Spring 2007
New Dean of the Library/Learning Resources
After
serving as Interim Dean of Library and Learning Resources, Jackie
Boll underwent a highly competitive selection and interview process
to obtain the position of Dean of Library and Learning Resources.
Jackie says, "The Library/Learning Resource Center has always
been user-friendly. I look forward to improving and expanding
our services bringing forth a new energy and excitement to this
beautiful campus resource."
The Legal Case that Ended School Segregation
in Orange County: A Mendez Panel Discusssion
The Friends of the Fullerton College Library are pleased to announce
that Sylvia Mendez, Gonzalo Mendez, Jr., Jerome “Geronimo”
Mendez, Mike Matsuda, and Judge Frederick P. Aguirre will participate
in a panel discussion about how the California legal case Gonzalo
Mendez, et al. vs. Westminster School District of Orange County,
et al. forever changed their lives. On Thursday, March 22,
2007 at 12 noon in the Campus Theater, Adela Lopez, Fullerton
College Ethnic Studies Department Coordinator and faculty member,
will moderate this discussion to present the personal story behind
the legal case which was initiated by the Mendez family in 1944.
You may ask yourself, who is the Mendez family? The children of
Gonzalo Mendez, a Mexican immigrant, and his wife Felicitas Mendez,
a Puerto Rican, were born in Orange County. The three eldest children
were nine, eight, and seven when they were turned away from the
Westminster Grammar School due to the color of their skin and
their last name. Mike Matsuda, North Orange County Community College
Board of Trustee member and co-author of Mendez vs. Westminster:
For All the Children – An American Civil Rights Victory,
writes, “This profound story has impacted everyone
of us, regardless of race, and truly gives meaning to the
phrase-‘and justice for all’." Judge Frederick
P. Aguirre adds, “My father and other Latino World War II
veterans used the precedent set in the Mendez case to convince
the Trustees of the Placentia School Board to end the practice
of segregating Latino children in separate but inferior schools.
Thus, I was able to attend an integrated public grammar school,
receive a quality education and compete on an equal ground with
all the students from my hometown."
The Mendez family is finally beginning to be recognized for their
contributions. In 2003, Representative Loretta Sanchez submitted
House Concurrent Resolution 200, which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary recognizing “Gonzalo and Felicitas Mendez,
and those who actively supported their efforts, for ending segregation
in schools in Orange County, California, and for setting the precedent
for the historic Brown v. Board of Education case.
Online Research Through the FC Library
L ooking for articles on a particular subject? The library provides
the Friends with the opportunity to conduct online searches for
newspaper, magazine, journal articles and much more. Authorized
users have the convenience of being able to access these database
resources on-campus or off-campus. Fullerton College students,
staff and Friends can enter the periodical databases by clicking
on the “Find Articles” button on the library’s
website at: http://library.fullcoll.edu. For off-campus access,
please request the password sheet from the library Reference Desk.
If you have any questions about the databases, you may contact
the Reference Desk at (714) 992-7061, ext. 25694
Spring 2006
Library Instruction Sessions featured
in March
Beginning Monday, March 6, Library Instruction Sessions
will be offered in the Library's classroom, Room 827. The featured
sessions include: 1) Basic Research Survival Skills, 2) Evaluating
Web Sites, 3) Extreme Googling: Getting More Out of Google, and
4)Works Cited Made Easy with MLA. These instruction
sessions are open to all students. No sign-up is necessary. Click
here for the schedule.
We Welcome Our New Circulation Librarian,
Jane Ishibashi
Before starting her position as Circulation Librarian at Fullerton
College, Jane Ishibashi’s previous jobs took her to different
parts of the world. After graduating from UC Berkeley with a Masters
in Library and Information Studies, she accepted a position at
the Institute of North American Studies in Barcelona, Spain. The
specialized American studies library was funded at that time by
the United States Information Service and provided services to
a broad range of Spanish, Catalan and English speaking users.
After twelve years abroad, Jane moved to Honolulu and worked at
TransPacific Hawaii College, a community college for primarily
Japanese students.
