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Summer 2014 NO. 51 Naomi Williamson Retires After 41 Years in Library Services Inside this Issue: Dean’s Corner 2 New Resources 2 Government Documents 2 Library Quality Survey 3 Organizational Changes 4 InfoOne Online 4 New Laptops 4 Missouri Center for the Book 4 Well Done! 5 CERT Training 6 Keeping Up with 6 the Library Muslim Journeys 6 Grant Extended Library Hours 6 Farewells 7 Welcome to the Library 7 Donors 8 Social Media @ JCKL 8 Snapshots @ JCKL 9 Finals Week Stress Busters 10 Naomi Williamson and Maryann Fox-LaRue take a break from sorting books returned at the end of the semester. During the 1990s, when the library was located in Ward Edwards, the Circulation/ Reserves department had two fulltime staff and 30 student workers. Circulation kept them on their toes managing the constant flow of books and helping fulfill patrons’ various information needs. After an impressive 41year-long career in the library world, Naomi Williamson retired from full-time employment on July 1, 2013. Her long association with the University of Central Missouri began when she started college at Central Missouri State College in the fall of 1968. She graduated in November of 1971 and “walked” at graduation in May, 1972. Naomi recalls that, due to the institutional name change to Central Missouri State University, she received two diplomas for the same degree—one with each name. Years later, of course, she saw the university’s name change a third time. In February, 1972, Naomi began working at Ward Edwards Library as a fulltime, temporary worker; her first job was typing catalog cards. In April, the position was reclassified as a permanent library assistant position, making April 24 her anniversary date. After working in the library’s Self-Instruction Center for several months in 1973, Naomi began a position that divided her days between the Science Library and the Humanities Library. (At that time, the library included several disciplinespecific subject libraries.) After two and a half years, Naomi became the Circulation Supervisor, where she worked for almost 23 years. Naomi has long been … see Williamson Retires on p.3 I n f o O n e / / Th e Ne ws le tt er o f L ib r ary Ser v i c es Page 2 InfoOne // The Newsletter of Library Services The Dean’s Corner Mollie Dinwiddie I t’s about resources. We live in a wonderful time for the ready availability of information resources. The internet and the ability to “Google” any topic has become standard information-seeking behavior, and libraries provide better access than ever before to authoritative, scholarly information. The Kirkpatrick Library offers traditional books and other print materials, while also providing a growing number of electronic resources such as e-books, streaming video collections, and nearly 200 databases. The world of shared resources will soon expand even more for Missouri users of MOBIUS libraries. MOBIUS, Missouri’s library consortium, is now comprised of 70 members, including 61 academic libraries, four public libraries, two special libraries, the Missouri State Library, and two Associate Members. Users may make direct online requests to borrow MOBIUS materials. The purpose of MOBIUS is to share library materials, information, and services using accessible, cost-effective methods. Later this year, MOBIUS will join with Prospector, the master catalog of the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, that includes 40 academic and public libraries in Colorado and Wyoming. The joint effort will allow both Prospector and MOBIUS patrons to find and request materials from an even larger collection. This interlibrary cooperation is a wonderful example of how Kirkpatrick Library is working with other libraries in Missouri and beyond our borders to ensure that students, faculty, and staff have ready access to a rich array of information resources. Consult with the friendly staff in the Interlibrary Loan office or at the second floor Reference Center to learn how you can take advantage of these resources. UCM Gov Docs Celebrates 100th Anniversary This year the UCM Government Documents Department celebrates its 100 year anniversary. In 1914, the Government Printing Office designated the State Normal School at Warrensburg as a Federal Depository for U.S. government publications. Since that time the library has upheld its charge as part of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). All FDLP libraries must ensure that the American public has free access to the materials disseminated to them. From print to electronic publications, government documents can be discovered through Quest, the library catalog. The UCM Government Documents Department continues to be committed to providing access to government information. Mango Languages and OverDrive Add Unique Resources to JCKL Databases The James C. Kirkpatrick Library continues to