more news!

Predict Test Questions

Wish you had a crystal ball to take to your next test?

Good news is--if you come to the Study Skills Workshop today, you won't need one!

Learn how to predict test questions at today's Study Skills Workshop in the J. S. Flipper Library Computer Lab at 4pm.

We can't wait to see you there!

Hurricane Isaac Aftermath

The Aftermath of Hurricane Isaac 2012...





This visible image of Tropical Storm Isaac taken from NOAA's GOES-13 satellite shows the huge extent of the storm, where the eastern-most clouds lie over the Carolinas and the western-most clouds are brushing east Texas.
The image was captured on Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at 10:25 a.m. EDT.
Image Credit: NASA GOES Project
http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_gallery_2343d.html

 



Roger Harper holds his son Ari Harper, 4, as they play in the waves slashing up on the West End seawall in New Orleans, La., Tuesday, August 28, 2012. They plan to stay in New Orleans during Hurricane Isaac. Los Angeles Times / Carolyn Cole
Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/photos/2012/08/isaac-steers-clear-of-direct-h.html#storylink=cpy



Three men sit on a bench at the edge of Lake Pontchartrain as Hurricane Isaac approaches on August 28, 2012 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Read more: http://www.wcpo.com/gallery/news/news_photo_gallery/hurricane-isaac-makes-landfall-in-la#ixzz25VZE7EIy

A car sits submerged in the flood waters of Hurricane Isaac in the River Forest subdivision on August 29, 2012 in LaPlace, Louisiana. (Chris Graythen - GETTY IMAGES)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/capital-weather-gang/post/hurricane-isaac-15-most-amazing-images/2012/08/30/4cb5f084-f2da-11e1-adc6-87dfa8eff430_blog.html

Be sure to watch the following video playlist for live footage and news coverage about the aftermath of the storm.



Test Your Research Skills!

Have a research assignment coming up?

Test your information literacy skills here: http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/info_literacy/

Complete these modules to learn about

• Different types of information sources
• How to identify a topic
• How to locate relevant information
• How to evaluate what you find
• How to share the information and avoiding academic dishonesty

Click here to search for resources (books, DVDs, etc.) in the J. S. Flipper Library Online Catalog

Thank you University of Idaho!

Jumpstart Your Career!

Jumpstart your career and build your resume by volunteering at the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden!

 The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has opportunities for those interested in the following areas:

• Animal Care
• Education
• Horticulture
• Special Events
• Theater & Improv

Click here for volunteer opportunities.



The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden also offers excellent internship opportunities!

Click here for internship opportunities.

• Aquarium Program Intern
• Bird Department Internship
• Mammal Program Intern

To read more about the internship program at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, check out the following article, "My Internship Experience at Riverbanks" by Kristen Nicole Frizzell

PROJECT IMAGINAT10N

Interested in film and photography?

How would you like to inspire directors like Eva Longoria, Jamie Foxx, Biz Stone, Georgina Chapman, and James Murphy?

Check out PROJECT IMAGINAT10N, a film festival inspired by your photos!
https://www.longliveimagination.com/

For a little inspiration, take a look at last year's winner "when you find me" directed by Bryce Dallas Howard.



The contest ends September 24, 2012, but be sure to read the Official Rules for more specific deadlines.

Improve Your Study Skills!

So, what if you missed the 1st part of our Study Skills Workshop series?

Don't worry!

Just stop by next Tuesday to learn helpful tips about

 How to organize your study time!

 Here's a video that covers what was discussed in today's lecture:

http://youtu.be/jJXOHKSnUNw 

So, I'm curious, what study habits do you practice that have helped you succeed? 

Post your responses below! :)

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Just finished the cult classic, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky over the weekend.  I heard many great things about the book, but I must say, as a huge movie lover, I mainly just wanted to check it out before I saw the film. 

Overall, I loved it.  It's a sweet, yet complicated coming-of-age story about well, you guessed it-- a wallflower (named Charlie).  Charlie's endearing innocence will take you right back to freshman year of high school (or maybe middle school for some and college for others) as you try to figure your way through a world of embarrassing Rocky Horror experiences, music, sex, drugs, family get-togethers, love, loss, and friendship.

The film of the same name comes out September 20, 2012 and stars Ezra Miller as Patrick, Emma Watson (HP films) as Sam, and Logan Lerman ("Percy Jackson" films) as Charlie. 

So, for those of you who have read the book, how do you feel about the casting of the up-coming film?--S. D.

Check out the trailer below:

Get More: Nina Dobrev, Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, 2012 Movie Awards, New Movies

Mrs. Howard receives farewell and award for her service

Mrs. Howard, Director of the J. S. Flipper Library, received a farewell gift and "thank you" for her six years of service at Allen University.  Dr. Cole and Dr. Lane congratulated and thanked Mrs. Howard while attending the Faculty Retreat, held at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden earlier this month (May 17th).  Mrs. Howard plans to leave AU at the end of June.

Be sure to post your "farewell" message below for Mrs. Howard:

Developing a Search Strategy, Searching Databases, and Searching the Web

Have a research paper due?  Don't know where to start?  The following links, worksheets and videos will help you turn your topic into key words that you can search for in academic journal databases and on the Web.  Remember, if you need any help please feel free to come to the J. S. Flipper library and ask a librarian for more assistance.

