SNU Library in the R.T. Williams Learning Resource Center
The Library will be open regular hours ALL summer, except July 3 and 4.
Regular hours
New Library Online Catalog and Discovery Searching in Fall
Innovative Interface's Millennium Integrated Library system is being installed this fall to permit "Google-type" searching of the library's new online catalog as well as library databases, online periodicals, government documents, and other available materials from one search box. The new catalog will be available after Fall Break. Librarians are migrating and updating records this summer.
SNU Library receives two grants
The library recently received two grants: (1) Threats to Your Collection grant of $1,000 from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries to provide storage supplies for the Fred Floyd Archives (2) Federal IMLS partnership grant with the University of Oklahoma to provide full scholarships and training opportunities to master's level students who want to become academic librarians and obtain an online degree through OU.
Fred Floyd Archives relocates to first floor
The Fred Floyd Archives has relocated from the third floor of the R. T. Williams Learning Resource Center to a much larger, more accessible space on the library's first floor. The new location (formerly occupied by bound periodicals) provides a controlled storage area for the archival files as well as an office, workroom, and the new Paul Gray Reading Room, which will officially open at 2009 Homecoming, November 7.
SNU Yearbooks online
SNU Yearbooks are being scanned for online viewing and searching on the Archives webpages. They begin with the 1920 Bethanian. Go to SNU Yearbooks and enjoy virtually turning the pages.
SNU Library on Facebook
Join the SNU Library Fans group on Facebook and enjoy updates of Library photos and news of what your friends are doing. Reconnect with former library student workers and your favorite faculty members.
Tour the Library on YouTube
It takes a while to load in High Definition, but is worth the wait! Thanks for library staff members Stephen McMurtrey and Corbin Taggart for the production.
Now Find Us on your Small Screen
Now you can find materials from the SNU Library and beyond, through your mobile phone. A new six-month-long WorldCat.org mobile pilot provides a convenient way to find library items and libraries on the go. Download the WorldCat mobile application at worldcat.org/m.
This pilot complements the recently released experimental WorldCat app for iPhone, available for download here.
A. M. Hills Scholarship for Library Graduate Study available
SNU students, alumni, faculty, and staff who have been accepted for graduate study at an ALA-accredited library school may apply for an A.M.Hills Scholarship by completing the application found on the library faculty and staff webpage . Applications will be received in the library director's office at any time.
Drs. Gresham's autographed History of SNU for sale at the library and General Assembly
Dr. L. Paul Gresham and Dr. Loren P. Gresham have autographed copies of their centennial history of SNU to help raise scholarship dollars for the A.M. Hills Library Development Fund for SNU students and staff continuing their graduate education in library science. From Many Came One, in Jesus' Name: Southern Nazarene University Looks Back on a Century: A Pictorial and Synoptic History of SNU is available for sale at the SNU Library Circulation Desk for $30.00 or can be ordered by mail for an additional $3.00 shipping charge. Please send a check payable to SNU and complete mailing information to Dr. Arlita Harris, SNU Library, 4115 North College, Bethany, OK 73008. It's a perfect gift for SNU alumni and friends.
Dr. Tom Barnard's E-Couragement: Meditations for Leaders
Dr. Tom Barnard has 35 years of experience in Christian education and administration. Before retiring in 2001, he served as dean of students at Southern Nazarene University and as vice president for student affairs and vice president for institutional advancement at Eastern Nazarene University.
He has donated copies of his new book: E-Couragement: Meditations for Leaders to the SNU Library to be sold for $15 to benefit the A.M. Hills Library Development Fund. Designed for busy professionals and ministry leaders, this unique book provides a rich supply of short, theme-based writings to use for meditation, inspiration, and growth. The book is available at the library's circulation desk. It makes a great gift for leaders!
New materials added to the library's collection:
Here are some links to materials added in the past year: February, 2009, January 2009,
December 2008, October 2008, September 2008, July 2008, May 2008, April 2008, March 2008
Need help from home during library hours?
Contact the SNU Library:
Reference librarians or circulation staff
(405) 491-6351
LRCreference@snu.edu