With the holiday weekend approaching, don’t forget to check the library hours before heading to campus. Building and reference hours for each library are available on the library web site under the About Us drop-down menu.
Please note that all University Libraries will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013 in observance of Memorial Day.
The University at Buffalo Libraries, in cooperation with the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities, are pleased to announce the winner of the 2013 Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research. The $500 prize recognizes students who produce significant academic inquiry requiring the use of information resources, the Libraries, and the collections.
This year’s winner is Nathan Guterry (Junior, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering) for his project, “Microgravity Characterization of Zirconia Monolithic Electrokinetic Micropumps”, an investigation of electrokinetic fluid transport under near zero gravity conditions. This project was a team effort led by Nathan and selected to be included in the 2013 NASA Microgravity Flight Program. The faculty mentor for this project was Dr. Luis A. Colón of the Department of Chemistry. Numerous electronic and print resources provided by the Libraries supported the research of Nathan and his team.
The Libraries are proud of our support and role in this impressive research project. Guterry will be honored at the Celebration of Academic Excellence on April 12, 2013 in the Center for the Arts, in addition to a library reception to be held on April 17, 2013.
Congratulations, Nathan!
Need to plug in your laptop or phone on the 2nd floor of Silverman Library?
It’s now easier than ever!
Additional power outlets were installed on the second floor of Silverman Library during Spring Break. Each study table in the area near the windows now has six power outlets, making it easy to connect laptops, phones and other electronic devices without having to rearrange tables and chairs in that area.
“The University Libraries are continuing to push ubiquitous power sources for electronic devices in a long-range effort to enhance the study spaces we offer,” says Ken Hood, Facilities, Space Planning and Safety Officer for the Libraries. “Over winter break, we converted space formerly occupied by microforms on Silverman 2 into user space; and over spring break, we added power outlets in that new study space. This is another step towards our goal.”
Enjoy!
If you plan to visit the libraries during spring recess, be sure to check the building and reference hours before heading to campus. Hours for each library are available on the library web site under the About Us drop-down menu.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable break!
