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GENE SPRINGS, WEB SERVICES LIBRARIAN
LEAVES for RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

I have very much enjoyed my time at the University Library and at GGU! I joined the staff of the University Library as the Web Services Librarian in the summer of 2007, and have learned so much from my amazingly engaged colleagues, the dedicated faculty and staff of GGU, and, of course, from the wonderful, bright students whom I had the pleasure of helping with a wide range of questions for the past two years. I learned so much from liaising with the Accounting, Finance, and Operations Management departments that I will most likely be pursuing an MBA in the near future!

Leaving GGU and San Francisco is bittersweet. I have much to look forward to in moving back to my home state of New Jersey, as I begin my tenure as the Business Information Services Librarian at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. Moving back to the east coast will enable me to be much closer to my family and friends, and it is with much gained confidence here at GGU that I leap at this next opportunity. Best of luck to everyone in the future!

--Gene Springs

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WOLFRAM|ALPHA

Be sure to check out WolframAlpha, a new "fact/answer" service from the eggheads at WolframResearch.

At first look, it may seem like yet another search engine that's got Google in its crosshairs. Alpha isn't intended as a competitor or replacement for Google, however, but rather a complement.

Alpha will be useful for searching organized data sets; perhaps the best way to think of Alpha is as an Almanac (and Google as the ultimate encyclopedia). Alpha aims to cover a broad range of knowledge, but given its corporate parent, will obviously shine with topics that deal with science and engineering.

Head on over to the WolframAlpha site and take a few moments to play with it. There are some suggested searches right on the home page to give you a taste of the sort of information & results you can expect to find there.

For example, enter stock ticker symbols (i.e., AAPL IBM MSFT) to see charts detailing each company's financials, returns, price history and relative performance comparisons.

--C. DeLay

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YOUTUBE EDU

Numa Numa video? Check.
Star Wars Kid? Check.
Mean Kitty video? Check.

But wait…


Harvard Business School? Wow!
UCLA? Cool!
MIT? You Bet!

YouTube recently introduced their YouTube EDU service, which is an education portal that compiles videos from several influential universities and colleges.

It's not all droning lectures, however. For example, check out the Science of the Watchmen from the University of Minnesota as well as lectures on any number of other more academic topics.

Now go watch some educational videos before the Sneezing Baby Panda gets you!

--C. DeLay

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BOOKS OF INTEREST

by Larry Burg

The kids are alright : how the gamer generation is changing the workplace / John Beck, Mitchell Wade. Boston, Mass. : Harvard Business School ; [London : McGraw-Hill, distributor], 2006.
GV1469.3 .B44 2006

Facebook marketing : leverage social media to grow your business / Steven Holzner. Indianapolis, Ind. : Que, c2009. HF5415.1265 .H656 2009

Expert fraud investigation : a step-by-step guide / Tracy L. Coenen. Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2009.
HV6691 .C54 2009

The effective CIO : how to achieve outstanding success through strategic alignment, financial management, and IT governance / Eric J. Brown, William A. Yarberry, Jr., Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2009.
HD30.2 .B79 2009

Enterprise architecture A to Z : frameworks, business process modeling, SOA, and infrastructure technology / Daniel Minoli. Boca Raton : CRC Press, c2008.
T58.64 .M56 2008

The handbook of credit portfolio management / Greg N. Gregoriou, Christian Hoppe, editors. New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.
HG3751 .H36 2009

Beyond 3G : bringing networks, terminals and the Web together : LTE, WiMAX, IMS, 4G devices and the mobile Web 2.0 / Martin Sauter. Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. : John Wiley, 2009.
TK5103.4885 .S38 2009

How to price : a guide to pricing techniques and yield management / Oz Shy. Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2008.
HF5416.5 .S549 2008

Search engine marketing / Andreas Ramos, Stephanie Cota. New York : McGraw-Hill, c2009.
HF5415.1265 .R357 2009

Searching 2.0 / Michael P. Sauers. New York : Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., c2009.
Z711.47 .S28 2009

The collaborative public manager : new ideas for the twenty-first century / Rosemary O'Leary and Lisa Blomgren Bingham, editors. Washington, D.C. : Georgetown University Press, c2009.
JF1351 .C577 2009

YouTube for business : online video marketing for any business / Michael Miller. Indianapolis, Ind. : Que, c2009.
HF5415.1265 .M556 2009

US pension reform : lessons from other countries / Martin Neil Baily, Jacob Funk Kirkegaard. Washington, DC : Peterson Institute for International Economics, 2009.
HD7125 .B275 2009

The green and virtual data center / Greg Schulz. Boca Raton, FL : Auerbach Publications, 2009.
HC79.I55 S38 2009

