December 2002
Volume 16
(back issues)

In this Issue

New Library Employees

Departing Employees

One-shot Library Instruction Sessions
Take an opportunity to share what you've done with other librarians! For the next NELIG meeting (Jan. 17, 2003), we are looking for a presenter or a panel of presenters to speak to our group on the topic of "Innovative One-Shots." If you would like to share stories about your program with the Library Instruction Group, please contact Anna Litten, at anna_litten@emerson.edu.

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Official Count of Libraries on Campus

Yale University Library:

Art & Architecture Library
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Chemistry Library
Classics Library
Cross Campus Library
Divinity School Library
Drama Library
Engineering & Applied Science Library
Epidemiology & Public Health Library
Forestry & Environmental Studies Library
Geology Library
Kline Science Library
Lewis Walpole Library
Library Shelving Facility
Mathematics Library
Medical Library [Harvey Cushing/John Hay Whitney Medical Library]
Mudd Library [Seeley G. Mudd Library]
Music Library [Irving S. Gilmore Music Library]
Nursing Library & Information Resources
Social Sciences Libraries & Information Services
Sterling Memorial Library
Statistics Library
TOTAL: 22

Other libraries, depositories, and facilities [with indication of (YUL support) & (administrative position in university)]:

Anthropology Library (historically was a separate library, but became a collection housed in Kline & serviced by staff there as well as SSLIS and RSC)
Astronomy Library (cataloging/no services) [Astronomy Department]
Center for British Art Library (cataloging/ no services) [Center for British Art]
Cowles Foundation Library (no cataloging/no services) [Economics Department]
Film Study Center (cataloging/no services) [ITS]
Herbarium Library (cataloging/no services) [Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology Department]
Law Library [Lillian Goldman Law Library] (LHR support) [Law School]
Linguistics Department Library (cataloging/no services) [Linguistics Department]
Libraries within 12 residential colleges (no cataloging/no services) [Yale College]
Ornithology Library (cataloging/no services) [Peabody Museum]
TOTAL: 21

Examples of acceptable wording:
The 21 libraries that comprise the Yale University Library . . .
The Yale University Library, a system of 21 libraries, . . . .
The Yale University Library, with 21 libraries stretching from the Medical School to the Divinity School to the Lewis Walpole Library in Farmington, CT, . . . .

The Yale University Library has more than 10.5 million volumes housed in Sterling Memorial Library, an off-site Library Shelving Facility, and 21 school and departmental libraries.

Yale University has 24 major, school, and departmental libraries. [Yale University Library plus Law, Center for British Art]

Yale University has over 40 library facilities, including the Yale University Library system, the Library Shelving Facility, school and departmental libraries, and libraries in the 12 residential colleges.

 

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A Word From the University Librarian

SML 409, 410, 411, 78, 79, Lecture Hall

As the number of regularly held library meetings increases, we are faced
with the problem of scheduling conflicts for meeting rooms. To alleviate
this problem, we ask that Library Administration be informed of meeting
room requests on an individual basis, rather than requesting "ongoing"
status, for an indefinite period.

When making reservations, please state each date and time individually so
that LAS staff can make sure there are no conflicts on any date (we will
book up to six months of meetings at one time). If you prefer to make a
Meeting Maker proposal, please do so for only one date at a time. If a
meeting is canceled, please let Library Administration staff know as soon
as possible, so that the room can be made available to others.

If you currently have an established ongoing room reservation, your
commitments will be upheld until the end of the calendar year. Please call
at the beginning of 2003 with your list of needs for the next six months.
After January 1, we cannot guarantee that meetings previously set up on an
ongoing basis will be conflict-free.

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Staff Member in Focus

Cindy Greenspun Access Services Cindy Greenspun is one of the supervisors for Access Services. Previously the Evening/Weekend supervisor, she is presently the daytime supervisor at the Sterling Memorial Library. She oversees the staff for the Privileges Office, circulation desk and "Room 2". In addition, she is responsible for student and casual hiring. She enjoys her position due to the variety in her work, as her duties may change from working in the Privileges Office, hiring, Borrow Direct, and circulation activities. Cindy is a West Haven native. She is also a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. She started her major in Biomedical photography and then finished as a Professional Technical Communication major with a concentration in photography. Cindy enjoys a variety of unique sports and activities. Her newest venture is fencing. She takes classes weekly and has become quite the opponent. Before this, she took Jujutsu. During the summer time she is a member of the Yale Physical Plant Softball Team, which currently holds the Championship Title. Cindy was also on the swim team throughout her years in school, her concentration was the backstroke and was the back-up diver. Cindy's passion is photography. She works part-time as a freelance photographer depending mostly on word-of-mouth business. She has also displayed her work in local businesses. Her specialty is black and white portraits with hand tinting. She used oil paint applied onto special photographic paper. Plans are underway to create her own dark room in the near future to add an even more personal touch to her photography. She also has plans to continue with her library career by pursuing an online MLS program. If you would like to view more of Cindy's work you may contact her at Cgreenspun@aol.com.     Title: Emily Film: Tri-X film - 400   Title: Christian Steidinger Film: Tri-X film - 400   Title: Untitled Film: T-Max Title: Kristin Film: Fuji-film - 400   Title: Untitled Film: XP-2 film   Title: Cascading Ivy Film: Tri-X film - 400

