Miller Library News
Library Summer Hours Begin Friday
May 6, 2008
Starting on Friday May 9, Miller Library will move to its summer schedule and will be open Monday-Thursday 10am-8pm and Friday &Saturday 10am-5pm. Access to online resources is available 24/7 from the library's website.
Library Receives Accolades from CU Faculty
Apr 22, 2008
The public website of the Michigan Academic Library Council, representing over 100 academic libraries in Michigan (from publics like MSU,and UM, to privates like Albion, Calvin, Hope, and Cornerstone) recently cited testimonials from Dr. Nigel Crompton and …
Check Out These New Books, including Turner's Commentary on Matthew
Apr 7, 2008
Dr. David Turner's (GRT Seminary) brand new commentary onMatthew, in theBaker Exegetical Commentary series, is nowavailable in MillerLibrary. Check out the New Books display as it is changed weekly, or see the Featured Item Lists for New Books, linked to …
Roger Williams Returns Home Safely
Apr 1, 2008
The bronze bust of Roger Williams--America'sfirst'Baptist,' and founder of Rhode Island, where he championed religious freedom-- disappeared from Miller Library last week. The beautiful work of art--designed and sculpted by Dr. Jim DeVries, who also created …
Miller Library Says Farewell to Circulation Supervisor
Mar 28, 2008
Most everyone at CU who enters Miller Library recognizes the warm smile of Melissa Van Stensel, our Circ Supervisor. Sadly for us, but wonderful for her, Melissa begins a new job April 1 inheraspiringcareer field of nursing. As she continues her nursing program …
eBooks Big Hit at Miller (Virtual) Library
Mar 20, 2008
While ebooks are finally catching on elsewhere, Miller Library's growing collectionof electronic books(over 28,000!) has been very popular from the beginning, especially for our distance ed students and others unable to visit the physical library.Our most …
Enjoy This Great New Music Site Online
Feb 27, 2008
NAXOS Music Library is now available online--free to you through our Miller Library subscription: "An invaluable resource for music professionals with a wide range of standard and specialist repertoire, first-class performances and sound, over 18,000 …
New Catalog Feature Can Track Your Reading History
Feb 20, 2008
Did I read that? If you want to recall what you have read (from Miller Library check-outs), you can now set up your Reading History. Simply log on to "My Account" from our library website, select "My Reading History," and then "Opt …
Used Books Sale Now Half Off--Ends Tuesday
Feb 17, 2008
Remaining hard cover books will be just $1 and all paperbacks fifty cents, Monday-Tuesday, as sale ends.
Used Book Sale Starts Thursday in Library
Feb 11, 2008
Don't miss a great opportunity to build your library--used book sale begins at 9:00 am this Thursday, Feb.14. Hardcover books just $2, paperbacks $1.
Library Celebrates WWW at 90!
Feb 7, 2008
Remember when...WWW stood for something other than, and much older than, the World Wide Web? W. Wilbert Welch, Cornerstone's Chancellor, turns 90 on Feb.7, and his legacy continues through the CU Archives in Miller Library. Here is a link to that site, where …
Miller Library Welcomes New CU President
Jan 28, 2008
Upon hearing the name of our new President, Dr. Joe Stowell, we immediately verified that we have many of his books available for check-out: TheDawn's Early Light (1990), Eternity (1995), Fan the Flame (1986), Following Christ (1996), Loving Those We'd Rather …
All Library Systems Operational Again
Jan 22, 2008
Our new server has been installed and all services are again available--circulation, online catalog, course reserves, ILL, databases, etc., should all work well for you. Thanks for your patience during this critical upgrade.
Library Systems Down Today, Jan.22
Jan 17, 2008
Miller Library's online catalog, circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, and online resources will be unavailable on Tuesday, Jan.22, during an essential server upgrade. The Library will be open for study,but nothing may be checked out until Wednesday. …
Outstanding New Reference Work in Social Sciences
Jan 10, 2008
Miller Libraryjust receivedthe brand new (2008) International Encyclopedia of Social Sciences (replacing the archaic 1991 edition). Best of all, the 9-volume set is available not only in print, but also online through our Thomson-Gale subscription. To search …
New Look for a New Year!
Jan 2, 2008
In our continuing effort to improve Library service and resources, you will notice a new look to our online catalog installed over the Christmas break. It's easier to read, and provides quick info on availability.Coming soon (Jan.22) we will also be installing …
Read Today's Chronicle of Higher Ed or the WSJ Online
Dec 18, 2007
The current (and past) issueof Chronicle of Higher Education is available to read online, via Miller Library's subscription (It's easy! See these simple directions.) You can read today's Wall Street Journal online,or search its past23 years by going to our …
Amazing Pictures from Time-Life
Dec 17, 2007
Time & Life Pictures is an unparalleled collection of striking imagery, documenting past and present events in politics, culture, celebrities and the arts. The collection includes some of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, such as Alfred …
Wishing You, Our Friends of the Library, A Blessed Christmas!