As a native Californian, Jane decided it was time
to return to the mainland and most recently, she was Supervising
Librarian at nearby Santa Ana Public Library. She was responsible
for the Circulation section, the library web page content, Technical
Services and the Adult Computer Lab. Jane found that giving classes
in both English and Spanish for computer novices was a particularly
rewarding part of her job.
Although a lousy piano player and a UCLA alumni,
Jane enjoys classical music and will be volunteering for K-USC's
fund raising drive.
Hungry Heart Author Nicholson
to Speak on Wednesday, March 15th
Zoe Ann Nicholson, author of The Hungry Heart:
A Woman’s Fast for Justice, will present her book at Fullerton
College on Wednesday, March 15th at Noon in the Faculty Lounge.
The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Fullerton College
Library.
The Hungry Heart is based on Nicholson’s
personal journal which she kept during the summer of 1982 while
fasting for 37 days in support of the ratification of the Equal
Rights Amendment. She had joined six other women in the Illinois
state capitol where legislators were debating the passage of the
amendment.
Nicholson holds a B.A. in Catholic Theology from
Quincy University and a Master’s in Religion from USC. She
has taught high school, built and operated a bookstore, and worked
in high tech. She is the author of four other books and the founder
of the Luna Soleíl Press. Her dedication to the advancement
of women began with the 37-day fast in 1982 and continues to the
current day.
The public is invited to the presentation. Light
refreshments will be served.
The "Library Store" Opens on
Campus
Beginning Tuesday, March 7th the “Library
Store” will open. Located at the library entrance to the
new Library/ Learning Resources Center, the Store will be selling
used books, magazines, and videos and staffed by members of the
Friends. Hours will be Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from
9:30–11:30 a.m.
Volunteers are needed! Hours can be modified to
fit volunteer availability. If you would like to volunteer a few
hours per month, please contact Mike Fitzsimmons at 714-992-7061,
extension 26691, or mfitzsimmons @fullcoll.edu.
Dean John Ayala Retires
John Ayala, Dean of the Library and Learning Resources, retired
effective February 16th after 16 years at Fullerton College.
John's career in library service began in 1963
as a bookmobile driver for the Long Beach Public Library. After
a stint in the Air Force where he saw service in Vietnam, he returned
to Long Beach Public, but then left to attend graduate school
at Immaculate Heart College. After completing his Master's John
went to work as outreach librarian for Los Angeles County. A year
later he accepted a position at Long Beach City College as the
Director of the Library of the Pacific Coast Campus and was there
until coming to Fullerton in 1990.
He feels that his greatest professional accomplishment
has been his association as a founding member of REFORMA (the
National Association to Promote Library and Information Services
to the Spanish speaking) which is affiliated with the American
Library Association.
Last, Best and Final Furniture Sale Now
through March 10th
Still available through the Friends of the Library Surplus Furniture
Sale are several bookshelves, stand-up computer workstations.
and the ever-popular chairs. One type of chair is a solid maple
with a ladder back. They are from the original library, built
in 1957 and are now priced at $10. The others are from the 1968
remodel of the library and are $7. These have arms and padded
seats and backs. They are black walnut with prominent finger joints
on the arms.
You can view the items for sale at http://library.fullcoll.edu/
sale.htm. For further information, contact Blanca Dobson at 714-992-7000
X25695 or bdobson@fullcoll.edu.
Fall 2005
Library Furniture Sale Continues
Ever wanted a unique wine rack or way to organize your baseball
card collection? A library card catalog may fill the bill! With
60 drawers that formerly held 3” x 5” cards, there
is plenty of room for all sorts of collectibles.
The card catalogs (there are three large ones available) are just
some of the items available in the Friends of the Library’s
“Last, Best and Final Furniture Surplus Sale.” Also
being sold are several bookshelves, tables, standup computer workstations,
a cabinet and our ever-popular wooden chairs. You can view the
items for sale at http://library.fullcoll.edu/ sale.htm. For further
information, contact Blanca Dobson at 714-992-7000 X25695 or bdobson@fullcoll.edu.
