Library Thanksgiving Hours

Wayne College Library will be open the following hours over Thanksgiving week:

Monday, November 21st and Tuesday, November 22nd: 8:00 a. m. – 10:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 23rd : 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 24st through Sunday, November 28th: Closed

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Don't See the Point of Twitter?

Well, you're probably not alone...  Recently I was working with a group of students and they told me how they felt about Twitter.  Here's an approximation of how the conversation went:

Me: "Don't any of you guys use Twitter?"
Student 1: "Why?  What's the point?"
Student 2: "Yeah, if I want to tell someone I'm going to Taco Bell I'll post it on Facebook."

From this conversation (and other similar chats I've had with students recently) I see now that faculty and students don't see the potential of Twitter for receiving information.  They just can't get past the expectation that you're supposed to post micro updates on your life that they are probably already doing (without the 140 character limit) on Facebook.


Here are some things to consider about Twitter:

• You can have a Twitter account without any intention of posting updates on your life.
• You can follow Twitter updates of people, companies, and organizations that are of interest to you.  Many Twitter accounts offer updates on science, business, entertainment, and technology.  Choose what you're interested in and get regular updates on what you're interested in.
• Instead of filling up your email and Facebook news feed with updates from companies, etc., you can keep these on Twitter instead.
• Many companies offer discounts and coupons to their Twitter followers.
• Twitter can help you find a job.  One of our library staff members found a fantastic job after seeing the opening listed on a Twitter post. (We miss you, Denise!!!)
• If you have a smart phone you can download a Twitter app and read your updates anywhere.

In our effort to be life-long learners think about Twitter as a tool and a resource.  By now I think it's safe to say that Twitter is not a fad and doesn't seem to be going anywhere any time soon.  Take another look from this different perspective and I'm sure you'll see the potential.  And don't forget to follow Wayne College Library to get our updates, too! 

Food for Fines

The library’s Fall fine-forgiveness campaign begins November 1st and continues through December 4th. We will be collecting items such as dog food, cat food, dry kitten food, cat litter, paper towels, hand sanitizer, and lightly used blankets for the Wayne County Humane Society. Please consider donating items even if you do not have any fines. We will continue to collect items and cash donations until December 4th. Our furry friends thank you!

To see more items that are needed please visit the Wayne County Humane Society at http://www.wchs.org/

For questions please contact Stephanie Dsilva at sab24@uakron.edu

Fireside Readers Book Discussion Group

Fireside Readers Book Discussion Group

On December 6^th the book group will meet to discuss The Good Soldiers by David Finkel. The book details the last-chance moments of the war. In January 2007, President George W. Bush announced a new strategy for Iraq. He called it "the surge." "Many listening tonight will ask why this effort will succeed when previous operations to secure Baghdad did not. Well, here are the differences," he told a skeptical nation. Among those listening were the young, optimistic army infantry soldiers of the 2-16, the battalion nicknamed the Rangers. About to head to a vicious area of Baghdad, they decided the difference would be them.

Fifteen months later, the soldiers returned home forever changed. Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post reporter David Finkel was with them in Bagdad almost every grueling step of the way.

What was the true story of the surge? Was it really a success? Those are the questions he grapples with in his remarkable report from the front lines. In telling the story of these good soldiers, the heroes and the ruined, David Finkel has also produced an eternal tale--not just of the Iraq War, but of all wars, for all time.

The group meets at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. As always, new members and guests are always welcome. Join us, even if you haven’t finished the book! Light refreshments will be served. Stay up to date with the new Web page for the Fireside Readers:

http://www.wayne.uakron.edu/library/fi reside.php