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FOOD for THOUGHT

compiled by Alice Dietrich

LIES

The most common lie is that which one lies to himself; lying to others is relatively an exception. -Friedrich Nietzsche

Truth may be stretched, but cannot be broken, and always gets above falsehood, as does oil above water. -Miguel de Cervantes

Truth exists, only falsehood has to be invented. -Georges Braque

Truth is not only violated by falsehood; it may be outraged by silence. -Henri Frederic Amiel

It is better to be defeated on principle than to win on lies. -Arthur Calwell

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The Update is the University Library's monthly e-newsletter. To subscribe, send your e-mail address to editor@ggu.edu with SUBSCRIBE on the subject line. Please send comments and questions to this same address.

Editor: Alice Dietrich | 415-442-7259
Features:
Books of Interest: Larry Burg | 415-442-7250
Born This Month: Alice Dietrich | 415-442-7259
Food for Thought: Alice Dietrich | 415-442-7259
Free Cultural Events Calendar: Alice Dietrich
Site of the Month: Larry Burg | 415-442-7250
Layout/Graphics: Alice Dietrich | 415-442-7259

Additional contributors to this issue: J. Carter, C. DeLay, A. Hofer, G. Springs


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SITE OF THE MONTH

by Larry Burg

San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection
@ the San Francisco Public Library

No library card is required to access the wonderful San Francisco Historical Photograph Collection at:

http://sfpl.org/librarylocations/sfhistory/sfphoto.htm

Searches by keyword, such as for street intersections (e.g. laguna AND market) might yield some interesting views of what the City looked like in years past.

Some of the photos date from the mid-1800's. You can also search by neighborhoods, so if photos of Haight-Ashbury intrigue you, then take a peek at cows grazing there in 1892 or the storefronts in 1967.

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CITE RIGHT!

The University Library has recently acquired the APA Style Guide to Electronic References. This brief guide provides information on how to properly cite online resources with the American Psychological Association style.

This publication is available in print at the library, or online as a downloadable PDF.

To download, locate the publication in the library catalog (call number: PN171.F56 A63 2007) and click the "Print or View: APA Electronic Style Manual" link. You will need to enter your last name and GGU ID number in order to download the document.

If you have any questions regarding the guide, or APA citation style, be sure to ask a librarian!

--C. DeLay

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"BEACH READS" at the UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

Need some good reads to help you de-stress from summer classes? Save your money and check out the books in the University Library with your GGU ID card. It's not all historic stock prices and market research reports around here! A few librarian picks:

Barrel Fever by David Sedaris (call # PS3569 .E314 B3 1994) - A collection of stories by one of America's funniest commentators on the absurdity of daily life.

Dune by Frank Herbert (call # PS3558 .E63 D8 1999) - A science fiction classic set on a distant desert planet makes for perfect summer reading in a California drought year.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (call # PR4034 .P7 1996b) - Romantic comedy, nineteenth-century-style.

If you read a great book from our collection, let us know what you think! Email ahofer@ggu.edu to have your review in the next The Update.

--A.Hofer

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RESEARCH FOR THE REAL WORLD SYMPOSIUM

by Janice Carter, Director, University Library

What do you want to share or learn at the Research for the Real World Symposium this fall?

Though summer is not yet officially here, we are already beginning to plan this fall's Research for the Real World Symposium. The symposia last year and the year before included stimulating presentations by faculty, alumni, and students, and this year's promises to be even more exciting.

Although we already have some intriguing events scheduled, we want to ensure we include what you find interesting and what you would like to share. Please send your ideas to Janice Carter jcarter@ggu.edu If you would like to present your research or participate as a panel member on a topic of interest to you, please include a brief description of what you would like to cover and contact information, so we can discuss possibilities.

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WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
JUNE 2009

Avoid the Information Deluge! Start with Overviews

Ever begin your research in Google or a database of journal articles and been deluged by a tsunami of results -only some of which are relevant?

Join us for this workshop to learn how you can find overviews of your topic, which will enable you to:
  • focus your research
  • identify key concepts and terminology
  • develop effective research strategies targeted to your information needs.
When: Saturday, June 6, 11 am - 12 noon
Where: 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, University Library; meet at the Reference Desk

Researching Companies and Industries for Academic and Career Success

So you want to do research on industries and companies for course assignments or career aspirations. Type a prominent company name into Google and what do you get? Thousands of hits! You can spend hours wading through all the information and disinformation, or you can spend an hour with us and learn how to cut to the chase.

