Daily Archives: June 3, 2019

Green Tip: Reducing our water footprint

By: Nicole Schwindenhammer

As we enter the summer season, it is a great time to think about ways to reduce/reuse water. Luckily here in Pennsylvania, we don’t normally have to worry about a shortage in water like in
some states, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take steps to help our planet by reducing our water footprint. There are several ways we can reduce and reuse water in the workplace and
also at home.

In the workplace:
• At meetings or office functions, offer people water from a water cooler rather than individual plastic water bottles. Many times people don’t finish the water and then you’re left with a bunch of half full water bottles. It’s also better for the environment to not have all those plastic water bottles, especially if they are not being recycled.
• Any office plants can be watered by using leftover drinking water.
• Report any leaky faucets or running toilets.
• According to the Penn State Sustainability Institute, when washing your hands, use temperate water, not hot. Using temperate water saves energy and your time waiting for the water to heat
up.

At home:
• Being mindful when getting a shower, brushing your teeth, washing your hands, etc. Limit the amount of water you use with everyday things.
• When you’re waiting for the right temperature before getting into the shower, you could always put a bucket in the tub to collect the water. That water can be used for indoor plants, a
garden and even the lawn.
• You can also use recycled water for your indoor plants from the water you used to wash off your fruits and vegetables. Just place a large pot or bowl under the faucet when your washing off your fruits and veggies.
• Try not to ignore a leaky faucet. Depending on the leak, you could waste over 100 gallons of water in just one week. A running toilet can be even worse in water waste with hundreds of gallons lost in a week.

These are just a few examples of how to reduce and reuse water in the workplace and at home. Feel free to come up with your own ways and share them with others. The spring and summer months are a great time to get out and enjoy all of what Mother Nature has to offer but don’t forget to do your part. Let’s work together to keep our planet beautiful by reducing our water
footprint.

Summer 2019 Scholarly Communications Workshops offered

The following workshops and trainings on scholarly communications and copyright will be offered this summer. The workshops are coordinated by Ana Enriquez, scholarly communications outreach librarian, and take place either via Zoom or in various locations through Penn State’s campuses.

Registration is free but required for all workshops. To register, please follow the links below or contact Ana Enriquez at enriquez@psu.edu. Workshops on Zoom:

Introduction to Copyright (three-part series), Tuesdays, June 4, June 25, and July 9, 12 to 1 p.m. (Zoom)
Have you ever wondered how things enter the public domain? What rights you have to control use of your work? What rights you have to use someone else’s work? Learn more about copyright law at this workshop by Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian. This is an interactive workshop. Throughout it, participants will work in small groups to address hypothetical copyright questions and then debrief their responses as a full group.

Using Creative Commons Licensed Material (with Amanda Larson), Tuesday, July 9, 10 to 11 a.m. (Zoom)
Have you ever wondered whether you can use material licensed under one of the Creative Commons licenses? Have you had trouble finding licensed material? Join Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian, and Amanda Larson, Open Education Librarian, for a workshop on using material licensed under one of the Creative Commons licenses. Ana will provide an overview of what the licenses mean. Amanda will provide tips on searching for licensed content. Participants will have the opportunity to practice determining which licenses are suitable for particular needs and finding content.

Open Access Basics, Wednesday, July 10, 12 to 1 p.m. (Zoom)
Learn the history and current directions of the open access movement. Ask your questions. Get prepared to advocate for open access at Penn State and beyond.

Copyright for Scholarly Authors, Thursday, July 11, 12 to 1 p.m. (Zoom)
Have you ever run into copyright questions when publishing your scholarship? How can you obtain permission to use someone else’s images or figures? When can you use those images or figures without permission? What permission is necessary for use of archival or museum materials? Join Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian, for a workshop on these and other questions. This is an interactive workshop. After an overview from Ana, workshop participants will work in small groups to address hypothetical copyright questions and then debrief their responses as a full group.