expand its online resources with two relatively new databases which provide library patrons with unique online materials. First, Mango Languages offers language learning courses for English and non-English speakers. Sixty-one foreign language courses are available for English speakers, and seventeen English courses for nonEnglish speakers are available in this database. The conversation-based courses provide an introduction to the different languages. Mango Languages also includes a translator and full-length movies to help immerse the viewer in the target language. Next, OverDrive@UCM utilizes the OverDrive database to provide downloadable e-books and audio books to a variety of mobile devices. The OverDrive selections are generally popular titles, although some academic books are also available. Patrons can download content to Kindles, iPads, laptops, desktops, and smartphones. Additional apps are required to properly view or listen to OverDrive material, so a visit to the Help page on the website is a good idea. The library purchases material from the OverDrive online catalog. Patrons can access the entire catalog to recommend future purchases. InfoOne // The Newsletter of Library Services Page 3 Library Quality Survey Rankings and Results Available Online The administration and faculty of the James C. Kirkpatrick Library (JCKL) desired to participate in a nationally developed survey for many years. In FY2013 we were able to employ the services of LibQual+ which is a suite of services offered to library communities by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL). LibQual+ was initiated in 2000 as an experimental project for benchmarking perceptions of library service quality across 13 ARL libraries. Since 2000, more than 1,000 libraries in over 28 countries have participated in LibQual+ including college and university libraries, community college libraries, health science libraries, academic law libraries, and public libraries. The survey measured three dimensions of perceived library service quality: "Information Control” (whether users are able to find information in the library, in formats of their choosing), "Affect of Service" (user interactions with, helpfulness, and competency of library employees), and "Library as Place" (physical environment). Respondents were asked to rank their perceptions of service in each of these dimensions by indicating the minimal level of acceptable service, their desired level of service, and their perceived service level at JCKL. The results of these rankings provided a range of expected service levels and where JCKL ranked in comparison to this range. The survey was open to the campus for three weeks beginning February 18, 2013. Overall, the 575 valid responses ranked JCKL within stated levels of expectations. The full report, including detailed charts, can be viewed at: http://library.ucmo.edu/ surveyresultsnotebook2013.pdf. Williamson Retires (…cont. from page 1) associated with the library’s Children’s Literature Festival, which Ophelia Gilbert and Phil Sadler began in 1969. She first served as an event volunteer in 1980 and was an integral part of its success from then on. Naomi became the Festival Director in 1999 and continues to serve in that role. She considers her biggest professional accomplishment to be the ongoing success of the Children’s Literature Festival. In March 2014, the 46th Children’s Literature Festival was held on campus, with 4,500 children and adults in attendance. Naomi witnessed first-hand the huge technological changes of the library world over the last few decades. She was heavily involved with automating the library’s circulation functions and remembers that the library’s first system was one that had been used at Charles County Community College in Maryland. On January 2, 1980, the library’s circulation department went “online.” With the purchase of NOTIS in 1985, other library units followed. In addition to circulation and catalog automation, Naomi also saw the advent of CD-ROMs, electronic library databases, and ebooks. Moving from Ward Edwards Library to the James C. Kirkpatrick Library was another big change, and Naomi was instrumental in the planning and implementation processes. The library move took place in March of 1999; in September of that year, Naomi was selected to serve as the library’s Special Collections Curator/ Director of Children’s Literature Festival, a position she held until her retirement in 2013. During Naomi’s long tenure, she worked in many areas of the library, served under five library directors or deans, and earned two degrees. She credits Aileen Helmick, chair of the Library Science Department from 1978 to 1997, with encouraging her to complete both of the degrees she earned after beginning employment at the university. In 2013, several authors affiliated with the Children’s Literature Festival nominated Naomi for the Missouri Humanities