Spring Break Hours
Mar 3, 2010
Miller Library's Spring Break Hours: Sat (3/6) - 10am-5pm Mon (3/8) - Thurs (3/11) - 10am-8pm Fri (3/12) - Sat (3/13) - 10am-5pm Sun (3/14) - 1pm-4pm Mon (3/15) - Normal Hours, 7:30am-Midnight
Find it Online at Miller Library
Feb 26, 2010
Perhaps you've heard that Miller Library now boastsabout 40,000 ebooks--all searchable full-text books, accessed from our online catalog or ebook collections. Here are two new sets of outstanding ebooks that we recently purchased from Cambridge University …
Book Sale at Library this week
Feb 19, 2010
Beginning at 9:00 am Tuesday, Miller Library will offer new (not used) books for $4 (hardcover) or $2 (paperback)--Most were published in last 5 years, including titles such as "The Lure of Babylon: Seven Protestant Novelists;" "Worship Beyond …
Art Therapy Projects Displayed at Library
Feb 9, 2010
Thirty CU students participated in an Art Therapy class taught by Dr. Nicole McDonald this past January Term. The purpose of this class was to discover how art could be used as a form of therapy, not just for the sake of creating art. Miller Library is displaying …
Library adds Web 2.0 features
Jan 28, 2010
Our online library catalog recently added some exciting, new features. "Library Thing for Libraries" (LTFL) brings the fun and interactivity of Web 2.0. This means that most books in our online catalog …
Welcome Back! Library resumes normal hours
Jan 20, 2010
Beginning Monday, Jan 25, the library will open at 7:30 am and close at midnight, Monday through Thursday, but closing at 5 pm on Friday and Saturday (Sat. 10 to 5). Sunday hours are 1 to 4 pm. See LibraryHours on our website, including for the CMC.
Library marks Martin Luther King Day
Jan 8, 2010
See the new library display of books commemorating the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr. on January 18th. Have you ever listened to the entirety of his famous "I have a dream" speech? Check out the DVD from the display.
Library Staff Earns Masters Degree
Dec 16, 2009
Miller Library is excited to announce that on Dec. 12, Inter-Library Loan specialist, Jamie Tiemeyer,graduated withher MLIS degree at the School of Information Science of Wayne State University in Detroit. This Master's degree makes Jamie an "official …
Late/Night Drew Hundreds
Dec 14, 2009
Several hundred students made their way into Miller Library Sunday night to study, eat, or just hang out at Late/Night Sunday night. Open until 2 AM, the library offered research assistance, free food and drinks (including Donated Starbucks' coffee and …
Late/Night at Miller Library is this Sunday!
Dec 11, 2009
Repent for the end is near! Did you not study as much as you should have earlier this semester? Or, was there simply not enough hours in the day to tackle every major assignment? Whether the case for the end of the semester push, Miller Library is …
Twas the night before finals…
Dec 8, 2009
Twas the night before finals, when all through the library All the creatures were stirring, with a keyboard and mouse. The mugs were all filled by Starbucks coffee with care, In hopes that Christmas break soon would be there. Naturally, what would …
Journals @ Miller Library
Nov 24, 2009
Are you looking for your favorite journal on the Miller Library website? Perhaps you’ve noticed that the Journals @ Miller Library link on the library homepage is no longer working. We are in the process changing vendors to access our journals. To …
LibraryPrize: Results
Nov 23, 2009
I hope everyone in the Cornerstone community enjoyed LibraryPrize as much as the Miller Library staff has this past week. Ten students contributed to several great entries, with over 130 members of the Cornerstone community voting for their favorite …
LibraryPrize: Underway!
Nov 13, 2009
LibraryPrize is up and voting has started. Here’s what you do. 1) Go to Miller Library anytime today through 5:00 PM Friday, Nov. 20th. 2) Look at all the exhibits, pick up a map at the library or download one here. 3) Look at all …
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 …
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