Copyright and Your Thesis or Dissertation, Tuesday, July 30, 10 to 11 a.m. (Zoom)
Do you have copyright questions related to your thesis or dissertation? How can you obtain permission to use someone else’s images or figures? When can you use those images or figures without permission? What permission is necessary for use of archival or museum materials? What’s the relationship between copyright and academic honesty? Join Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian, for a workshop on these and other questions. This is an interactive workshop. After an overview from Ana, workshop participants will work in small groups to address hypothetical copyright questions and then debrief their responses as a full group.

Negotiating Publishing Contracts, Tuesday, July 30, 12 to 1:30 p.m. (Zoom)
Which terms of your publishing agreement might you want to negotiate? How? When you’re working on behalf of a publisher, what terms do you seek? Explore these and other questions about publishing contracts in a workshop hosted by Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian. This is an interactive workshop. After a brief overview of negotiation techniques and the law in this area, participants will negotiate mock publishing contracts. Participants will be able to choose between a mock contract for a journal article and one for a scholarly monograph. The group will then reconvene to debrief those negotiations.

Copyright and Accessibility, Wednesday, July 31, 12 to 1 p.m. (Zoom)
How does copyright law interact with making copyrighted works accessible to people with disabilities? Learn more at this workshop from Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian. This is an interactive workshop. After an overview from Ana, workshop participants will work in small groups to address hypothetical copyright questions and then debrief their responses as a full group.

Predatory Publishing, Thursday, August 1, 12 to 1 p.m. (Zoom)
We’ve all seen publishing opportunities that seem too good to be true. How can you avoid falling for an offer from a predatory publisher and damaging your scholarly reputation? Join Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian, for a workshop on avoiding predatory publishers. After an overview from Ana, participants will practice evaluating publishing offers and other solicitations sent to researchers (conference invites, editorial board nominations, etc.) to determine whether they are predatory. Participants are encouraged to submit examples to Ana in advance for evaluation during the workshop.

Trainings on Public Access to Research on Zoom:

Complying with the NSF Public Access Policy, Tuesday, June 18, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. (Zoom)
Do you understand the public access requirements for your NSF-funded research? Under NSF’s public access policy, publications based on NSF-supported research must be deposited in the NSF Public Access Repository. Join Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian, for a brief overview of grant recipients’ obligations, with time for questions.

Complying with the Department of Energy Public Access Policy, Wednesday, June 19, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. (Zoom)
Do you understand the public access requirements for your DOE-funded research? Under DOE’s public access policy, publications based on DOE-supported research must be deposited in the DOE Public Access Gateway for Energy and Science (PAGES). Join Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian, for a brief overview of grant recipients’ obligations, with time for questions.

Complying with the NIH Public Access Policy, Thursday, June 20, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. (Zoom)
Do you understand the public access requirements for your NIH-funded research? Under NIH’s public access policy, publications based on NIH-supported research must be deposited in PubMed Central upon acceptance for publication, to be made publicly available no later than 12 months after the official date of publication. Join Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian, for a brief overview of grant recipients’ obligations, with time for questions.

Who Owns What, Monday, June 24, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. (Zoom)
What does PSU policy have to say about the ownership of scholarly IP? Who gets to sign publishing agreements and make copyright decisions about published research? How does this interact with public access mandates from research funders? Join Ana Enriquez, Scholarly Communications Outreach Librarian, for a brief overview of Penn State policy in this area, with time for questions.

Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts Community Outreach Workshop:

Copyright for Artists and Art Lovers, Friday, July 12, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. (University Park, Mann Assembly Room)
What’s the line between building on someone else’s work and ripping them off? Copyright law gives us one answer. Join Ana Enriquez from the Penn State Libraries for a discussion of art copyright, including cases involving Shepard Fairey, Jeff Koons, Richard Prince, and Super Bowl XLIX’s very own Left Shark. Coffee and a light breakfast will be provided.

University Park Workshop Day, July 17:

Introduction to Copyright, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Pattee W315)

Copyright for Scholarly Authors, 1 to 2 p.m. (Mann Assembly Room)

Negotiating Publishing Contracts, 2 to 3:30 p.m. (Mann Assembly Room)

Harrisburg Workshop Day, July 18: Schedule to be announced.