Dec 13, 2007
As students depart for Christmas break, Miller Library staff extends its best wishes for a joyful time with loved ones, looking forward to an even better 2008, with these great words of hope: "Fear not! I bring you good news of great joy...Jesus, Christ …
Late Night@Miller Library Successful Again!
Dec 10, 2007
Hundreds of students once again attended the late night event at Miller Library until 2:00 am. Students could be found studying in every corner of the library, others getting help from tutors, enjoying tasty treats in the lobby, winning several giveaway prizes, …
Late Night @ Miller Library This Sunday
Dec 7, 2007
ThisSunday, December 9, the library will be open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m! (in addition to our normal Sunday afternoon hours). What’s available? Research Assistance! Tutors! Group Study Rooms! Munchies in the Lobby! AWESOME Door Prizes! (Freshman Curfew …
CU Bible Faculty Publish Two New Books
Dec 3, 2007
Dr. Dwayne Adams recently completed "The Sinner in Luke" (based partly on his doctoral dissertation), and Adjunct Professor, Dr. John Studebaker, authored the book "The Lord is the Spirit: The Authority of the Holy Spirit in Contemporary Theology …
"Golden Compass" book featured in Nov.28 Speaking Volumes discussion
Nov 13, 2007
Although we announced our fall Speaking Volumes selection a while ago, there is still time to read it (Think Thanksgiving break!) before the discussion and the movie premiere. The Golden Compass, by Philip Pullman, is getting a lot of hype recently because …
Experience Great Music and Literature Using our Newest Trial Database
Nov 7, 2007
For the month of November, Miller Library has a free trial of the NAXOS database--Music Library; Fantasy Jazz Collection (I am listening to Miles Davis as I type this); Sheet Music; and Spoken Word (listen to Shakespeare or Aesop's Fables, etc). To access …
Miller Library Shares in Commemoration of Slave Trade Abolition
Oct 18, 2007
Miller Library joins several other area libraries to remember the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. As part of the "Celebration of the Book" event at the GR Public Library this Saturday, Oct.20, there is a component …
The Function of Libraries
Oct 9, 2007
Historian, and newly appointed Director of Libraries at Harvard University (largest library in US), Robert Darton, writes: "Libraries are not warehouses. They are dynamic centers for communicating knowledge. They stand at the center of a university, …
Complete Books Online for Your Research & Enjoyment
Oct 3, 2007
Did you know that you (CU students,faculty, staff) can read (and searchthe contents of)about 25,000 books entirely online?Whether you are looking for ascholarly Bible commentary, other biblical reference-type books, or the latest books in business and management, …
Join us for First Night @ Miller Library
Sep 25, 2007
Please join us THIS Sunday for our inaugural "First Night" @ Miller Library! From 4-6 p.m., you will have the opportunity to stop by the library, see a demonstration of our NEW library website (as well as other library resources), find out our Speaking …
New Library Website: Tell us how you like it!
Sep 17, 2007
With the launch of CU's newwebsite this week, Miller Library is excited to offer a new look as well. Browse the new categories, and tell us what you like (or don't like!). Notice especially the new "Journals@Miller Library"link to access more than …
Library Used Book Sale ends Monday
Sep 11, 2007
Used Books--Great Bargains at Miller Library! Sale ends Monday, Sept. 17 with everything at half price- paperbacks just 50 cents, and hardcovers $1. Various subject areas.
Library Welcomes New and Returning Students
Aug 27, 2007
Miller Library's staff eagerly awaits our returning student body with many new resources and expanded services! New students will have several opportunities to get oriented totheir library--a new "First Night" coming in September will offer a fun, …
Library's DVD Collection Grows
Aug 8, 2007
Miller Library's DVD collection, now several hundred strong, is primarily for educational purposes, but we also have a number of popular titles and great videos for small children and families. Here is a link to our most recent acquisitions, including …
Enjoy Great Classical Music on your Computer while you work
Aug 1, 2007
Classical Music Archives is Miller Library's subscription access to 23,500 full length classical music files by 1,492 composers, in MIDI; Live Recordings downloadable in HiFi MP3, and streamed in WMA. From the Databases link, select Classical Archives. Off …
A Question for Book Lovers
Jul 23, 2007
Question: What do these classics of literature have in common? Hemingway’s Farewell to Arms, Pride and Prejudice, Crime and Punishment, The Scarlett Letter, The Iliad, Shakespeare’s King Lear and Taming of the Shrew, Great Expectations, and Little …
Check Out a New Book for Summertime Reading
Jul 11, 2007
While things slow down on campus during the summer, Miller Library continues receiving new books weekly...why not check one out?You can browse the New Books display in the Library or look (in our online Catalog) attheFeatured Items List. There you will find …
Audio Books for Your Road Trip
Jun 25, 2007
Miller Library has a growing collection of Books on CD, for those who prefer to LISTEN to books, or for those long road trips! Enjoy John Grisham's "The Last Juror," "Angela's Ashes," read by McCourt himself, "Harry Potter and the …
Library conference ends successfully, thanks to many!
