World’s largest library prize: Nov. 13 – Nov. 20, 2009
Oct 26, 2009
You’ve seen ArtPrize, our city’s innovative open art competition. You’ve seen LateNight, our university’s massive end of the semester library study session. Now welcome LibraryPrize. At LibraryPrize, any Cornerstone University …
You Asked for It. We're bringing it!
Oct 7, 2009
Midnight hours! Beginning after Fall break, Miller Library will be open from 7:30 am to MIDNIGHT, Mondays through Thursdays. (Other hours remain the same)...to serve you better! Take advantage of your amazing library services and resources.
“Celebrating Cornerstone Community” Event a Success
Sep 30, 2009
Miller Library’s soft seating area was filled Wednesday afternoon as recent Grand Rapids Theological Seminary (GRTS) graduate Monica Michael discussed her Master of Arts in Counseling thesis which analyzed three alternative treatment plans claiming …
Miller Library Celebrates Banned Books Week
Sep 24, 2009
Banned Books Week (BBW), held this year September 26th through October 3rd, is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship …
Library launches new online catalog search page
Sep 21, 2009
Check it out! Our new Keyword search page is simple, clean, and easy to navigate. For those who prefer a more sophisticated search, you can always click on the link there to "Advanced Search." We're convinced that you'll like what you see,especially …
Sad News from Library Staff
Sep 16, 2009
Miller Library staff wants you to be in prayer for one of our dearest staff members, Cathy Fazio, and her two children, in the sudden loss of her husband (Nate and Megan's father), Kevin Fazio. As you perhaps heard on last evening's news, Kevin was killed …
Library Hours Extended to Meet New Course Schedule
Sep 3, 2009
Effective Wednesday, Sept. 9, the first day of classes, Miller Library will open at 7:30 am in order to accommodate students who have 7:40 am classes. Consideration is also being given to closing at midnight (Mon-Thur), beginning later this semester,depending …
Need a Little More R&R Before School Starts? Try this!
Aug 18, 2009
Again, by R&R we mean not only rest & relaxation, but also “RECENT & RECOMMENDED”—books and other materials to help you rest and relax! Here are a few of our R&R titles, recently acquired at Miller Library—just waiting …
Need some R&R ? Check this out!
Aug 3, 2009
Yes, R&R means “rest & relaxation,” but it may also stand for “Read & Relax,” or “Recent & Recommended”—reading for relaxation! Miller library has lots of new titles to get you started. Here (every …
Changes Coming to Logging into Library
Jul 29, 2009
Miller Library is in the process of changing the way you log into your Library Account and also the way to login in to our subscription databases from off campus. Our current method asks for your name and University ID #.However, once our process is completed …
Take the Website Survey!
Jul 22, 2009
We are in the process of reevaluating the library website and would like your feedback. If you could take just a few minutes and complete this survey it will greatly help us with future decision making. Miller Library Survey Thanks!
Recent & Recommended Titles At Your Library
Jul 15, 2009
Child Development: Myths and Misunderstandings: Author Jean Mercer (Richard Stockton College of New Jersey) uses vignettes and questions to present 51 short essays that help readers reconsider preconceived ideas on child development. Examples of research …
Check us out! New books at your library
Jul 6, 2009
Jacob's Tears: the Priestly Work of Reconciliation, by mary Douglas. Also see these several other new exciting books: Saving Creation: Nature & faith, by Preston; The Art of Worship: a musicians guide to leading modern worship, by Scheer; and Sitting …
Library Starts New Book of the Week Feature
Jun 23, 2009
Beginning in July, Library staff will be highlighting (in this space and on the CUBE) a select new book or DVD, or musical CD--a favorite of theirs, along with a brief review or description. Once this gets started we will welcome your nominations for favorite …
Library adds Web 2.0 features to online catalog
Jun 12, 2009
Our online library catalog has added some exciting, new features. Library Thing for Libraries (LTFL) was added on June 1st, bringing the fun and interactivity of Web 2.0. Click 'more' for details!
