Posted on March 23rd, 2012 by Paul Streby
Thanks for your patience!
On Saturday, March 24, 2012, some key resources at the Thompson Library will be temporarily unavailable. Because of an emergency upgrade, Summon, Journal Finder, Article Linker, and Easy Search will be unavailable starting at 2pm Eastern time. The estimated completion time on the upgrade is not known, but we will monitor the situation and announce when the upgrade is complete.
During the upgrade, you will be able to use all our other online resources, and easily access full text articles located in the resources you are using. However, accessing full text in other databases through links that say “Find Full Text” or “360: Link to Full Text” will not work during the upgrade.
Please feel free to contact the Thompson Library reference desk for assistance at 810-762-3408.
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Posted on January 23rd, 2012 by Paul Streby
Starting on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, Summon will be the default search option on the Thompson Library homepage. Everything in Mirlyn can be found in Summon. If you prefer, though, Mirlyn will still be available to search alone.
Below is a chart showing which tools to use in searching for different types of resources.
|
Summon |
Mirlyn |
Mirlyn Reserves |
Journal Finder |
Books & other items physically in the Thompson Library
- Books
- Ebooks
- Periodicals/journals in hard copy
- CDs, DVDs, & VHS tapes
- Microfilm & microfiche
- Archival materials
|
Yes |
Yes |
Reserve items only |
Hard copy periodicals & journals only |
| Articles |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Reserve items (hard copy & online) |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
| Titles of periodicals/journals (i.e. “Does the library have journal X?”) |
No |
Hardcopy periodicals & journals only |
No |
Yes |
| E-books |
Most e-books |
Many e-books |
No |
Yes |
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Posted on November 14th, 2011 by enewberr
We’ve been made aware of the fact that our alphabetical lists of resources are currently not displaying. We hope to have the problem corrected as soon as possible. The options to display in Delicious and Diigo are working, however our Netvous option is also having technical issues. Please use either Delicious or Diigo to access lists of our resources. We’re sorry for the inconvenience.
Thanks for your patience!
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Posted on September 19th, 2011 by Paul Streby
Did you miss the registration table? It’s not too late to sign up as a Michigan organ & tissue donor! If you register through November 24, you can help Michigan beat Ohio State for the most registered donors. The easiest way is to use your Michigan driver’s license or Michigan state ID number. (You can also sign up without one.)
Go to http://www.giftoflifemichigan.org/become_a_donor?tag=library. Under “Where did you hear about organ donation?” choose “School/College,” and under “Click on the name below,” choose UM-Flint. The rest is self-explanatory.
An organ donation can save a life. Beating Ohio State makes life worth living!
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Posted on July 7th, 2011 by Paul Streby
The Thompson Library is open on Friday, July 8, from 8am – 6pm. The hours on the online calendar are in error. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Posted on June 30th, 2011 by enewberr
-submitted by Emily
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Posted on May 31st, 2011 by Paul Streby
A number of heavily used FirstSearch databases will be available exclusively on the WilsonWeb platform after June 30, 2011.
FirstSearch access will continue for the following databases:
- ArticleFirst
- CAMIO – Catalog of Museum & Art Images
- Clase & Periodica
- Electronic Collections Online
- ERIC
- GPO Monthly Catalog
- History of Science, Technology and Medicine
- MEDLINE
- PapersFirst
- ProceedingsFirst
- World Almanacs
- WorldCat
- WorldCat Dissertations and Theses
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Posted on April 28th, 2011 by enewberr
This week through next week we’ll be displaying some of the work of the Urban History Class here at UMFlint. This class cooperated with local downtown businesses to trace the history of the buildings that they occupy, from when they were built up to the present. The result are some really awesome posters that give a great feel for what Flint was like throughout the 20th century up to today. It’s really amazing to see what kinds of changes Flint has gone through. You also see that local business owners are embracing the history of Flint and moving forward in new direction. Come check them out. They’re displayed around the third floor of the library. Here are a couple of examples. Great job guys!
Chálon Carroll-Blackstone's building
Sierra Fox- Mad Hatter building
-Submitted by Emily
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Posted on April 1st, 2011 by Paul Streby
April 1, 2011
The Thompson Library is pleased to welcome Charlie Sheen as our new Microfilm Librarian. The newly created position is a major career change for the actor noted for his intense persona and off-screen antics. Pamela Niegeboren, Mr. Sheen’s agent, said her client wanted a quiet and low-profile position, preferably in an academic setting.
“The really surprising thing,” said Niegeboren, “is that Charlie was secretly studying for his library degree for two years. No one knew about it but him.”
Look for Charlie on the first floor of the Thompson Library, quietly poring over microfilm, looking for typos, unexpired newspaper coupon ads, and amusing nuggets of Americana. He’ll be happy to assist you with our microfilm collection, and if you ask politely, he may even sign an autograph.
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Posted on March 25th, 2011 by Paul Streby
If you have ever been in the Thompson Library, you have seen the handiwork of Joanne Sullenger. As Vice Chancellor for Development, she was a leading force for securing funding for building and furnishing the Thompson Library, only one of her many accomplishments during her tenure at UM-Flint. We were saddened to learn of her recent death.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 30 at the Central Church of the Nazarene.
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