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Fall 2023, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

In this issue...

• Two Inland Empire Archival Preservation Projects Funded p.1-2
• New Library Team Members p. 2-5
• New Databases p.5-10

Spring 2022, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

In this issue...

• Project Spotlight: Bridges That Carried Us Over p.1
• Dean Cesar Caballero to Retire p.2
• People in the News p.2
• Water Resources Receives Valuable Donation p.3
• A Grand Day Out at the Salton Sea p.4
• South Entrance Remodel p.4
• Smart Study Rooms p.4

Fall 2020, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

In this issue...

• The Pfau Library Pivots to an Online Environment p. 1
• Welcome, Eric Milenkiewicz! p. 2
• Documenting the CSUSB COVID-19 Experience p. 2
• James Knight III Returns p. 3
• Guy Stoil Joins the Library Team p. 3
• Library Ambassador Program Continues to Grow p. 3
• Barbara Quarton to Retire this December p. 4
• Expanded Library Laptop Lending
• Program p. 5
• Faculty Workshops p. 5
• Oral History Project Update p. 6
• Library Secures VETI Award p. 6

Showcasing The Authentic Student Experience: The Library And Student Mentoring Partner To Create A First-Year Library Ambassador Program, Gina Schlesselman-Tarango, Barbara Herrera, Sara Demoss

Library Faculty Publications & Presentations

This poster outlines CSU, San Bernardino’s (CSUSB) Library Ambassador initiative, a partnership between the Pfau Library and the Office of Undergraduate Studies’ Student Mentoring Program that aims to connect students in first-year courses with peers knowledgeable about library resources and services. The poster includes the history of the program, which was piloted in 2016, and addresses some of the challenges and successes encountered along the way. It details the program’s student-focused philosophy, which strives to combat library anxiety by ensuring that early exposure to the library centers authentic student research experiences, concerns, and needs. The Library Ambassador program also allows …

Fall 2019, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

In this Issue...

• Extensive Egyptology Book Collection Donated p. 1
• Special Collections Grand Re-Opening p. 1
• Meet the New Librarians p. 2
• Precinct Reporter Newspaper Archives Donated p. 2
• A New Streaming Video Database p. 3
• New Laptop Computers p. 3
• Chess Club Tournament p. 3
• 15 Years of Baseball History p. 4
• More Group Study Rooms p. 4
• Watching the Debates p. 5
• Fall Events p. 5

Fall 2018, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

In this Issue

• "Latinas on the Diamond," p.1
• "Starbooks," p.2
• A Librarian's Legacy, p.3
• Library Ambassadors p.3
• Flexible Teaching Space, p.3
• Latino Book and Family, p.4
• Special Collections, p.4
• Les Kong, p.5
• New Leadership, p.5
• Xiwen Zhang, p.6
• Sue Caballero, p.6
• Outstanding Librarian, p.6

Preservation Of Library Resources In Nigeria Universities: A Study Of Collections In Cross River State Universities, Akin-Fakorede Oluwaseun, Eno J. Ottong, Ubong J. Ottong

Communications of the IIMA

Preservation is the appropriate housing, protection, care and maintenance of archives, records and manuscripts. It should be taken seriously in order to preserve the cultural, social and technical context of our heritage. This study investigates the preservation of library resources in Nigerian universities via a study of collections in Cross River State universities. Through descriptive survey research design, the study adopts Ruskin’s theory of preservation (Ruskin, 1989) with an emphasis on the seven lamps of architecture. The application of the theory is used to assess the form of the resources, understand the preservation problems encountered in the libraries and determine …

Spring 2017, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Library System Migration p.1

Thesis Digitization p.2

Kanopy p.2

Fake News, again p.3

A 2017 Look at 1982 p.3

Librarian of the Year p.4

"Tech-quisitions" p.4

Two Texas Poets p.5

Pacific Review Reading p.5

The Sun Dance p.6

December 2016, John M. Pfau Library

LBHP Newsletters

No abstract provided.

