The DNL Report

The Library has received new books on Japan as part of the "100 Books for Understanding Contemporary Japan "  Nippon Foundation donation program.  New books include: 

Dreamland Japan : writings on modern manga   Network power : Japan and Asia Kabuki heroes on the Osaka stage, 1780-1830   Japan's lost decade Broadcasting politics in Japan : NHK and television news Manga : sixty years of Japanese comics

Peter Drucker, considered the father of business management, was born 100 years ago on November 19, 1909.  Although he died a few days short of his 96 birthday, Mr. Drucker's impact is still felt strongly today.  His teachings on ethical leadership and social responsibility in business practices have had a profound impact on business, and are more relevant than ever. The Library owns many books by and about Peter Drucker, including  Classic Drucker : essential wisdom of Peter Drucker from the pages of Harvard Business Review, and Peter Drucker on the profession of management .  Browse the call number  section HD31 on the upper floor to see these  books and more. Listen to a podcast on Southern California Public radio, about the legacy of Peter Drucker at  http://www.scpr.org/programs/airtalk/2009/11/02/what-would-drucker-do/

Congratulations to Dr. David Crawford for winning the 2009 Julian Steward Award for the best monograph in environmental/ecological anthropology published in the past three years (2006, 2007 and 2008) for his book Moroccan Households in the World Economy: Labor and Inequality in a Berber Village. Find this book at our library - call # HC810 .Z9 I516 2008.

It has been 150 years this month since the publication of the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin. The Library celebrates this monumental achievement with an exhibit running now through January 10, 2010. Learn about the man, his travels and the effects his breakthrough had on religion, law and throughout the globe. A special thank you to Colette Ostrowski, Serials Specialist at the Library, for sharing her knowledge about Mr. Darwin and his work, and for spearheading this exhibit.

Google Sessions from 3:00 - 4:00pm for December: Wed. Dec 2 Thursday Dec. 3 Friday Dec. 4 All students are welcome - join us in Lab 115 on the lower level of Library. FYe credit is given. Also every Wednesday from 2:00 -3:00, Refworks workshops are held in Lab 114 on the lower level of the Library. FYE credit is given.