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THE CORNER BAR: a Gathering of Readers, Writers and Critical Thinkers THE CORNER BAR: A Gathering of Readers, Writers and Critical Thinkers ISSUE 1, DECEMBER 2012 BHCC Library Newsletter Bunker Hill Community NEW BOOKS College Library and by Svetlana Ordian Learning Commons During the summer of 2012 neering and Mathematics - BHCC librarian Lana Ordi- STEM. We called this an coordinated the collec- phase I. tion development project. The display of new books is The key result is that the updated every 2-4 weeks. print collection has been Inside this issue: Display shelves are identi- considerably transformed. fied by signs New Books New Books 1 Many outdated publica- and located in the stacks Professor Y.V. Rao contrib- tions, second copies and area. Stop by the display uted to the new books order damaged books were dis- area to browse new books From the Director’s 2 list by recommending some carded and removed from on careers; various books Desk titles on the subject of the library collection. on the nursing profession, mathematics. We encour- Celebrating Staff 2 biology and microbiology. A new section has been age all BHCC professors Achievements We also have new books in created – Career. The pur- and staff to send recom- diseases, tomography, sur- Digital Literacy 3 pose of this part of the col- mendations for future book gical technology and child lection is to support stu- purchases to support their care, computer technology, dents’ search for future curricula. Book recommen- Communication and 3 engineering and sciences. Ethics careers. dation information should Cecilia Roberts is coordi- Our collection development include title/author, ISBN Fast Facts 4 nating the building of the spending started with ac- and publisher and publica- Law/Paralegal Studies col- quiring new books in the tion date. lection (Call Numbers KF- Film, Movie, Concert 4 S T E M a r e a s : Contact Lana Ordian at KM) Reviews Science, Technology, Engi- [email protected] Get to Know Your FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK... Library I would like to take engaging space of commu- Also, the Corner Bar aims this opportunity to com- nication and information to inform our readers Please send us your ment, and in the process, sharing only if you help to about new books, acquisi- thoughts on future li- say to each of you: make it meaningful. tions and purchases to brary programming, Welcome to the library! Join BHCC librarians support your interactions, especially kinds of pro- The Bunker Hill Commu- as we use the Corner Bar studying, and learning grams you would like to nity College librarians to encourage and inspire s p a c e s . see and would attend if join with me in putting students to engage in cre- Our December theme hosted by the BHCC together this first issue. ative and critical think- is Celebrating the Holi- library? The Corner Bar can be an ing, reading, and writing. days: There is No Place Page 2 THE CORNER BAR: A Gathering of Readers, Writers and Critical Thinkers Continued from page 1… FROM THE DIRECTOR’S DESK like Hope. The project has taken on a life of its own, pick your favorite, most industrious, hardest- with students providing expressions of hope to other working library assistant. students via various media. As you know, students are communicating with other students, librarians, and in- structors through Facebook, Twitter and other kinds of In a recent keynote speech, I discussed several key social media tools. The development of our online news- factors that impact student success across post- letter tries to engage students by asking questions, secondary institutions in the United States. En- sharing quotations and asking for student comment, and gagement is one key. Other keys include Parents sharing other information and news with students. We Reading to, and with their children, Reading to want students to communicate with us using Facebook, Uncover Your Path to Your Magnificent Self. I also Twitter, or email. focused on research methods in supporting student success, sharing experience from my decades of We are working on plans for student stories, from both practicing law. Make a difference by reaching eve- current students, and alumni. Fed ry child early. Overall, I want to make a difference up with books offered on shelves? in the lives of other people. Well, believe it or not, any student “Read to can introduce a new book or eBook Uncover Your “Shaping behavior from Poverty to Success t o t h e B H C C l i b r a r y . begins with valuing education.” I would also like to hear from BHCC Path to Your students and graduates about Tips Magnificent Has education made a difference in your life or in for Student Success at Bunker Hill Self.” Community College that they would the life of someone you know? Why or Why not? like to pass on to others. Let me know what you think. See