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By Sarah Lawson, on March 4th, 2010
 Works at the exhibit reflect an effort to create a variety of solutions to the same problem. The eight interpretations of a single theme are offered.
I have always found it fascinating that a group of people can stand in a room and paint the same subject. The result is always a vast array of solutions to a problem.
Art making is about problem solving. What should I paint? What color should go on after blue? What is important in the composition? Am I communicating what I started out wanting to communicate? The entire process is a mystery that evokes input.
The original image is a scene from riverside location in NJ. The composition was of interest because it provided many intimate spaces behind docks and under trees. It is important to give a viewer places to explore on canvas.
The Artist:
Josa Weaterwax is a fine and decorative artist who provides artwork and murals for residential and commercial clients.
For more information please visit: josastudios.com
By Sarah Lawson, on February 9th, 2010
“From Her Hands: Latin American Textile Art” opened at CCSU’s Burritt Library on February 1, 2010. This exhibit showcases three Latin American textile art forms handcrafted by women. They are Chilean arpilleras, Panamanian molas and Guatemalan weavings. The exhibit runs through the month of February.
 Latin American Textile Art
Arpilleras are hand sewn of cotton. They are backed by burlap, called ‘arpillera’ in Spanish. These three dimensional appliqué textiles depict the history of Chile and the dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet in chilling detail. Scenes of torture, interment, and exile are juxtaposed with scenes of grief, loneliness, protest and, ultimately, happiness that the dictatorship has come to an end. The centerpiece is a 29” by 76” quilt portraying a complete history of the country. The display is accompanied by quotes and a poem from Dr. Marjorie Agosín, whose collection is on loan to the library.
Molas are beautifully hand sewn reverse appliqué art created by the Kuna of Panamá. The molas are both sewn and worn by Kuna women and girls. They depict daily life, spirituality and folk tales of the Kuna. Photographs by Dr. Galen Frysinger and information accompany this display, on loan from the collection of Carol Brault.
Guatemalan weavings, the traditional dress of Maya women, are created on a backstrap loom. They demonstrate craftsmanship excellence. The huipil, or traditional blouse, of Santiago de Atitlán is hand embroidered with birds and flowers. Photographs, information and books accompany the display on this subject. It is on loan from the collections of Carol Brault and Dr. Abigail Adams.
 Latin American Textile Art Dr. Marjorie Agosín, a noted expert on Chilean Arpilleras, will speak in the Library’s Special Collections Room on February 17, 2010 at 4PM. She will discuss the Pinochet regime and its influence on the women who created arpilleras. A slide show and refreshments will accompany the lecture.
By Debbie Herman, on February 4th, 2010
On Friday, 2/5 the CONSULS System will be down for approximately 30 minutes for emergency maintenance. Downtime will occur from 9-9:30PM. During that time the CONSULS catalog, digital course reserves and off-campus database access will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience.
By Debbie Herman, on January 28th, 2010
 We’re happy to announce the launch of WorldCat Local Quickstart at CCSU. The new service can be accessed at the URL http://burrittlibrary.worldcat.org or from the library home page (under worldcat). Remote authentication is not required. The new interface replaces the version on the FirstSearch platform and includes over 60 million article citations from ArticleFirst, the British Library, ERIC, JSTOR and others.
The WorldCat database has grown tremendously in recent years with the addition of bibliographic data from the RLIN database, harvesting of digital collections, and the inclusion of article citations. Our implementation of WorldCat is similar to the worldcat.org website but customized for CCSU with the addition of real-time item availability from CONSULS, the ability to place holds, and links to services such as ILL and full-text article availability. We hope you like the new version!
By Debbie Herman, on January 5th, 2010
On Thursday, 1/14 the CONSULS System will be unavailable for approximately four hours while an upgrade is performed. The system will be offline from 8 AM until noon. During that time the CONSULS catalog, digital course reserves and off-campus database access will be unavailable.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
By Debbie Herman, on December 10th, 2009
 “To date, the SAGE Full-Text Collections have been available on both the ProQuest CSA Illumina platform and the SAGE Journals Online platform. After December 31, 2009, the SAGE Full-Text Collections will be available exclusively on SAGE Journals Online.” -Sage Library Newsletter, July 2009
The library is pleased to offer the SAGE Premier collection with full-text access to over 400 journals published by SAGE and a deep backfile extending to volume 1, issue 1 for most titles. The “Find It @ CCSU” service will continue to provide article linking from our research databases to material published in SAGE journals.
By Susan Slaga, on December 7th, 2009
Free Coffee and Lattes!
@ Jazzman’s Cafe, Burritt Library
Tuesday, December 8, 4:00 PM - ? (while supplies last)
By Debbie Herman, on November 30th, 2009
Optimizing library services for mobility is the new frontier in libraries! As the number of smart phone and iPod users increases, libraries, library vendors, and publishers are developing mobile interfaces for their products. We’ve collected as many of these as we were able to find in a new LibGuide devoted to mobile apps, widgets & tools. The guide also features library Facebook applications and widgets.
If you discover a cool new mobile library tool, please let us know!
By Debbie Herman, on October 27th, 2009
| The fall issue of the Elihu Burritt Library Newsletter is available. The new issue profiles LSC 150, the 1-credit library research skills course taught by Burritt librarians, the National Library of Medicine’s traveling Harry Potter exhibit now on display through November 14, 2009, as well as much more news and opinion! |
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By Debbie Herman, on October 20th, 2009
On Friday, 10/23 the CONSULS System will be down for approximately three hours for emergency maintenance. Downtime will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. During that time the CONSULS catalog, digital course reserves and off-campus database access will be unavailable.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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