May 2016, John M. Pfau Library

LBHP Newsletters

Latinos and Baseball ...... Page 2

Latinos and Baseball ...... Page 6

Peloteros in Paradise ...... Page 7

Spring 2016, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

The LBHP & the Smithsonian page 1

A Unified Library Management System page 1

From Gift to Shelf page 2

We LOVE Bookmarks! page 3

24/7 Study Area page 3

Librarian of the Year page 5

Goodbye, Jonathan Smith! page 5

LexisNexis to be Replaced page 5

Fall 2015, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

New Critical Information Literacy Resource for Faculty

Latino Baseball History Project to Partner with the Smithsonian

Another First for the Pfau Library: hoopla!

Extensive Latino Research Collection Acquired the Kirk and Magdalena Whisler International Latino Achievements Collection

Innovation Lab to Open This Fall

Your Research Goes Global: CSUSB ScholarWorks

Our Newest Librarian

Summer Movies Success Story!

Fall 2013, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Against the odds: The Pfau Library team achieves all strategic goals! by Cesar Caballero
• Encore! by Cesar Caballero
• Marginalia by Bonnie Petry
• People in the news
• Kindred spirits by Lisa Bartle
• Another success story! by Iwona Contreras
• The San Bernardino Sun archive by Jill Vassilakos-Long
• A brief history of San Bernardino newspapers by Jill Vassilakos-Long
• Great Horned Owls and a rescue at the Pfau by Pat Rice-Daniels

Fall 2012, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Expansion of the library is vital to CSUSB's future by Brent Singleton
• Forecast: continued progress with scattered accolades by Cesar Caballero
• People in the news
• Laptop lending by Jonathan M. Smith
• Watch us grow! by Risa Lumley
• Critical information literacy by Barbara Quarton
• Popcorn, Anyone? by Les Kong
• Kindred spirits by Lisa Bartle
• Marginalia by Bonnie Petry

Winter 2011, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• A day in the life of the John M. Pfau Library by Bonnie Petry
• Just add water by Cesar Caballero
• Kindred spirits by Lisa Bartle
• Marginalia by Bonnie Petry
• Microforms on the move by Bonnie Petry
• Kindle comes of age by Barbara Quarton
• The Modern Scholar series on Playaway by Lisa Bartle
• Eat, drink, read by Barbara Quarton
• People in the news
• Group dynamics: more rooms, more options by Brent Singleton
• Computer security tightened by Bonnie Petry
• Featured Books has expanded by Bonnie Petry

Fall 2009, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Latino Baseball Reunion scores! by Bonnie Petry
• Highly-dedicated team defies budget crisis by Cesar Caballero
• Kindred Spirits by Lisa Bartle
• Library Web site facts by John Baumann
• Great Gridiron Reads by Brent Singleton
• People in the news
• A great woman scientist of the Enlightenment: a book review by Bonnie Petry
• The OLLIE tutorial test moves to Blackboard by Bonnie Petry
• Award-winning children's author gives reading by Jill Vassilakos-Long
• Former university librarian retires this December

Spring 2009, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• A Very Special Night Indeed by Bonnie Petry
• Enthusiastic planning by Cesar Caballero
• Kindred Spirits by Lisa Bartle
• Thou Weedy, Sheep-Biting, Ratsbane! by Stacy Magedanz
• Marginalia by Bonnie Petry
• People in the News
• Movie Review: Thinking Outside the Box by Les Kong
• A New Look and Feel by Barbara Quarton
• Sunshine Week National Dialogue Webinar by Jill Vassilakos-Long
• Pfau Library Steps Up to the Plate: Hispanic American Baseball Archive

Fall 2008, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• The Pfau family gives a gift to the library by Bonnie Petry
• Our expanding database universe by Stacy Magedanz
• Change is in the air by Cesar Caballero
• Kindred Spirits by Lisa Bartle
• Marginalia by Bonnie Petry
• Dog and cat delights by Bonnie Petry
• People in the news
• Exceptional archive donated to the library by Jill Vassilakos-Long