Award in the Exemplary Community Achievement category. This award celebrates “the accomplishments of those who have made exceptional contributions to our understanding of Missouri, its people and its stories.” At the time of her retirement, it was announced that Naomi was a 2014 award winner. Naomi continues to work part-time, overseeing the Children’s Literature Festival, teaching children’s literature classes, and working with Special Collections. She looks forward to spending more time with her husband, two children, and two grandchildren. Page 4 InfoOne // The Newsletter of Library Services Organizational Changes The James C. Kirkpatrick Library’s dedicated technical support was officially transferred to the university’s Office of Technology in FY2013. The migration began with the transfer of the library’s personnel: Tom Massia, Linwood Mason, and Sudan Bhattarai. The library’s old domain was retired when the servers and other equipment were transferred in FY2014. In July 2013 the Department of Academic Enrichment and Library Services joined, creating a new unit with two distinct entities. InfoOne Now Online! With this issue, the James C. Kirkpatrick Library’s InfoOne newsletter is now published solely online. The current issue can be found on the library’s homepage under “About the Library,” located on the left-hand side of the page. The link also provides access to a limited range of issues, from Summer 1997 to Missouri Center for the Book Central Chapter Turns New Page at JCKLibrary Established in 1993, the Missouri Center for the Book (MCB) strives “to bring the words and ideas of books into the thoughts and lives of Missourians.” MCB fulfills its mission statement chiefly through three main parts: advocating for the importance of books and of reading to Missouri residents; celebrating the literary heritage of Missouri; and recognizing the many contributions and achievements of all those involved in Missouri’s literary community, from authors and illustrators, to publishers and sellers, to librarians and literacy advocates. Originally supported by the Missouri State Library, the MCB is now a separate entity with three chapters located at the St. Louis Mercantile Library, Missouri State University Meyer Library, and the JCKLibrary. The MCB’s Missouri Author Collection was recently moved from the Missouri State Library to the JCKLibrary, which, as the Central Chapter of the MCB, will house this collection of between 800 and 900 books penned by Missouri authors. JCKLibrary hosted the annual Letters about Literature state level contest and awards reception this past Spring semester. Winners were selected in each of the three levels at the state contest and advanced to the national contest, sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress and held in Washington, D.C. In unprecedented results, Missouri students were selected as national winners in Levels I and III, each winning awards of $1000. The MCB Central Chapter and MCB’s Missouri Authors Book Collection are valuable additions to JCKLibrary’s services. present. Print copies of InfoOne dating from its inception to the current issue (Winter 1988 to present) are housed in Special Collections. These copies can be requested at the second floor Reference Center. To view previous issues of InfoOne: https:// library.ucmo.edu/ publications/infoone/ index.htm. New Laptops Enhance BI Sessions In Spring 2013, the JCKLibrary acquired 40 laptops for instructional use in anticipation of the library’s new information management course, Truth, Lies, and Information Management, scheduled to begin Fall 2014. Located in room 2441, the laptops add a hands-on component to instruction, as well as provide students with wireless access to the library databases and Microsoft Office. “The Art of the Printed Book through the Centuries” traveling MCB display in the South Read & Relax area. InfoOne // The Newsletter of Library Services Page 5 Well Done! Eddy Agueros earned his Master of Arts in Sociology, graduating in May 2013. His masters project, The Use of Mobile Apps by Libraries for the Delivery of Library Resources and Services, is an investigation into how to better utilize mobile apps to provide library information and updates to patrons. Mark and Angie Love welcomed their daughter, London Catherine Love, into their family on April 11, 2012. The proud parents and London’s older brother, Noah, have been excited to watch London grow from an infant into an energetic toddler. Carrie Clothier and the Kansas City Chorus of Sweet Adelines participated in the Sweet Adelines International Competition in Hawaii, November 4-9, 2013, where they placed 12th. Recently, they won the Region 5 competition which was held at the Muehlebach Hotel in Kansas City, allowing them to compete in the Fall 2015 International Competition in Las Vegas. Carrie also performed with the Show Me Sound Chorus during the Region 5 