Jun 18, 2007
Miller Library's hosted ACL Conference has officially and successfully ended! The 220 or more registrants, plus many more guests, vendors, etc., all gave high marks for this annual conference of the Association of Christian Librarians--due largely to the …
Miller Library Hosts National Conference June 11-14
Jun 1, 2007
The 51st Annual Conference of the Association of Christian Librarians will have its meetings on our campus June 11-14, most of which will be held in the Wood Seminary building. 215-240 registrants, mostly librarians from colleges like ours (CCCU and other …
Inter-Library Loan Service Improves Once Again!
May 11, 2007
Miller Library’s ILL system has made vast improvements over recent years—from the ILLiad to the Odyssey! ILLiad, you may recall, is a relatively new system for user-initiated and user-monitored, web-based borrowing of books and journal articles …
Late Night@Miller Library Successful Again!
Apr 30, 2007
Hundreds of students once again attended the late night event at Miller Library until 2:00 am. Students could be found studying in every corner of the library, others getting help from tutors, enjoying tasty treatsin the lobby, winning several giveaway prizes, …
LATE NIGHT AT MILLER LIBRARY SET FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 29
Apr 17, 2007
The Miller Library staff is thrilled to host our most popular every-semester event, Late Night @ Miller Library! The event will run similarly to past semesters, with tutors, reference help and group study rooms available, as well as munchies and door prizes! …
enjoy great classical music while working on your laptop!
Mar 29, 2007
Classical Music Archives is Miller Library's subscription access to 23,500 full length classical music files by 1,492 composers, in MIDI; Live Recordings downloadable in HiFi MP3, and streamed in WMA. From the Databases link, select Classical Archives. Off …
Did You Know?
Mar 15, 2007
An amazing fact--Your use of InterLibrary Loan has DOUBLED over the past year! Of course, that also means that Miller Library lends to other libraries at an ever-increasing rate. Thanks largely to the tremendous popularity and ease of using MEL-CAT, in addition …
extended hours begin March 11
Feb 23, 2007
According to the library survey you took last semester, Miller Library has decided to offer extended hours! We would like to offer a “trial period” that will begin on Sunday March 11th (upon the return from Spring Break) and extend through the …
We hear you! Miller Library to extend its hours!
Feb 13, 2007
From the online survey completed by almost 300 of you, where most of the feedback was very positive, there were a few suggestions for improvement. The most frequently expressed need was for "longer hours, especially on weekends." So that is what …
three new outstanding online resources
Jan 31, 2007
Here are three new resources that Miller Library is pleased to offer: 1. The all new Encyclopedia Judaica (2007) is now ONLINE! This 22 volume set (we have the last 1972 edition, 16 vols in our reference collection) has been totally revised and made available …
Ten more things you like about Miller Library
Jan 19, 2007
Here are more great comments from your online survey-- great online tools and resources (mentioned numerous times!) frequent communication about new resources courteous, helpful staff quiet places to sit and read quick retrieval …
200 things you like about miller library!
Jan 11, 2007
Thanks to your great feedback to our online library survey in December, with almost 300 people responding, we can better evaluate our strengths and weaknesses. We are already workingto correctseveral points of weakness that you identified (more about that …
Thanks for your feedback. Now tell us more!
Dec 19, 2006
Thanks to nearly 300 of you who completed our online survey. We received many good suggestions, but would welcome your further feedback. For example, "more open hours" was frequently suggested, but we would like to know which hours, etc. Please …
Winners of Online Survey Drawing
Dec 15, 2006
Congratulations to the following 10 people who have each won a $10 gift card to Barnes & Noble Bookstores: April M Brown, Samantha Burns, Caroline Cahoon, Benjamin E Colling, Karen D Fortier, David A Livermore, Courtney Moore, Thomas J Skilling, Stephen …
popular fiction grows at miller library
Dec 8, 2006
Responses to our current online Library Survey (see News item below) indicate that many of you would like to know what popular fiction is available at Miller Library. SeeFeatured List #6and visit our "Pop-Fic" reading area upstairs to check out …
Online Library Survey
Nov 29, 2006
This is your opportunity to give us feedback. Pleaseconsiderspending5-10 minutes to take Miller Library's online survey. Click here for survey. As an incentive for completing the library survey, we will be having a random drawing for several Barnes and …
biblical studies focus of final scholarship series
Nov 27, 2006
Miller Library's Celebrating Scholarship series concludes this Fall with two biblical experts discussing their recent research and writing. Dr. David Turner (New Testament) and Dr. John Lawlor (Old Testament) of our GRT Seminary will dialog this Wednesday, …
Roger Williams Bust and Plaque Given to Miller Library
Oct 23, 2006
Local sculptor, Dr. Jim DeVries, who has already crafted several unique works of art for Cornerstone's campus, hasdesigned and sculptedthe bust of Puritan and Pilgrim, Roger Williams, as a gift to Miller Library on its 25th anniversary. Now that the engraved …
library's audiobook collection grows
Oct 16, 2006
For those who prefer to LISTEN to books, we have a growing number of books-on-CD. Here are a few of our more popular titles: John Grisham's "Last Juror," and "The Firm;" "Angela's Ashes" read by McCourt; "Harry Potter and …
book sale ends--anniversary continues!
