Comments Off on Reference Desk Schedule

By Scott Pfitzinger, August 11, 2006 10:09 am

Here is the official schedule for staffing the Reference Desk for Fall 2006:

Comments Off on New Library Website

By Scott Pfitzinger, August 1, 2006 10:25 am

It’s August 1st and the newly redesigned library website is live and functioning! Right on schedule.

We hope the new design is even more intuitive and user friendly than the old one. Some of the new elements of our site include usage of Butler’s Content Management System for the entire site, a new web presence for the Science Library, and an RSS feed from DawgBlog, our library news weblog.

While it may take a little while to get used to the site, it is our hope that it’s easy to use, logically organized, and that it becomes transparent, so you can get right to the information you need.

Comments Off on SpyWare and AdWare

By Scott Pfitzinger, July 24, 2006 7:55 am

I’ve been waiting and testing to see how it works, but now I’m sure. You don’t need AdAware any more and you may safely uninstall it from your computer.

The new version of Symantec AntiVirus that we got this summer does its own checking for that kind of thing and it’s pretty good. I still run Spybot Search & Destroy, which does find a few things from time to time, but AdAware is not finding ANYTHING important any more. So there’s no point in keeping it and running it any more either.

DO make sure that you’ve got your AntiVirus program

1. automatically updating the virus definitions and
2. automatically scanning your entire C: drive at least once a week.

If you’re using Spybot S&D, it IS possible to schedule it to run automatically. Contact Scott if you want help in setting that up.

AntiVirus Updating
To update your virus definitions:
Run your Symantec Anti-Virus program (Start–Programs–Symantec Client
Security–Symantec AntiVirus Client). Click the LiveUpdate button to
get the updates right now. To schedule regular updating (highly recommended),
click File–Schedule Updates. Check the box to enable automatic updates
and select a time that your computer will be on and logged in.

To scan for viruses: Run your
Symantec Anti-Virus program (Start–Programs–Symantec Client
Security–Symantec AntiVirus Client). Click Scan Computer, check the
box next to “C: Local Disk” and click the Scan button to scan right
now. To schedule regular scanning (highly recommended),
click Scheduled Scans, then New Scheduled Scan. Click Next, then set a
time and frequency (daily is best, but weekly is okay) that you’ll be
logged onto the computer, but preferably when you’ll be away from it.
Lunchtime is good, or if you have a regular class or meeting. Click
Next and check the box next to “C: Local Disk” and then click the Save
button. You’re all set!

Comments Off on Library Website Being Updated

By Scott Pfitzinger, July 11, 2006 1:43 pm

The library website is being redesigned and updated. Look for more features, a simpler, more inuitive interface, and a refreshing new look!

The new design will be live beginning August 1, 2006.

Comments Off on Other New Databases

By Scott Pfitzinger, July 2, 2006 9:20 am

There have been several other databases added to our collection recently (besides Business Source Complete). Be sure to take a look at the Indexes and Databases page to see what’s new. 🙂