Fullerton College Library
Facts
Here are more facts about the Fullerton College Library complied
by Librarian Jackie Boll (figures are approximate):
Library Size: 46,939 sq. ft. (approx. 69% of total bldg.);
1st fl. = 13,099 sq. ft.; 2nd fl. = 33,840 sq. ft.
Library Staff: 1 Dean, 4 Faculty Librarians, 6 Adjunct Librarians,
1 Intern, 9 Full-time Paraprofessionals, 1 Part-time Paraprofessional,
11 Student Assistants and 3 Adult Hourly
Collection: Books—103,000 vol.; Periodicals—272 subscriptions
(newspapers = 8); Microforms— 7,000 reels; Pamphlets—13,000;
Maps—4,600 Circulation: 350+ faculty place materials on
Reserve each year; total items on Reserve = 4,000 +; Total Items
Circulated = 60,000+
Average number students using the old library per day = 3,700
Average number students using the new library the week of Aug.
29 = 6,100
Reference: 11,000+ questions asked; 43,000+ questions asked at
all desks combined.
Number of searches on EbscoHost = 103,000+; number of searches
on all databases = 203,000+
Classroom: 33 student computers + 1 instructor workstation; 2
ADA computers.
Seating/Computers:
Study seating with/without computers or laptop capability = 1st
fl.--75+; 2nd fl.--350+
Stand-up Computers: 12=Entry (email only); 4=Ref. (catalog only);
6=Stacks (catalog only); 1=Periodicals (catalog only)
Sm. Group Study Rooms: 13 rooms seating an approx. total of 54
students Conference rooms = 2 rooms seating an approx. total of
24
Equipment:
ADA workstations: classroom=2; Reference area=2; magnifier available
adjacent to elevator on 2nd fl.
Photocopy Rooms: 2 (2 copiers per room)
Shelving: Stacks = 80 rows or 20 double-sided full length rows;
Periodicals = 16 rows (including Newspapers) or 8 double-sided
full length rows.
Reference: 11,000+ questions asked; 43,000+ questions asked at
all desks combined.
Number of searches on EbscoHost = 103,000+; number of searches
on all databases = 203,000+
Classroom: 33 student computers + 1 instructor workstation; 2
ADA computers.
Seating/Computers:
Study seating with/without computers or laptop capability = 1st
fl.--75+; 2nd fl.--350+
Stand-up Computers: 12=Entry (email only); 4=Ref. (catalog only);
6=Stacks (catalog only); 1=Periodicals (catalog only)
Sm. Group Study Rooms: 13 rooms seating an approx. total of 54
students Conference rooms = 2 rooms seating an approx. total of
24
Equipment:
ADA workstations: classroom=2; Reference area=2; magnifier available
adjacent to elevator on 2nd fl.
Photocopy Rooms: 2 (2 copiers per room)
Shelving: Stacks = 80 rows or 20 double-sided full length rows;
Periodicals = 16 rows (including Newspapers) or 8 double-sided
full length rows.
Reference: 11,000+ questions asked; 43,000+ questions asked at
all desks combined.
Number of searches on EbscoHost = 103,000+; number of searches
on all databases = 203,000+
Classroom: 33 student computers + 1 instructor workstation; 2
ADA computers.
Seating/Computers:
Study seating with/without computers or laptop capability = 1st
fl.--75+; 2nd fl.--350+
Stand-up Computers: 12=Entry (email only); 4=Ref. (catalog only);
6=Stacks (catalog only); 1=Periodicals (catalog only)
Sm. Group Study Rooms: 13 rooms seating an approx. total of 54
students Conference rooms = 2 rooms seating an approx. total of
24
Equipment:
ADA workstations: classroom=2; Reference area=2; magnifier available
adjacent to elevator on 2nd fl.
Photocopy Rooms: 2 (2 copiers per room)
Shelving: Stacks = 80 rows or 20 double-sided full length rows;
Periodicals = 16 rows (including Newspapers) or 8 double-sided
full length rows.
Reference: 11,000+ questions asked; 43,000+ questions asked at
all desks combined.
