Library News for 2004

December, 2004

Dissertations Online - Easier than Ever!
Now it is even easier to find and download doctoral dissertations and master's theses. The ProQuest Dissertations & Theses database has been reworked to enable immediate viewing of dissertations (post-1996), searching by advisor, school, and more. Check it out or ask a librarian about it.

CIIS Library Introduces Unique Archaeomythology Guide
The recently launched Archaeomythology Research Guide collects and describes key resources in this innovative field. In the tradition of Marija Gimbutas, and the following the approach taught at CIIS, archaeomythology combines knowledge from archaeology, mythology, and spirituality to interpret past civilizations as a foundation for current integrative research.

Winter Break Hours
Closing at 5pm
Friday, December 17

Closed
Saturday, December 18 - Sunday, December 19

Open noon - 5pm
Monday, December 20 - Wednesday, December 22

Open noon - 3pm
Thursday, December 23

Closed
Friday, December 24 - Sunday, January 9
& Monday, January 17

Open Monday - Friday, noon - 5pm
Monday, January 10 - Friday, January 21

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The Library will be closed Thursday, November 25 through Sunday, November 28.

Election Aftermath
See the updated 2004 Election Resources Guide for continuing information about post-election issues.

Library Book Sale
Saturday, September 25, 12-5pm: CIIS community (bring ID card)
Sunday, September 26, 12-5pm: open to the public

Recent titles and classics in psychology & counseling; awareness, mindfulness & consciousness studies; spirituality of all flavors; Asian studies; sociology & human development; and much, much more.

Namaste Hall
25¢ each w/ CIIS ID card, $2-5 for general public

CIIS Library Subscribes to Journal of Happiness Studies
and 361 other new online journals

The Library recently subscribed to 362 journals published by Kluwer Online. Journal of Happiness Studies is just one of many new psychology, philosophy, religion, health and anthropology titles. These latest acquisitions complement an already robust collection of over 5,000 online journals.

Selected list of new Kluwer Online journals
Complete CIIS Library journal list

Work-Study Positions in the Library
September 21, 2004: All positions have been filled.
Students: Do you love libraries? Do you have CIIS work-study? Then consider joining the staff of the CIIS Library. If the job description seems right, bring by or email your resume to sdas@ciis.edu.

New Library Weekend Hours
After Labor Day the Library will be open on Sundays from 11:00am - 6:00pm. The Library will not be open on Saturdays this semester. We welcome your feedback on the new Library hours or any other Library concern.

2004 Elections: Be Informed
Stay abreast of the news, the candidates and more from the Library's new 2004 Elections resource guide. Located in the Find Articles+ section of this site.

British Library displays 9th century Diamond Sutra
The Diamond Sutra, which bears the date 868 AD, was found in a walled-up cave in Dunhuang, north-west CHina, in 1907. It is believed to be the oldest printed book in existence.

eHRAF Ethnography Collection Under Consideration
May, 2004: Library, with faculty and student input, decides against aquisition of eHRAF

Recent Library Acquisitions: March 2004
new book list

New, Later Reference Desk Hours
Monday 10:30 - 12:30, 2:00 - 4:00
Tuesday 1:30 - 3:30, 4:00 - 7:00
Wednesday 2:00 - 7:00
Thursday 11:00 - 1:00, 4:00 - 7:00
Friday 11:30 - 1:30, 2:30 - 4:30
Saturday 11:00 - 1:00, 3:00 - 6:00

Recent Library Acquisitions
See what's new in the book collection. 30,000 volumes and growing!