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 …
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