Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library celebrates National American Indian Heritage Month

Nov 01, 2011


The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library invites the Barry community to visit its display on National American Indian Heritage Month:
Date: November 1 – 30, 2011
Location: William Barry Memorial Library – Main Floor
Library Hours:
Sunday: 10 a.m. to midnight
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.


For more information, call (305) 899-4051 or email mnembhard@mail.barry.edu

Archives and Special Collections Department to host Founders' Week Exhibit

To honor one of the most enduring traditions at Barry University–Founders’ Day-the Archives and Special Collections Department will host an exhibit that recognizes the contribution of our founders, Bishop Patrick Barry, Mother Gerald Barry, Monsignor William Barry and John G. Thompson, in the history of our institution.
The exhibition includes portraits and memorabilia of the founders, and correspondence, programs, photographs and articles of the celebration of Founders’ Day from 1941 to our present days.
Visitors may view the exhibit in the University Archives, Lehman 201, now through Jan. 6, 2012.
Archives is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library invites the Barry community to visit its display on
Hispanic Heritage Month:

Sept. 1 – Oct. 31
Main Floor
Library Hours:
Sunday: 10 a.m. to midnight
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.


For more information, call (305)-899-4051 or email mnembhard@mail.barry.edu.

Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library presents display "Hispanic Heritage Month"

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month,
the Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library, Andreas School of Business,
and the International & Multicultural Programs invite the Barry community to the presentation
"Spain:  History and Culture"
by
 Mario Buisàn
Trade Commissioner of Spain

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 11
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Library 308
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Merlene Nembhard at mnembhard@mail.barry.edu or 305-899-4051.

Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library helping to save unwanted books from landfills

If you have unwanted books, DVDs, books on CD in your office, dorm, or at home, and they meet the accepted requirements listed below, please bring them to the library, or put them in the collection boxes in Landon (1^st floor), and Garner (2^nd floor) and they will be shipped to Better World Books.
The books, DVDs, books on CD will be sold; the library will receive 15% of net sale price, and Books for Africa will receive 5% of the net sale price.  Unsold books will be donated to Books for Africa or recycled.
Books/Materials Accepted:

• Antiquarian, Rare, and Collectable Books
• Dictionaries and Thesauruses
• DVDs & Books on CD (must be operable include original artwork and casing)
• Ex-Library Copies
• Gently–used Children’s Books (especially Newberry winners)
• Hardcover Fiction and Non-fiction
• Mass Market paperbacks (like new condition, copyright 1980 or newer)
• Monographs
• Textbooks (copyright 1998 or newer)
• Trade Paperbacks
• Travel Books (copyright 2003 or newer)

Books/Materials Not Accepted:

• Dirty, Moldy, Water-Damaged, Missing Covers or Pages, etc.
• Academic Journals or Literacy Criticisms
• Activity Books (coloring, crosswords, etc.)
• Books Published by Magazines
• Case Law and Procedural Law Books
• Custom Course Packets
• Directories or Telephone Books
• Encyclopedia Britannica, World Books, or Incomplete Sets
• LP Records, VHS, Cassettes, or CDs
• Open Software Sets
• Periodicals or Magazines (National Geographic, TV Guides, etc.)
• Case Law and Procedural Law Books
• Tax or Government Documents
• Who’s Who, Book Club Editions, Harlequin Romance Novels, Reader’s Digest 

For more information, call: (305)-899-4051 or e-mail mnembhard@mail.barry.edu.     

Archives and Special Collections presents exhibit "Operation Pedro Pan" at FIU's Gallery at Green Library

