During finals week and the interim period (that time where we are still open but there are no classes taking place), the VC/UHV Library is adjusting its hours. We will be open the following:

• Monday, May 6 – 7:45 AM – 10:00 PM
• Tuesday, May 7 - 7:45 AM – 10:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 8 - 7:45 AM – 10:00 PM
• Thursday, May 9 - 7:45 AM – 7:00 PM
• Friday, May 10 - 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, May 11 – Closed
• Sunday, May 12 – Closed
• Monday, May 13 – Friday, May 17 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, May 18 – Closed
• Sunday, May 19 – Closed
• Monday, May 20 – Friday, May 24 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, May 25 – Closed
• Sunday, May 26 – Closed
• Monday, May 27 – Closed
• Tuesday, May 28 – Friday, May 31 - 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, June 1 – Closed
• Sunday, June 2 – Closed

• Children & adolescents - Physical activity can improve muscular fitness and bone and heart health.
• Adults - Physical activity can lower risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
• Older Adults - Physical activity can lower the risk of falls and improve cognitive functioning (like judgment and learning).

Some key tips from the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans are:

• Children & adolescents – Engage in 60 minutes (1 hour) or more of physical activity per day. Physical activity should include aerobic exercise, muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening. 
• Adults – Avoid inactivity. For substantial health benefits, participate in at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) per week of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) of a vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. Adults should also do muscle-strengthening activities a minimum of 2 days
  per week.
• Older Adults – Be physically active for 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or as physically active as abilities and conditions allow.

If you are interested in learning more about physical fitness or eating healthy, stop by the 1st floor of the VC/UHV Library and check out our book display. We are highlighting items from our collection to promote National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Some titles include:

• Mayo Clinic Fitness for Everybody
• Walking: A Complete Guide to the Complete Exercise
• Low-Calorie Cookbook: More than 200 Delicious Recipes for Healthy Eating
• 100 Questions & Answers about Managing Your Cholesterol
• Diabetes & Heart: Healthy Cookbook

Also, you can find out more from these government resources:

• Get Active
• Eat Healthy
• Help Your Child Stay at a Healthy Weight
• Watch Your Weight
• Yoga
• President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition
• Women’s Health – Fitness and Nutrition
• Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute on Aging
• Let’s Move: America’s Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
• Tai Chi

Finding a Basal Reader - This research guide will teach you about finding basal readers at the VC/UHV Library. Basal readers are “a series of books designed to teach children to read.”

Women’s History – Our subject guide will help you find materials in the Library collection related to women’s history. We have links to find newspapers, journal articles, print books, eBooks, videos and more.

Keeping Current – Faculty members will find this guide especially useful. It provides information on various services and technologies that can help you keep up-to-date with the literature in your academic discipline.

If you have a suggestion for an online LibGuide, please email the VC/UHV Librarians at askalibrarian@uhv.edu. We’d love to hear from you.

International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900s. The first National Women’s Day was observed in the United States on 28 February 1909 in accordance with a declaration by the Socialist Party of America. Copenhagen was the site of the second International Conference of Working Women in 1910. During that conference, Clara Zetkin proposed the idea that every country should celebrate a Women’s Day on the same day so women could press for their demands. The proposal was unanimously approved and the result was International Women’s Day that was celebrated for the first time in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland.

Since its creation, International Women’s Day has grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Around the world, women campaign for pay equality, a larger presence in business or politics, better education and healthcare, and to stop violence against women. It is a day to inspire women and celebrate their achievements – large and small. The United Nations commemorates March 8 as International Women’s Day and in many countries, International Women’s Day is a national holiday.

In honor of International Women’s Day, check out these resources at the VC/UHV Library:

• Texas Through Women’s Eyes by Judith McArthur
• The Political Thought of Elizabeth Cady Stanton by Sue Davis
• The Vindication of the Rights of Women by Mary Wollstonecraft
• The Blackwell Guide to Feminist Philosophy
• The British Women’s Suffrage Campaign, 1866-1928 by Harold Smith
• Women’s Suffrage by Jeff Hill
• American Women: A Library of Congress Guide for the Study of Women’s History and Culture in the United States
• Land of the Unconquerable: The Lives of Contemporary Afghan Women
• African American Women in the Struggle for the Vote, 1850-1920 by Rosalyn Terborg-Penn
• Margaret Sanger: A Life of Passion by Jean Baker

Sources:

International Women’s Day. (2013). About. Retrieved from http://www.internationalwomensday.com/about.asp.

