Library eNews
Sims Library is now on Facebook and Twitter - 10/15/09
Sims Library has just launched new Facebook and Twitter pages.
Media Department Supervisor, Gayle Riché, Retires - 10/14/09
Gayle Riché, Library Media Department Supervisor, will be retiring after 10 years of service to Sims Library and Southeastern.
Sims Celebrates Homecoming 2009 - 08/12/09
Join Sims Library and everyone at Southeastern in celebrating Homecoming, October 12-17, 2009.
Library Closed for Fall Break - 09/28/09
Sims Library will be closed Thursday, October 1 - Saturday, October 3, 2009 for Fall Break.
Announcing the International Student Library Orientation - 09/21/09
Research Consultation Service - 09/25/09
Having trouble doing research?
New Signs at Sims Library - 09/22/09
Ever get lost in the library?
Banned Books Week Exhibition - 09/22/09
LibGuides at Sims Library - 08/18/09
Library Hours Fall 2009 - 08/19/09
Article about new hours this fall.
Library Closed on August 5, 2009 - 07/29/09
Sims Library will be closed on Wednesday, August 5 for a Library staff retreat.
Library Hours for Intersession - 7/27/09
The Library will begin observing the Summer Intersession Schedule on Wednesday, July 29.
Pre-apply for Disaster Food Stamps - 6/4/2009
Those Who Qualify Can Now Pre-apply for Disaster Food Stamps
Memorial Day and Summer Hours - 05/18/09
Sims Library will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.
A New Look for ILLiad - 05/08/09
Getting the resources you need through Interlibrary Loan is now easier than ever with the newly redesigned ILLiad user interface.
Extended Library Hours for Final Exam Week
- 05/06/09
Sims Library will be open for extended hours during final exams.
Mane Lines- Sims Library Newsletter - 4/28/09
The latest issue of Mane Lines has arrived...
Swine Flu Outbreak / Alfalfa Sprouts - 4/27/2009
Swine Flu Kills Several in Mexico / Alfalfa Sprouts May Have Salmonella
Library Database SciFinder Scholar Access Changes
- 04/21/09
Checkout the new Memory Card Reader! - 04/06/09
The Media Department now has a Dynex Mini Memory Card Reader available for checkout that attaches to any computer's USB port.
Library Hours for Spring Break 2009 - 04/06/09
Sims Library will be closed Friday, April 10- Monday, April 13 for the Spring Break Holiday.
National Library Week at Sims - 03/26/09
It's time again for National Library Week! This year, Sims celebrates Wednesday, April 1- Tuesday, April 7 2009 with a variety of programs, giveaways, and displays.
Mardi Gras Holiday - 02/13/09
The Library will be closed Saturday, Feb. 21 through Tuesday, Feb. 24.
Peanut Butter Products Recalled - 1/26/2009
Peanut Butter Contaminated with Salmonella
White Paper Recycling Now Available at Sims Library - 01/21/09
Recycling is now availabe for unwanted prints and other clean white paper at the tall green trash cans labeled WHITE PAPER ONLY.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Closure - 01/13/09
Sims Library will be closed Saturday, Jan. 17- Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
New Location for Interlibrary Loan Department - 01/05/09
The Interlibrary Loan Department will be relocating during the week of January 5th.
Documents Department Temporarily Closed to Public - 12/19/08
The government documents collection, currently located in the Morrison Room on the 3rd floor, is being split up and relocated to areas throughout the building. Government Documents staff will be relocating to Room 133, which is currently the Interlibrary Loan office.
Library Closed for Holidays - 12/19/08
The Library will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2008 to Sunday, January 4, 2009 for the holidays.
Large Group Study Room Available for Finals - 12/02/08
Reserve the Presentation Studio to use as a large group study room
Extended Library Hours for Final Exam Week - 12/2/08
Sims Library will be open for extended hours during final exams.
