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They were coming for him / Berta Vias Mahou ; translated from the Spanish by Cecilia Ross

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Published On :: Sun, 30 Oct 2016 06:09:33 EDT

Hayden Library - PQ6672.I23 V4613 2016

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Looking for trouble.

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Feb 2017 06:36:00 EST

Hayden Library - PQ7539.2.D3 A2 2016

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Andalucia: a literary guide for travellers / Andrew and Suzanne Edwards

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Feb 2017 06:10:19 EST

Rotch Library - PQ6054.5.A53 E39 2016

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Before / Carmen Boullosa ; translated from the Spanish by Peter Bush ; introduction by Phillip Lopate

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Mar 2017 06:10:28 EDT

Hayden Library - PQ7298.12.O76 A5813 2016

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The theater of revisions in the Hispanic Caribbean / Katherine Ford

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Published On :: Sun, 12 Aug 2018 06:42:43 EDT

Hayden Library - PQ6115.F66 2017

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The golden cockerel & other writings / Juan Rulfo ; translated from the Spanish, with an introduction and additional materials, by Douglas J. Weatherford

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Published On :: Sun, 19 Aug 2018 06:44:31 EDT

Hayden Library - PQ7297.R89 A2 2017

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Forgotten journey / Silvina Ocampo ; translated by Suzanne Jill Levine and Katie Lateef-Jan

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Published On :: Sun, 9 Feb 2020 06:39:20 EST

Dewey Library - PQ7797.O293 A2 2019

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Flooring Repairs Cancelled- What does that mean for us?

By westinfopoint.blogspot.com
Published On :: Thu, 01 May 2008 18:30:00 +0000

So we all just got the email saying that the flooring repairs are no longer happening during intersession.

This will make next week easier, but Library West circulation could still use our help on the desk. They have no student assistants scheduled next week, and are counting on us to help staff the desk.

If you need coverage for a shift, please email the group and we'll find someone to cover for you.

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And of course the good news is that when we DO end up closing for the repairs we already have a plan ready to go!

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Desk Schedule for Intersession

By westinfopoint.blogspot.com
Published On :: Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:25:00 +0000

You can find the desk schedule for the Intersession Kiosk here.

If any corrections or changes are needed, please let Ben Walker know.

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How does the Reorg effect the Information Point?

By westinfopoint.blogspot.com
Published On :: Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:36:00 +0000

The reorganization does have some effect on all of us on the Information Point. I'm sure there are other issues that will come up over time, but for now, I've addressed the ones I've thought of below.

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With the reorganization we no longer have a Systems Liason in Access Services (or an Access Services for that matter).

The biggest change that will make when you're on the desk is probably in how to report Xerox problems. Before the reorganization we had a flowchart to follow in how to report issues with the Xerox equipment. Well it's a LOT simpler now actually!

If you have patrons reporting any problems with the card machines, printing or copyright equipment, just send a Syshelp email. Be sure to describe the problem, the type of equipment and the location of the equipment (including which floor and library it's in). Systems will handle it from there.

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Other things you might be wondering about:

If you have any questions about Circulation issues, study carrels or anything else relating to the circulation desk Jim Stevens is the guy to see (not Lori).

ILL and Reserves questions still go to their respective units.

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And the big question you've been wondering...what's happening with the Information Point?

As many of you know, I'm now a part of the Access Support unit in the Support Services division (cloud? box? you know what I mean). Since the Information Point is clearly a Library West service, it needs to be coordinated by someone in Library West.

I met with Shelley, LeiLani, Jana and Michael D. yesterday to talk about the transition. While Library West will definitely be taking over the coordination of the Information Point I will continue to coordinate until plans for the transition are complete.

We will also hold a Team meeting sometime this month so we can all meet with the new coordinator (still to be determined). You'll have a chance to ask questions and find out what if any changes are being planned for the future.

For my part, I'm definitely planning on continuing to serve on the Information Point, so I'll still be a member of the team!

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New Handout on Services for Users with Disabilities

By westinfopoint.blogspot.com
Published On :: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:22:00 +0000

Stacey Ewing created a wonderful new handout on types of adaptive services we offer users here in Library West. If you have any free moments the next time you staff the InfoPoint, I encourage you to take a look at this guide.

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Free online articles & info for non-UF folks

By westinfopoint.blogspot.com
Published On :: Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:40:00 +0000

Did you know that the state licenses Gale databases for free access by citizens of Florida? The next time you get a query from an alum or non UF person who wants to use our databases remotely, try showing them the Florida Electronic Library (FEL). The url is: http://www.flelibrary.org/

The FEL includes electronic magazines, newspapers, almanacs, encyclopedias, and books, providing information on topics such as current events, education, business, technology, and health issues. Academic OneFile, General OneFile, US History eCollection, LitFinder and the General Reference Center Gold are a few of the databases included. You can see a list of the databases at: http://www.flelibrary.org/resources/licensed.cfm.

