Books will be flying off the shelves at the
ANNUAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Media Literacy, Civic Engagement, and Democracy
We’re happy to announce that the Library, Archives, and Media Center has partnered with the Center for the Study of Democracy to launch a program exploring the intersection of media, democracy, and civic participation in the United States.
Photo by Element5 Digital from Pexels
As part of this program, the Library and the CSD will be hosting a series of lectures, film screenings, and workshops on topics related to media literacy, civic participation, and the networked information landscape. You can find more information on these issues, and on the project, on this resource guide the library has created.
In April of this year, we hosted Dr. Joan Donovan of the Berkman-Klein Center for Internet and Society, who gave a fascinating lecture on the spread of disinformation and misinformation online. A recording of her lecture is available on the Center for the Study of Democracy’s YouTube channel as well as on our research guide. Look for announcements about future events here, as well as on the Center for the Study of Democracy’s website!
Announcement: Lecture and Discussion on Media Manipulation and Disinformation Campaigns
Monday, April 19th from 5:30-7:00 pm!
The LAMC and the Center for the Study of Democracy welcome Dr. Joan Donovan of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics, and Public Policy. Dr. Donovan, who researchers online extremism and disinformation campaigns, will discuss disinformation in our media ecosystem, and its impact on American democracy.
This is a virtual event. Please register at: http://bit.ly/drjoandonovan
This event will kick off the Media Literacy, Civic Engagement, and Democracy Project. The project is a collaboration between the LAMC and the Center for the Study of Democracy. Expect to see further announcements for lectures, film screenings, and workshops in the Fall! For more information on media literacy, check out this guide.
BOOK SALE 2019
Brace yourselves, the book sale is coming…
The annual library book sale is Tuesday and Wednesday, October 1 & 2.
We will be selling books from 9am-4pm, rain or shine outside the entrance to the library. We have books in a range of subjects, so come early and often to get your favs!
This year we will have a FREE button making table!
Book Prices are $0.50 for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardcovers. Cash only! Sorry no OneCard, debit or credit cards 🙁 [Thankfully there’s an ATM conveniently located in the library lobby. Coincidence or conspiracy????? You decide.]
Copyright Workshop on March 19, 10:00-11:30am
Copyright: an evil plan for Disney to make money from Mickey Mouse until the end of time? Perhaps. However, concepts surrounding intellectual property including fair use, the public domain, and Open Access have implications for everyone in higher education.
For further exploration of copyright concerns in the classroom, join us in the LAMC room 321 on Tuesday, March 19th from 10:00-11:30am. Danielle Johnson, Digital Access Librarian at the Loyola Notre Dame Library, will provide information on copyright in education, hands-on learning activities, and answers to your questions.
Already a copyright expert? Take our quiz below to test your knowledge!
Incredibly Serious and Challenging Copyright Quiz
For the images below, identify whether we are including each thanks to Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons (or are you the U.S. Copyright Office here to break the bad news that we are violating copyright permissions)?
Image 1: Cat by Vladimir Pustovit
Question: Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons?
Answer: Creative Commons
Specifically, this image is licensed through Creative Commons by 2.0. This means the creator allows use of this image for any reason as long as I give proper credit and place no additional restrictions on the use of this image; i.e. I can’t decide to copyright this image.
Image 2: Woman with Earrings, 100-105 C.E., Brooklyn Museum
Question: Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons?
Answer: in the public domain
Most works created before 1923 fall into the public domain (though there are exceptions). The Brooklyn Museum also provides detailed information about copyright restrictions in this item’s Rights Statement, as many museums do.
Image 3: Boy Scout Scouting Asia by sasint
Question: Open Access, public domain, or Creative Commons?
Answer: Open Access
This is also known as Creative Commons 0, meaning the creator has placed zero restrictions on use of this image.
However, note that this creator does still specify some requirements for use as it has been marked for editorial or non-commercial use only. Though the creator does not require attribution, it’s still a good idea to give credit when you can. This will help others find the image should they wish to use it, as well as yourself if you forget where you found the image!
How did you do?
If you still have questions, we invite you to attend the 3/19 workshop, which will cover the basics of copyright law, including the public domain, exceptions for faculty in copyright law, licenses, fair use, and seeking permissions.
In the meantime, check out the library’s copyright guide for more information about using images and other works while respecting the rights holder (and avoiding getting sued)!
Header image of Copyright logo by PNGimg licensed CC 4.0 BY-NC
BOOK SALE 2018!
Brace yourselves, the book sale is coming…
The annual library book sale is Tuesday and Wednesday, October 2 & 3.
We will be selling books from 9am-4pm, rain or shine outside the entrance to the library. We have books in a range of subjects, so come early and often to get your favs!
Book Prices are $0.50 for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardcovers. Cash only! Sorry no OneCard, debit or credit cards 🙁 [Thankfully there’s an ATM conveniently located in the library lobby. Coincidence or conspiracy????? You decide.]
Share your opinion with us & get a LAMC water bottle!
The LAMC is looking for students interested in trying out the a couple of websites and giving feedback while using them. This will help the Library, Archives & Media Center improve online services for the entire SMCM community. Participants will receive a LAMC water bottle!
What will I be doing in the study?
You will be asked to do several short tasks using two websites. You will be asked to describe aloud your experiences while completing the tasks and also be asked follow up questions about your experience and perceptions of the websites.
How long is a session?
One hour
When and where?
The study will be held during the week of April 9-13. You will be asked to participate at the Usability Testing Lab in Schaefer 256.
Interested in participating?
Fill out this form indicating the times you are available to participate: https://goo.gl/forms/5ggof4i6TbSDsrYn2
Deadline is Friday, March 30.
This study (IRB SP18_37) has been approved by the SMCM IRB. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Schoch at snmonaghan@smcm.edu.
Open Access Week 2017
This week the SMCM Library, Archives & Media Center is celebrating and promoting Open Access Week
What is Open Access?
The Open Access movement believes in the FREE, IMMEDIATE, ONLINE access to results of scholarly research.
How can I find out more?
Check out our Open Access Week Research Guide for a crash course in the movement, tools for accessing Open Access materials recommended by SMCM Librarians, and more at libguides.smcm.edu/oaweek
How can I participate?
Stop by the first floor of the library and share your experiences accessing scholarly materials on the web!
Haunted Susquehanna – Oct 25
Is Susquehanna a Cursed Estate?
WHEN: Wednesday, October 25, 2017, 7-8PM
WHERE: Commissioner’s Meeting Room – 41770 Baldridge Street, Leonardtown
Actual figure from the 1988 osteological study of the re-disinterred Rousby crypt.
Beginning with the Halloween murder of Christopher Rousby in 1684, St. Mary’s College of Maryland librarian Kent Randell will provide a detailed history of the adventures and misadventures of the occupants of the Susquehanna estate through the death of Henry James/Ignatius Carroll in 1884, 200 years after the Rousby murder. Recently uncovered genealogical clues regarding the Carroll and Rousby families of Southern Maryland, their connections to a second murdered Patuxent River Tax Collector, and the estate’s calamitous transfer to the Henry Ford Museum will also be discussed.
BOOK SALE 2017!
Brace yourselves, the book sale is coming…
The annual library book sale is Tuesday and Wednesday, October 3 & 4.
We will be selling books from 9am-4pm, rain or shine outside the entrance to the library. We have books in a range of subjects, so come early and often to get your favs!
Book Prices are $0.50 for paperbacks and $1.00 for hardcovers. Cash only! Sorry no OneCard, debit or credit cards 🙁 [Thankfully there’s an ATM conveniently located in the library lobby. Coincidence or conspiracy????? You decide.]
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