Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Library closed on January 21st

Atherton Library will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The library will be open Tuesday, January 22nd.

Monday, December 31, 2007

New Year, New Books!

Begin 2008 with a bang by taking a look at the lavish pictures and illustrations contained in one of our newest books, Universe: The definitive visual guide, (AOVSZ QB982 .U55 2005).

According to Booklist this
volume "should be of interest to anyone who appreciates the wonders of the universe and would enjoy a beautifully illustrated guided tour by experts."

Other new arrivals include books on the mushrooms of Hawaii; the biology of sharks; an alternative medicine encyclopedia; a dictionary of food plants of the world; and one detailing the combat against SARS.

These and other new are currently located in our New Books Display above the Current Periodicals display. Come and take a look!

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

New Books for December


Over 500 new books were added to the HPU Libraries this month.

Atherton Library's new books are now on display above the current periodicals shelves.

Here are some new title highlights:

Adventuring in Hawai'i / Richard McMahon. AHPREF DU622.M38 2003
Beaches of Oahu / John R.K. Clark. AHPREF DU628.O3C58 2005
Hydrology of the Hawaiian Islands / L. Stephen Lau and John F. Mink. AHPREF GB832.L38 2006
Surf science : an introduction to waves for surfing / Tony Butt & Paul Russell with Rick Grigg. AHPREF GC211.2.B88 2004
Tsunami! / Walter C. Dudley, Min Lee. AHP GC222.H3D84 1998
Interdisciplinary encyclopedia of marine sciences / edited by James W. Nybakken, William W. Broenkow and Tracy L. Vallier. (3 volumes) AREF GC9.I58 2003
The theory and practice of environmental and resource economics : essays in honour of Karl-Gustaf Lofgren / edited by Thomas Aronsson, Roger Axelsson, Runar Brannlund. AGEN HC79.E5T4753 2006
The economics of pollution havens / edited by Don Fullerton. AGEN HC79.P55E265 2006
Encyclopedia of bioterrorism defense / edited by Richard F. Pilch, Raymond A. Zilinskas.
AREF HV6433.3.E53 2005
International environmental law / Alexandre Kiss and Dinah Shelton. AGEN K3585.K57 2004
Bodyscape : art, modernity, and the ideal figure / Nicholas Mirzoeff. AGEN N6494.P66M57 1995
The dream of the moving statue / Kenneth Gross. AGEN NX165.G77 2006
Science terms made easy : a lexicon of scientific words and their root language origins / Joseph S. Elias. AGEN Q179.E45 2007
Quantum physics / Florian Scheck. AGEN QC174.12.S326 2007
Atmospheric chemistry and physics : from air pollution to climate change / John H. Seinfeld, Spyros N. Pandis. AGEN QC879.6.S45 2006
Global warming in the 21st century / Bruce E. Johansen. (3 volumes) AGEN QC981.8.G56J643 2006
Concepts in biochemistry / Rodney Boyer. AGEN QD415.B69 2006
Biochemistry / Reginald H. Garrett, Charles M. Grisham. AGEN QD415.G29 2007
Chemical composition of everyday products / John Toedt, Darrell Koza, and Kathleen Van Cleef-Toedt. AGEN QD75.22.T64 2005
Statisical methods in bioinformatics : an introduction / Warren J. Ewens, Gregory R. Grant. AGEN QH324.2.E97 2005
Origins : genesis, evolution, and diversity of life / edited by Joseph Seckbach.
AGEN QH325.O6917 2004
Biogeochemistry of estuaries / Thomas S. Bianchi. AGEN QH344.B53 2007
Evolution and creationism : a documentary reference guide / Christian C. Young and Mark A. Largent. AGEN QH366.2.Y68 2007
Marine metapopulations / editors, Jacob P. Kritzer, Peter F. Sale. AGEN QH541.5.S3M284 2006
Essentials of conservation biology / Richard B. Primack. AGEN QH75.P752 2006
Tropical rainforests : past, present & future / edited by Eldredge Bermingham, Christopher W. Dick, and Craig Moritz. AGEN QH86.T764 2005
A history of atmospheric CO2 and its effects on plants, animals, and ecosystems / James R. Ehleringer, Thure E. Cerling, and M. Denise Dearing, editors. AGEN QK753.C3H49 2005
Ocean noise and marine mammals / Committee on Potential Impacts of Ambient Noise in the Ocean on Marine Mammals, Ocean Studies Board, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies. AGEN QL713.2.O28 2003
Oceans and health : pathogens in the marine environment / edited by Shimshon Belkin and Rita R. Colwell. AGEN QR106.O244 2006
Pathophysiology : concepts of altered health states / Carol Mattson Porth. [Includes CD-ROM] AGEN RB113.P67 2005
Foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing : a clinical approach / [by] Elizabeth M. Varcarolis, Verna Benner Carson, Nancy Christine Shoemaker. [Includes CD-ROM]
AGEN RC440.F58 2006
Cognitive behavior therapy in nursing practice / Sharon Morgillo Freeman, Arthur Freeman, editors. AGEN RC489.C63C62785 2005
Pharmocology for nursing care / Richard A. Lehne, in consultation with Linda A. Moore, Leanna J. Crosby, Diane B. Hamilton. [Includes CD-ROM] AGEN RM301.P457 2007
The nurse manager's survival guide : practical answers to everyday problems / T.M. Marrelli ; with assistance from Lynda S. Hilliard. AGEN RT89.M389 2004
CRC handbook of marine mammal medicine / edited by Leslie A. Dierauf and Frances M.D. Gulland. AGEN SF997.5.M35C73 2001