Our research professionals will help you learn how to search so you can
  • identify the resources that will help you find the overviews of industry trends and external factors affecting that industry
  • develop an understanding of the major companies in that industry, how they have evolved and where they are going
  • access and compare relevant financial data and ratios for publicly-traded companies in the industry
  • evaluate, analyze and synthesize that data so you can create your academic and career success
When: Saturday, June 13, 11 am to noon
Where: 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, University Library; meet at the Reference Desk

Finding and Analyzing Company Financial Data

Once you have an overview of industries and public companies, how can you "zero in" on
  • Company financial data,
  • Company and industry financial ratios
  • Investment reports
and other sources for indepth analyses?

Join us for this workshop to explore sources that can help you find the data you need.

When: Saturday, June 20, 11 am to noon
Where: 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, University Library; meet at the Reference Desk

Creating a Marketing Plan for Your Course Assignment or Your New Business

Learn how to find indispensable information for your projects including:
  • Industry overviews, trends and forecasts
  • Market characteristics
  • Target markets for your product or service
  • Key competitors
  • Key success factors
And more!
When: Saturday, June 27, 11 am to noon
Where: 536 Mission Street, San Francisco, University Library; meet at the Reference Desk

If you are interested in one of these workshops but are unable to attend, please contact the library's reference desk by calling 415-442-7244 or toll free 1-877-448-8542 or by e-mailing askalibrarian@ggu.edu to arrange for a personalized workshop, in person or by phone and Web, tailored to your needs. Please also send us your ideas for other workshops and library services. We want to hear from you!


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FREE CULTURAL EVENTS AND THINGS TO DO
JUNE 2009

2009 FALL PREVIEW LECTURE SERIES ON OPERA

Opera Guild preview lectures are scheduled in communities throughout the greater Bay Area by local guild chapters. Each preview features a renowned musicologist who may use recordings and/or handouts to familiarize the audience with repertoire from the current season.

The San Francisco Opera Guild presents a lecture by Lynn Morrow on the Gershwin and Heyward opera PORGY AND BESS. Synopsis Location: Main Library Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Event Time: Wednesday, June 3, 12 - 2 pm
Address: 100 Larkin St. at Grove 100

THURSDAY LUNCHTIME CONCERTS
YERBA BUENA GARDEN FESTIVAL

  • Event Time: Thursdays, 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, June through September
  • Location: Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens, Mission Street between 3rd & 4th Streets, San Francisco.
June 4
MADS TOLLING QUARTET (Jazz)

June 18
Eva-Lotta Ohlsson & Linda Dahl-Laursen (Classical)
presented by the Consulate of Sweden

June 25
JOSH JONES LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE (Jazz)

WHEN WIKIPEDIA MEETS THE LIBRARY

A Case Study from the University of San Francisco

Professor David Silver at USF explains his Digital Media Production Class's efforts in learning how Wikipedia works and their efforts to share their research with the rest of the world.
  • Location: Main Library Latino/Hispanic B
  • Address: 100 Larkin St. at Grove
  • Event Time: Wednesday, June 17, 6 pm - 8 pm




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MOVIES @ THE SFPL

Theme: North to Alaska!: Celebrating 50 Years as our 49th State
  • Location: Main Library Koret Auditorium
  • Address: 100 Larkin St. at Grove
  • Event Time: Thursdays, 12 noon - 2 pm
June 4
MYSTERY, ALASKA (2000, 119 min.). Mystery is a remote, little place that gets turned completely upside down when a publicity stunt brings the world-famous New York Rangers to town. Starring Russell Crowe.

June 11
INSOMNIA (2002, 118 min.). An LAPD detective travels to northern Alaska to assist local police with a murder investigation where he suffers from insomnia caused by both the midnight sun and his feelings of guilt over the accidental death of his partner. Starring Al Pacino, Robin Williams and Hilary Swank.

June 18
GRIZZLY MAN (2005, 104 min.). Acclaimed director Werner Herzog explores the life and death of amateur grizzly bear expert and wildlife preservationist Timothy Treadwell, who lived unarmed among grizzlies for 13 summers.

June 25
RUNAWAY TRAIN (1985, 112 min.). Two escaped convicts and a female railway worker find themselves trapped on a train with no brakes and nobody driving. Starring Jon Voight.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2009


BANANA SLUG STRING BAND CONCERT

A group of lovable musicians and educators from Santa Cruz, who with music, theater, costumes puppetry and a lot of audience participation, create a fun-filled ecological entertainment experience. This is a green stacks program.
  • Locations: Main Library Koret Auditorium
  • Address: 100 Larkin St. at Grove
  • Event Time: Sunday, June 21, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

