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UAB Libraries April Hours
Mervyn H. Sterne Library
April 1-27 Regular Hours
April 28 close at 7:00 pm final exams end
April 29-30 closed
May 1-5 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Lister Hill Library
Sunday 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
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Finals Time at UAB Libraries!
Finals is the perfect to time try out something new at UAB Libraries. Have a study session in our new study pods at Lister Hill. Snag some earplugs at Sterne and create your own quiet zone. Don’t forget to take a break every now and then. Stop by the first floor of Lister Hill every Wednesday during the month of April from 12:00 to 2:00 pm for Afternoon Tea. Are you looking for a little extra help? To get the help you need, chat, call (205) 934-6364 or stop by the Reference Desk at MHSL; chat, call (205) 934-2230 or stop by the HUB at LHL.
Need str  ess relief during Finals week? UAB Libraries is happy to have Hand in Paw visit again. Did you know that there is a correlation between how many friends you have and how good your grades are? Stop on in and make a new friend of the four legged variety. Hand in Paw will be visiting Sterne on April 20 from 11:30 to 1:00 and Lister Hill on April 21 from 11:30 to 1:00.
Be sure to keep an eye out for other stress relieving events at UAB Libraries during finals week!
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“Sustainable” Afternoon Tea on April 12 at Lister Hill Library
 In honor of this year’s Earth Day on April 22, we are excited to announce that we are partnering with UAB Sustainability on April 12 during Afternoon Tea from 12:00-2:00! UAB Sustainability will provide free Reusable Travel Coffee mugs and water bottles while you select your perfect tea to wind down. Bring questions on any of your environmental concerns on topics ranging from solar energy to protecting our water supplies! UAB Sustainability is just one more great resource that you have access to at UAB. See more here.
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Online Workshops @ UAB Libraries
UAB Libraries is offering the following upcoming online workshops (via GoToTraining).
Introduction to APA on April 12 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Register here
Whether you are new to APA style, or whether you have struggled with it in the past, this workshop has something for you. Come learn some basic APA concepts. A portion of the workshop will be Q&A, so feel free to come with questions.
EndNote Beyond the Basics [X8 for Mac] on April 19 from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Register here
This workshop is for Mac users who want to move beyond the basics of EndNote X8. Learn how to manage the library, auto import files, add output styles, use term lists, create bibliographies, convert citations, sync with an online account, and share references.
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 National Public Health Week is April 3-9
The first week of April is designated as National Public Health Week (NPHW), focusing on the contributions and objectives of public health in the U.S. in particular. Sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA), the 2017 goal of NPHW is “making the U.S. the healthiest nation in one generation.” They note the incongruity of one of the wealthiest nations in the world experiencing worse health outcomes in comparison to other high income countries, and vow to address the “underlying causes of poor health and disease risk.” Ways to combat these underlying factors include improving the environment, building safer communities, ensuring school success for all, and providing access to quality health care for all residents.
Here at UAB our School of Public Health is an active participant in observing NPHW. Beginning with the Public Health Research and Practice Day on Tuesday, April 4, through the “Pop Up Presentation and Alumni Mixer” at the Edge of Chaos in Lister Hill Library on the evening of the 5th, and the Lou Wooster Public Health Hero Breakfast on the 6th (honoring Judge Joyce White Vance), the School celebrates the history and progress of public health while remaining attentive to the challenges. In addition to these events, the Alabama Public Health Association will also be hosting its annual meeting at the Hill Student Center April 5-7.
Best wishes for a terrific NPHW 2017, School of Public Health!
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Preservation Week is April 23-29
Wondering where to store your home videos or family photos? Have an old scrapbook that’s seen better days? The Association for Library Collections and Technical Services, a division of the American Library Association, sponsors the annual Preservation Week, which "inspires action to preserve personal, family, and community collections in addition to library, museum, and archive collections. It also raises awareness of the role libraries and other cultural institutions play in providing ongoing preservation education and information." The resources and webinars available from the Preservation Week website include useful information to help address common preservation issues and questions. Also, you can find lists of quick tips on caring for a variety of materials, from books and paper to textiles and slides, on the Saving Your Stuff page. The Preservation Week initiative acknowledges that, “Memories and treasures should last a lifetime and be passed on to future generations.” And the only way to do this is by preserving the books, documents, photographs, artifacts, film, audio recordings and digital files that record our past and present.
Here’s a helpful hint from the Preservation Week website to get you started. Consider the following when deciding where to store your precious items…
“Key environmental factors that place collections at risk:
• Light: Ultraviolet rays from natural and artificial sources can cause fading and disintegration.
• Pollutants: Dust is abrasive and can accelerate harmful chemical reactions.
• Heat: High temperatures can accelerate deterioration.
• Moisture: High humidity promotes mold growth, corrosion, and degradation, while excessive dryness can cause drying and cracking. Fluctuations between extremes can cause warping, buckling, and flaking.”
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Trial to Academic Video Online
UAB Libraries has a trial to Academic Video Online through May 1, 2017.
Academic Video Online features more than 62,000 video titles spanning the widest range of subject areas including anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.
Trial links are available on the databases lists and under the homepage news items for Sterne Library and Lister Hill Library.
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EndNote X8 Now Available through UAB Information Technology
EndNote X8 is now available. Eligible UAB users can download both the Windows and Mac versions of this popular citation management software through UAB Information Technology’s Software & Subscriptions Solutions page. Several features have been added in this release of EndNote, including new approaches to setting up sync for a library, similar icons on Mac and PC, and expanded sharing capacity for a single library. EndNote X8 users are able to share a single EndNote library with up to 100 other users and an activity feed has been added that will track changes as they are made by collaborators. For more information on EndNote X8, sign up for one of our upcoming EndNote X8 workshops.
Still using EndNote X7? Be sure to use the "Check for Updates" function to make sure you’re running version X7.7.1, the last update released for EndNote X7.
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Lister Hill Library Study Room Expansion is Complete
UAB Libraries is thrilled to announce that the 1st floor renovations of Lister Hill Library are complete! A total of 19 study rooms are now available for reservation and use. Additionally, 5 of these are now considered "single" study rooms. All rooms can be booked online prior to visiting the library or at the library by using the study room reservation kiosk. Click here for additional information regarding the study room policy.
Mervyn H. Sterne Library
New carpet on the 2nd floor of Sterne Library has been completed and all library space is now open.
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