Oct 10, 2006
The Used Book Sale is officially over--all remaining books are FREE through Thursday Oct.12. The 25th library anniversary celebration was a great success. The Library is especially grateful to sculptor Dr. Jim DeVries for his masterful gift of the bust of …
used book sale starts friday
Oct 5, 2006
Our largest used book sale ever begins Friday, Oct.6, just in time for Miller Library's 25th anniversary celebration. Sale begins at 9 am, but join us at 3:00 PM Friday for a look down memory lane and for the unveiling of a terrificpiece of art work created …
coming events at Miller library
Sep 13, 2006
It's a busy Fall at Miller Library. Join us for the following: Oct.4-Celebrating Scholarship symposium with Drs. Fagerstrom and Livermore. Oct.6-Library's 25th anniversary celebration. Oct.6-11-huge used book sale. Oct.25-Speaking Volumes book discussion …
miller library welcomes you back!
Aug 30, 2006
While we've missed you, library staff has been busy all summer upgrading our resources and services--including the all-new MELCAT--100 other Michigan library catalogs (like Michigan State, Wayne State, Western Michigan, Hope College) directly linked to our …
make yourself at home @miller library
Aug 7, 2006
DID YOU KNOW...That Miller Library is 25 years old this Fall (the building, that is)? That includes most of its furnishings. You'll be glad to know that we have replaced the old (orange or blue) "soft seating" with new furniture that is actually …
check out a dvd from miller library
Jul 18, 2006
With almost 400 DVDs available for free check-out there is something for everyone--fromrecent feature films (Fog of War, Fahrenheit 9/11, Phantom of the Opera, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, The Chosen, As Good as it Gets, Real Women have Curves,plus a hundred …
MILLER LIBRARY MOVES TO NEW ACADEMIC GOVERNANCE
Jun 28, 2006
For the past several years Miller Library has been under the Information Systems Division, working closely with our sister departments—Tech Support, Network Operations, Database Services, Media Services, and Tech Education, where we appreciated and …
melcat is here. wow! WHAT? WHY? How?
May 10, 2006
WOW! That one word describes this amazing new tool for library-based research. It’s brand new and now fully functional. Cornerstone’s Miller Library went “live” with MelCat on May 8th. Read on! WHAT? Part of the Michigan Electronic …
Library announces summer hours
May 5, 2006
Miller Library Summer Hours Early summer May 5to July 1 Mondaythru Thursday 8:00amto 9:00pm Friday 8:00amto 5:00pm Saturday 10:00amto 5:00pm Closed Memorial Day Weekend May 27 thru 29 Fourth of July July 3 & 4 Late summer July …
Late night @miller library another smashing success!
May 5, 2006
Late Night @ Miller Library brought about a frenzy of activity and 11th hour studying for final exams, from 8 pm to 2 am. In excess of 400 students took advantage of the time to prep for exams, study in groups, finish up papers, receive tutoring in a variety …
it's coming: late night @ miller library
Apr 26, 2006
Please join us for the biggest event of the semester, Late Night @ Miller Library! THIS Sunday, April 30, the library will be open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m! What’s available? Research Assistance! Tutors! Group Study Rooms! Munchies in the Lobby! AWESOME …
JSTOR ARRIVES AT MILLER LIBRARY
Apr 20, 2006
Miller Library is pleased to announcethe launching ofJSTOR JSTOR was established in 1995 as a not-for-profit organization whose goal was to establish a database offering full-text back files of academic journals. It is divided into several collections. Miller …
library loses valuable team member this week
Apr 17, 2006
We are sad to announce that Assist. Circulation Supervisor Loribeth Isola will be leaving us this week for new employment in Wisconsin. Lori has been an invaluable supervisor and creative initiator for numerous library projects. There will be a farewell reception …
MILLER LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED THIS GOOD FRIDAY
Apr 10, 2006
Although Library staff will be working until noon this Good Friday, the Library will not be open. We will reopen Monday at 10AM.