you on Face- book. I am delighted that we will share success stories from some of our exemplary library assistants. Elizabeth Dr. Vivica D. Pierre, Director Fields will explain more about the library’s Exemplary Library and Learning Commons Library Assistant Award Ballot and how you can help Celebrating Staff Achievements by Elizabeth Fields This month, our Library Assistants and profes- Voters also had the chance to mention sional staff members voted for the recipients of the specific things they admired about these first Exemplary Library Assistant Award. They workers, including their promptness, chose the “most industrious, hardest-working li- punctuality, work ethic, customer ser- brary assistant,” a person who meets high stand- vice skills, and willingness to help with ards in his or her work and “sets an example for anything that’s needed. other employees to follow.” We are pleased to announce the first (but certainly Congratulations to Domingo, Alexey, 2012 Exemplary Library not the last) winners of this award: Assistant Award Winners and Shu Ping, and thank you to every- one who voted! Some of the other nomi- Domingo De La Cruz nees were very close, which goes to Alexey Kozlov show that we have many excellent em- Shu Ping Mei ployees in the library. ISSUE 1, DECEMBER 2012 Page 3 Digital Literacy by Andrew McCarthy The BHCC library staff is active in providing digi- However, beyond these interactions, we are working tal literacy initiatives as a part of our library ser- toward creating multiple interactive instruction vide- vices. Many of today’s students learn better os which can be used to help students answer some if through seeing and doing rather than being lec- not all of the questions they might have about how to tured to and lectured at. A library goal is to soon use the library efficiently and effectively to find and provide general videos and subject specific videos evaluate the information that they are looking for. about the library. To access the videos, please see the following webpage The library has started an interactive instruction on the library’s website - http://www.noblenet.org/ initiative. These will not replace one of the core bhcc/interactive.html. library services of face to face interaction. We are working to provide instruction and guidance about To set up a library and research instruction work- the library beyond the face to face interactions that shop, please contact Andrew McCarthy at: are the norm in our library and in other libraries. [email protected]. We continue to provide face to face reference inter- actions in the library, working with students at the Public Services desk and also working and teaching students in the library’s classroom (room E319). COMMUNICATION AND ETHICS by Dr. Vivica Pierre According to Marc Parry, people today communi- be in caps to argue your point of view? It’s not the content cate by texting, Facebook, and via e-mail. Parry that turns people off, so much as the word, use of capitali- even connects the use of email with academic suc- zation your point, and screaming. cess (July 18, 2012, the New York Times Educa- tion Life). What is your response to the following questions: In 2009, there were 1.9 billion email users Is email like a letter, a postcard, or like a telephone worldwide call? By 2014, there will be 2.5 billion email users Should you blind copy email communication? worldwide Should you carbon copy and provide recipients email addresses? So, what? Some people scream in their email. Do you have to use that word? Do all letters have to Publication Policy The Corner Bar encourages all members of the BHCC community especially enrolled students to submit comments, feedback, suggestions, and thoughts for publication. However, we reserve the right to edit, shorten or rewrite any portion of a writing, for the sake of objectivity, responsibility, and good taste. At all times, we will strive to maintain the meaning and intent of any submission. Newsletter Editor: Enzo Silon Surin, MFA Bunker Hill Community College Library and Learning Commons FAST FACTS—November 30, 2012 250 New Rutherford Avenue E Building - 3rd Floor- Room E300 GATE COUNT: 42,547 (RAW); 34,038 (ADJUSTED) Phone: 617-228-2213 E-mail: [email protected] NEW BOOKS RECEIVED: 214 PUBLIC SERVICE/REFERENCE QUESTIONS: 364 LIBRARY INSTRUCTION: WORKSHOPS: 36 STUDENTS : 568 FILM, MOVIE, CONCERT REVIEWS By Stefanie Maclin The most recent James Bond film, ly gets her due - she gets to play the Viewed as a trilogy’s end, starting Skyfall, serves as a fitting end to the field with the boys. Time and again, with Casino Royale and Quantum of re-branding of the franchise, and also M proves that she is not just a ‘desk- Solace, Skyfall charts not the rise of a new beginning as the films continue woman’; she has her moment, and an agent, but the birth of a monster.
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