competition. Chad Marnholtz is the new Harmon Computer Commons Manager. After serving as the interim manager for one semester, he became the full-time manager on January 1, 2014. Dawn Cumpton married Dwight Nebeker on December 17, 2011 in Las Vegas. Viva Las Vega! Rob Hallis is now the Instructional Design Librarian, developing instructional materials for face-to-face sessions with students, as well as material for Blackboard courses. Drawing on his experiences, Rob presented “Not Enough Time? Flip Your Instruction!” at the AMIGOS web conference on May 15, 2014. Promotions Jim Dutton, Karla Massia, and Alice Ruleman were all promoted to Associate Professor on July 1, 2013. Scott Norwood presented "LibGuides as a Marketing Tool" at the 2013 Brick & Click Conference in Maryville, Missouri. Cheryl Riley has served as the Faculty Senate President since April of 2012. She was also recognized by the Missouri State High School Activities Association for 25 years of service as a swimming and diving official in February 2014. Alice Ruleman’s article, “Social Media at the University: A Demographic Comparison” (New Library World 113.7/8), was a Highly Commended Award Winner at the Literati Network Awards for Excellence in 2013. A second article, “Comparison of Faculty and Student Ownership and Use of Technology,” appeared in the Technical Services Quarterly 30.1. Cindy Skahan married Scott Sommerville on July 20th, 2013. She is now Cindy Skahan-Sommerville. Rusty Smith earned his Master of Arts in English, graduating in December 2013. His thesis, “Terra Damnata: Nihilism in Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian, or The Evening Redness in the West,” explored the nature of humanity as it exists outside the Christian concepts of good and evil. Barbara Wales coauthored “CTE, Careers and the Human Brain,” which appeared in Techniques: Connecting Education & Careers 88.7. Steve Walker had his article, “A Mountain Walked or Stumbled,” published in the Lovecraft Annual 7. Josh Welker and his wife, Michelle, welcomed Penelope June Welker into their family on October 2, 2013. According to Dad, Penelope is already way cooler than both her parents, and her favorite pastimes include playing with her puppy and putting things in her mouth. Josh states, “She’s got her daddy’s money and her mama’s good looks!” Page 6 InfoOne // The Newsletter of Library Services Community Emergency Response Team Training Trainees participated in a variety of exercises during the three- day long Community Emergency Response Team training. Participants from the UCM community are now equipped to respond to various emergency situations. The second wave of Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training took place January 6-8, 2014 in the Alumni Memorial Chapel. Chad Marnholtz and Rusty Smith attended the three-day event, learning the basics of the Incident Command System and first aid. Local fire protection department representatives, a Federal Bureau of Investigation officer, and Whiteman Air Force Base detectives spoke to the class about handling a variety of emergency situations that may arise. CERT members also attended an all-day event at the Johnson County Ambulance District office in April. Training is ongoing as more members are added. Recently, the campus’s response team name was changed from CERT to UCM BEST (Building Emergency Safety Team). This helps differentiate between the university’s response team and Johnson County’s CERT team. Keeping Up with the Library Created in Response to Survey Results As the Library Services Assessment Committee analyzed the comments generated from the Library Quality Survey (conducted in Spring 2013), it became clear the campus community would benefit from a more active approach on the part of the JCKLibrary regarding the services we provide. Several survey comments recommended services that were already in existence! JCKLibrary responded with the creation of an outreach series called Keeping Up with the Library. Keeping Up … launched Library Wins Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys Grant Carol Smith and Stacy Hisle-Chaudri won a National Endowment for the Humanities grant that brought "Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys” to the James C. Kirkpatrick Library (JCKL). This collection of books and films is intended to familiarize public audiences with the many Muslim cultures in the United States and around the world. Our library was one of 840 libraries and state humanities councils nationwideincluding ten in Missourito receive this special collection of materials. JCKL also presented a series of programs and activities to promote and provide context for the collection. during Summer 2013, highlighting the thenrecent expansion of Dissertations and Theses to the fully online version. With each subsequent release, a brief tutorial is created and posted on a LibGuide. The campus community