Flu Information...from the Best Sources

Wondering about the flu? Coming down with symptons? Want to know how to prevent infection in your home? Need to get a flu shot

Due to Pandemic H1N1 Influenza (formerly known as Swine Flu) and concerns about the 2009/2010 flu season, the EBSCO Publishing Medical and Nursing editors of DynaMed™, Nursing Reference Center™ (NRC) and Patient Education Reference Center™ (PERC) have made key influenza information from these resources freely available to the OSU-Tulsa Library and health care providers worldwide. Visit the Flu Information Portal hosted by EBSCO today.

The "For Patients" section includes the latest information on Pandemic H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza. These patient topics take advantage of the same evidence-based methodology and literature surveillance process as the topics written for healthcare providers. The resources are written specifically for patients, their families, co-workers, parents and teachers—anyone interested in learning more about the various strains of the flu or what to do it they or someone they know is diagnosed. The EBSCO editorial teams will continue to monitor information and update these resources as needed throughout the upcoming flu season.

Need a free seasonal Influenza A flu shot? Right now the Tulsa Health Department is offering flu shot clinic free of charge. For hours and other information visit their website today. H1N1 shots or mists are not available currently, but check back to their H1N1 website often.

Your Laptops will love this!

Not only does the library have wireless...it now has more places to plug in your personal laptops.

OSU-Tulsa electricians have just completed installing new electrical outlets in the main library study area by the pond.

New outlets can be found at all the round pillars along the back windows (with a great view of the pond).

And if you need help while on your laptop...instant message the reference desk.

New Semester--New Printing Guidelines

The OSU-Tulsa Library and Computer Lab are working towards a more seamless and fair printing policy for the OSU-Tulsa campus.

Please note the following printing changes for the open access lab and the Library at OSU-Tulsa:

• Tulsa and Stillwater students taking Undergraduate courses will be given 50 print credits per credit hour. (3 undergraduate credit hours will get a student 150 print credits)·
• Tulsa and Stillwater students taking Graduate courses will be given 100 print credits per credit hour. (3 undergraduate credit hours will get a student 300 print credits)
• Students will be charged 5 cents per credit for pages printed beyond the credits issued for enrollment. Essentially 5 cents per single sided 8.5x11 page for B&W
• We can no longer accept paper for credit to students accounts. Students that exceed their print balances will be required to pay the balance owed.
• The “no_charge” or “free” printer has been removed. Students printing using their own paper) to the manual feed tray in the Open access lab. (See lab staff for details)
• Langston Nursing students will receive 250 print credits per semester they are currently enrolled.

Questions? Please see the computer lab or the reference staff for clarification.

New Book Drop

You may or may not have noticed a big new shiny metal box outside of Main Hall.

Say Hello to our new bookdrop located right outside of the Main Hall in Parking Lot C (south lot) which replaces our tired and old, paint peeling, rusted and difficult to open bookdrop box.

If you have books or other materials to return, this convenient bookdrop is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and is just waiting to be filled. Time sensitive materials like interlibrary loans or reserves should be taken inside the library for quick return.

National Library Week

If you came into the library this week, you may have noticed our large "National Library Week" Banner behind the reference desk.

National Library Week is a time to remind our students, faculty and staff about the contribution the OSU-Tulsa library, librarians and library workers make to the OSU community everyday.

In today’s economy, libraries offer free resources to help people find jobs, complete research assignments and learn new skills. Worlds connect @ your library, with people of all ages and backgrounds finding entertainment, self-help or their place in the community. With free resources like books, e-books, online journals, DVDs and computer and wifi access, you can do better in school, tackle projects and meet with your study group.

What makes the library unique is access to trained professionals – librarians – to help people find and interpret the information they need to make a difference in their lives. Our libraries also help keep us connected, providing a space for people of all ages, classes and races to come together, while keeping us connected to events and people around the world.

If you haven't utilized the resources at the OSU-Tulsa Library please visit the website or the library space.

Selling the American Way Wednesday April 15th

Please join us this Wednesday April 15th at Noon for another presentation in our excellent faculty lecture series, Selling the American Way.

This lecture is of special interest to anyone who enjoys learning more about American Studies, History, Political Science, Propaganda or International Relations.

Dr. Laura Belmonte will discuss the U.S.'s use of propaganda to help shape foreign perceptions of the "American Way of Life" and its continued need in Foreign policies.

For more information please review our lecture series description.

John Hope Franklin Display

The library has a new display honoring the wonderful life work of native Oklahoman John Hope Franklin who died recently at the age of 94.

John Hope Franklin was an author, scholar and professor emeritis at Duke University whose book "From Slavery to Freedom" is the quintissential and seminal book about African-American history.

He had deep roots in Tulsa, surviving the Tulsa Race Riot in 1921, and graduating from Booker T. Washington in 1931 which used to stand on the current home of OSU-Tulsa campus. Haskell street in North Tulsa was eventually changed to John Hope Franklin Boulevard to honor his work.

Please come by and check-out the current display located in front of the copy center in the library.