Welcome new and returning MFW students! While on campus, I hope you have a chance to spend some time in the library.
We have a new exhibit on the history of the college, entitled: The History of Goddard College Exhibit, 1969-1979
By 1970 Goddard College had become known for being a radical institution and was seen as being part of the countercultural movement. The country was in a state of cultural upheaval and the youth were increasingly becoming disenchanted with authority and the status quo. Goddard was able to appeal to this new generation through its educational philosophy which is inherently anti-establishment and action oriented. Goddard’s focus on the learning by doing method of education was appealing to students who were already engaged in efforts to create social change as a way to receive academic credit for meaningful work done outside of the classroom.
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Don’t want the library software to keep track of your reading history? No problem! We have the system set to keep histories so you can see everything you’ve checked out. If you don’t want that, simply follow the instructions in the Your Privacy video to turn off and clear out your reading history.
Google has just deployed Offline Google Apps access. This means you can work seamlessly with your email, docs, and calendar while away from an internet access. You do need to use the Google Chrome browser and install a simple plug-in to do this. Full details can be found on Google’s Apps Blog.
The library offers downloadable ebooks through the familiar EBSCO search interface. Our initial title offerings include 2500-3000 titles from leading publishers of reference, scholarly and professional books.
You can perform a keyword search of the ebook database using the FIND field. The displayed result list offers access choices: a) Click on the ebook title to view the detailed record b) Click on “ebook Full Text” to read the book online c) Download the ebook to read it offline.
Contact the library at library@goddard.edu or IT support at lits@goddard.edu. You can call us at 1-800-468-4888 x208 for the Library or x364 for IT Support.
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