Library Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday - 11/21/08
The Library will be closed Wednesday, November 26 through Saturday, November 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Turnitin - 11/12/08
Introducing Sims Library's Newsletter - 11/11/08
Mane Lines, Issue 1.2
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and
Oct. 4 Election
- 9/29/2008
Information About Emergency Bailout Bill and Oct. 4 Election
Presentation Studio Open House - 08/29/08
The Library will host an Open House to showcase the new Presentation Practice Studio on Wed. Oct. 1 and Thurs. Oct. 2 from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM.
Disaster Assistance - 9/10/08
Federal, State, and Local Disaster Assistance
New dates for 'Extreme Researcher Makeover' - 9/9/08
The Sims Library Faculty/Staff Orientation, "Extreme Researcher Makeover: Sims Edition", has been rescheduled.
Sims Library Will Re-open - 08/05/08
Sims Library will re-open on Sunday, September 7.
Library closed for Labor Day - 08/26/08
Library Closed Labor Day weekend
Sims hosts 'Extreme Researcher Makeover'
on Sept. 10 & 11
- 08/25/08
New Presentation Practice Studio - 08/22/08
Presenting….. The Sims Memorial Library Presentation Practice Studio
Announcing additions and changes to electronic resources - 08/21/08
Needed - Grad Assistant for Fall 2008 - 08/11/08
Baton Rouge Nursing Library Closed 5/29/08 - 5/28/08
The Baton Rouge Nursing Library will be closed on Thursday, May 29, 2008.
Stamps Increase, Sales Tax Holiday in Louisiana, Gasoline Prices - 5/8/08
Stamp Prices Increase, Sales Tax Holiday May 24 & 25, Gasoline Price Information
Extended Library Hours for Final Exam Week
- 05/06/08
Sims Library will be open for extended hours during final exams.
Capital Punishment Information Sources - 4/23/08
Federal Sources of Information About Capital Punishment
Researching Patent and Trademark Information - 04/18/08
National Library Week at Sims - 04/08/08
Want that new book ASAP?
- 04/08/08
LS 102 Proficiency Exam - 03/28/08
Federated Searching Is Now Available! - 03/20/08
ComDisDome Is Now Available! - 03/12/08
Holiday Closure - 03/14/08
The Library will be closed Friday, March 21 through Monday, March 24, 2008.
Term Paper Help Is Available - 03/04/08
Reference Room Recarpeting - 02/28/08
APA Electronic Citation Guide is now available! - 02/27/08
Dr. Tom Fick to Speak on “The Afro-Creole Tradition in Louisiana”
- 02/11/08
Article describes upcoming Black History Month lecture at Sims Library.
Announcing McNaughton Books: “Invitation to Read”
- 01/31/08
Article addresses new book collection at Sims Library.
Mardi Gras Holiday - 01/29/08
The Library will be closed Saturday, Feb. 2 through Tuesday, Feb. 5.
Recarpeting Project - 1/25/08
Please excuse our mess.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Closure - 01/17/08
Holiday Closure Announcement
Extended Library Hours for Final Exam Week - 11/30/07
Sims Library will be open for extended hours during final exams.
Ask A Librarian Live Service Break - 11/21/07
The Ask A Librarian Live online reference service will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Celebrate International Education Week - 11/12/07
This article discusses International Education Week at Sims Library.
Take the Library Survey - 10/23/07
Tell us what you think.
October 20 Gubernatorial Primary - 10/3/07
Gubernatorial Primary on October 20
Sims Library Celebrates Banned Book Week - 09/28/07
This article discusses Banned Books Week at Sims Library.
New Government Reports - 9/26/07
New Reports and Database Released by the U.S. Government
Occupational Health and Safety Databases are Now Available - 09/25/07
This article gives information on the Occupational Health and Safety Databases.
Sims Library announces access to Web of Science. - 09/24/07
This article announces a new Library database.
