Hello
LPTS Learning Community!
I
am sad, that the Library, like the rest of campus, is closed. I lament the
inconvenience that no books can be borrowed during this time, printing done or
course reserves scanned. But I am excited that our digital collections
now have a chance to shine! Please check out the Library’s ebook collections
and electronic resources through the newly created one-stop Digital Resources guide. You will be
surprised by what we have available for you to access and use from the comfort
of your home.
I
am also excited by how nimbly our library staff are working from home! This is
impressive. Please email your reference, electronic resource questions,
and other library-related requests to library@lpts.edu. You can also use the Contact Us/Suggestions form on the library web.
These come to all library staff. Someone will respond by email. We are using a
shared Google Docs file to track and respond where you can view requests we’ve
received, how we’re responding, and the status: https://tinyurl.com/lptslove
Our
amazing team of student librarians excite me too. Again, working from home,
they are in the process of creating fun video tutorials and pictorial guides to
help us learn how to access the library resources remotely, open an ebook, and
nore. I’ll keep you informed as these come online.
In
the meantime, please join in my excitement! Check out our initial 2-page
response to campus closing and move to online instruction, here: https://tinyurl.com/lptscovid1
Thomas
à Kempis (author of The Imitation of Christ)
famously wrote, "I have sought tranquility in everything and found it
nowhere except in a corner with a book." Thank you for helping all of
us reclaim our peace and purpose anew by using the library online. I am excited
for us as we brave new frontiers even more deeply and meaningful ways by
delving into the digital treasures of our beloved library.
With
much love and prayers for us during this time of #HealthyAtHome.
Anita
