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The University Libraries held a reception last week to honor the recipients of various awards. Congratulations to Bonnie Osif, the University Libraries Award recipient; Franklin R. Hall, the Margaret Knoll Spangler Oliver Libraries Award recipient; and Dawn Amsberry and Matthew Ciszek, the University Libraries Diversity Award recipients.
Libraries Award recipient Bonnie Osif
Eleanor Smith with Franklin R. Hall, the Margaret Knoll Spangler Oliver Libraries Award recipient.
Dean Barbara Dewey poses with Diversity Award winners Matthew Ciszek and Dawn Amsberry.
Please plan to attend the Dean’s Forum on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. For those attending in person, we’ll gather in Foster Auditorium. The Forum will also be broadcast via Media Site Live.
By Ryan Johnson, technology training coordinator
You can create a keyboard shortcut for most commands in Microsoft Word. Many commands already have keyboard shortcuts assigned to them but you can also create your own.
In Windows:
1. Right-click on the ribbon toolbar and select Customize the Ribbon.
2. In the window that opens, look to the bottom of the commands list for the keyboards shortcuts “Customize…” button and click that.
3. In the new Keyboard shortcuts screen, select the command you want to add a keyboard shortcut to. You’ll find the command by clicking on a category in the left box and then the specific command on the right side.
4. Then put your cursor in the Paste new shortcut key field and hit the keys you want for your shortcut. Word will tell you if that shortcut is already being used and you’ll have to choose a new one.
5. Finally, click the Assign button.
If you’re using Word on a Mac, you’ll find the Keyboard shortcuts option under Tools -> Customize keyboard.
I’m very pleased to announce that facilities now has a new staff member. Bill Picketts, who most of you already know as OPP’s daylight maintenance and utility worker, is now working half time in facilities to help with our building and furniture maintenance needs and event set ups.
While still covering most of his regular OPP duties, Bill will be helping to monitor and can directly respond to most items on the Help Desk, and will be available via email (wlp11) and phone (863-4266) as well. And as always you can speak with him directly if you see him out and about. This 1/2 time position is currently in a test phase, but I’m hopeful it will work into a permanent position for our department. — Len White
Access Services held its 10th Annual Service Service Awards and Luncheon on May 16. Staff recognized for reaching library service milestones were:
New staff member, Jennifer Funk, was welcomed to Access Services.
Following the luncheon, Dean Barbara I. Dewey presented, “Transformations – Penn State Libraries and Research Libraries.”
Please join us in welcoming the following new hires:
Part-time:
Robert Peterson – Collection Maintenance
Joseph Ritzman – Marion MacKinnon Adaptive Technology and Services
Brent Wilson – Worthington Scranton Campus Library
Shade Bacote – Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library
Kyle Scott – Tombros McWhirter Knowledge Commons
Now is the time to consider applying for a University Libraries’ microgrant. The Microgrant Program funds small projects that foster innovation in support of the Libraries’ strategic initiatives. This is a great opportunity to experiment with new services, processes, diversity initiatives, technologies, or sponsor exciting workshops. University Libraries staff and faculty are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is Friday, June 21, 2013. Visit the Microgrant Program website for more information and see what projects were successfully funded in the past. — 2013-14 UL Innovation Microgrant Program Committee