Change in Lending Policy for MeLCat AVs
Jun 9, 2009
Effective July 1, Miller Library can no longer borrow AV material (DVDs, Audio Books, etc) from MeLCat, our state-wide catalog of millions of resources from Michigan libraries. Partly this is because we do not reciprocate—we only lend our AVs to CU …
Stephen King on the Future of Books
May 27, 2009
Mystery writer Stephen King was asked if Google books, ebooks in general, and the new Kindle ebook reader specifically, will kill publishing—and traditional books with it! To which he replied: “EBooks and [traditional] books are not in conflict. …
New Electronic Resource Management (ERM)
May 18, 2009
Summer projects are under way at the library and you may have noticed some changes already. We have begun implementing Electronic Resource Management (ERM) software. ERM will bring all of our electronic resources into the online catalog, making it easier …
Summer Library Hours Posted
May 8, 2009
You can always check Miller Library hours by clicking onthe"Hours" link on this home page. Beginning May 8, Monday through Saturday the Library opens at 10:00 am and closes at 8:00 pm (but 5:00 pm on Fridays and Saturdays). Miller Library is closed …
"Late Night" Big Hit--As Usual!
May 5, 2009
Once again, Late Night @ Miller Library (last Sunday until 2:00 am) was a smashing success. Hundreds of students turned out--whether to study, eat snacks, or just hang out. Donated Starbucks' coffee and Pepsi productswere drunk by the gallons, and this year's …
"Late Night" This Sunday
Apr 29, 2009
It's the week before finals, which can only mean one thing: the return of Late Night @ Miller Library. Join us this Sunday, May 3rd from 7 pm to 2 am as we open our doors to you for to finish the semester out strong. Tutors and …
Google-Library Challenge Winner
Apr 29, 2009
We have a winner!!! Congrats to Cassie Jackson for correctly answering this weeks Google-Library question. For the curious, you can see her answer below. Cassie found the answer through Miller Library's e-book collection. While Brodie's commentary on John …
No Challenge Winner Yet!
Apr 29, 2009
We still do not have an answer to this week’s Google-Library Challenge. One $15 gift card for iTunes is still in waiting for a lucky winner. With iTunes being DRM-free now you can play and copy your new tunes on any device: not just through something …
Google-Library Challenge Week 7
Apr 28, 2009
Thanks for a great semester. We’ve had a lot of fun playing the challenge. This week’s question is bible related, with the winner receiving a $15 iTunes gift card. Here it is, let’s play! One of …
Winner ! Google-Library Challenge Week 6
Apr 22, 2009
Congrats to Travis Wesseldyke, who correctly answered that “The W’s” name had no hidden meaning, at 3:07 PM Tuesday, seven minutes after it was posted. The particular interview quote Travis found was available free online, and is also included …
Google-Library Challenge Week 6
Apr 21, 2009
Hi there G-L challengers. It’s been an exciting run so far with the Challenge and we are now on the final two weeks, with two great $15 gift cards left. This week’s question may take you back on memory lane. Are you ready to play? Do you remember …
Fine Arts Majors, This Week’s Challenge is For You!
