Vol. 57 No. 15 the February 9, 2010 BAGPIPE bagpipeonline.com Going Digital Library acquires new resources NAOMI BELZ by Laura Childers by their relevance. This means stu- half on electronic resources. Delegating Disci- [email protected] dents and faculty will no longer have Although the library continues to to search the collections individually. add to the print collection, Covenant As print sources increasingly turn The cloud-based platform will allow librarians said that there may be a digital, Covenant College’s library various web-based databases (e.g., time when the library caps its print plinary Decisions is staying on the cutting edge. Ac- JSTOR, EBSCOhost, ProQuest) to resources because of storage limita- cording to Tad Mindeman, Director function seamlessly within the new tions. A benefit of digital media is by Susanna Griffith witness testimonies.” of Library Services, the library is integrated system. that it gives students access to a lot of [email protected] “It gives you a chance to present planning to introduce a brand new Mindeman said that Covenant information, without taking up more your case in front of your peers,” said library system, hire a new librarian, has been selected by the On- space on the peak of a mountain. Students accused of violating Thomas O’Ban, 2009-2010 Student and enhance digital resources--all line Community Library Center “We have 13,000 periodical sub- Covenant’s Standards of Conduct Body Vice President. The current within the next few months. (OCLC) to be an early adopter of scriptions.” said research librarian have options they should know Student Body Vice President, Tim “We are an entrepreneurial-type its new integrated software system. John Holberg. “Where would you about. The Joint Judicial Committee Van Vliet, added, “It’s an alternative to staff. Change is not a bad thing. We The school will be one of the first put them?” (JJC) provides an alternate source being judged by the administration.” aren’t on the bleeding edge, but we are 70 institutions nationwide to install Yet in regard to the current buzz of disciplinary action for accused The Student Body Vice Presi- on the cutting edge,” Mindeman said. this cloud-based platform and the about Kindles on college campuses, students who believe they have been dent chairs the JJC. The rest of the Covenant’s integrated library only one in Georgia. Mindeman said that the library was wrongly convicted. committee is comprised of another system, currently maintained locally The library is also searching for not quite ready to embrace e-readers. Vice President for Student De- member of the Executive Committee on hardware from a client-server a new candidate to manage the “We have not adopted a purchase velopment and Dean of Students of Student Senate, two Resident Assis- platform, will be traded for an en- library’s digital projects and digitize program for e-readers because we are Brad Voyles explained, “Students do tants, a Resident Director, two faculty tirely outsourced web-based system. its archives. Expected to start July waiting for the dust to settle as to have the opportunity to plead ‘not members, and the Dean of Students The new cloud-based platform is 1, this librarian will have an office who will win the platform war. We responsible’ and have their opinion who serves as a non-voting member. expected to make research more effi- on the first floor of the library and tend to see dedicated e-readers as seriously considered.” In addition, students can bring cient, lighten IT workload, and save faculty. useful, but stopgap tools before the According to the student hand- a character witness for encourage- the college large infrastructure costs. These changes are one result of the arrival of more versatile, multifunc- book, “The Joint Judicial is an alter- ment during the hearing. “The The new system will offer a library’s increased spending on elec- tion mobile devices.” native committee made up of both character witness is a silent advisor,” discovery tool similar to a one-stop, tronic resources. Currently for every Still, a small group of students have students and staff members that will Google-like search that will access all dollar the library spends on physical continued on page 2 hear and examine all evidence and continued on page 3 of the library’s sources and rank them items, it spends about a dollar and a 2 News Crossman is the Bossman Library continued from page 1 by Lindsay Burkholder be a part of your professional organi- [email protected] zation and be a Christian influence on the decisions and standards that begun to reap the benefits of the de- There is more to Brian Crossman are set,” he said. “It’s important to vice. Senior Kip Burdette said that his than meets the eye. Crossman, Chair promote ethical behavior, sportsman- Kindle allowed him to carry around of Covenant’s Physical Education ship and fair play. I’ve also developed an entire library in his backpack. Department, received a Letter of a lot relationships and connections.” “It makes it easier to travel, Commendation at the National Soc- When asked about the award, he makes less clutter in your room and cer Coaches Association of America casually brushed it aside, claiming luggage, and you save money on (NSCAA) annual awards banquet it was “because I’ve done this a long each book you buy,” he said. on Jan. 14. The recognition was in time. It was humbling, but it was However, the library is open to honor of his service as the head of definitely a great surprise.” change. the Ethics Committee, the part of Bill Davis, professor of philoso- “The whole publishing industry the organization that sets national phy at Covenant, put the award in is about to be turned upside down standards for sportsmanship and fair a different light, though. “The fact with Google’s massive digitization play for all collegiate divisions and that this enormous national associa- service. They are attempting to some high school teams. tion recognized and thanked him digitize every print book and they’ve He first began teaching physical for his work is evidence that he is already done eight or nine million. education at Covenant in 1984 and making an important contribution TAD EVEARITT It will be an interesting eight or was the head coach of men’s soccer to an area of the broader culture and sion of the National Association of his profession,” said Will Stern, asso- nine years. As more resources be- until 2004. He currently coaches a that he is representing Christ and Intercollegiate Athletics. ciate professor of physical education. come digital, we need to make sure semi-pro team in Chattanooga, which Covenant College well,” Davis said. While speaking of this, Crossman “He’s basically a hands-off person that they are also available in mobile recently finished second in the nation. This was not the first time Cross- again minimized the importance of who wants kids to learn something.” platforms,” said Mindeman. Crossman has been a member man has been recognized for his his awards and simply emphasized “He is consistently dedicated to In addition, both Holberg and of the NSCAA for 30 years and service to athletic organizations. In the importance of representing the college and has served Cov- Mindeman said that students now is responsible for keeping track of 2004, he received the Merit Award Christ in all aspects of culture. enant faculty well,” said Jeff Hall, have to sort through an ever larger and reporting all red cards that are from the National Intercollegiate Whatever his protests, Crossman vice president of academic affairs. thicket of information. issued at collegiate-level games. Soccer Officials Association and he is highly qualified and well-respected “Dr. Crossman works hard and has “The forest is so large! People might He takes his involvement in the served for two years as the president among his colleagues. “Dr. Crossman impeccable integrity.” get lost. Students are tech savvy, but organization seriously. “You need to of the men’s soccer coaches divi- is probably in the top one percent of not always savvy in finding the right information.” said Mindeman. Thus, the role of research as- sistance remains crucial. For those ourselves, we’d realize how foolish My friends can attest of my own in- the character of fellow Chris- fearing information technology and childish we can be. ability to be a mature adult (at most tians—and human beings with bringing unintended consequences, Letter I think the response to the Jack- times). But do we deserve respect? feelings—put in charge over us. Holberg continues to offer excellent son Pond edict bears witness. Many When we act childishly, should we Why wasn’t there a more mature aid as well as sound perspective. people—myself included—posted be treated like adults? written complaint given to the “There are lot of messianic dudes to the acerbic statements on Facebook. I agree that the administration administration? We can’t make that think technology is going Most of these were funny, but goes too far at times. I think a Covenant a better place unless we to save the world, but I’m more Editor others were foolish, mean, or both. communication gap and mutual work together in an environment comfortable using it as a tool. Not My own reaction falls into the distrust exists between both sides. of mutual respect. So until I learn an ideology. I think that is like realm of foolishness: stating that I At times it feels like many of the to engage in debate as a twenty- infusing a hammer with deep mean- reactivated my Facebook account things we hold dear are going three year old adult, I hope my ing.