University Libraries newsletter for September 2023.
Contents include:   Lessha Coleman - new Assessment and Collections Librarian Traveling Exhibit at the Biomedical Library - Life and Limb: Toll of the American Civil War National Community Health Workers Week University Libraries Publications and Staff Updates USA Libraries Key Points and Happenings 
USA Libraries Exhibits and Events:   100 Years of Hank Williams Exhibit Blakeley\u27s Historic Fields and Forest: A Plant Florilegium Studio 22 Textile Artists and Azalea City Quilters Art group - Science Matter

Webb, Paula

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University of South Alabama JagWorks@USA USA Libraries Newsletter University Libraries 9-2023 University Libraries Newsletter - September 2023 Paula Webb Follow this and additional works at: https://jagworks.southalabama.edu/newsletter University Libraries Newsletter September 2023 Welcome to Lessha Coleman – Assessment and Collections Librarian! The Biomedical Library is happy to announce Leesha Coleman will join their team as Assistant Librarian, Assessment & Collections, effective October 1, 2023. Ms. Coleman comes to us after serving as a Library Assistant at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Georgia campus in metro Atlanta. She previously served in positions with the Gwinnett County (Georgia) Public Library and the West Florida Public Libraries, based in Pensacola. She holds a Master of Library and Information Science degree from Valdosta State University and a BA in English, with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Psychology, from the University of South Alabama. On a personal note, Leesha enjoys baking, going to anime conventions, and cosplaying. She is also a semi-retired K-pop fan. Her favorite genre of book is YA fairytale retellings. Welcome to USA Libraries, Leesha! 1 Traveling Exhibit at the Biomedical Library – Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War The Biomedical Library is hosting a traveling exhibit from the National Library of Medicine titled “Life and Limb: The Toll of the American Civil War.” This exhibit explores the experiences of disabled veterans and their role as symbols of the fractured nation. It will be on display in the lobby of the Biomedical Library from September 25th – November 4th. Artifacts from the Mobiel Medical Museum will also be on display. Some programs planned in conjunction with the exhibit: Tuesday, October 3rd at 1:30 pm – A panel presentation with Dr. Jess Mullens, Orthopedic Surgeon with USA Health, and Dr. henry McKiven, USA Associate Professor of History. The panel will be held on the 3rd floor of the Biomedical Library with a reception to follow. Thursday, October 26th at 1 pm – An online book discussion with Dr. Brian Miller about his book “Empty Sleeves: Amputation in the Civil War South.” Register here for the book discussion. Empty Sleeves is available as an eBook through USA Libraries (for USA community members). Two print copies are also available for check-out at the Biomedical Library Circulation desk. More information about the exhibit is available here: https://libguides.southalabama.edu/lifeandlimb 2                       c tronal Community Heollh Worker Awareness Woek Aug 28 -Sept I, 2023 National Community Health Workers Week(Pictured: Gail Kouame, Director of the Biomedical Library, with Community Health Workers Karla McCantsand Danette Jolly)The Biomedical Library collaborated with USA’s Center for Healthy Communities to recognize National Community Health Workers Week, which took place August 28 – September 1. The Center for Healthy Communities is leading a pilot project at USA Health’s Stanton Road Clinic, where they are integrating Community Health Workers into the outpatient clinical care setting. A poster about the project was recently presented at the National Association of Community Health Workers Unity Conference in Austin, TX. The poster was displayed at the Biomedical Library during National Community Health Workers Week and on Thursday, August 31st  two Community Health Workers, Karla McCants and Danette Jolly, were on hand to talk with people about their work.  