This webpage describes how to develop a search strategy:  http://libguides.nl.edu/content.php?pid=14451&sid=97045 

Worksheet for developing a search strategy:  http://library.humboldt.edu/infoservices/sstrawrksht.htm

Need help analyzing your topic?  Check out this worksheet:  http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/AnalyseTopicForm.pdf

Once you come up with your search terms, you can now search within online databases, online library catalogs, and on the Web.  Try using boolean operators to return better results.  The following video explains how to use boolean operators to your advantage:

The following video explains how to return better results while searching a topic on the Web:

Word of the Day

The Word of the Day for Wednesday, March 21st 2012 is inculpate:

in·cul·pate

 

verb (used with object), -pat·ed, -pat·ing.

1.to charge with fault; blame; accuse.

2. to involve in a charge; incriminate.

Thought of the Day

“I disapprove of what you say,
but I will defend to the death
your right to say it.”

~ Evelyn Beatrice Hall
(1868-1939)

Word of the Day

 

The Word of the Day for Friday, March 16th is mercurial:

mer·cu·ri·al

   /mərˈkyʊəriəl/ Show Spelled[mer-kyoor-ee-uhl] Show IPA

adjective

1. changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic: a mercurial nature.

2. animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted.

3. pertaining to, containing, or caused by the metal mercury.

4. ( initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the god Mercury.

5. ( initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the planet Mercury

Thought of the Day

“The aim of education
should be to teach the child to think,
not what to think.”

~ John Dewey
(1859-1952)

Word of the Day. March 15th 2012

 

Sanguine

 

1 : bloodred

2a : consisting of or relating to blood b : bloodthirsty, sanguinary c of the complexion : ruddy

3 : having blood as the predominating bodily humor; also : having the bodily conformation and temperament held characteristic of such predominance and marked by sturdiness, high color, and cheerfulness

4 : confident, optimistic

Thought of the Day

The lure of the distant is deceptive.
The great opportunity is where you are.”

~ John Burroughs
(1837-1921)

Word of the Day

The Word of the Day for Wednesday, March 14th 2012 is ambivalent:

Part of speech: adjective

1. having ”mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action: The whole family was ambivalent about the move to the suburbs. She is regarded as a morally ambivalent character in the play.

 

2. Psychology . of or pertaining to the coexistence within an individual of positive and negative feelings toward the same person, object, or action, simultaneously drawing him or her in opposite directions.

Thought of the Day

“The closed mind, if closed long enough,
can be opened by nothing short of dynamite.”

~ Gerald W. Johnson
(1890-1980)

Word of the Day

The Word of the Day for Tuesday, March 13th 2012 is pragmatic:

Part of Speech: Adjective

prag·mat·ic

1. of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.

2. Philosophy . of or pertaining to pragmatism ( def. 2 ) .

3. of or pertaining to pragmatics ( defs. 1, 2 ) .

4. treating historical phenomena with special reference to their causes, antecedent conditions, and results.

5. of or pertaining to the affairs of state or community.

Thought of the Day

“Never believe that a few caring people
can’t change the world.
For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.”

~ Margaret Mead

Word of the Day

The Word of the Day for Thursday March 1st 2010 is ephemeral:

e·phem·er·al

adjective

1. lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory: the ephemeral joys of childhood.

2. lasting but one day: an ephemeral flower.

 

noun

3. anything short-lived, as certain insects.

Thought of the Day

Take only memories,
Leave only footprints”

~ Chief Seattle
(1780-1866)

Word of the Day

The Word of the Day for Wednesday, February 29th 2012 is heresy:

 

her·e·sy

noun, plural -sies.

1. opinion or doctrine at variance with the orthodox or accepted doctrine, especially of a church or religious system.

2. the maintaining of such an opinion or doctrine.

3. Roman Catholic Church . the willful and persistent rejection of any article of faith by a baptized member of the church.

4. any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs, customs, etc.

 

Origin:
1175–1225; Middle English heresie  < Old French eresie  < Latin haeresis  school of thought, sect < Greek haíresis,  literally, act of choosing, derivative of haireîn  to choose

Related forms

su·per·her·e·sy, noun, plural -sies.

Synonyms 4.  dissent, iconoclasm, dissension.

Thought of the Day

“A life spent making mistakes
is not only more honorable,
but more useful than a life
spent doing nothing.”

~ George Bernard Shaw
(1856-1950)

Word of the Day

The Word of the day for Tuesday, February 28th is edifice:

ed·i·fice

noun

1. a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.

2. any large, complex system or organization.

 

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Anglo-French, Middle French < Latin aedificium,  equivalent to aedific ( āre ) to build ( see edify) + -ium -ium

Thought of the Day

“In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: it goes on.” – Robert Frost

Word of the Day

The Word of the Day for Monday, February 27th 2012 is pedigree:

ped·i·gree

 noun

1. an ancestral line; line of descent; lineage; ancestry.

2. a genealogical table, chart, list, or record, especially of a purebred animal.

3. distinguished, excellent, or pure ancestry

4. derivation, origin, or history: the pedigree of a word.

Thought of the Day

“Practical wisdom is only to be learned
in the school of experience.
Precepts and instructions are useful
so far as they go, but,
without the discipline of real life,
they remain of the nature of theory only.”

~Samuel Smiles
(1812-1904)