Newsletter of the
Melvin J. Zahnow Library
Saginaw Valley State University

ZAHNOW LIBRARY WELCOMES STAFF

On August 28th, Matthew Anderson joined the library staff as the part-time Library Technology Specialist.

Matt’s 5 years of experience with Gateway PCs, 2 years with customer service and office networks, made him the perfect fit for the library. With more than 100 PCs and peripheral equipment in public and office spaces, Matt will spend much of his time trouble-shooting and maintaining software updates and changes.

His responsibilities include the first line of resolution for PCs problems in the Library. This aides ITS in alleviating some of those first line issues. ITS will continue to work with the library staff to resolve the more complex/network issues.

Please welcome Matt.

FALL 2004 STUDENT TECHOLOGY CENTER HOURS

Mondays 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Tuesdays 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday By appointment
Saturday Closed
Sunday 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Exceptions to the above hours:
Closed: 4:30 pm, Wed., Nov. 24; Thurs., Nov. 25 – Sat., Nov. 27 (Thanksgiving); Sat., Dec. 18 – Sun., Jan. 2 (Holiday Break)

NEW DIGITAL MICROFORM SCANNER LOCATED IN INTERLIBRARY LOAN SERVICES

Over the summer a digital microform scanner was purchased for the library and placed in Interlibrary Loan Services. When combined with software, such as Adobe Acrobat the scanner copies from microfilm or microfiche originals to a PDF file. The scanning software provides quality enhancements to the page images. While this scanner is used primarily to support ILL and document delivery services, other uses which support the unique needs of library users are being investigated. Please contact Thom Zantow (tzantow@svsu.edu, x4238) for questions or more information.

Director's Column: Results of the
Print Journal Subscription Review

Library Expands to Accommodate
Online Exams

New Paperbacks Purchased for the
New Cafe Collection

The STC Gets New Coordinator

Roethke Literary Landmark Dedication

New Databases added to Library
Collection

Zahnow Library Liaisons FY2005

Library News

Linda Farynk
Anita Dey
Laura Kinner
Scott Mellendorf
Anne Menard
Tammi Waugh
Thom Zantow

Editors

Anita Dey
Linda Farynk
David Ran