University Libraries Publications & Staff Updates  Jia He – Jia He, Cataloging/Electronic Resources Librarian and liaison Librarian for International Students, participated in the Fall 2023 International Student Orientation and welcome reception at the Marx Library. During this occasion, Jia actively collaborated with Global USA, effectively engaging with a cohort of over 80 newly arrived international students. Her primary objective during the event was to acquaint these students with the library resources and services available at the USA Libraries. In pursuit of this goal, she held a library tour, distributed informative library handouts, and provided her business cards to the attendees. It is noteworthy that this event was graced by the presence of University President Jo Bonner and Provost Andi Kent, further underscoring the institutional commitment to welcoming and supporting international students.  3             Historic Fields and Forest: USA Libraries Art Galleries 1st Floor Gallery Hall @ the Marx Library Reception Aug .31st .:,rd Floor Rodning Gallery <1;00 PM This exhibition highlights the work created by artists of varying skill levels using plants of historical significance to the Blakeley area, culminating a year-long series of art instruction programs. NEED MORE INFORMATION? CONTACT PAULA WEBB AT PWEBBSSOUTHALABAMA EDU OR l-2:51-461-lqCJ3 USA Libraries Exhibits & Events  September/October 2023 4                         / ct Zl®Zl~ ~~m~ g ~a 7 9 1 U S A , ? r i v e N o r t h ,M._· _t e..,. __ ..., r . Science Matters: New Exhibit in the ArtSpace@BioMed The Biomedical Library is pleased to host a new exhibit in the ArtSpace@BioMed gallery on the 3rd  floor of the library. The exhibit, titled “Science Matters,” is composed of five and textile art pieces created by members of the Azalea City Quilters Guild in Mobile and the Studio 222 fiber arts gallery in Auburn. From colorful beetles to images of space, the collection is delightful for viewing. The exhibit will be on display throughout September and October. All are welcome to visit the ArtSpace@BioMed to view it during the library’s open hours. For information, contact Gail Kouame, Director of the Biomedical Library, at gmkouame@southalabama.edu.  5    -USALI' ue :RAR I ES PAE 'S :"li '~ti.T I Olt f. Ii O 'N LE D G : D , :!. C. ;} '- [ R WELCOME Wes ley Patrickjoiried the Marx Library Access Services team as tile 20-hour LT A I, Circulatiol'I, on A1c1gust 23. Mr. Patrick received the Bachelor's in Advertising & Publ ic Relatioos, with a mioor in lntematianal Swdies from USA i 11 May. 2D23. He was r,reviously a stuclerlt worker al Global USA in Meisler Hall. Wesley wroLe, ·-1 /ow, 1<> rma and ~T/1<•. /'NJ al:w ,, lo•·~, of a/111/ll,gs relaled to different culwr~ ~nd laiigu119e,.. I hope 10 le,;,rn lihe il16 i!lld auts. 41f the library and help students. u:ti l i•e alll i lJ.l"C'.'W l fJ"f.:..._'I'. Leesha Coleman wil l join the Biomedical ibrary as Ass islant librarian. Assessment & COllectiorrs , effective October 1, 2023-. Ms, Coleman currently serves as Library Assistant at the Phi I adelphia college of Ostcopalhic Medicine's Georgi campllS in metro Atlama. She previously sEc"rved in positio11s wilh lhe Gwil'lf"il!tt COUl'lty {Georgia.) Public Library and the West F lorlda Public LI llrarles, based in Pensacola. She hold:s e Master of Lib rary and Information Science degree from Valdosla State university and ttie BA in Eng lish, with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Psychology, from the University of South Alabama. SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATES The Office of file ProvMt aru:I El<eoutive Vice President approved ll'le foUowi ny committees to conduct searches for these po~itions: A~ istant ibrariim, Clinical, Biomedical Library ■ Olista Clanton, Chair • Ratl"IE!I Fe11sk<i • NancyPugh ■ Dr. t.njie Davis, A=ciat• Prote,.sor, Director, U.SA Sirrulatian PfO!J"am Key Points & Happenings Assistant Librarian, Reference & Instruction, Social Sciences, Marx Lib ary • Dr. A!l,gela Rand, Chair • Mijrlel Nem Sanj~ Slleffield • Be'thS~rd • Dr. Jae~ suoch, Associate Profe;sor, DeJ;lllftme<11 