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The spring semester will be here soon! If you would like your reserves ready at the start of the semester, please submit your reserves requests by January 5th. (Early requests are always appreciated!)

You may print the Reserve List request form at http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/services/reserves/reserve_list.pdf.
Please fill it out and return to Donna Meicher at 368 Teacher Education Building or you may submit your request electronically to http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/about/contact_forms/place_reserve.html.

For guidelines on placing items on reserve at the CIMC, go to http://cimc.education.wisc.edu/services/reserves/info_faculty.html.

Questions? Contact Donna Meicher at dmeicher@education.wisc.edu.

Posted by Donna Meicher on December 2, 2008

The CIMC would like to remind faculty and researchers that the CIMC liaison librarians, with the support of the Office of Scholarly Communication and Publication, are available to assist scholars in managing the copyright of their publications. General Library System Director Ken Frazier has written a letter to the university community encouraging scholars to take a more active role in managing their copyright and to take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of their department liaison librarians. For more information on your rights as an author, see the Office of Scholarly Communication and Publication website on copyright or contact your library liaison:

Anna Lewis, 263-8199
Liaison librarian for:
-Art Department
-Curriculum & Instruction Department
-Dance Program
-Rehabilitation Psychology & Special Education Department

Jim Jonas, 263-4934
Liaison librarian for:
-Counseling Psychology Department
-Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis
-Educational Policy Studies Department (EPS)
-Educational Psychology Department
-Kinesiology Department

The UW-Madison Libraries is also sponsoring a Forum on Copyright Issues on Tuesday, December 2, 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union. All faculty, staff, and students interested in initiating an institutional discussion on copyright and identifying specific examples of how the university community encounters copyright challenges daily are welcome to attend. Registration for the forum is available at http://www.ohrd.wisc.edu/reg/catalog_course_detail.asp?course_key=22840, though registration is not necessary to attend.

Posted by Cat Phan on December 2, 2008

Over the past week, changes took place for Teacher Education lab space. First, effective November 20, 2008 Windows Lab 330 was closed. We have plans to replace the lab for another on the 3rd floor of Teacher Ed, however we do not yet have a solid timeline on that project. We will be communicating our progress on a new teaching lab as often as we can. Please be aware that this will impact the overall availability of lab spaces.
We will work with you to meet your request if possible, but we will be down one lab.

Second, the SoE Help Desk is now located at the previous CIMC Lab Desk. SoE IT Consultants and student staff are available at this location for any IT support or lab questions that come up. Windows Lab 330 was converted into storage and work space for the Help Desk which moved from the Education Building to the Teacher Education Building. To reach the Help Desk by phone, call: 265-4773. Or email: helpdesk@education.wisc.edu

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the changes in lab spaces, please contact Jesse Winters. Phone: 445-1878 or email: jjwinter@education.wisc.edu

Posted by Jesse Winters on December 2, 2008

Can we help you learn how to use the newest version of WORD or PowerPoint? Would you like to learn more about tools included with Adobe Acrobat? We are pleased to offer a broad range of instructional sessions and assistance to SoE faculty, staff, and students focused on building 21st century skills. Please review our current list of topics; you are encouraged to get in touch with members of our instructional team to request a session. Sessions are offered in conjunction with SoE courses and programs, and staff are available for one-on-one consultations and instructional assistance.

As you review our list of available topics, please feel free to share ideas for additional topics. We welcome your input, as new topics are developed each semester. We look forward to working with you.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on December 2, 2008

The School of Education IT Office provides a Web survey tool for SoE faculty, staff and students. The software allows users to create and distribute online surveys and analyze the survey results through a web browser. The survey tool is intended for research, instructional or administrative use.

For an overview of the tool see http://www.education.wisc.edu/soeit/tech_support/websurvey/.

For tips on using the software, FAQs, and User Manual, see http://www.doit.wisc.edu/websurvey/practices.asp.

To request a survey, please use the "New Web Survey Request" form posted at
http://www.education.wisc.edu/soeit/tech_support/websurvey/surveyrequest.asp.

Questions? Contact Catherine Stephens at cstephens@education.wisc.edu.

Posted by Catherine Stephens on December 2, 2008

Jo Ann Carr offered an overview of CIMC's remodeling project and progress in designing informal and formal learning spaces as part of a panel entitled "On-the-ground Stories". The panel was part of the November 13th ComETS campus event, "Learning Spaces of the Future: Process and Vision." The symposium included campus tours of new and innovative approaches to space design.

Posted by Anna Lewis on December 2, 2008

Dick Geier and Clark Thompson received a 2008 WAVE award from the Madison Chapter of the Media Communications Association International for the web video: "Plant Breeding at UW-Madison"

Barb Smith is currently working on the Gender, Diversity and Student Well-Being committee as part of the Athletic Department's NCAA Recertification Self-Study.

Posted by Anna Lewis on December 2, 2008

Held in Middleton at the beginning of November, the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) Conference, gave many staff members an opportunity to share their wisdom, organizational skills, and connect with colleages.

Jim Jonas worked tirelessly as part on the Conference Planning Committee. During the conference, he was kept on his toes, coordinating equipment and media for the event.

Cathering Phan participated in panel discussion: "Community Based Research and Relevance." Catherine has also be elected as incoming Chair-Elect of the Support Staff Section.

Catherine Stephens participated in panel discussion: "Supporting Learning in Virtual Worlds"

Vince Jenkins coordinated the annual Curriculum Librarian's meeting at WLA.

Anna Lewis moderated the WLA "Discussing Leadership" Panel, in which veteran library leaders shared their expertise.

Posted by Anna Lewis on December 2, 2008