UT Dean of Libraries Joins Tenn-Share Board

Steven Escar Smith, Dean of Libraries at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been appointed to the executive board of Tenn-Share, the statewide library consortium. He will serve as a member and secretary to the board through 2016. The Tenn-Share consortium — with over 680 member libraries, museums, archives and information agencies of all types … Continued

Dom Flemons – “American Songster” Lecture and Performance March 12

Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 7 PM Bijou Theatre Register at knoxfriends.org Dom Flemons is the “American Songster,” pulling from traditions of old-time folk music to create new sounds. A multi-instrumentalist and singer, Dom has been featured on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross and his new album, Prospect Hill, has received praise from The … Continued

Library’s Art Contest (prizes!) — Deadline is March 8

***UPDATE: Submission deadline has been extended until midnight, Sunday, March 8.*** Artists: Earn cash. Win fame. Submit your work to the Student Art in the Library juried exhibition. The contest awards a First Prize of $300, Second Prize of $150, and Third Prize of $75. Selected works will be on display in the exhibit area … Continued

Library’s Art Contest (prizes!) — Deadline is March 8

***UPDATE: Submission deadline has been extended until midnight, Sunday, March 8.*** Artists: Earn cash. Win fame. Submit your work to the Student Art in the Library juried exhibition. The contest awards a First Prize of $300, Second Prize of $150, and Third Prize of $75. Selected works will be on display in the exhibit area … Continued

Hodges Library adds extra Sunday hours

Beginning February 1, the John C. Hodges Library will open its doors at 10 a.m. on Sundays. The library is opening two hours earlier on a trial basis. The public services desk, equipment checkout, and OIT Lab Services desk will open at 10 a.m. Food and beverages also will be available beginning at 10 a.m. … Continued

EndNote training: Manage those citations!

Want to get control of your citations? Consider attending a hands-on class to learn how to use EndNote, a citation management tool. The following introductory EndNote classes are open to UT students, faculty, and staff. When: Tuesday, February 2, 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 3:30-5 p.m. Where: 211 Hodges Library UPDATE: Special EndNote training on … Continued