Tuesday Times

Check Out the Walton Readers Spotlight
On the latest episode of the Walton Readers Spotlight, host Jonathan Torres speaks to JR Hinkson, academic advisor at the Walton College of Business, about The People’s Tycoon: Henry Ford and the American Century by historian Steven Watts. Watch the latest episode to find out more about why Hinkson chose this title, and find out more about the book through our catalog. Thank you, Jonathan!

KUAF Exhibit on View through January 31
Have you heard the promo on KUAF about the exhibit Special Collections curated in their honor?  Cat Wallack nobly deigns to listen to her own voice every day to pay some much needed attention to this fun exhibit, which comes down at the end of the month. If you haven’t had a chance to take a look yet – get on down to the Walton Reading Room!

Recycling Efforts Draw International Attention
Tech Services and other departments from the Libraries, banded together to save 240 pounds  of plastic microfiche from the landfill, and their efforts did not go unnoticed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. The Newswire article detailing their outstanding efforts was picked up by AASHE’s bulletin on Jan. 5 and has already received international attention.  Great work, team!

Last Chance! Test the Remodeled Catalog Interface
Beth Juhl and Dylan Hurd invite you to test drive the new library catalog interface before it goes live next Tuesday on 1/19. Let them know what you think by taking the staff survey to provide feedback.

Reminders and Such:

• North West Elevator is out-of-service while OTIS works on replacing the brake pads.
• ISIS is now UAConnect: remember to use the new name and link, uaconnect.uark.edu, going forward, and email uachelp@uark.edu if you have any trouble as a user.
• Dibs! Reserve a Room is live: Dibs! allows patrons (with a valid U of A log-in and ID) to reserve particular rooms within Mullins Library. An updated web page breaks it all down and links them to Dibs! through the UARK Central Login. Instructions are available at our FAQ page.
• Nominations for Outstanding Team Award due Friday: Eligible teams are comprised of employees who are 100% appointed. Team members may be classified, non-classified, or a combination of both who have worked together, in the same organizational unit or members of a committee or special task force, to promote the mission of the University. Visit the Staff Senate website for additional information.
• Garland and Maple: General FYI about construction at this intersection: FAMA plans to have the entire area fully open by Tuesday, Jan. 19th.
• Get Involved with #1Lib1Ref for Wikipedia’s Birthday: Wikipedia is celebrating its 15th birthday on Friday, 1/15. They want to invite every librarian in the world to add one reference to any Wikipedia article during their #1Lib1Ref event. Get involved in advance of the event by visiting the
• New security officers on campus and around Mullins: UAPD has instituted a security division within their department to help train people to be police officers.  You might see one or two security officers around Mullins throughout the day, evening, and even late at night. They will be wearing uniforms (white shirt with a security patch and black pants) and they will have a radio connecting them to police officers.

Out of Office Notices

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