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Highlights of Staff Events

Canned Food Drive

Yale University Library
Canned Food Drive
November 19-December 22

Going to the grocery store this weekend? Think about getting a few extra canned food items to contribute to the canned food drive going on now through December 22nd. The drive benefits the Connecticut Food Bank, which is the largest centralized source of donated emergency food in the state. It serves 450 agencies in Connecticut, such as soup kitchens and food pantries, and provides food annually for an estimated 250,000 people in need.

Collection boxes have been placed at the following locations:
Sterling Memorial Library, Wall Street Entrance
Cross Campus Library Circulation Desk
Art & Architecture Library Circulation Desk
Beinecke Library Lounge
Divinity Library Staff Lounge
Kline Library Kitchen
Law Library Circulation Desk
Medical Library Administrative Office
Social Science Librarian's Office

Sponsored by M&PSA

The Holiday Raffle has begun. Tickets are for sale at $1 each, with 100% of the proceeds getting donated to the Columbus House, a shelter that cares for New Haven's homeless population. Area merchants and members of the Yale community are donating gifts and prizes; winners will be announced during the Annual Library International Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 17th (4-6pm) at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.

Tickets are available December 4 (today) through December 17 at 4pm. Please contact one of the following M&PSA members for tickets. I can also schedule time to sell tickets at libraries around campus. (Contact Stephen E. Cohen if interested.)

Bernadette Cioffi
Stephen Cohen
John Gallagher
Marsha Garman
Todd Gilman
George Ouellette
Lynn Thomas
Jennifer Weintraub

If you would like to donate a piece of art or craft for the raffle, please contact Stephen Cohen (stephen.e.cohen@yale.edu)

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Long Service Recognition

The following employees will be recognized in the June 2003 Long Service. Please review the names below to ensure that we have not left anyone out.

Name	Department	Years of Service	Supervisor
Angelotti, Mary Arakawa, Steven Azurin, Josephine Caple, Patricia Carter, Lilly Darico, Holly Hunt, Joan Leach, Cheryl Lovette, Vinita Lyon, Nancy McGraw, Deborah Murphy, Lorine Rudyk, Martha Best, Charles Chadwick, Doris Collier, Bonnie Hunenko, Maria Karnauchov, Olga Kelsey, Mary Jane Mandour, Cecile Moore, George Morgan, John Oddo, Anthony Watson, Mary Ann Young, Stephen Bradway, Mary Pollard, Carol Puzzo, Maria	Medical Library Catalog Department Social Sciences Library Law Library Acquisitions Department Acquisitions Department Catalog Department Access Services Interlibrary Loan Manuscripts & Archives Library Business Office Social Sciences Library Catalog Department Acquisitions Department Catalog Department Law Library Catalog Department Acquisitions Department Law Library Catalog Department Medical Library Geology Library Catalog Department Law Library Catalog Department East Asian Collection Law Library Law Library	25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 25 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years 35 years 45 years 45 years	Kenny Marone Anthony Oddo Edita Baradi Stephanie Schmitt Rebecca Hamilton Rebecca Hamilton Robert Killheffer Sue Crockford-Peters Carol Jones Mary LaFogg Alice Prochaska Judith Carnes Patricia Thurston Rebecca Hamilton Dajin Sun S. Blair Kauffman Patricia Thurston Rebecca Hamilton S. Blair Kauffman Robert Killheffer John Gallagher David Stern Joan Swanekamp Jo-Anne Giammattei Joan Swanekamp Ellen Hammond Marie Whited Joanne Giammattei

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Calendar of Events

Yale Photos

A New Perspective of the Green

For more photos Click Here

Yale Holiday Calendar

 

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Find It

Yale University Library Listing of Sites to News, Events, Exhibits http://resources.library.yale.edu/online/news.asp

 

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Hr News

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Online Annual Open Enrollment
All Benefit Eligible Faculty and Staff will soon be receiving your Annual Statement of Benefits, along with information regarding the process for the 2003 Annual Open Enrollment. The
mailing you will receive provides detailed information regarding your
existing benefit elections. Again this year, Open Enrollment will be
available online!

