Comments Off on Reference Desk: Foreign Language Translation Services

By sneal, September 11, 2007 3:16 pm

Reference Desk

I had a community patron inquiring about translation assistance for a newspaper article written in German.  While I directed him to the Modern Languages department here, in a subsequent telephone conversation with Fred Yaniga, he said that they are not always able to directly help with such requests – due to the time it takes to properly translate materials.  Also, students usually don’t have the proficiency needed to do an adequate translation.  So, while it is okay to occasionally direct such patrons to their department, they may only be able to recommend local translation services   – which we, at the desk, can help the patron to locate as well.

Comments Off on Recycling of Cardboard in Library

By sneal, September 11, 2007 11:00 am

All:

Cardboard boxes are now being
regularly picked-up for recycling.  If you want a box recycled, write
“recycling” on the box and place it near your trash receptacles.  To ensure that boxes that you want do not get picked accidently for recycling or disposal, write “save” on them.  – Heather & Sally