SEMINARY AND PGS STUDENTS NOW HAVE WIRELESS ACCESS IN LIBRARY
Apr 4, 2006
Miller Library is glad to announce that all CU students, including PGS and Seminary, can now access the network/Internet from their non-CU laptop computers. Instructions are found at this link to WebDisciples.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP MEETS APRIL 4
Mar 28, 2006
SPEAKING VOLUMES-- Our new book for the spring is The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell and Dustin Thomason. Read the book and join us for a discussion upstairs in the library popular fiction area on Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
USED BOOK SALE AT LIBRARY
Mar 15, 2006
Monday, March 20, as part of our Spring Cleaning, Miller Library will offer a great selection of used books on sale for great prices (average $2 hard cover). The sale begins at 1:00 pm Monday and ends Friday; so don't miss out! Sorry, we cannot permit advance …
SPRING BREAK HOURS
Mar 2, 2006
Miller Library will be operating on limited hours for the week of March 4 - March 12 due to Spring Break. The hours are as follows: Saturday March 4: 10:00am - 5:00pm. Sunday March 5: Closed. Monday - Saturday, March 6-11: 10:00am - 5:00pm.Sunday March …
SO YOU WANT TO MAKE A MOVIE? JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY
Feb 28, 2006
Please join us for our first Celebrating Cornerstone Community event of the semester…THIS Wednesday at 3:00 in the Library Conference Room. John Pottenger, Director of Media Services, will be giving a presentation on filmmaking. He will show a couple …
NEW DATABASE: ONE MONTH TRIAL
Feb 14, 2006
HISTORY – GEOGRAPHY – GOVERNMENT That is the focus of the ABC-Clio database that we have for a free one month trial. Please give it a try and let us know if you think it would be a good resource for Miller Library users. Go to the Databases page …
TWO MAJOR ENHANCEMENTS UNDER WAY AT MILLER LIBRARY
Feb 8, 2006
JSTOR and MeLCat coming soon to Miller Library! After many attempts to secure the excellent academic database/backfile of scholarly journal articles known as JSTOR, we are pleased to announce that the beginning module will soon be availableonline@millerlibrary. …
OUTSTANDING NEW JOURNAL COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Jan 12, 2006
Thanks to a consortial purchase with other Michigan libraries, Miller Library can now offer the BLACKWELL journal collection,providing full-text online access to827 journals (616,500 articles and growing), and covering a wide range of subject areassuch as …
E-books Grow in Popularity at Miller Library
Dec 5, 2005
1. What is an “eBook”? Simply put, it is a book that can be read in its entirety online—Miller Library owns (or has subscription access to) thousands of excellent eBooks covering a wide variety of subjects—from popular fiction and …
LATE NIGHT AT MILLER LIBRARY---SUNDAY!
Dec 2, 2005
IT'S BECOME A TRADITION! The Sunday night before the last week of classes--crunch time---Miller Library stays open until 2:00 am to allow for cramming, tutoring, paper-finishing, and small group study sessions. Of course, snacks are provided, and coffee and …
TAKE THESE DATABASES FOR A TEST RUN!
Nov 18, 2005
Click on the Databases link then select “Trial Resources” to access a free preview (available only for the next few weeks): the huge “Biography Resource Center,” “Morningstar” (especially for stock and bond watchers), and …
SEARCH ENDS FOR NEW LIBRARIAN
Oct 26, 2005
The position of Instructional Services & Outreach Librarian is a critical one at Miller Library, previously filled so capably by Rachel VanDenBroek. We are pleased to announce the appointment of one equally capable in Sarah Koeze, a graduate of Calvin …
ILLiad Joins the Odyssey at Miller Library
Oct 7, 2005
Now CU has Both Illiad and Odyssey!— No doubt you’re familiar with the Odyssey, i.e. Cornerstone’s version of Blackboard Courseware; why not give the ILLiad a try? In case you’ve not heard, ILLiad (InterLibrary Loan Internet …
OUTSTANDING NEW RESOURCES FOR FACULTY
Sep 26, 2005
Librarian Fred Sweet will lead a session on some great new resources for faculty next Thursday, Oct. 6, at Miller Hall, from 9:00 to 9:50 am. Every participant who answers the following 5 "quiz questions" accurately (prior to the session) will receive …
CELEBRATING COMMUNITY WITH PROF. MICHAEL VANDYKE
Sep 13, 2005
Dr. Michael Van Dyke will present Miller Library's first-of-the-semester "Celebrating Cornerstone Community" on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 3:00 pm. He will talk about "Paul Auster's postmodern fiction and how it carries on a critique of American …
READ TODAY'S WALL STREET JOURNAL AND CHRONICLE, FULL-TEXT ONLINE
Sep 1, 2005
Did you know that you can use the Journals List to find today's WSJ and current issues of thousands of other periodicals like the Chronicle of Higher Education, and read them full-text online? Try it now, and if you have difficulty connecting, just "Ask …
LIBRARY LAUNCHES NEW INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM
Aug 19, 2005
Interlibrary Loan just got easier! For those library users who need resources unavailable at Miller Library, ILL has always been the answer. Now with our new ILLiad software, you can create your own account online enabling you to place requests, cancel requests, …
LIBRARY READY TO WELCOME NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS
Aug 16, 2005
Welcome Back! New students will havetheir library orientation August 22-23. Returning students should be pleasantly surprised to find new carpet throughout the first floor and the new "Pop Fic" (popular fiction) reading room upstairs--with new, …
LIBRARY SAYS FAREWELL TO RACHEL THIS WEDNESDAY
Aug 8, 2005
TheLibrary's Instructional Services & Outreach Librarian, Rachel VanDenBroek, heads off to Iowa's Northwestern College (her alma mater) this week. A CU community OPEN HOUSE will give everyone an oportunity to wish her well and to thank her for her outstanding …
Exciting Changes at Miller Library
Jul 29, 2005
For one thing, our "Classic Orange" carpet has disappeared! For those of you nostalgic for the 70's, we'd be glad to sell you a square yard for your wall! The first floor has been partially recarpeted, with promise of more to come! Besides that, …
Librarian Fay Bush featured in current Display
Jul 22, 2005
GET TO KNOW YOUR LIBRARY STAFF Throughout the summer, Miller Library will be creatively displaying fun facts about library staff in Miller Library’s first floor display case. Stop in and get to know your library staff. Fay Bush, Access Services …
NEW AND IMPROVED ONLINE CATALOG
Jul 19, 2005
Explore the new features or Miller Library’s online catalog! Advanced Search: You can now click on the advanced search button to refine your search. Take advantage of limiting the search to a specific medium such as videos or dvds. Book Jackets …
Meet Our Interlibrary Loan Staff Member!