Eastern PA Workshop Day (Brandywine), August 5:

Predatory Publishing, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Penn State Brandywine, 113 Main)

Open Access Basics, 12 to 1 p.m. (Penn State Brandywine, 113 Main)

Introduction to Copyright, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (Penn State Brandywine, 113 Main)

Western PA Workshop Day (Greater Allegheny), August 13:

Copyright for Scholarly Authors, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. (Penn State Greater Allegheny, Ostermayer Multipurpose Room)

Negotiating Publishing Contracts, 12 to 1:30 p.m. (Penn State Greater Allegheny, Ostermayer Multipurpose Room)

Predatory Publishing, 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. (Penn State Greater Allegheny, Ostermayer Multipurpose Room)

Penn State encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Ana Enriquez at 814-865-1758 or enriquez@psu.edu in advance of your participation or visit.

Tech Tip: Time to update your University Libraries listservs, what are my options?

By: Ryan Johnson

tech tip graphic, collaboration and communications in the Libraries

The current ULL list management interface is being retired in July.

I-Tech will maintain short list of essential and aggregate listservs (ULIBS, etc).  But responsibility for creating and managing communication for committees, working groups, etc. is being handed over to you, the end user.  You now have several options for group communication and the freedom to use what works best for your need.

For most areas, Microsoft Groups will be the preferred choice.

To learn more about what options are available, please visit the new Communication and Collaboration page available on the staff site.

Customer Service Tip: Being the bearer of bad news

By: Shep Hyken (submitted by Carmen Gass)

“It’s never fun to share bad news with a customer. Many people are scared to be the bearer of bad news. There are plenty of examples of bad news – an order didn’t ship, something was damaged, a deadline is not going to be met, etc. It doesn’t really matter what the bad news is; the key to managing the customer experience is how you deliver the bad news.” Read more here.

Events: June 3

Summer 2019
Academic calendar information for all campuses is available online.

promotional poster - Secret Lives of Girls and Women

 

Jan. 28-Sept. 1, 2019, Exhibit: “The Secret Lives of Girls and Women” Eberly Family Special Collections Library, 104 Paterno Library. Through the examination of books, letters, hand-written diaries and other archival materials, The Secret Lives of Girls and Women exposes a wide spectrum of feminine mysteries. The exhibition includes many hidden or concealed aspects of female life found within beauty secrets, secret languages created by women, literary secrets, social taboos and more throughout history. On display during Special Collections Library hours.

The Future is Now, exhibit graphic

Mar. 11-Sept. 26, 2019, Exhibit: “The Future is Now.” Diversity Studies Room, 203 Pattee Library. Highlights from current and forthcoming equipment and assistance available to support students’ academic success from the Libraries’ Media and Technology Support Services and Adaptive Technology and Services departments.

Tuesday, June 18, Public Tour: Secret Lives of Girls and Women. Curated free tours of the Special Collections exhibit “The Secret Lives of Girls and Women” will offer background information and provenance to the books and objects on display, as well discussion about the their meaning and importance. Registration requested. 10:30-11:30 am, 104 Paterno Library on the University Park Campus.
Thursday, July 18, Public Tour: Secret Lives of Girls and Women. Curated free tours of the Special Collections exhibit “The Secret Lives of Girls and Women” will offer background information and provenance to the books and objects on display, as well discussion about the their meaning and importance. Registration requested. 2-3 p.m., 104 Paterno Library on the University Park Campus.
Tuesday, August 13, Public Tour: Secret Lives of Girls and Women. Curated free tours of the Special Collections exhibit “The Secret Lives of Girls and Women” will offer background information and provenance to the books and objects on display, as well discussion about the their meaning and importance. Registration requested. 10-11 a.m., 104 Paterno Library on the University Park Campus.

Please submit event information — and all Library News submissions — to Public Relations and Marketing via its Staff Site request form and selecting the “Library News blog article” button.