Sam Bonney, a student worker in Cataloging, received his bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. A McNair Scholar, Sam graduated with a 3.2 GPA. His achievements while at UALR, included recognition and/or participation in Who’s Who Among Students, University Science Scholars, Golden Key Honor Society, Undergraduate Research Award, and ASSET Incentive Award. Currently working at UAMS, Sam’s future plans include attending medical school.

Paola Cavallari, a student worker in Reference, received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish with a minor in English. Paola graduated with a 3.9 GPA. Her achievements while at UALR included recognition and/or participation in Who’s Who Among Students, Harambee Academic Award, Golden Key, Alpha Sigma Lambda, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Delta Pi, and Delta Epsilon Iota. Paola plans to attend the Clinton School of Public Service this fall.

Congratulations to Sam and Paola for their accomplishments and best wishes in their future endeavors.

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Contact the circulation department at 501.569.3123 or OttenheimerCirculation@ualr.edu to request an extension of your library privileges.  E-mail requests should include the student’s name and T-number.

Visit the Extension of Circulation Privileges webpage to find out additional information.

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The library will be closed Independence Day, July 4, 2013.

For a specific day’s hours, see Library Hours.

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The library will be closed Memorial Day, May 27, 2013.

For summer schedule, see Library Summer Hours.

For a specific day’s hours, see Library Hours.

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To learn more about each position and the application process, see the library’s Employment page.

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Under her leadership, strategic planning and assessment were nurtured and the library’s resources and facilities were enhanced and improved. The library has created a culture of assessment and is committed to the continuous improvement cycle.

In addition, she led the renovation of public areas of the library to create spaces conducive to learning and research. New technology was explored and opened to UALR users and the community, and print and online resources have been expanded.

Dean Dole also established the Ottenheimer Library Development Board to plan and support fund-raising.

Prior to coming to UALR, she held administrative positions in the libraries of Washburn University, SUNY Stony Brook, Penn State – Abington and the University of Miami. She also worked in publishing (Scott, Foresman and Co.) and book selling (NE regional representative, B.H. Blackwell’s/Blackwell North America). A graduate of the UCLA Senior Fellows program, she served as a Fulbright Senior Specialist at the American University in Bulgaria.

Dean Dole has an extensive record of research, publication, and service at the local, regional, national, and international level. She currently serves on the American Library Association’s Council and served on the Professional Committee and Governing Board of the International Federation of Library Associations.

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In her remarks, dean Wanda Dole stated that the “library is the heart of the university both literally and figuratively.   Located at the center of the UALR campus, the library serves all disciplines, all members of the academic community and the public.  The library is more than a collection of resources, print and digital.   The library as place is important to students and always has been.  Since 2009 the Ottenheimer Library has been asking students to tell us how the library could be improved—how it could be transformed into a facility that fosters student success, college completion and lifelong learning.  The students gave us a wish list and we are responding to it.”

In attendance were former interim library director Bill Traylor (2004-2006) and his wife Lucille. Traylor told attendees about the move of the library collection from the old building into the new library in 1976, and noted the significant advances in “student friendliness” of the library. He stated “I enjoyed 34 wonderful years at the UALR library and feel privileged to have been a part of the overall development of the library and its services to the faculty and students. I had a great time!”

Celebrating the Library was the second fundraiser sponsored by the Ottenheimer Library Development Board. The board was created in January 2009 to communicate and promote the library’s mission in the community, state, and region. The silver sponsor of the fundraiser was Grapevine Wines and Spirits. Additional sponsors included Bill and Jenny Adair, Bob and Darla Adams, John and Shannon Chamberlin, Wanda Dole, Bill and Debbie Goolsby, Allan Ward, and Mike Watts and Fran Henderson. Money raised by the event will fund additional library facility improvements.

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Samuel Bonney is a senior majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry. He currently is a student worker for the Cataloging department.

Paola Cavallari is a senior majoring in Spanish and minoring in English. She currently is a student worker for the Reference department.

Each year, a select group of students is honored nationally with the selection to Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. This honor is conferred by more than 2,842 schools and is symbolized by the presentation of an award certificate.

To be nominated for this honor, UALR undergraduate students must be of junior or senior status and have completed at least 60 college credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Graduate students must have completed at least 12 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Congratulations Paola and Sam!

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The media tables enable students to interact and easily share screen content when working on group projects. The other study tables on the floor have new seating, while food and drink vending machines provide quick snack options.

The library also recently acquired a limited number of Dell laptops which students can use with the media tables. The laptops are available at the circulation desk for two hour use within the library.  For additional information on the laptops, see Laptop Circulation Guidelines.

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The power shutdown is necessary to make repairs to the primary switch between Entergy and the south end of the university. The moderate outside temperatures at this time of year should result in acceptable indoor temperatures during the shutdown.

The following buildings will be affected, with all exterior doors remaining locked with no access available during the shut-down:

• Administration South
• Administration North
• Central Utility Plant
• Donaghey Student Center / Field house
• Dickinson Hall
• Earth Science
• Education
• ETAS
• Fine Arts
• Fribourgh Hall (Data Center will have emergency power)
• Nanotechnology Center
• Larson Hall
• Ottenheimer Library
• Physics
• Ross Hall
• Science Lab
• Speech Communications Building (second story south side)
• Stabler Hall
• Student Services One Stop Center
• S.U. “A”
• S.U. “B”
• University Theatre (CPA)
• University Plaza – includes Harbor Freight & Radio Shack (Big Lots will have power)
•     -DPS (will have emergency power)
•     -KUAR Radio Station (will have emergency power)

The library expects to open at 3:00 p.m. During the power outage, library electronic resources are expected to be available.

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