is informed through established UCM channels such as UCM Daily and faculty listservs. The campus response has been very supportive. If you would like to view the segments posted, visit: http:// guides.library.ucmo.edu/ jcklupdates. Extended Library Hours Beginning Fall 2013 Sunday Library 1:00pm — 1:00am // HCC 1:00pm — 1:00am Monday - Thursday Library 7:30am — 1:00am // HCC 7:30am — 1:00am Friday Library 7:30am — 6:00pm // HCC 7:30am — 6:00 pm Saturday Library 10:00am — 6:00pm // HCC Closed Page 7 InfoOne // The Newsletter of Library Services JCKL Bids Farewell to . . . Sudan Bhattarai was transferred to UCM’s Office of Technology in 2012. He has since left the university to pursue other career opportunities. Stacy Hisle-Chaudri, Harmon Computer Commons Manager, accepted a position in Summer 2013 as Assistant Branch Manager at the Mid-Continent Public Library in Parkville, Missouri. Linda Lengfellner transferred from Technical Services-Cataloging to UCM’s Safety Sciences department in August 2013, enlightening minds as a Safety Sciences instructor. She remains a consultant for the library’s Emergency Operations Committee. Linwood “Mace” Mason was transferred to UCM’s Office of Technology in 2012. Mace now provides support for the entire campus, including the library. Acquisitions. Beginning in 2008, Becki worked as a cataloger. She leaves behind a husband and two children and will be missed by those who worked with her over the years. Tom Massia was transferred to UCM’s Office of Technology in 2012. While he now provides technical support for the campus, he is still helping keep the library’s computers up and in good running order. Carol Smith, Associate Professor, Technology Initiatives Librarian, left the James C. Kirkpatrick Library to become the Library Director at Adams State University, Alamosa, Colorado, in the fall of 2013. Becki Schildknecht passed away April 7, 2013 after losing her battle with cancer. Following a brief parttime stint, Becki joined the library as a full-time employee in 2004, working in Technical Services- Steve Sobaski, Public Services Library Assistant, left the James C. Kirkpatrick Library in August 2012 to work as a library assistant at State Fair Community College’s Donald C. Proctor Library in Sedalia, Missouri. Welcome to the Library! Dawn Howard is the library’s new Technical Services- Authority Control Library Assistant. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education with a Minor in Library Science degree from the University of Central Missouri – or Central Missouri State University as it was known then – as well as her Master of Arts in Library Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. In her free time, Dawn enjoys quilting and gardening. Brett Poe became the new Late Night Library Assistant in May 2014. A native Kansan, Brett holds a bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Studies from the University of Kansas. His past library experience includes instructional services, communications, advancement, and interlibrary loan. After a brief hiatus from library work, Brett is looking forward to getting into the routine of his new job. When not working, he is studying for his CompTIA exam, and enjoys hiking, biking, and reading. Our new Technical Services Cataloger, Patricia Rosario, joined the library in February 2014. She holds undergraduate degrees in Russian, Linguistics, Classics, Religion, and Art History. Patricia received her Master of Science in Library and Information Science, with a Graduate Certificate in Special Collections, from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. When not cataloging, she enjoys watching movies, making origami, collecting recipes, and spending time with her family and friends. Since January 2013, Elisabeth Tessone has been our "Keeper of the DNS" and the "Stat Lady,” as well as serving at our public desks. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in History from Concordia University Chicago, she earned a Master’s in Library & Information Science from the University of WisconsinMilwaukee. Elisabeth and her husband reside in Sedalia. She is a Packers fan and enjoys knitting, reading, and cooking. Josh Welker is our new Information Technology Librarian. He comes to us from Southwest Baptist University. Originally from the St. Louis area, he received his library degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His interests include playing the guitar, gaming, and reading an eclectic blend of science fiction, fantasy, theology, and philosophy. He and his wife, Michelle, have been joined by a daughter, Penelope June. Page 8 InfoOne // The Newsletter of Library Services L ibrary Services would like to thank the following individuals for their generous donations of library materials and funds: Mrs. Carole Adler, Tucson, Arizona Mr. William Anderson, Lapeer, Michigan Dr. Patricia Antrim, Warrensburg, Missouri Mr. Doug