By: Robert Harris
In November we welcomed the following new employees to the Libraries:
Chris Blaska – Multi-Media Specialist, PRaM
Kevin Clair – Digital Collections Librarian
Carol DeArmitt – Financial Assistant
Jackie Rhule – Information Resources and Services Supervisor, Altoona
Jen Singletary – Technical Communications Specialist, Penn State Press
Lisa Weller – Financial Manager, Penn State Press
We said good-bye to:
Karen Estlund
Megan MacGregor
By: Harlan Ritchey
Hello all,
Last July the Engineering Library reached an important sustainability milestone when it completed the Green Paws program in its entirety. Penn State’s Sustainability Institute describes its Green Paws program as a way to “incorporate sustainability learning opportunities into daily life across the University.” It consists of four Levels, each with a checklist of progressively challenging goals/activities for your office to reach. In order to meet the participation requirements, the Engineering Library had all employees (including students) choose the goals that interested them the most. After achieving each goal through research, meeting guidelines, and raising awareness, they shared their results with all coworkers. This process brought everyone on board and ensured the entire unit’s mutual commitment to
sustainability.
Upon completion of each Level, the Engineering Library received a certificate recognizing its accomplishment—and, upon completing the program, a personalized letter of recognition from President Barron.
If your unit is interested in starting its own Green Paws program, visit http://sustainability.psu.edu/greenpaws for more information, and other ways to become an advocate for sustainability.
Harlan Ritchey
Engineering Library
Chair, Green Team
By: Tara Anthony
This year was the 6th Penn State GIS Day held at University Park on November 12th. This event co-sponsored by the University Libraries and Department of Geography offered attendees an opportunity to learn about GIS resources on campus, examples of geospatial applications, and connect with others on geospatial topics. This year’s events included the use of the Central Atrium on the ground floor to host representatives from Maxar, Esri, and the Donald W. Hamer Center for Maps and Geospatial Information. Presentations included keynote by Keith Swavely, Account Executive for Local Governments at Esri, entitled “ArcGIS Online: Changing the Way Governments Do GIS.” Lightning talk speakers shared about the range of geospatial research topics being studied and implemented at Penn State. A recording of presentations is available on Media Site Live.
Penn State GIS Day Geospatial Technology Demonstration
Sept. 16 – Mar. 15, 2020, Exhibit: “Indigenous Roots/ Routes: Contested Histories, Contemporary Experiences.” Special Collections Exhibition Space, 104 Paterno Library. Reflections on the past five centuries of colonization and cultural exchange between Indigenous Peoples. Europeans, Africans, and later, Americans.
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