What's the catch? Users need a local library card to access the Florida Electronic Library.

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Examining Opioid Use Among Applicants for Disability Insurance

By www.mathematica.org
Published On :: Thu, 05 Dec 2019 14:13:14 Z

On this episode of On the Evidence, April Yanyuan Wu, a researcher at Mathematica, discusses a project that used supervised machine learning to estimate prescription opioid use among applicants for Social Security Disability Insurance.

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A Trusted Learning Partner for Foundations

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Published On :: Wed, 15 Jan 2020 21:53:00 Z

Watch our video to see how Mathematica is supporting foundations to transform communities and catalyze social change.

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Measuring Whether Kindergarteners Are On Track for Reading Proficiently

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Published On :: Tue, 04 Feb 2020 18:30:00 Z

REL Mid-Atlantic explored whether kindergarten entry assessments can provide states and districts with a useful measure of progress toward proficient reading for cohorts of children.

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Lessons from Scaling a Customized Employment Program for Workers with Disabilities

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Published On :: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 15:07:00 Z

In this episode of On the Evidence, Shane Kanady of SourceAmerica and Noelle Denny-Brown of Mathematica discuss findings from an evaluation of the Pathways to Careers program, which provides customized employment services to job seekers with significant disabilities.

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What’s Unfolding Across the Globe is Unprecedented, but Evidence Can Help Light the Path Forward

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Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 04:00:00 Z

Although Mathematica might have limited expertise in infectious diseases like COVID-19, we have vast knowledge and experience with the policies and programs that can help our public health system and our economy recover from the unfolding impact this virus is having around the world.

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Using Culturally Responsive Practices to Foster Learning During School Closures: Challenges and Opportunities for Equity

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Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 18:15:00 Z

With the closure of school buildings fundamentally disrupting the way students receive services, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the national conversation about education.

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Super Thursdays are for life, not just for Christmas

By bluedoorbooks.blogspot.com
Published On :: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 15:03:00 +0000

Blue Door is proud to announce its very own Super Thursday. Yes, that’s right, today we release not one, not two but three fantastic novels. First up is Rachel Trezise’s wonderful Sixteen Shades of Crazy. Tipped as the Valleys’ answer to Trainspotting, here’s Rachel giving us an insight into why she decided to dissect the morals and mores of life in ex-mining towns:
Already popular on the literary festival circuit you can catch Rachel this summer at Hay, Latitude and Green Man. You can also catch up with all of her news at her website www.racheltrezise.com. Recognised by the Orange Futures list (amongst the likes of Zadie Smith and Sarah Waters) we are very proud to be publishing her first novel.

Next up is something completely different. Meg Gardiner’s thrillers have been praised by Stephen King, Jeffery Deaver and Tess Gerritsen which is a pretty impressive roll call of fans. Her Evan Delaney series of novels was a hit with adults and teens alike and was regularly in the top ten of teen thrillers on Amazon.com. Her new super sleuth, Jo Beckett, is a forensic psychiatrist, investigating a person’s life to discover why they died. The Memory Collector (released early May) tells the story of Ian Kanan, a passenger on board a flight to San Francisco, who has been restrained by crew members for his erratic behaviour. Jo is immediately called in when it is established that Kanan has no memory of who he is or where he has been. Convinced that he holds the key to a potential terrorist plot (and may have been exposed to a deadly biological agent himself), Jo must race against time to unravel a series of clues and save her beloved city. Meg’s next Jo Beckett thriller, The Liar’s Lullaby will be released in June so watch out for some guest blogging on the site soon.

Last but by no means least is Warren Fitzgerald’s The Go-Away Bird. Perfect for fans of Chris Cleave’s The Other Hand, this is a heart-wrenching story of how friendship can develop in the most unlikely of places between the most unlikely of people. Fourteen-year-old Clementine arrives in London from war-torn Rwanda, having witnessed horrendous cruelty and unimaginable loss during the 1994 genocides. Lonely, grieving and displaced in a daunting new city, she flees her abusive uncle and befriends Ashley, a middle-aged, loner for whom teaching singing is the only escape from his London life. The story that unfolds is deeply moving and at times sad but throughout is a positive and uplifting tale of how two utter strangers can collide, bond and ultimately save each other. Here’s Warren telling us about the novel:

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