Plus much more! Inquire with library staff about viewing a complete listing of new books.

Friday, November 30, 2007

Extended Hours at Meader Library

Meader Library, downtown campus, is offering extended hours on the 3rd floor now through December 14th.

Sunday: Noon - 10:30 pm
Monday:
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Tuesday:
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Wednesday:
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Thursday:
8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday:
9:00 am - 10:00 pm

This is a study hall environment. No library services are available after regular closing hours - Sun @ 8:30 pm; MTWTh @ 9 pm; Fri @ 6 pm; Sat @ 5 pm.

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Return all books by December 16th!

All library books are due at the latest by Sunday, December 16, 2007.

Late fees are $0.50 per item per day, with a maximum fine of $10.00 per item. If your book is already overdue, you may be eligible for our Food for Fines program. This special program provides for a one week grace period on payment of overdue book fines.

To be eligible for Food for Fines, your book cannot be more than 7 days past its due date. You must return your book to either the Atherton or Meader Library Circulation Desk along with one (1) canned food item per book. Turn in both the book and the canned food item to a library staff member.

All canned food items will be donated to the HPU Food Bank.

Call Meader Library Circulation Services at 544-0210 or Atherton Library Circulation Desk at 236-3505 for more information.

Monday, November 5, 2007

What's Happening at Hawai'i Pacific University -Oct. & Nov. 07

HEI VP and CFO Joins HPU Board of Trustees
Posted: November 30, 2007

First-Ever Fun Run New Tradition On-Campus
Posted: November 21, 2007

Tom Ku Promoted to Assistant Chief Information Officer
Posted: November 21, 2007

HPU Professor’s "Adventures of Jonathan Gullible" Expands Worldwide Reach
Posted: November 20, 2007

Dr. John Hart Promoted to Associate Dean of HPU College of Communication
Posted: November 20, 2007

The Fall 2007 Psychology Symposium Series: The Treatment of Sex Offenders
Event Date: Nov. 14, 2007

The Fall 2007 Psychology Symposium Series: Forensic Psychology
Event Date: Nov. 7, 2007

Research 101: Introduction to Library Resources and Services
Event Date: November 7, 2007

HPU Food Drive
Event Date: Nov. 1 - Dec. 1, 2007

Current Exhibit Opens at HPU Art Gallery:
"Big Hand Blues"
Event Date: Sept. 30 - Nov. 16, 2007

More Events...

HPU Student Meets with Congress
Senior studies coral reef ecosystems – helps draft report
Posted: October 29, 2007

HPU Students Fully Prepared For Hi-Tech Computer Careers
Cutting-edge facilities/instruction are keys
Posted: October 29, 2007

HPU Student-Produced Video to Screen at Minnesota Film Festival
Posted: October 19, 2007

HPU International Chorale and Vocal Ensemble Releases Fall Schedule
Posted: October 17, 2007

HPU Presents 6th Annual Halloween Hoopla
Free event offering trick-or-treating, games, and performances
Posted: October 17, 2007

http://www.hpu.edu/index.cfm?parent=news


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