News October 2009

Online Access to Books Increased

You may have noticed something new this semester in your searching of CardCat, our library's online catalog. If a book in our collection has a digital equivalent on Google Books, the book will be displayed in the CardCat record. This allows you to read excerpts and in some cases view the entire book online. This greatly enhances access to library materials.

Helen B. and Martin D. Schwartz Special Collections and Digital Complex Dedication

The Helen B. and Martin D. Schwartz Special Collections and Digital Complex dedication ceremony was held on August 17, 2009. The ceremony included remarks from Ball State University President Jo Ann Gora, Vice President for Information Technology Phil Repp,
Dean of University Libraries Arthur Hafner, and Mr. Martin Schwartz.

The Schwartz Digital Complex is a space designed to connect people to digital media assets and special collections available through the University Libraries. The space also includes areas for collaboration and access to televised news from around the world. This technology-rich facility in Bracken Library was made possible by a generous gift from Martin Schwartz in honor of his late wife, Helen.