Jul 19, 2005
GET TO KNOW YOUR LIBRARY STAFF Jul 1, 2005 Throughout the summer, Miller Library will be creatively displaying fun facts about library staff in Miller Library’s first floor display case. Stop in and get to know your library staff. Jamie Mallory, …
GET TO KNOW YOUR LIBRARY STAFF
Jul 1, 2005
Throughout the summer, Miller Library will be creatively displaying fun facts about library staff in Miller Library’s first floor display case. Stop in and get to know your library staff. Jamie Mallory, Document Delivery and Serials, is currently featured. …
Speaking Volumes Summer Selection: The Giver
Jun 27, 2005
Lois Lowry’s The Giver is the Summer 2005 Speaking Volumes’ book choice. Please bring your lunch to Gainey Private Dining Room and join in the book discussion at noon on Wednesday, July 13th For more information, including web pages of interest, …
Library Staff Members Featured in Display
Jun 23, 2005
Get to Know Your Library Staff— Throughout the summer, Miller Library will be creatively displaying fun facts about library staff in Miller Library’s first floor display case. Stop in and get to know your library staff. Gina Bolger, Education …
MORE FACULTY FAVORITES: Peter Atwood on Mathematics
Jun 14, 2005
To expand your reading horizons this summer, cut your teeth on one of these Faculty Favorites of Dr. Peter Atwood, on Mathematics: [Miller Library call number given in brackets] Bourbaki (1939-1948; trans. from French, 1967). General Topology. …
Faculty Favorites--What Dr. Mike Wittmer reads
Jun 1, 2005
Here's a new semi-regular feature of Miller Library's News Column-- Favorite Books of CU/GRTS Faculty-- These are some of Dr. Wittmer's classic choices: Victor Hugo, Les Miserables ,Charles Dickens, David Copperfield ,Joseph Williams, Style …
WOW! Check Out these New Changes to our Online Catalog!
May 17, 2005
Miller Library’s Online Catalog has a whole new look! It’s easier to use and has a new “Advanced Search” option (Try it!). By Fall semester, we hope there will be even more “bells and whistles”—book jackets, book …
WOMEN'S BASKETBALL--All Star Readers!
May 2, 2005
OurWomen's team are not just great athletes--they're great readers! Check out this photo-op and then check out a book or two for the summer. Visit Miller Library today!
READ @ Miller Library
Apr 27, 2005
Why is Sam Carbaugh smiling? Could it have something to do with this short stack of favorite books? Sam is a book lover and library user and so he is featured on this series of READ posters in honor of National Library Week! The semester is over soon, but …
Late Night @ Miller Library
Apr 20, 2005
On May 1st, Miller Library will open at 8:00 p.m. and remain open until 2:00 a.m. Freshman curfew is extended. Research Assistance will be available. Tutors from the Learning Center will also be on hand to provide a one stop shop for academic assistance. …
Celebrating Community @ Miller Library with Dr. Mbah
Apr 13, 2005
Dr. Chris Mbah will conclude the series Celebrating Community @ Miller Library. He recently completed his Ph.D. from Argosy University. His dissertation is titled: MARKET ORIENTATION PROFILES: An intrinsic study of an organization in a structural adjustment …
National Library Week: April 11-16
Apr 6, 2005
It’s National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries, librarians and library workers to their schools, campuses and communities. Books. Magazines. Videos. CDs. Databases. Internet access. You name it. Miller Library has …
CHECK OUT THESE TWO NEW DISPLAYS
Mar 30, 2005
Miller Library is proud to display the photographic art of several CU students in its first floor display cabinet. Also check out the many resources on "Aging and End of Life" in the Display shelvesnearthe Research Desk.
Two Outstanding New Online Collections Now Available
Mar 23, 2005
Miller Library has purchased two new resources for online research: For scholarly articles in a variety of disciplines, check out the new Duke University Press online journals (see Databases page). For 69 new general Reference E-books, such as Religions of …
Audio Books and Social Work Abstracts: Try them free this month!
