Well December has arrived and the dogs days of exams, papers and just getting things wrapped up for the semester are here. Things here at the library are winding down as well but I am still here to help if you need it, and if I am not around one of the other librarians can help as well. Even with the winding down of the semester, there are still things going on at the library as you can read below.   I hope everyone has a good holiday break and I look forward to seeing you around campus next semester.



Extended Hours at TML during Exams

In order to give students a place to study and prepare for exams, Tompkins-McCaw library is going be open extended hours for students from December 4th - 15th. After 9 pm you will need to show a valid VCU identification card in order to enter the building.  The hours the library will be open are as follows:

Sunday, Dec. 4	12:00 noon to 12 midnight
Mon.-Thurs. Dec. 5-8	7:30 am to 12 midnight
Friday, Dec. 9	7:30 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, Dec. 10	9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, Dec. 11	12:00 noon to 12 midnight
Mon.-Thurs. Dec. 12-15	7:30 am to 12 midnight
Friday, Dec. 16	7:30 am to 6:00 pm

                                                                                                         

"Whetting Your Appetite for Research" - Brown Bag Series

VCU Libraries and the Center for Clinical & Translational Research hold excellent talks on various topics that deal with researchand pull on the expertise of researchers here at VCU.  They are excellent sessions that would be of real use to anyone who is interested in research and publishing.   You just need to bring yourself, something to eat (drinks are included) and bring an interested friend if you want.  Some of the upcoming workshops are:

Unraveling the Mysteries of the "Pink Sheets"

December 15, 2011, 12 ­- 1PM   Tompkins- ­McCaw Library, Room 109  

Find our how to interpret and respond to grant reviewers'  comments
Presenter: Chris Gennings, PhD, Professor, Biostatistics


Discovering VCU's Research Resources

January 26, 2012,  12 ­- 1PM   Tompkins- ­McCaw Library, Room 109  

Learn about specific resources available to support your research


                                                                                                                                  

Tuesday, December 6, 2011          Noon            Advanced RefWorks       Tompkins-McCaw Library

    Wednesday, December 7, 2011    Noon             Library Orientation          Tompkins-McCaw Library