Year: 2015

Best Wishes, Diana Kaylor!

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Kaylor, DianaDiana Kaylor started working with the Wright State University Libraries in 1986 in the former Fordham Health Sciences Library in the acquisitions department. The Fordham acquisitions department was combined with Dunbar Library acquisitions in 1992, when Diana joined the Dunbar team. Diana left to work for the library at Good Samaritan Hospital from 1994 to 1998, and then returned to WSU to fill a position in Inter Library Loan (ILL) where she has lent her skills, experience and wonderful interpersonal skills ever since. Diana is an active member of the Libraries’ Social Committee and has served on University-wide committees during her years here.

ILLPresAwardGroupStandingDiana felt truly honored in 2013 when the ILL team received the President’s Award for Excellence for Outstanding Unit.

In addition to 25 years of friends and coworkers, Wright State also brought Diana her husband, Doug Kaylor, former Head of Reference and Instruction at Dunbar Library and current Library Director at Sinclair Community College. Diana married Doug in 1989 and they became one of several married couples working in the library.

After retirement, Diana plans to keep busy: traveling with her husband in support of his masonic fraternity duties, volunteering, and visiting her daughter and grandchildren in Atlanta. Diana’s last day serving Dunbar Library will be December 18th. Please join us in wishing her all the best!

IMG_0509Best wishes in your retirement, Diana. Thank you for your years of service!

New Libraries Website Coming Soon

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The University Libraries’ website is your portal to:

  • request holds on the Libraries’ print resources
  • access online database subscriptions, OhioLink, Search Ohio and Inter-Library Loan
  • explore the University’s institutional repository, CORE Scholar
  • find subject guides, information about library services and spaces, links to special collections and archives materials
  • Ask a Librarian via chat, IM, text, email, schedule appointments
  • …and the list goes on.

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Your information station is getting a make over coming in January and we want to know what you think. Here’s your sneak peek of our new site.

Once you’ve gotten familiar with the site, please help us continue to improve it by giving us your feedback. Thanks!

Finals Week Stress Relievers

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We’re here to help with all your research and study space needs – and maybe even keep you sane – during the most hectic time of the year. Join us in Dunbar Library for these stress-busting events:

StressRelieverPoster2015DigiSignLibRelax Wright FREE Stress Management Workshop
Thursday, December 10 | Room 441 | 1:30 -2:30 p.m.

Learn stress-reliever tips and techniques as you head into Fall Finals 2015. Brought to you by Counseling and Wellness Services and University Libraries. Free and open to all Wright State students. Refreshments will be provided.

Cram Jam
Sunday, December 13th | Group Study Room | 6:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Study and de-stress before finals. Read more here.

Cocoa & Cards
Monday, December 14th | Group Study Room | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy Hot Cocoa and Create Holiday Cards for a local nursing home, brought to you by the Center for Liberal Arts Student Success (CLASS).

IMG_1322Fuzz Therapy
Tuesday, December  15 | Dunbar Library Atrium | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

De-stress with service-dogs-in-training from 4 Paws for Ability, brought to you by 4 Paws WSU.

 

 

Coffee and Cookies
Wednesday, December 16th | Group Study Room | 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

First come first served. Free coffee samples provided by Hospitality Services. Decorate holiday cookies and play a few Brain Games as you enjoy your creations.

Questions or suggestions? Email [email protected]. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates!

Library Finals Week Activities brought to you by:
University Libraries, Tutoring Services, Counseling & Wellness Services, Center for Liberal Arts Student Success, University Center for International Education, Residence Life and Housing, College of Education and Human Services, Hospitality Services, 4 Paws WSU & 4 Paws for Ability! Thank you to our sponsors and in-kind supporters!

Prep for Finals with Cram Jam December 13th!

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Studies have shown that taking regular short breaks while studying can help students manage stress and increase focus. With this in mind, we are proud to present the third annual:

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Sunday, December 13th
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Dunbar Library, Group Study Room

Please join us for 15 minutes of fun, 45 minutes of study each hour. Tutors, study coaches and writing coaches will be available, brought to you by Tutoring Services and the Writing Center.

Pizza, soda and snacks will be provided. Check-in with your Wright1 card is required!!!!

 

Fun stations will include:

  • Aromatherapy
  • Jewelry making
  • Holiday cookie decorating
  • Play-doh
  • Amazing Animal Shorts: your favorite wacky animal videos plus free popcorn! Send your funny animal video requests to [email protected].
  • Green screen station – Photoshop yourself into relaxing scenes with help from our Student Technology Assistance Center (STAC) staff.
  • Photo Booth – Get silly with friends and props. Share to the library’s Facebook page and tag yourself in your photo!

Cram Jam will also feature:

  • Chair Yoga provided by Wright State Campus Rec
  • Nerf basketball
  • Silent Dance Party

What is Silent Dance Party?

At a silent dance party, participants listen to music on headphones while dancing together as a group. It might feel silly, but it’s a great way to get active and de-stress. Check out this video from Carleton College.

Update: Silent Dance Party will be brought to you by WWSU 106.9 FM! Bring your smartphone or other web-capable music player/portable radio to Cram Jam to join in Silent Dance Party from 8:00 to 8:15 and 9:00 to 9:15. Visit wwsu1069.org in your browser and click the Listen Live link.  Can’t make it to Cram Jam? Tune in anywhere – take a break and dance with us! Check out our playlist.

Library Finals Week Activities brought to you by:
University Libraries, Tutoring Services, Counseling & Wellness Services, Center for Liberal Arts Student Success, University Center for International Education, Residence Life and Housing, College of Education and Human Services, Hospitality Services, 4 Paws WSU & 4 Paws for Ability! Thank you to our sponsors and in-kind supporters!

Students, we hope you are able to relax and stay focused as you head into finals. Remember we’re here for you. You got this!