Arth and Mrs. Joan Arth, Kearney, Missouri Miss Lindsay Brice, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Ms. Jerry Brown, Warrensburg, Missouri Mrs. Libby Burdsall, Leawood, Kansas Ms. Elisa Carbone, Silver Springs, Maryland Dr. John Carter, Fayette, Missouri Dr. Conan Castle, Warrensburg, Missouri Miss Jui-Tung Chang, Lee’s Summit, Missouri Mr. Sneed Collard, Missoula, Montana Ms. Marian Davis, Warrensburg, Missouri Mrs. Peggy Derrington, Warrensburg, Missouri Ms. Mollie Dinwiddie, Warrensburg, Missouri Ms. Nancy Gieselman, Emma, Missouri Dr. Phillip Gilbert & Mrs. Phyllis Gilbert, Oceanside, California Ms. Cheryl Harness, Independence, Missouri Mr. Richard Jennings, Merriam, Kansas Ms. Veda Boyd Jones, Joplin, Missouri Ms. Carol Kendall, deceased Mrs. Doris Kirkpatrick, Warrensburg, Missouri Ms. Alexandria LaFaye, Greenville, Illinois Ms. Dandi Daley Mackall, West Salem, Ohio Ms. Linda Medaris, Warrensburg, Missouri Ms. Lucille Mock, Warrensburg, Missouri Ms. Patricia M. Morgan, Raymore, Missouri Dr. Margaret Newbold & Mr. Christopher Newbold, Wentzville, Missouri Ms. Erin Niemeyer, Lee’s Summit, Missouri Dr. James Obertino, Warrensburg, Missouri Mrs. Margaret Olpin & Dr. Larry Olpin, Warrensburg, Missouri Mr. H.J. Peters, Santa Clara, California Ms. Sandra Rhodes, Trenton, Texas Ms. Barbara Robinson, Berwyn, Pennsylvania Mrs. Martha H. Singer & Mr. Lawrence A. Singer, Los Angeles, California Mr. Michael Spradlin, Lapeer, Michigan Ms. Ann Tompert, Fort Gratiot, Michigan Mr. Terry Trueman, Spokane, Washington Mrs. Barbara Wales & Rev. Alexander Wales, Warrensburg, Missouri Mr. Alexander Warner, Springfield, Missouri Mrs. M. Naomi Williamson & Mr. Dennis Williamson, Warrensburg, Missouri Mr. Marvin Wright, Columbia, Missouri Ms. Leslie Wyatt, Redding, California A donation was given in memory of Mrs. Evelyn Harris by Dr. Ed Harris, Warrensburg, Missouri The James C. Kirkpatrick Library Wants to be Your “Friend” The James C. Kirkpatrick Library is using social media to promote library resources and events and to connect with the campus. Approximately 300 Facebook users have chosen to “friend” the library and about 250 people have “followed” the library on Twitter. Additionally, we continue to blog from our website in What’s Up at JCKL. Facebook — facebook.com/JCKLibrary Twitter — twitter.com/JCKLIbrary What’s Up at JCKL — library.ucmo.edu/news/ Page 9 InfoOne // The Newsletter of Library Services The book letters were made for the Children’s Literature Festival by Library Assistant Cathy Clear. Students relaxing and enjoying the annual after- hours Game Night 2014. Snapshots @ JCKL Author Henry Cole speaks to students during the 46th Annual Children’s Literature Festival. Josh and Michelle Welker welcome Penelope June to their family. Students enjoyed finding clues around the library and solving JCKL’s twist on the classic mystery game Clue during Murder in the Library 2014. Staff created the Christmas trees out of library books and wrapped boxes for students to enjoy during the weeks leading up to finals. The Love Family at welcoming baby London. a reception INFO ONE is published by: Library Services SUMMER SEMESTER LIBRARY HOURS University of Central Missouri Regular Library and Harmon Computer Commons Hours Warrensburg, MO 64093 for Summer 2014 660-543-4140 http://library.ucmo.edu Editorial Staff: Monday — Thursday 7:30 am — 7:00 pm Friday 7:30 am — 5:00 pm Scott Norwood Saturday Closed Cindy Skahan-Sommerville Sunday 1:00 pm — 5:00 pm (Library only; HCC Closed) Marian Davis Rusty Smith Elisabeth Tessone Exceptions to these hours: Barbara Wales May 26 Closed Steve Walker June 14 Open 10:00 am — 4:00 pm (Library only; HCC Closed) June 28 Open 10:00 am — 4:00 pm (Library only; HCC Closed) July 3, 4 Closed August 10 Closed Layout: Elisabeth Tessone Photographers: Patricia Cary August 16, 17 Closed Cindy Skahan-Sommerville From Pooches to Primal Screams, Students Enjoy Stress Buster Days massages by professional therapists located in the library’s Performance Corner. Those who needed more stress relief — or just happened to love dogs — returned to the Performance Corner on Monday to pet special comfort dogs. While massages and petting the pooches was fine for some, others needed to vent their stress in more, shall we say, vocal ways. Finals week. What comes to mind? Many would say studying, stress, and an insatiable need to cope with it all. Well, during Spring 2014 finals, the James C. Kirkpatrick Library hosted the first Stress Buster Days event with a trio of activities that allowed students to both relax and let it all out. On Sunday, students were treated to chair On Tuesday night, students got in touch with their primitive sides by taking part in the library’s Primal Scream. The screams, which lasted for one minute, registered at 113 decibels. They were so loud that the library was tagged as the “Arrowhead Stadium of Libraries!”