Kent Library Events & News

Sneak Preview Of Carousel in Kent Library

kentlib — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:29:35 +0000

Come see Dennis Courtney, Department of Theatre & Dance, and twenty students majoring in theatre and dance entertain with duets and ensemble numbers from Carousel. Take a peek at some selections of the award winning production. Meet some of the students and faculty behind this upcoming production opening February 24, 2010.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
11:45 a.m. in Sadie’s Place in Kent Library.

From Trash to Treasure: How Archaeological Finds Become Museum Pieces

kentlib — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:59:57 +0000

Presented by: Rebecca Martin, Department of Art.
Wednesday, Feb. 17 12:30 p.m. In Sadie’s Place at Kent Library

Have you ever wondered about the story of a work of art? About the origins of ancient objects collected in the world’s museums? As an ancient art historian and Mediterranean archaeologist, I have uncovered many objects of everyday use, more intriguing for their historical than aesthetic value. Most of my work involves long hours in old storerooms studying and reconstructing ubiquitous Greek pots and Phoenician clay figurines.

I have had the rare pleasure of unearthing one museum-quality piece from my home excavation at Tel Dor, Israel: a fragmentary but lush floor mosaic of the highest quality from ca. 100 BCE. I will take you through the process of its discovery, from the dusty day-to-day work at the excavation to that singular incidence of unearthing a fine work of art. We’ll pass through the meticulous restoration and cleaning process before the story culminates in publication and museum presentation — the point at which ancient “trash” may finally become the public’s “treasure.”

http://library.semo.edu/info/athenaeumspring2010.shtml

Developments in Contemporary Classical Music: A Personal View

kentlib — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 23:01:22 +0000

Wednesday, Feb. 10, 12:30 p.m. Sadie’s Place, Kent Library.
Classical music is changing along with the rest of culture. It has been forced to come to terms with developments in technology, growing multiculturalism, and changes in society and the economy. Composers Dr. Robert Fruehwald and flutist Mr. Paul Thompson will discuss and demonstrate these developments using examples from Fruehwald’s own works. The presentation will include the live performance of music for flute, piano and video including excerpts from Hymntunes I (solo flute), Hymntunes III (video), Turkish Preludes (solo flute), Irish Fantasies (bass flute), and Sonata Mozartiana (flute and piano). Refreshments will be served.

http://library.semo.edu/info/athenaeum2010.shtml

Minor changes to book catalog

kentlib — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:25:28 +0000

The background technology for Kent Library’s online book catalog has been upgraded. The catalog will function in the same way as always, but search results will be sorted by relevancy. Links to re-sort by date or title appear on the search screen as well. The other major effect is that results screens will display up to 50 matches per screen instead of 12.

Athenæum Spring Series: speaking while listening

kentlib — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:30:40 +0000

On Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at 12:30 pm, Kent Library will be proud to begin the Athenaeum offerings for the spring semester by hosting the presentation, “speaking while listening,” by Chris Wubbena, Southeast MO State University professor of sculpture. The current sculpture project involves expressing, through sculptural installation, the experience of a Vietnam veteran’s return to a former war zone. The veteran, Ed Wubbena, Chris’ father, has been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder which has had a lasting effect on his life and the people around him. The project is an attempt to learn not what Vietnam was then but what it can be now. Wubbena will discuss the recent trip to Vietnam with his father and the resulting artwork as it begins to take shape.

The event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Kent Library’s director’s office at 573-651-2235.

Cambridge Histories Online available

kentlib — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:42:37 +0000

Electronic versions of 260 history books published by Cambridge University Press are now available. They can be searched as a set or browsed by individual title – readable chapter by chapter in PDF format. Cambridge Histories Online is available from the Library Databases A-Z list and Databases by Subject list in the History section.

Something About the Author and Children’s Literature Review available online

kentlib — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:33:45 +0000

The children’s author biographical series Something About the Author is available online from the first volume to the most recent, equivalent to over 200 volumes. 12,000 entries provide biographical information about children’s authors and illustrators, including portraits, works, awards and more.

Children’s Literature Review is also available online, starting with volume 143 (mid 2009). CLR provides information on children’s authors, with reviews and commentary.

Something About the Author is available on the Library Databases A-Z page

Children’s Literature Review is available through the Kent Library Catalog by a title search on Children’s Literature Review Online

EBSCOhost goes mobile

kentlib — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:11:35 +0000

EBSCOhost has optimized its databases for mobile phone access. You can now access databases such as Academic Search Premier, Health Source Nursing and Professional and over a dozen others with your mobile phone at http://library.semo.edu/mobile

Use Google Scholar to get free access to full text

kentlib — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:37:55 +0000

In 3 steps, Google Scholar can be set up to recognize which articles found are available for free in full text online or available as a paper copy in Kent Library. Setup instructions

Kent Library Mitten Tree

kentlib — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:58:17 +0000

Kent Library is sponsoring a campus-wide mittens-gloves-hats-scarves-socks drive for children in need of warmth during the coming winter season. A Christmas tree has been placed on the main level of Kent Library for donations. These items will be distributed through the Salvation Army, Jefferson School, Head Start, and Birthright. The drive will run through Wednesday, December 16. For additional information, please contact Twylla James at tjames@semo.edu Thanks in advance for your generosity!