Apr 20, 2009
And everyone else for that matter, but tomorrow’s Google-Library Challenge puzzler question will feature a music question. This one is for all those who have ever sung the words “You are the devil, and you are bad.” Be prepared with your …
Winner! Google-Library Challenge No.5
Apr 16, 2009
Congratulations to Elizabeth Kool, winner of this week’s Google-Library Challenge! Elizabeth found the quote in the 2007 book iSpy by Mark Andrejevic, which is in the Miller Library collection. The book has been scanned by Google, however is restricted …
A Hint for the Google-Library Challenge
Apr 15, 2009
There is still no winner for this week's Google-Library Challenge. Here is some additional information. The $15 gift cards are still waiting with your name on them! You’ve searched through all your article print outs and citation scribbles trying …
Google-Library Challenge Week 5
Apr 14, 2009
Welcome to Week Number 5 Google-Library Challengers! We are on the tail end of our challenge, with just three challenge questions remaining. On the table this week remains three $15 gift cards: one each to iTunes, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Celebration Cinema. …
Dr. Livermore Discusses New Book at Miller Library next Tuesday
Apr 9, 2009
Join us at Miller Library next Tuesday, April 14th as GRTS Intercultural Ministries Professor David Livermore discusses his new book “Cultural Intelligence: Improving Your CQ to Engage Our Multicultural World,” at 3:00 PM in the soft seating area. …
Winner! Google-Library Challenge Week 4
Apr 8, 2009
Thanks to everyone who played along with the Google-Library Challenge this week, we had a lot of correct answers.This week’s winner is Dana Nixon, Assistant Registrar in Graduate Studies, who was the first to answer correctly.Below …
Google-Library Challenge Week 4
Apr 7, 2009
Hey G-L Challengers! Welcome to Week Number Four. As a student athlete and future coach, you are interested in learning more about the “player centered approach” (PCA) to coaching. Your coach told you about a journal article she read about …
Week 3 Google-Library Challenge Winner
Apr 1, 2009
Congrats to this week’s winner, Renee Kimbrell, who correctly found sources to disprove that Welch tower is the highest point in Grand Rapids: both by elevation and by structure height. Even if you take elevation and structure height both into consideration, …
Google-Library Challenge Week 3
Mar 31, 2009
Welcome back challengers! Here is this week's question: In Wikipedia’s pursuit of its core value “verifiability,” editors will often place a [citation needed] link at the end of a challengeable statement. CU’s very own Wikipedia …
Google-Library Challenge - Winner
Mar 25, 2009
We have another Google-Library Challenge winter! Congrats to Lindsey Bodtke for correctly answering that Dr. Mohrmann’s review could be found through a CU paid subscription database linked on the library’s website. She mixed …
Google-Library Challenge Week 2
Mar 24, 2009
The Challenge Returns for Week 2! Are you ready to win this week's $15 gift card? Question #2 You are researching a paper for your Bible class on the Qumran literature. Dr. Mohrmann happened to mention in a class a book review that he wrote and had published …
Food, Tunes, or Views – Win through the Google-Library Challenge!
Mar 24, 2009
Today at 3 PM marks Week 2 of “The Great Google-Library Challenge.” Up for grabs are $15 gift cards from Buffalo Wild Wings, iTunes, or Celebration Cinema. All you have to do is be the first person to correctly answer the challenge question. …
Miller Library Wins Praise from CU Faculty
Mar 20, 2009
The following testimonial appeared online recently at the Michigan Academic Library Council's website: “What is a University? It is faculty, students and the library. We are what we read and research. Without a strong library and its services, we are …
Google-Library Challenge - Winner!
Mar 18, 2009
We have a winner for the first Google-Library Challenge! Congrats to Zach Vinson for correctly answering that the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York was the original restaurant to make wings. He also found two full text business articles that could be used …
Google-Library Challenge - Question #1
Mar 17, 2009
The Challenge Begins! Are you ready? Question #1 It is 1:00 PM on Tuesday and you are out with your friends at Buffalo Wild Wings. Apparently, Free Wing Night couldn’t wait until the evening. With hot sauce on your fingers and lips, one of your …
Google-Library Challenge Begins this Week!
Mar 16, 2009
You may have heard President Stowell say more than once that learning everything he needs to know to effectively lead CU is like “drinking from a fire hose!” The image is graphic enough, but we thought a couple of pictures (attached here) would …
March Madness Comes to Miller Library
Mar 5, 2009
Not basketball (although our new TV in the library lobby will certainly be tuned to March Madness NCAA games!)--but another exciting competition: "The Great Google-Library Challenge" returns!!---Round 2. We had so much fun last semester challenging …
Library Hours During Spring Break
Mar 1, 2009
• Saturday (Mar. 7) -; 10am-5pm • Monday (Mar. 9) -; Thursday (Mar. 12) -; 10am-8pm • Friday (Mar. 13) -; Saturday (Mar. 14) -; 10am-5pm • Sunday (Mar. 15) -; 1pm-4pm
Library Open for Extended Hours March 1
Feb 20, 2009
As midterm exams approach, Miller Library will open its doors for longer hours on Sunday, March 1--from 1 to 9 PM. As always, group study rooms are available (sign up in advance), and research assistant librarians will be on duty. Weaim to help you succeed …
Lincoln Bicentennial Birthday Highlighted by Library Display
Feb 13, 2009
February 12th is Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial birthday.In honor of President Lincoln, Miller Library is giving out free Lincoln bookmarks all this week. Also, come in and check out a display about the 16th President and his life. Miller Library has a rich …
Used Book Sale Monday--Friday, Feb. 9--13.