IEEE Explore is Here ! - 08/16/07
Sims Library announces the addition of the IEEE Explore database.
Toy Safety Information - 8/16/07
Government Information on Toy Safety
Sims Library invites faculty to library orientation Aug. 15
- 08/06/07
Article about upcoming library orientation.
Library Director to chair LALINC executive council
- 07/23/07
Library Director, Eric Johnson, to chair LALINC executive council.
Library Service Wins Praise - 07/16/07
Praise for innovative Library service in ALA's TechSource.
Sims Library Closed July 6 - July 8 - 06/29/07
Sims Library will be closed Fri. July 6, 2007-Sun. July 8, 2007
Recent Government Reports and Independence Day - 6/28/2007
Reports from CIA and CDC, Independence Day Information
Hurricane Season - 6/4/2007
Be Prepared for Hurricane Season
World War II Documents Available Online - 5/7/2007
GPO and SMU Make World War II Documents Available
Spring Finals Week Schedule - 05/05/2007
Sims Library will remain open until 1AM from Sun., May 6, to Wed., May 9, for study purposes.
National Library Week: Come Together @ Your Library - 04/11/07
This is an article about National Library Week events and activities.
Team Louisiana Report and Census Estimates - 3/23/2007
Government Reports in the News
Women's History -- Government Sources - 3/2/07
Government Sources Related to Women's History
Three databases available for Women's History Month.
- 02/23/07
This post has links to three databases available during Women’s History Month.
Mardi Gras Holiday - 2/14/2007
The Library will be closed Sat., Feb. 17 through Tues. Feb. 20.
FirstGov and LA Housing - 1/30/2007
FirstGov Changes Name, LAHousingSearch Launched
Databases for Black History Month
- 01/18/07
Three databases available for Black History Month.
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights - 1/16/07
Civil Rights Publications Available Online
Register for LS102 Classes - 01/8/07
Register for LS102 Classes
Patents, Pages, Katrina, and Ford - 1/4/07
Patents, Pages, Katrina, and Ford
NORAD Tracks Santa - 12/14/06
Track Santa on Christmas Eve
Homeland Security Digital Library Now Available - 12/1/06
Homeland Security Digital Library Now Available
Finals Week Schedule - 11/28/06
Sims Library will remain open until 1AM from Sun., Dec. 3, to Wed., Dec. 6, for study purposes.
Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule - 11/20/06
The Library will close at 12 noon on Wed., Nov. 22.
November 7th Election - 11/6/06
Information About November 7th Election
Interruption to Library Catalog Access - 10/24/06
The Library Catalog (Find Books & More) will be unavailable on Wed., and Thurs., Oct. 25-6.
Bloody Good Books for Halloween - 10/16/06
Authors to Explore for Halloween
School Violence--A Bibliography - 10/3/06
School Violence Information Sources
Information About September 30th Elections - 9/19/2006
Information About September 30th Elections
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day September 17 - 9/8/06
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day September 17
Ask A Librarian Service Break - 09/01/06
The Ask A Librarian online reference service will be closed on Monday, September 4.
Library Closed for Labor Day - 8/29/06
Library Closed Labor Day Weekend
Higgins Industries Collection Now Available - 8/16/2006
Higgins Industries Collection Now Available Online
Welcome Herbert McGuin - 08/14/06
Sims Library welcomes Herbert McGuin, new Reference/Instruction Librarian.
Library Orientation August 16 - 08/09/06
Sims Library invites faculty to library orientation August 16, 2006.
New databases at Sims Library - 07/27/06
We have added new databases at Sims Library.
National Archives Videos - 7/27/2006
Online Videos from National Archives Available via Catalog
Library Will be Closed for Independence Day - 06/28/06
Independence Day Holiday
Text a Librarian @ 011-6142-TXT-SELU - 11/20/05
Need information while on the go? Text message Sims Library at 011-6142-TXT-SELU (011-6142-898-7358)
