A fresh coat of paint for the Library!

Visitors and library users are liking the new paint in the library @Greenspring campus. We chose intense colors based on student feedback, and we love the way it makes everything pop! Even the spotty old carpet and old wall decorations look fresh and alive. Thanks to faculty in VCD, especially Amanda and Milagros, for guidance on choosing colors. Sue Bonsteel oversees the project and deserves praise for pulling it off.

I attended an E-book Expo in Harrisburg last Friday, and learned lots. Yes, e-books are getting better, there is no doubt about it. There are a lot of varying formats and options out there, and a lot of things to consider when choosing to purchase in an academic library setting. In addition to the interface, we need to worry about whether access is perpetual, are there digital rights issues, can the book be shared, etc. Meanwhile, Kindle and Sony E-book lending at the Libarry here seems to be going very well. I am working on creating a survey to eb completed by those who have borrowed a device. I'll share the results with the SU community in January.