The PAMS library automatically places all text books on reserve for Astronomy, Chemistry, Math, Physics and Statistics from the PSU bookstore list. If an instructor would like additional books or notebooks placed on reserve, they can e-mail Tamara McIntyre (tlr24@psulias.psu.edu) or come to the PAMS library.
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All University Park Libraries, including the Physical and Mathematical Sciences Library, will be having an Open House on Tuesday, September 16 & Wednesday, September 17 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. At PAMS we will be highlighting the rich history of Penn State scientists in the disciplines of Astronomy & Astrophysics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics, especially Evan Pugh.
The Open House's primary goal is to encourage a positive attitude and awareness about the library and its services. Please encourage your students to attend the Open House!
For more information see the Open House website http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/openhouse.html
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We will again be showing science films on most Fridays during the Fall semester starting at 3:35pm in Davey 211. Each film, or pair of films, will last about 1 hour. The first film will be “Achieving the Unachievable” on the mathematics of M.C. Escher’s work. Other films this month are “About Time”, “The Mother of All Collisions: Dynamics of Impacts”, “100 Greatest Discoveries: Astronomy”, and the series “The Molecular Universe”.
http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/pams/Fall2008.html
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In addition to the software programs R and SPSS that are now available on PAMS library computers (mentioned http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/pams/newsletters/200806.html#Item#4), all library computers will have the chemical structure software ChemDraw. It is available under “Course Specific Programs” then “A-F” then “ChemDraw”.
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Penn State has purchased RefWorks, a citation software and bibliographic management tool with some features similar to EndNote. It is Web-based and can be used from any location and uses Penn State WebAccess authentication for a login.
http://www.libraries.psu.edu/psul/findmaterials/refworks.html
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The Journal of Number Theory now has eight videos on the popular website Youtube that feature scholars talking about their forthcoming articles in the journal. The journal represents the broad spectrum of interest in contemporary number theory and allied areas
http://www.youtube.com/user/JournalNumberTheory
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The library’s online collection has increased with the complete digital archive for three more Oxford Math titles. Bulletin of the London Mathematical Society published from 1969 onwards, Journal of the London Mathematical Society from 1926 onwards, and Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society from 1865 onwards.
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We welcome back the Head of the PAMS Library from her six month research sabbatical.
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There are 5 full-time people in the PAMS Library. All of us have our offices in the PAMS Library at 201 Davey Lab. I’ll introduce us.
John Meier: I'm a Science Librarian and the subject selector for mathematics and statistics. I'm also responsible for our patents and trademarks depository program. You can reach me at meier@psu.edu or by phone at 814/867-1448 (cell 412/606-5976).
Nan Butkovich: Nan is Head of the PAMS Library and the subject selector and liaison for chemistry, physics, and astronomy. You can reach her at njb2@psulias.psu.edu or njb2@psu.edu or leave a message at 814/865-3716.
Ann Thompson: Ann’s the Library Supervisor. If you’ve got questions about borrowing library materials or your library record, talk to her. Her office phone number is 814/865-3715, or you can e-mail her at AnnT@psu.edu.
Tamara McIntyre: If you need to put material on reserve for your courses, contact Tamara. Her e-mail is tlr24@psulias.psu.edu. You can also reach her in her office by calling 814/865-6766
Doug McAnallen: Doug is our stacks and bindery manager. If you need to contact him, his office number is 814/863-8975, and his e-mail is dhm1@psulias.psu.edu.
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