SAN FRANCISCO PRIDE CELEBRATION, JUNE 27 & 28

One of the largest and most well-known Pride events in the world, celebrating LGBT Pride culture and heritage.
  • Event Time: Saturday, June 27, 12 noon - 6 pm; and Sunday, June 28, 12 noon- 7 pm
  • Location: Civic Center Plaza
The Parade will be held on Sunday, June 28, starting at 10:30 a.m., at Market St. & Beale and ending at Market & 8th St. in downtown San Francisco

BORN THIS MONTH


Left to right: Bjorn Borg, Paul Gauguin, Robert Schumann, and Judy Garland

Left to right: Paul McCartney, Garfield, Johannes Guttenberg, and Richard Rodgers
BJORN BORG (June 6, 1956 - ) is a former World No. 1 tennis player from Sweden who is widely regarded by observers and tennis players as one of the greatest players in the sport's history. He won 11 Grand Slam singles titles between 1974 and 1981 (five at Wimbledon and six at the French Open). (wikipedia)

PAUL GAUGUIN (June 7, 1848 - May 8, 1903) was a leading Post-Impressionist painter. His bold experimentation with coloring led directly to the Synthetist style of modern art while his expression of the inherent meaning of the subjects in his paintings, under the influence of the cloisonnist style, paved the way to Primitivism and the return to the pastoral. He was also an influential exponent of wood engraving and woodcuts as art forms. (wikipedia)

ROBERT SCHUMANN (8 June 1810 - 29 July 1856) was a German composer, aesthete and influential music critic. He is one of the most famous Romantic composers of the 19th century. (wikipedia)

JUDY GARLAND (June 10, 1922 - June 22, 1969) was an American actress and singer. Through a career that spanned 45 of her 47 years, Garland attained international stardom as an actress in musical and dramatic roles, as a recording artist and on the concert stage. Awards included a Juvenile Academy, Golden Globe, Cecil B. DeMille Award for her work in films, a Grammy and a Tony Award. (wikipedia) 		SIR PAUL McCARTNEY MBE (June 18, 1942 - ) is a multiple Grammy Award-winning English singer-songwriter, poet, composer, multi-instrumentalist, entrepreneur, record producer, film producer, painter, and animal rights activist. He gained worldwide fame as a member of The Beatles, alongside John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. McCartney and Lennon formed one of the most influential and successful songwriting partnerships and wrote some of the most popular music in rock and roll history. (wikipedia)

GARFIELD Garfield is a comic strip created by Jim Davis. Published since June 19, 1978, it chronicles the life of the title character, the cat Garfield (named for Davis' grandfather); his owner, Jon Arbuckle; and the dog, Odie. As of 2007, it is syndicated in roughly 2,580 newspapers and journals and currently holds the Guinness World Record for being the world's most widely syndicated comic strip. (wikipedia)

JOHANNES GUTENBERG (c. 1398 - February 3, 1468) was a German goldsmith and printer who is credited with being the first European to use movable type printing, in around 1439, and the global inventor of the mechanical printing press. His major work, the Gutenberg Bible (also known as the 42-line Bible), has been acclaimed for its high aesthetic and technical quality. (wikipedia)
RICHARD RODGERS (June 28, 1902 - December 30, 1979) was an American composer of music for more than 900 songs and 40 Broadway musicals; also composed music for films and television; best known for his songwriting partnerships with the lyricists Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein II. His compositions have had a significant impact on popular music to the present day; one of only two persons to have won an Oscar, a Grammy, an Emmy, a Tony Award, and a Pulitzer Prize.
  • VIDEO: Shall We Dance from The King and I, Yul Brynner and Deborah Kerr
  • VIDEO: This Nearly Was Mine from South Pacific, José Carreras at recording session; London Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan Tunick, conductor


Above, left to right: Self-Portrait, Arearea, The Midday Rest, Washer Women at the Roubine, Still Life with Fruit and Lemon, Still Life with Teapot and Fruit, and Swineherd. All paintings by Paul Gauguin.


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PICTURES ON TOP. Left to right: Therme Vals, Switzerland; Swiss Sound Box, Swiss Pavilion, Expo 2000, Hanover, Germany; Art Museum, Bregenz, Austria. On left is St. Benedict Chapel, Sumvitg, Graubünden, Switzerland. All works are by PETER ZUMTHOR.

Peter Zumthor (26 April 1943 - ) born in Basel, Switzerland; Swiss architect and winner of the 2009 Pritzker Prize; was bestowed numerous awards, including the Carlsberg Architecture Prize for his designs of the Kunsthaus Bregenz in Bregenz, Austria and the Thermal Baths at Vals, Switzerland.

Zumthor has taught at Southern California Institute of Architecture in Los Angeles, the Technical University of Munich, the Academy of Architecture Mendrisio, Università della Svizzera Italiana, and the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

More on Zumthor:


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