Number of searches on EbscoHost = 103,000+; number of searches
on all databases = 203,000+
Classroom: 33 student computers + 1 instructor workstation; 2
ADA computers.
Seating/Computers:
Study seating with/without computers or laptop capability = 1st
fl.--75+; 2nd fl.--350+
Stand-up Computers: 12=Entry (email only); 4=Ref. (catalog only);
6=Stacks (catalog only); 1=Periodicals (catalog only)
Sm. Group Study Rooms: 13 rooms seating an approx. total of 54
students Conference rooms = 2 rooms seating an approx. total of
24
Equipment: ADA workstations: classroom=2; Reference area=2; magnifier
available adjacent to elevator on 2nd fl.
Photocopy Rooms: 2 (2 copiers per room)
Shelving: Stacks = 80 rows or 20 double-sided full length rows;
Periodicals = 16 rows (including Newspapers) or 8 double-sided
full length rows.
Reference: 11,000+ questions asked; 43,000+ questions asked at
all desks combined.
Number of searches on EbscoHost = 103,000+; number of searches
on all databases = 203,000+
Classroom: 33 student computers + 1 instructor workstation; 2
ADA computers.
Seating/Computers:
Study seating with/without computers or laptop capability = 1st
fl.--75+; 2nd fl.--350+
Stand-up Computers: 12=Entry (email only); 4=Ref. (catalog only);
6=Stacks (catalog only); 1=Periodicals (catalog only)
Sm. Group Study Rooms: 13 rooms seating an approx. total of 54
students Conference rooms = 2 rooms seating an approx. total of
24
Equipment:
ADA workstations: classroom=2; Reference area=2; magnifier available
adjacent to elevator on 2nd fl.
Photocopy Rooms: 2 (2 copiers per room)
Shelving: Stacks = 80 rows or 20 double-sided full length rows;
Periodicals = 16 rows (including Newspapers) or 8 double-sided
full length rows.
Library/Learning Resource
Center Dedication October 28th
A formal dedication of the new Library/Learning Resource Center
(LLRC) is set for Friday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony
will feature speakers Dr. Jerome Hunter, Chancellor of the North
Orange County Community College District, and Molly McClanahan,
President of the Board of Trustees. There will be a ribbon-cutting
ceremony, a plaque dedication and an original poem will be read,
written for the occasion by faculty member Susan Sink. Entertainment
will include the Concert Choir, Jazz Cadre, and several soloists,
all from Fullerton College. Also featured will be the guided and
self-guided tours of the building. Refreshments will be served.
Invitations have been mailed to all Friends members.
The Fullerton College Library Learning
Resource Center (LLRC) was opened in June, 2005 after almost two
years of construction. The Hispano-Mooresque design reflects the
exterior finish of the other Works Progress Administration buildings
on campus, and features a 73-foot-high dome, ornate wrought iron
banisters, decorative tile on both the interior and exterior and
period-style lighting.
The 66,000-square-foot building
houses the William T. Boyce Library, Academic Support Center,
Adaptive Services Lab, Math Lab, Friends of the Library, and two
college conference rooms.
The Library portion of the building is spread over two floors
with a book collection of 103,000 volumes, 272 periodical subscriptions,
plus maps, pamphlets and other media. The collection is protected
by a new radio-frequency security system. Students also have access
to online resources via over 120 computers and numerous open laptop
ports.
Designed by tBP/Archtecture and constructed by C.W. Driver, the
building cost $24 million--17 million from Proposition 47 Capital
Outlay Funding and the remainder from local Measure X funding.
Record Album Sale November
2nd
Over eleven hundred record albums withdrawn from the Library’s
collection will be sold on Wednesday, November 2nd, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. in front of the old library.
The records, which feature both popular and classical music, were
removed from the collection as the Library gradually moves to
compact disc format. They will be priced at 50 cents per disk.
From 1:45 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. they will be sold for a buck a bag.
For further information, or to volunteer for the sale, call John
Ayala at 714-992-7006 or email him at jayala@fullcoll.edu.
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