This Week @ Your Library - Publishing, Pups, Pomodoro, & more

DiMenna-Nyselius Library Events - Week of Sept. 14th

For more details or to register, visit bit.ly/dnlevents (link hyperlinked below)

For all Stags:

Yoga on the Lawn

Mon. 9/15, 4:45-5:45pm, Library lawn

All levels welcome. Drop-ins welcome. In case of rain, will be held in the RecPlex. Event sponsored by the RecPlex.

Scholars in Focus

Tues. 9/16, 3:30-4:30pm, virtual (register to receive the Zoom link)

Giving you a glimpse into the exciting research of Fairfield University staff and faculty across all departments. For this event in the SIF series, Beth Boquet, Professor of English and Director of the Writing Center, will present "Mark My Words: Vocal Performance and a Life Lived in Letter" and Sarah Bollinger, Director of the Dolan Career Center, will present "Adapting to Change: How is Higher Education Preparing Students to be Workforce Ready?" 

Wags & Wellness: Pet Therapy

Tues. 9/16, 2pm-4pm, Library lawn

Meet & pet therapy dogs, Brody and Dakota! 

Goat Snuggles

Wed. 9/17, 1-3pm, lawn

Everyone is invited to meet the goats from Bradley Mountain Farm. Weather dependent. Event sponsored by the RecPlex.

Constitution Day - Drop-in Trivia

Wed. 9/17, 4-5pm, Library lobby

Stop by for U.S. Constitution trivia and take a pocket-sized Constitution (while supplies last).

 Student Offerings

Guided Focus: Pomorodo Method (weekly event on Sunday evenings)

Sun., 9/14, 7:00-9:30pm, Library rm 114

Do your homework in a distraction-free environment using the Pomodoro Technique, a well-known time management method. Arrive early or on time to get a seat. Snacks & FYE Academic credit.

Get Organized with Google

Mon. 9/15, 11am-12pm, Library lobby

Stop by to learn tips for organizing syllabi and assignments with Google. 

Cozy Reading Lounge  (weekly event)

Wed. 9/17, 7pm-9pm, Writing Center

Quiet reading gathering, held every Wednesday, in a cozy space with coffee, tea, & snacks. No homework, no discussions, just silent leisure reading in the company of other Stags. 

Faculty Opportunities

Publish More, Pay Less: Making the Most of Transformative Agruments

Tues. 9/16, 11am-12pm, Library rm 114

Curious about how you can publish open access without paying out of pocket? Join Scholarly Communication Librarian Matt Schirano for a seminar on transformative agreements—a new model in scholarly publishing. This session will cover:

• What transformative agreements are, and why they matter in the shift toward open access.
• Which agreements Fairfield University participates in and what they cover.
• How you, as a faculty author, can take advantage of these agreements to publish your work openly and increase its visibility.

Publishing Support: Scholarly Communication Librarian Office Hours

Friday, 9/19, 10am-12pm, in-person or virtual

For publishing questions and support, ask for Matt Schirano at the Library Services & Information Desk, OR use the Zoom link (can be found on the event page).

Save the Date for all Stags: The week of Sept 21st is "LIBRARY WEEK" with extra events like "Speedy Library Tours" Monday through Friday at 10am and 1pm, an AI Salon & Lunch, and student webinars.