Mar 15, 2005
Miller Library is pleased to offer Social Work Abstracts and NetLibrary's Audio Books on a trial basis. Please check out these two great resources and then let us know what you think of them by emailing us at Reference@Cornerstone.edu. To get started using …
SPEAKING VOLUMES to discuss C.S.Lewis Book
Mar 2, 2005
C.S. Lewis's Till We Have Faces will be the book everyone is talking about on campus this month! It is our "Speaking Volumes" Book Discussion feature beginning March 30.Check outa copy from Miller Library today and ENJOY! See the Speaking Volumes …
CREATIVE DISPLAY IDEAS FOR TEACHER ED STUDENTS
Feb 27, 2005
Each month the student staff in our Curriculum Materials Center (CMC), on Miller Library's second floor, creates 2 or 3 displays. February's displays focused on Black History month and Presidents Day. Displays for March will center around Basketball …
Civitas and Egypt: Books by Guest Lecturers Available
Feb 8, 2005
Books by two of our guest lecturers, scholars Ralph Wood and Edwin Yamauchi are now on display and available for check out at Miller Library. Professor Yamauchi has 13 titles available here, including his most recent Africa and the …
New Database for Bible, Religion, & Ministry Students
Feb 2, 2005
RELIGIOUS & THEOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS (RTA), formerly available only on CD-ROM at Miller Library, is now available via Miller Library's Website for all CU/GRTS students. RTA provides abstracts from nearly 600 journals in Bible, religion and ministry, …
Tax Forms Online here
Jan 30, 2005
For your convenience, here are links to your 2004 tax forms: Federal , Michigan, Grand Rapids. For paper forms, visit your local public library.
Expanded Children's Library and Curriculum Materials Center now offers Lamination Services
Jan 26, 2005
The all new Curriculum Materials Center, on Miller Library's second floor, brings together the library's children's literature and curriculum collections with materials formerly located in ITC (die cuts, poster board, etc.) While these collections …
Celebrating Cornerstone Community with Dr. Gary Meadors
Jan 24, 2005
Please join Dr. Gary Meadors from the Seminary in the Archive Room at Miller Library on Wednesday, January 26th at 3:00 p.m.He will be speaking about his book Decision Making God's Way: A new model for knowing God's will which was published by Baker Books …
Miller Library Gets Wireless Upgrade
Jan 13, 2005
Effective immediately, Miller Library is one of the first recipients on campus to get the "new wireless," a far better, more reliable, faster network connection than before. Come on in and try the new "WiFi"!
Knitting 101 at Miller Library!
Jan 10, 2005
Check out Miller Library's knitting display. Contributors include Gail Atwood, Fay Bush, Monique Hunt and students, Beth Dickinson and Laura Walton. The display is located on both the 1st and 2nd floors of Miller Library. In conjunction with this knitting …
Free Trial of Great New Business Databases
Jan 3, 2005
For a limited time Miller Library has secured free trials to Morningstar and Value Line, outstanding business databases. Click here for temporary passwords on our Electronic Resources page. Please let us know what you think of these resources. Email: …
Miller Library Holiday Hours
Dec 20, 2004
Christmas Break and J-Term Hours:December 10- January 16: Monday-Thursday 10 am to 9 pm; Fri & Sat 10 am to 5 pm; Closed Sundays.Closed Dec. 23 through Jan 2.January 17: Resume regular hours
Breaking News from Google!!
Dec 14, 2004
Google announced this week that it plans to digitize the huge collections of major academic libraries, including U of Michigan's 7 million volumes for free access on the Web. Hear the story from NPR (audio file) or read it here on the Internet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dec 10, 2004
ANSWERS to many FAQs can be found on our Library Instruction page. For example, "How Can I Find Bible Commentaries at Miller Library" or "What Bible Commentaries and other Biblical Resources are available online?" If you don't find your Question/Answer …
Check Out a DVD over Christmas Break
Dec 3, 2004
Our growing collection of DVDs at Miller Library includes lots of popular and classic titles: Casablanca, Shadowlands (C.S. Lewis story starring Anthony Hopkins), The Pianist, Crouching Tiger, Matrix Revolutions, What About Bob? Shattered Glass, Lord of the …
C.S. Lewis Book Chosen for Next "Speaking Volumes" Discussion
Nov 29, 2004
"Till We Hav e Faces," by C.S.Lewis, is the Spring 2005 choice for Speaking Volumes, a Cornerstone book discussion hosted by Miller Library. For details go to Speaking Volumes link (under Library Services)
Library Staffer Resigns to Pursue Missionary Calling
Nov 18, 2004
Melodee Whitman, Interlibrary Loan & Serials specialist, will be leaving us December 3 to give full-time attention, with her husband Jonathan, to missionary candidacy, raising support in preparation to serve with Baptist Mid-Missions in Italy. Visit their …
Read today's Wall Street Journal online--daily for free! Courtesy of Miller Library
Nov 11, 2004
Did you know? Consumer Reports, Wall Street Journal, Grand Rapids Press, NY Times, and literally thousands of other popular publications and scholarly journals are available to read and search full-text online via Miller Library's subscription databases. …
Dr. Keys on "Christian Worldview and the Environment"
Nov 3, 2004
Dr. Rob Keys will be sharing his research in the Miller Library soft-seating area on Wednesday, November 10 at 3:00 p.m. His dissertation is titled "The Interactions Between an Orthodox Christian Worldview and Environmental Attitudes and Beliefs; For the …
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours at Miller Library
Oct 25, 2004
November 23 open: 8am – 8pmNovember 24 open: 10am – 5pmNovember 25 - 28 ClosedNovember 29 – Resume Regular HoursFor Regular Fall Hours: click hereComing Soon: "Late Night at Miller Library" for your studying convenience--Sunday Dec.5
Librarian: A "Brilliant Career Choice!" CU Grads Agree!
