Give the Library VHS Collection a New Home!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Helen Linda

Cover ImageWe have withdrawn the VHS Tapes from the library. It was time. They are now on the Book Sale Shelf (the shelves that make up the Pratt Computer Lab wall). Everything is first come, first serve and there’s some great stuff there if you still have a VCR. The book sale policy is come, fill your backpacks, boxes, etc. and leave a donation you feel is appropriate.

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Great Summer Reading At The Library!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Helen Linda

Stumped about what to read next? We have added, and are continuing to add, dozens of award winners and nominees from the following:

2012 Pulitzer Prize (Pulitzer2012)
2011 National Book Critics Circle Award(NBCCaward2011)
2011 National Book Award(NatlBookAward2011)
2011 New York Times Best Books (NYTbest2011)

All of these books have been tagged with the tag seen in parentheses above and information about the award can be found in the comments of each item. Click on “Tag Cloud” (under the search box) in the catalog and select the tag for the titles you want to see. Enjoy!

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Password Reset Issue

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Chip Ilstrup

Goddard experienced an issue with our Google Apps accounts recently (around 9:45am on 3/29/2012).

The issues have been corrected for all users except those whose password is less than 8 characters. If your password is less than 8 characters you will need to go to http://activate.goddard.edu and change your password. You will use your six-digit ID as your username and your current password.

This will change your password universally for Goddard systems.

If you continue to have problems, please contact us via: http://help.goddard.edu

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Help!

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Greg Warner

The Goddard College IT support team would like to introduce help.goddard.edu: our new knowledge-base.

How do I change my password? Paste into SIS? Forward my email? You can find the answer to these questions and many more at help.goddard.edu. You can:

The knowledge-base is a great place to get immediate answers to frequently asked questions.

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Goddard College History: Found in the Archives

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Clara Bruns

Who was William Rollin Shipman?

June 13th 2012 marks a note-worthy anniversary in the history of Goddard College.  It is the centennial of the unveiling of a bronze memorial tablet dedicated to William Rollin Shipman, a Vermonter born on a farm in Granville, Vermont in 1836.  Shipman is recognized as the founder of Goddard Seminary originally located in Barre, Vermont. In 1938 Goddard College was established and moved to Plainfield under the leadership of its founding president Tim Pitkin. Although the story of the founding of Goddard College has been often told, it may be of interest to think about Goddard’s deepest roots in the landscape of American education. Continue reading →

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Digital Final Products News and Clues

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Clara Bruns

Goddard students and faculty may now access recently submitted electronic Theses and BA Final Products. This growing collection reflects the diversity of Goddard’s academic programs and provides access to a resource consisting of our graduates’ independent, scholarly and creative works. Continue reading →

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Welcome MFA-IA Students!

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Clara Bruns

It is a joy to see new and returning MFA-IA students on campus with vibrant energy, engaged in intellectual and artistic work. Our library is not only a virtual, but also a physical destination. While on campus, you have the unique opportunity to experience our newest exhibit, entitled: Art and Breath : the Life of Hideichi Oshiro. This is now  on display in the Pratt Gallery and in the downstairs Pratt Center Well. Continue reading →

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New Email Look

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Chip Ilstrup

You may have noticed your email (powered by Gmail) has a new look:

http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/gmails-new-look.html

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Library News

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Clara Bruns

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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Do you know how to spot a phishing scam?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Helen Linda

Stay safe online! Take this quiz to see if you know how to distinguish a real secure website from one designed to get you to give away your personal information.

http://www.opendns.com/phishing-quiz/

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