Spring 2008, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Message from the Dean by Cesar Caballero
• Now Available: Dissertations and Theses: Humanities and Social Sciences by Stacy Magedanz
• Focus on the Staff: The Circulation/Reserve Desk by Lisa Bartle
• Buying Books at the Pfau Library
• Improved Access to Online Resources by Shaun Geer
• Library Going On
• Pfau Library Lecture Series

Fall 2007, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Message from the Dean by Cesar Caballero
• Hail Cesar! Pfau Library Welcomes New Dean by Lisa Bartle
• Database Developments by Stacy Magedanz
• Library Goings On
• Home Page Face Lift by Brent Singleton

Spring 2007, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• "Embrace the Change": Johnnie Ann Ralph Retires by Barbara Quarton
• Database Developments by Stacy Magedanz
• The New Catalog Is Here! by Brent Singleton
• Library Goings On

Fall 2006, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Message from the University Librarian by Johnnie Ann Ralph
• Beyond Horizon to a new Millenium: A New Catalog for the Library by Eva Sorrell
• No More Gnashing of Teeth... by Barbara Quarton
• San Manuel Donates $30,000 for Native American Books by Brent Singleton
• Database Developments by Stacy Magedanz
• Library Goings On
• Cal State Cooks
• On Display

Spring 2006, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Contents:

• Pfau Library Welcomes New Librarian by Lisa Bartle
• Looking for Some Good Reads? by Les Kong
• Stand Up and Be Counted: The Census Changes and Grows by Jill Vassilakos
• Database Developments by Stacy Magedanz
• Serials, From Birth to Death
• Library Goings On

Fall 2005, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• Message from the University Librarian by Johnnie Ann Ralph
• Michael Burgess Retires by Brent Singleton
• Database Additions and Updates: Biological Abstracts on Board for Fall by Stacy Magedanz
• The Book and Beyond, Part II: Remembrance of Things Past
• Quiet Zone Comes to 5th Floor by Lisa Bartle
• Library Goings On

Spring 2005, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• Library without Walls - Palm Desert's Electronic Library by Stacy Magedanz
• One Search to Rule Them All - ExpertSearch by Brent Singleton
• The Book and Beyond, Part I: A Brief History of the John M. Pfau Library by Michael Burgess
• Library Goings On

Fall 2004, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• Message From the University Librarian by Johnnie Ann Ralph
• 'Will you stay?': Bourquin Retires from Library by Lisa Bartle
• New Look for the Library Web Page by Brent Singleton
• Database Updates by Stacy Magedanz
• Library Goings On

Spring 2004, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• ILL Articles via E-Mail by Lee Bayer
• Introducing OLLIE by Barbara Quarton
• Government Information in the 21st Century by Jill Vassilakos-Long
• Connecting From Home Made EASY by Stacy Magedanz
• Get Wireless in the Library by Lisa Bartle
• Library Goings On

Fall 2003, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• A Message From the University Librarian by Johnnie Ann Ralph
• Finding Full-Text Has Become Easier - Thanks to SFX by David Bourquin
• On Display in the Pfau Library by Bonnie Petry
• The Patriot Act and Libraries by Jill Vassilakos-Long
• Library Goings On

Spring 2003, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• Federal Documents at Pfau Library by Jill Vassilakos-Long
• The Music Listening Facility is back in the Library! by Lisa Bartle
• Library Instruction Goes Online! by Barbara Quarton
• CSUSB Library Trivia
• Library Goings On

Fall 2002, John M. Pfau Library

Peacock – John M. Pfau Library Newsletter

Content:

• A Message from the University Librarian by Johnnie Ann Ralph
• The Wonder of E-books: Great Content Available 24/7 by David Bourquin
• The Latest Database News by Bonnie Petry
• CSUSB Library Delegation Visits China by Xiwen Zhang
• Library Going On