Films on Demand Streaming Video Collection now available at Barry

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is pleased to announce the availability of a cutting -edge streaming video collection for use by Barry University students, faculty and staff.  The Films on Demand collection, with more than 6,000 copyrighted, high-quality educational videos, is now available via the internet incorporating streaming video technology. The growing collection of films is now available 24/7 directly to the classroom, course management system, the desktop, mobile tablets and smart phones.
Streaming video adds a new and exciting dimension to academic learning environments. Many students are “visual” learners and respond very positively to educational media. Films on Demand allow instructors the ability to search and present streamed video in the classroom, or to create student assignments to view targeted video segments. Films on Demand provides Barry University students access to a huge collection of educational videos independent of location, which means that students in Tallahassee have the same instant access to videos as those in Orlando, Miami Shores, or virtually anywhere in the world.
For a YouTube overview of Films on Demand click here: http://youtu.be/lbWyGIMr4cc
For access to Barry University’s Films on Demand collection, please visit the Library home page and follow the link  Find Databases by Title, or simply follow the link below: (You must be logged into BUCWIS) http://bucwis.barry.edu/libraryservices/catalogResources/eDatabaseTitle.htm#f
Please contact a Librarian for more information or a demonstration of Films on Demand.

Barry University Organizations Over the Years

Archives presents “Barry Student Organizations, a Historical View”

Archives and Special Collections invites the Barry community to view its new exhibit "Barry Student Organizations, a Historical View,” which recognizes the importance of student participation in the activities of campus life in fulfilling their personal development and their commitment to our institution and to our society.
The exhibit includes photographs, programs, posters, publications and memorabilia of the many and varied organizations. Visitors will be able to learn about the intellectual, cultural, spiritual and artistic life of the students from 1940 to our present days.
The exhibit is available for viewing at the University Archives, Lehman 201, from July through October 2011. Archives is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Pope John Paul II Beatification Display

Archives and Historical Collections hosts exhibit celebrating beatification of Pope John Paul II

To celebrate the beatification of Pope John Paul II on May 1, 2011, Archives and Historical Collections invites the Barry community to visit an exhibit displayed at the Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library, main floor.
Library Hours: Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, call 305-899-3027.

Jewish American Heritage Month in the Library

Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library invites the Barry community to visit its display on

Jewish American Heritage Month

May 1-31, 2011
Main Floor

Library Hours:
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information, call: (305)-899-4051 or e-mail mnembhard@mail.barry.edu.

Free Coffee During Extended Hours for Final Week

Enjoy a Coffee Break during Extended Study Hours at the Library during Finals Week

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is providing extended study hours, from 7:30 am until 2:00 am, during finals week, May 1 through May 5th.

Friday May 6^th the Library will be open 7:30 am- 8:00 pm.

The Library will be open 9:00am-6:00pm during commencement on Saturday May 7^th to welcome visitors to campus.

The Student Government Association is graciously providing free coffee to students from 6:00pm to 2:00 am on the 2^nd floor of the Library.

Come join the fun!

Poetry Month Display in the Library through April 30

Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library celebrates National Poetry Month

Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library celebrates

National Poetry Month

Featuring works by Consultants in Poetry to the Library of Congress (1937 – 1986), U. S. POETS LAUREATE (1986 –present), and Florida’s Poet Laureate (1980 – present)

Date(s): April 1 - 30, 2011 

Location: Library Main Floor

Library Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to midnight
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. to midnight

LibQual+ Library Quality Survey Currently Underway through April 15, 2011

Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is currently surveying the Barry University community
concerning individual perceptions of library service and resource quality. The survey instrument being offered
is the LibQual+ standard survey that is used heavily by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL).
The survey measures patron perceptions of service and resource quality in 22 different areas within the
library. The results will help the Library determine different strengths and weaknesses within the Library
and help inform decisions regarding priorities for program improvement. Emails with links to the survey were
sent to a sample of the University population, with periodic reminders to participate in the survey. If you
have received an email from the Library requesting you take part in the survey, please plan to participate. The survey only takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and is confidential. If you would like more information regarding the LibQual+ survey, please contact Tom Messner, Director of Library Services
at tmessner@mail.barry.edu, or 305-899-4062. Thank you!

Archives and Special Collections Honors Class of 1961 with Historical Display

Archives and Historical Collections hosts University Archives Exhibit (1958-1961)

To honor the class of 1961, Archives and Historical Collections will host a Barry University exhibit that displays photographs, programs, publications and memorabilia from events and activities that took place at Barry from 1958 to 1961. Visitors will be able to learn about the intellectual, cultural, spiritual and artistic life of Barry University students.
The exhibit will be on display in the University Archives, Lehman 201, from March 24 through June, 2011.
Archives is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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