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!