United Nations. (1997). International Women’s Day. Retrieved from http://www.un.org/ecosocdev/geninfo/women/womday97.htm.

We hope that your enjoy your much needed break from school. Although classes are not in session, the VC/UHV Library will be open with limited hours. We’ll be here to help you if you want to get a jump on your research projects, check out one of our leisure reading books or maybe get a movie or two to watch.

During Spring Break, the VC/UHV Library will be open the following hours:

• Saturday, March 9 – Sunday March 10 — Closed
• Monday, March 11 – Friday, March 15 — Open 8:00AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday, March 16 – Sunday, March 17 — Closed
• Monday, March 18 — Normal semester hours resume

The library instruction lab is a dedicated area for library and bibliographic instruction. When not in use for instruction, the lab will be available to all students for computer use.

This space will consist of 24 computers, desks, and chairs complete with a whiteboard, projector, and wall screen panel.

It will also contain a collaborative work area where up to six students can plug a laptop into a large monitor to work together on group oriented projects.

The Leisure Reading Collection is temporarily located behind the first floor check out desk. It will permanently be located to another area on the Library’s first floor.

The instruction lab is scheduled to be completed by Fall 2013

Some of you have been here before but some of you are new. Either way, we know that there are some basic questions you might have about the library and hopefully we will answer them here.

What are the library hours? We are open Monday – Thursday 7:45 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturday & Sunday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

What do I need to use the computers? And where are they? To use the computers in the library, you need to bring your library card. For VC students, your library card is your student ID (and we issue them in the library). For UHV students, your library card is your Paw Pass. Before you start using the computers, you have to stop by the check out desk on the first floor to establish your library account or have it updated. The library has 36 computers on the first floor for anyone to use and 8 computers on the second floor only for students. You can use the computers anytime the library is open.

Does the library have my textbook? Probably not. We do not purchase textbooks for all the courses. We can’t keep up and our budget can’t either. If your professor is not using an actual textbook there is a possibility we have a single copy, or even an older edition – but the chance is small. If the bookstore is out of your textbook, mention it to your instructor.

Does the library have wireless internet? Yes, you can bring your laptop or other portable device and access the wireless internet. You will need to access it using your VC or UHV computer account.

How much time do I get on the computers? Students have unlimited use of the computers. Every time you login, you will have 2 hours. You can self-extend your session for another hour. Students can have as many sessions in a day as they need.

Can I access by student drive? No. You will not be able to access your Victoria College student drive. UHV does not have individual student network drives. You need to bring a flash drive (aka thumb drive, USB stick, etc) to save your work or you save your work to the desktop and email it to yourself. Our computers are “hard locked” so when you log off, the computer returns to its original state. Any document you saved to the desktop will be erased.

Am I able to print in the library? If so, how much does it cost? Yes, you can print in the library. The cost is 5 cents per page for students for black and white printouts. Color printouts cost 25 cents per page for students. You can pick up your printouts at the check out desk on the first or second floor. We also have a photocopy machine thatcharges 10 cents per page.  You do not need to bring paper.

Do you have study rooms available? We have 6 study rooms available for students to use. Reservations can be made up to 48 hours in advance by calling 361-570-4199. More information about each study room is available through the library website. See http://vcuhvlibrary.uhv.edu/libraryinfo/groupstudy.htm.

Can the librarians help me with my research assignments? YES! The librarians are here to help you be a successful student. If you need help with your research assignment, you can always Ask A Librarian. We can help you via email, over the phone, using online chat or in person. We will teach you how to use the library resources so you find the information you need. You can also check out our library workshop schedule to learn about free classes offered during the semester.

If you have any additional questions please email askalibrarian@uhv.edu or askalibrarian@victoriacollege.edu. Otherwise, you can call 361-570-4166, use our online chat or stop by the library during our hours of operation.

The holiday season is upon us again. It seems to come quicker every year. We want to wish all of the students at VC and UHV  the best of luck on their finals. Remember…the Library is a great place to study. You can reserve a study room or use one of the tables to spread out your materials.

Through the end of the year, our hours are changing slightly. We will be open during the following times:

• December 10-12, 2012: 7:45 AM – 10:00 PM
• December 13-14, 2012: 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM
• December 15-16, 2012: Closed
• December 17-21, 2012: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• December 22, 2012-January 1, 2013: Closed
• January 2-4, 2013: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• January 5-6, 2013: Closed

If you have any questions, please Ask a Librarian.