Feb 6, 2009
Huge sale with many, many quality books from the arts &humanities especially. Starts 8:00 am Monday, Feb. 9--all books either $1 or $2.--don't miss it!
Thousands and thousands--research books online!
Jan 31, 2009
Did you know that you can read and search in depth through about 35,000 eBooks that Miller Library owns? Almost all of these appear in our online catalog when you search by author, title, or keyword. We have huge collections of scholarly ebooks from virtually …
Library Hosts Emergent Conversation with Prof. Mike Wittmer
Jan 22, 2009
Dr. Mike Wittmer, Theology Prof at ourGRTS will discuss his new book, "Don't Stop Believing: Why Living Like Jesus is Not Enough," on Weds, Jan.28 at 3 pm in Miller Library. Refreshments provided and engaging conversation guaranteed!
Welcome Back to New Semester
Jan 18, 2009
Miller Library Staff welcomes new and returning students to an exciting new year! This new semester launches on two historic days--Monday is, of course, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and Tuesday the historic Presidential Inauguration. On both days, we invite …
Puritan Seminary Library Connected to Miller Library
Jan 12, 2009
PRTS (Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary) Library, across Leonard Street from GRTS is now partners with CU's Miller Library, sharing an online catalog, and is available for CU/GRTS students to borrow books. The same loan rules apply at both libraries, …
Miller Library Welcomes New Librarian in New Year
Dec 22, 2008
Eric Bradley, currently serving at Grace College & Seminary (IN), joins Miller Library's staff as Outreach & Instruction Librarian effective January 5. Eric finishes his Masters in Library Science from Indiana University in April. He will bea great …
Miller Library Receives Valuable Donation
Dec 10, 2008
This past weekend Miller Library was given the personal library (1000 volumes+) of a very generous benefactor and music scholar. Dr. Sherman Van Solkema, musicologist, retired professor and chair of the music department at GVSU, donated 70 boxes of books--mostly …
Late Night Once Again A Big Success
Dec 8, 2008
Thanks to the generous donations of numerous vendors, the hard work of library staff, several volunteer tutors, and especially to a great horde of students--Late Night @ Miller Library was once again successful. About 250 students studied, snacked, worked …
Late Night @ Miller Library
Dec 1, 2008
Please join us this Sunday, Dec. 7,for Late Night. Our doors will be open from 8 pm to 2 am. Freshman curfew will be extended. What’s available? Research Assistance! Tutors! Group Study Rooms! Snacks & beverages in the Lobby! AWESOME Door Prizes! …
Great Google-Library Challenge Continues
Nov 26, 2008
CU Student Kristen Swaney won the challenging music question for week 4 (see her answer on the CU Portal). By the way, library resources were essential to finding correct answers to this question! Next Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Challenge continues with a question …
Music Question Proves Challenging
Nov 24, 2008
The Google-Library Challenge Question #4 is still awaiting a winner. Here is the Question: “Your assignment requires you to do a research paper on Schubert lieder. You must have four resources including at least one recognized music reference source. …
The Great Google-Library Challenge Continues
Nov 21, 2008
Winner of GLC #3 was Mike Carr, correctly answering the question about two Greek words for "good" in the New Testament. GLC Question #4 will be posted Monday, Nov.24, before Thanksgiving break. Still time to win!
Wendell Berry Books Displayed at Miller Library
Nov 13, 2008
In celebration of the release of CU Profs Bonzo & Stevens' new book, "Wendell Berry and the Cultivation ofLife," Miller Libraryhas a temporary display of 30 Berry books, and a fewothers. On Nov.19 these books will be availableto check out at …
The Great Google-Library Challenge Question #2
Nov 12, 2008
We have a winner--Melissa Marquez. Congrats! For her complete answer see the Eagle's Nest Portal. Here was the question: For your research paper, your professor requires that you use at least “three substantive, peer-reviewed (or scholarly) journal …
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