ot P.ol ltlCill science 8Jld crlml~al .rustlce FACILITIES 8 September 2023 The plamirng tearn for the Biomedical Library re!'lovatiol'I proposal met ij n late August witll ttie fumiMe repre.se11tatlve from McAleer·s Office Furniture for an iriitial presentation of tile compallY'S proposals for the Bi omeclical library furnishi l'IQS and layout. Buck Kelley attended the August 29 Couricil of Academic De,ms and provided an expected iime table for demol ition of tile Alplla buildings to make way for the new College of Metllc1ne faci lity. Al:pl\/l South clemolition wil ! oomrnence at ttie December break a,id is expecte<J to take 3-4 weeks to complete. Tllis J)l1ase irivolves temporary/Ji nal re•rooti119 of uti l"ilies, and w.i 11 thus affect the Biomedical Librniy, primarilywtl ile Ille un iver:sity is d 05ed for tile break. The parki ng lot entraJ'lce to u n iverslty Boulevard near 198 wil l be closed to serve as tlie removal roote for ~he truck.s. Water trucks wl II aid In dust control. The mo.~t difficult and noisy stage will be fo1.mdatiol'I demolition and removal . .Signage routing pedestrians and olhers wi 11 be installed s0011. A viewing area is. planned aJong the fenced area. Alpha East abatement will oCCtJ r concurrently wirlh lhe demolition of Al~ha south, with demolition expecte<I to begil'I il'I Janua,y. Demo!litio11 will tal<e 3•4 wee!<s. The connectlng bu lding between these boulldlnl}S will also be demolishec:I. • In Febrl.l!iiry, the site will be cleared!, cleaned Uj), stabiliz:ecll where toundatfollS, etc. have belm removed, a11d seeoed for spring grass grawih .. Extra lighting wi II bie i~lled for sHe/area safety and security. Else'Mlere on campus, tile old ?TQperty inventory bu ilding is being refurbish.eel and updated for ROTC use, whi le th@ olc:I tram,ponatio11 bu il:c:li119 is b@ing Key Points & Happenings September 2023 6    xlated and its ex:lerio.r is b log modified as a oo.nd faci l.iry. wil.h 0 state appropriation to be . uppleme nted by a 2.SM fundrni ing cam]J'llign, lie band ha some 2 7 5 members. The u!)dated facilily will allow the band to grow to 350· me:n1b<."11i-JagWorks@USA update During Jul}', Ja1(Wo ks , U • lia<l 5,1103 foll -text dow1iload~ and 164 new ~ubtttis. ,on.., were pr,sted bringing the total works in the repository t 3,547. Unjver:sity o[ Soull1 Alabama scholarsh.ip wa rc~d by 136 instiMions ~cro ·s 77 rounlric!i-. INSTRUCTION THANKS Dr. CaiHyn Ha11ff, A ocia1c Profc ·or of Health Promotion, Departmenr or I [ealrh, Kittesiolo •y, and Sp n in 1hc College of duc~tion and Profcs ional Stud ie_, recenlly shared die follow ini rL01e of1h0111ks witl:i Dr. Angda Rand, T1wr& l'fflJ SO nm 11 .for fJIJ ;-rn,r nnrk or..w· ,h"" suwuruT,1 I //tir,~ Iii ,<Jr,.-/ •.rr/.< /1•.1JK¥'itJII)· tlr~ llnJ;•r,1;roJ .,tuf!,rits> tnflk a fol m,ny jn.m, JT>ltr urnclule.\· nml h«.nlrr.1• lwuu rt.•.,·~rr.:frer.s.. / ,.,ill be Iwc.:hmg rlrCJI c.:lw.,· again r,r Spriir-g JU14, id f 11, .i/fr4:TJ.dJ bad. UiilJ 111.ilten f .\ftli'llCJ f'l!11& ,h LT.lrlf'I,~ C.OJricm _rm· Lh~ r,_ Dr.:fhrJ1el__•· \1'CJIJI to '&p U (18 pclff ~ IRf moor,/~ NJO•~irg fbn•'O.rd -rhanks to tweryone involved in mllkingom instruction f)rt>gmm. relevfinl., ,,oo~e,;., ible, a1>1.l engaging ror -vur wdcnt·, Bli:.n'lu.: Heal L.,b r· llCLlun Moir>: Uht".1ry I nSCr Pi'oe@r'l Mc ~11 L,bta 1all Libra UPCOMING • U A Liorurie, Ll"adership De,•dupn11t:JIL [a"1ltu1e, Friday, Sc:ptembcr 15, 9:00 am - J :0O pm, Mun; 18 t • Mar Library Grudu.11e Loungl" Ribbon C111uing, Wodncsday, September 27, 3:00 pm. 3'" floor • Fir.ll Gen l):.,y, po□wred by U A Campus lo Career Initiative, November 8 Marx r .ihrm·y Ev@I ()llenclar CJ I ib,.,1 ic, C,;1 l kri~,· .o\11 E~ hihi11n1h 7             Design plans for the new College of Medicine buildings.8                           USA Libraries Social Media Links                                                            USA Libraries Web Sites Marx LibraryBaugh Biomedical LibraryMitchell College of Business LibraryMcCall Rare Book & Manuscript LibraryUSA Baldwin County LibraryJagWorksHave you checked out our Social Media sites? 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