2009

Spring Reserves Deadline

Reserve requests for the Spring semester are due by December 4th. Please submit all reserve requests by this date to ensure that items are on reserve for your students by the start of the term. You can submit a request by filling out the electronic form under the Library tab at myneu.neu.edu or by turning in a manual request form, which is available at the Circulation Desk in Snell Library. If you would like to request an item for reserves that is not currently in the library’s collection, please see http://www.lib.neu.edu/services/course_reserves/documents/TextbooksCourseReserves.pdf. If you have any questions, please contact Reserves Supervisor Stephanie Knutson at s.knutson@neu.edu or 617-373-4646.

Recording Studios open for business at the DMDS

The Digital Media Design Studio (DMDS) has two recording studios available for student use. Based on your equipment needs, you may be required to book an appointment with a DMDS staff person while using the audio and video recording studios. Studio Guidelines 1. No food or beverages are allowed in the studios. 2. All users of the studios must have a current NU ID. Audio Recording Studio- Room 208 The soundproof studio seats up to five people comfortably. Software includes GarageBand and Logic Pro. Hardware includes a MacPro, a 4-channel Mackie mixing board, an Oxygen 8 USB midi keyboard, and a condenser microphone. Video Recording Studio- Room 210 The soundproof studio accommodates individuals and small groups. A green screen is mounted on the wall. A professional quality three-point lighting kit is also available for use by appointment only, in the DMDS. The Video Recording Studio can be used simultaneously with the Audio Studio, depending on your production needs. Copyright and appropriate use Use of the DMDS is governed by NU’s appropriate use policy and by copyright law. For more information consult this link: http://www.lib.neu.edu/about_us/digital_media/

NU Alum David Ferriero confirmed as U.S. Archivist

David S. Ferriero, '72, MA '76 Photo by Ports Bishop
David S. Ferriero, ’72, MA ’76 Photo by Ports Bishop
On November 6, 2009, David S. Ferriero, ’72, MA ’76, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 10th Archivist of the United States. Previously, he served as Director of the New York Public Libraries.
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New art exhibit opening today at the Digital Media Design Studio

“Cornerstones” The Huntington News Photography Exhibit Opening: Friday, Nov. 6, 2- 4 p.m. Digital Media Design Studio, Snell Library 2nd Floor, Room 200 We will be showcasing the excellent work of several student photographers from the Huntington News over the past year, all of which demonstrate the power of the image to tell a story and highlight seminal issues in our community. In the DMDS, we encourage students to use digital media resources to present educational content in expressive forums, and these photos are a powerful representation of that paradigm. Please join us to view the photos and see what the DMDS has to offer for your own creative projects. Light refreshments will be served.

Boston Opera House, front page story in the Boston Sunday Globe

Boston Opera House

Boston Opera House

The Library houses the historical records of the Boston Opera House. Today’s Boston Globe article by Jeremy Eichler highlights this Northeastern fact! Boston Opera House article Finding aid for Boston Opera House records