During the Annual Open Enrollment period -- October 14 through November
15 -- you will be able to log on to the Faculty and Staff Self-Service
website and review or make changes to your medical and/or dental programs.
In addition, the Flexible Benefits annual enrollment will be online
through December 31, 2002.

You may notice some additional options this year, such as a Yale Payroll
web-based self-service application to let you view and print your Form W-2
Wages and Tax Statement.

You will receive another email notice alerting you when the online process
is available.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Benefits Office
at benefits.office@yale.edu.

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United Way United Way: Your Donation Can Change Lives In Yale's Tercentennial year, we raised $400,000 for Yale's neighbors in Greater New Haven. The Yale United Way campaign is one way to continue our long tradition of community service. Your donation to the United Way can change the lives of children, the elderly, and other needy citizens in Greater New Haven through the simple process of payroll deduction. This is an easy and effortless way to participate in improving our community. You can be a part of New Haven's compassionate and caring community. Let Me Make A Pledge Now! Click below to make your pledge right now! It's easy and secure with Yale's new online pledge form. Click here and enter your Yale NetID and your sign on password to access the system. PLEASE GIVE TO THE UNITED WAY Please consider giving generously this year. Your donation makes a difference in the lives of children, the elderly, and those in need in our community. Thank you.

 

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Mail Tip #145
Destination Addresses

Campus Mail sorters have come across many campus envelopes recently that only have the name of the recipient written on it. No department name. No address. This mail apparently was intended to remain in the building it was picked up at. This mail is delayed in reaching the intended recipient as it must be individually looked up, which may include opening the mail and returning it to sender if the location of the recipient can not be determined.

Even if mail is intended for someone in your building or department, put a complete three-line address on it. If the envelope is accidentally placed in outgoing campus mail, it will come right back to your building with your next mail delivery.

Remember
Name
Department
Campus Address
(on all campus mail)

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Technical Training Vouchers Program

The Technical Training Vouchers Program provides all library staff members with the opportunity to attend off-site technical training conducted by New Horizons, a local computer learning center.

Upon supervisory approval, staff members may select and attend courses through this program at no cost to themselves or their department.

For a list of courses offered through this program and Instructions on how to register for a course Go to http://www.library.yale.edu/training/stod/techvoucherclasses.html

Important: Please do not register directly with New Horizons. To take advantage of this program, you will have to register through our website (see link above).

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Staff On-line Resources

http://info.med.yale.edu/library/intranet/

Suggestions and Comments
Send all comments to the Editor, Jessica Linicus

If you would like something or someone featured in the next Library Links, please contact me. Library Human Resources hopes you enjoyed this issue of Library Links.

jessica.linicus@yale.edu

Wellness

Mental Wellness:HUMOR

Wellness Now

Tips for Staying Healthy During Flu and Cold Season

It's time to think about the upcoming cold and flu season. Cold viruses are present year-round but the "cold season" typically begins as the weather turns colder and people spend more time indoors. The flu typically arrives later, in November, with the peak season from late December through early March.
There are many different cold and influenza viruses. These viruses typically are spread by sneezing, coughing or touching a contaminated surface. For example, a person with cold touches his nose and then touches a doorknob.

Wash your hands frequently. Since your hands are the most common vehicle for carrying germs into your body, you should scrub vigorously with soap and water for 10-15 seconds to keep them as germ-free as possible. Wash after using the bathroom, before handling food, before eating, and any other time you think you might have picked up germs.

Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth. You can't keep all the germs off your hands all the time. So, keep your hands away from germs' most common entryway into the body.

Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Don't spread your germs to others.

Use disposable tissue. And wipe your nose in a way that keeps secretions on the tissue and doesn't contaminate your hands.

Maintain your exercise habits. Exercising strengthens the body’s immune system and helps a person sleep better at night. Better sleep will also contribute to fighting illnesses.

Keep fresh air going in the house. Fresh air is especially important in a house where cigarette smoke is present. Second-hand smoke can aggravate asthma and other respiratory problems in infants. Fresh air may help cut down on those problems.

Take Vitamin C. Vitamin C works in the body as a scavenger, picking up all sorts of trash—including virus trash. It can shorten the length of a cold from seven days to maybe two or three days. Vitamin C may also cut back on coughing, sneezing, and other symptoms. The recommended dosage is 500-2,000mg daily of an esterified or calcium ascorbate formula.

Get a yearly flu vaccine.

Zinc. Sucking on zinc lozenges can cut colds short by an average of seven days. Zinc can also dramatically reduce symptoms such as a dry, irritated throat.

Get Rest , fluids, and good nutrition

Think Now