Library Newsletter

YOUR UNM-Taos Library is starting a new chapter in the next few weeks, and we’re excited to share with you the news. Our goal by the Fall semester is to have the college library open for business at the Klauer campus where we will be readily accessible to the students and faculty, and still be able to welcome community members. We must thank Dr. Kate O’Neill, UNM-Taos’ Executive Director, and Dr. Randi Archuleta, Dean of Instruction, for having the vision and drive to find a way to get the library resources and services on the main campus at Klauer.  And thanks also to the Taos Municipal Schools for working with UNM-Taos to set-up the portables at the campus. The students and faculty have had to travel seven miles north of the campus to access their library resources for the past few years as the Klauer campus has been built out in stages. This is a new chapter in the story of YOUR UNM-Taos Library…moving to a building close to the students…but it’s not the end of the story. We may be closer to the students but the amount of space may still not be adequate to serve all of the needs of our students, faculty and community. The goal is still to build a learning center to accommodate a full-fledged academic library space, a learning lab for computers with software to assist students with varying learning abilities and professional staff to mentor them, plenty of quiet study space and room for group study, and a media/theatre/presentation room for coursework as well as community events. The Southwest Research Center which provides historical and genealogical materials not just for students and faculty but for writers and researchers from right down the street to across the globe, will also be housed in this new building. Student success is the name of the game, and the UNM-Taos administrators continue to keep their eye on that goal. Having YOUR college library in the middle of the campus can clearly contribute to the success of our students by not only having easy access to the books and journals but by having the ability to work with the dedicated and trained library staff. We will miss this historical building on Civic Plaza Drive that has housed YOUR college library for the past 17 years, with its hand-hewn vigas, adobe walls that kept the books cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and the most recent addition of George Chacón’s mural but again, student success is the name of the game.  The more success stories that come out of UNM-Taos, the better off our community will be. UNM TAOS Library Has A Lot To Offer Branch Campus Databases Each day, more and more content is published globally. Students of the University of New Mexico have access to a remarkable collection of research and media that is available online. There is a world of images, video, and audio that have been collected, organized and prepared for students just like you. Visithttp://library.unm.edu and click on the databases tab above the search window. Each database listed with a green tree to the side is available to Taos students. Career Options Sometimes it can be a bit confusing figuring out what kind of work will make you happy in life. Sure, there are several careers that pay well, but what about a career that will reward you in other ways? The best kind of job is one that suits you. Luckily, there are two sites that you can visit that will help you explore your career options. eChoices and COIN offer a questionnaire that explores your personality and work style. http://www.unm.edu/~unmtlib/test Two Tips Looking for a way to plan your career and find the level of education you need to succeed?  Take a 10 minute survey that will match you with a career and education path. It is free, easy, and available at YOUR Library! Navigate to the link below and login. At the bottom of the screen choose from “eChoices” or “COIN.”http://www.unm.edu/~unmtlib/test Looking for your professor’s contact information? You can find their office phone number and email address by searching the UNM directory. http://directory.unm.edu/ Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend

Benefit Concert featuring Vanilla Pop!

Please join us on Friday, July 27th for a benefit concert at KTAOS Solar Center featuring Vanilla Pop!  All proceeds will go to benefit the UNM-Taos Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.  There will be also be a 50/50 Cash Drawing!

 

4:00 pm Station Bar Opens

7:00 pm Doors open

8- 10pm Vanilla Pop

 

Tickets- online or at the door

$8 - general public
$6 - UNM-TAA members

 

Purchase tickets online at the KTAOS website http://holdmyticket.com/event/118566   www.unmtaa.com (your tickets will be held on the will-call list under your name at the door)

 

Hope to see you there!

 

For more information:
Louis 575-737-3737

Anita 575-737-6227

www.unmtaa.com

www.vanillapop.com

www.ktaos.com

2012 Fiestas de Taos!

Greetings UNM Students, Faculty & Staff,

Join us in celebration of the 2012 Fiestas de Taos!  UNM-Taos Student Government will once again have a float entry in the Historic Parade which takes place Sunday, July 22^nd at 12:00 p.m.  The theme for this year’s Fiestas is “100 Years of Statehood/ Everyone is Someone”. 

Join us at the next Fiesta Parade Committee Meeting, this Friday 13^th at 5:30 p.m.to help plan the decoration of the float around the theme as well as the mission of UNM-Taos.  We have come up with some initial ideas but we’d love your input!     

If you can’t make the meeting but want to help, we invite you to help decorate the float on the morning of Saturday 21^st and on the day of the parade to finalize decorations and ride in the parade!  If you or your children are interested in riding the float, please contact us for details! 

About the Fiestas de Taos

Las Fiestas de Santa Ana y Santiago are a centuries old tradition, celebrating the gathering of generations to enjoy delicious cuisine, traditional music, and fellowship, while honoring the cultural uniqueness of Taos.  The Taos Fiesta Council proudly invites you to join us for this year’s 2012 Fiestas de Taos from July 20-22 on the historic Taos Plaza. www.fiestasdetaos.com

For more information contact: 
Israel “Izzy” Torres  575-737-6225 itorre01@unm.edu

Anita Bringas 575-737-6227 abringas@unm.edu

¡QUE VIVAN LAS FIESTAS!