Oct 12, 2004
Consumer Reports Money Advisor (Sept.2004) uses those words to describe this growing field: "Today's librarians act as detectives, helping patrons navigate the Internet and databases for colleges, corporations, and museums." Hospital and law libraries, information …
Speaking Volumes: Event Schedule
Oct 6, 2004
Speaking Volumes Book Discussion Group is pleased to announce its Fall 2004 book selection. My Name is Asher Lev, by Chaim Potok, is the brilliant story of a young Jewish boy whose artistic gift clashes with the world in which he is raised. Books …
Try These New Databases for Your Research
Oct 4, 2004
Two new databases are available for free trial over the next month. Check them out and let the library staff know what you think of them-- Naxos Music Library – Free trial runs through October 31. Username=Michigan Password=Michigan. Thomson …
Ten Reasons Why "Google" Is Not Enough!
Sep 22, 2004
We don't mean to pick on Google! These comments apply to most popular commercial search engines. Actually, many librarians and other researchers use Google—;but rarely for academic research. Recently Google has even added the ability to find resources …
Seminary Offers Gift of Life-Long Learning to all CU Alumni
Sep 16, 2004
GRTS, and its new Lifelong Learning Centers, has provided a wonderful research tool for all GRTS and all CU alumni that will especially be appreciated by those actively involved in ministry. The ATLA database is a familiar tool used by current GRTS and CU …
Speaking Volumes: My Name Is Asher Lev
Sep 7, 2004
Speaking Volumes Book Discussion Group is pleased to announce its Fall 2004 book selection. My Name is Asher Lev, by Chaim Potok, is the brilliant telling of a young Jewish boy whose artistic gift clashes with the world in which he is raised. Miller …
CU AUTHORS TO PRESENT RESEARCH
Aug 31, 2004
"Celebrating Cornerstone Community" is a new series, hosted at Miller Library, featuring CU authors who will present their current or recent research. Leading off is Dr. Chris Weber on Sept.15 (Weds 3 pm) talking about her dissertation research: the intriguing …
Used Books NOW FREE! at Miller Library
Aug 30, 2004
Remaining from our used books sale--all are now FREE--in Lobby of Library: help yourself!--Bible, theology, general reference, including several old CU yearbooks.
New CMC Opens Wednesday, August 25, at Miller Library
Aug 23, 2004
The Curriculum Materials Center has been moved and expanded at Miller Library. Located on the second floor, the CMC brings together the library's children's literature and curriculum collections with materials formerly located in ITC (die cuts, poster board, …
Now Playing at Miller Library
Aug 23, 2004
Miller Library has a new Video Venue. The large screen TV in its lobby will normally be tuned to CNN for daily news, or the Discovery Channel. Occasionally we will feature new videos or DVDs. This week, of course, the Olympic Games will be our featured selectio …
J.P. Moreland Books Available at Miller Library
Aug 13, 2004
Faculty Work Days speaker, Dr. J.P. Moreland is author of the following titles available at Miller Library: Body & Soul: Human Nature & the Crisis of Ethics; Christian Perspectives on being Human; The Creation Hypothesis (Scientific Evidence …
Library Staffer Writes New Sports Column for GR Press
Aug 12, 2004
Cathy Fazio, Miller Library acquisitions coordinator, has her first weekly column on Fantasy Football in the August 13 GR Press. See [More] for article link. Congratulations, Cathy! Click here for August 13 Sports …
Watch this space for new developments at Miller Library!
Aug 11, 2004
New curriculum center open soonNew InterLibrary Loan capabilitiesNew Speaking Volumes book discussionNew gift to all CU AlumniNew CU authors' forumNew Video Venue …
Everything you wanted to know about Miller Library
Aug 7, 2004
is found in this new LIBRARY USERS HANDBOOK pdf version. Also see the new Faculty Handbook to Miller Library
Off-campus access to databases still problematic, 8/4/04
Jul 25, 2004
Off-campus access to databases is temporarily unavailable; but you can still access FirstSearch & InfoTrac here: Michigan e-Library . Log on using your MI driver's license number. On-campus users go to Databases for the best results. …
We're Back!
Jul 23, 2004
The problem with off-campus access to databases seems finally to be resolved. If you have trouble accessing any database please call us (222-1458) or email us at:circulation@cornerstone.edu We welcome your input on the new Library website and online …
DVDs for Your Summer Enjoyment
Jul 20, 2004
Our growing collection of DVDs at Miller Library includes not only popular new titles such as: Lord of the Rings, Band of Brothers, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone/ Chamber of Secrets, Roger & Me, Bowling for Columbine, Matrix Revolutions, Seabiscuit, …
Problems Accessing Databases from Off-campus, 7/20/04
Jul 19, 2004
Off-campus access to databases is temporarily unavailable, but you can still access FirstSearch & InfoTrac here: Michigan e-Library . Log on using your MI driver's license number.On-campus users go to Databases for the best results. We apologize for …
