Event: Global Warming Teach-In Jan. 30-31

Chattanooga State will join more than 1400 colleges and universities on Jan. 30-31 for a national teach-in about global warming solutions. (http://focusthenation.org/) The emphasis will kick off on Wed. evening with a live webcast entitled The 2% Solution in C-30 at 8:00 p.m. Additional events will be scheduled during the day on the 31st, including a showing of the video Kilowatt Ours at 2:00 in C-30.

In conjunction with the event, library staff will show three online videos in the library classroom which seats 30 people.

The Impact of Global Warming (28 minutes) -- Wed., Jan. 30, 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
"Earth's temperature is on the rise -- and so are incidents of weather and heat-related problems. This program travels the world to observe how global warming, accelerated and exacerbated by air pollution, is affecting society."

The Delicate Balance (30 minutes) -- Wed., Jan. 30, 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m."Examines political and economic forces that lie at the core of environmental concerns, including global climate change, species loss, resource usage, and chemical contamination. Beginning with biologist Rachel Carson's study on the dangers of pesticides, the program shows how chemicals have had a dangerous effect on humans and many other species in the food chain... The program emphasizes the importance of reducing energy use, production, and consumption in order to sustain valuable resources..."

Global Warming: The Signs and the Science (57 minutes) -- Thurs., Jan. 31, 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.This documentary profiles people who are living with the grave consequences of a changing climate, as well as ... scientists inventing new approaches to safeguard our children's future. ...offers viewers a variety of ways to make a difference in their own community."

All interested persons are welcome to attend any or all of these showings, and seating will be on a first-come basis.

Current Exhibit: Virginia Webb photography

On display in the library's viewing gallery is an exhibit of fascinating photography by local artist Virginia Webb. Many of her photographs are of familiar landmarks, buildings, and vistas, but Ms. Webb has interpreted them with her imaginative view through the camera's lens.

For our exhibit, she has included several of her collage photographs, which recreate an image with multiple shots that are then torn and reassembled to reveal the original subject.

Come by the library and enjoy this small collection of Ms. Webb's larger body of work. Visit her website at Virginia Webb where you will be able to view several "galleries," read her philosophy about photography as inspiration, and learn where you can view and purchase her work. The photographs in our exhibit are also available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds going to the library.

New Books Catalog Feature

The Chattanooga State library's catalog has an updated new books feature! Go to library.chattanoogastate.edu and choose the catalog tab. Choose the New Books tab to see a list of new books! You can search Main Library for the newest books on the shelves. Are you interested in the latest fiction books, search by Current Fiction! You can search within the last month or up to the last four months. And best of all you can search by Call Number to find books in areas of interest. I've found out that the best way to search by call number is to type in the first letter of the call number. For example, HE call number, just type in H. You can also search by author or by title or by keyword.

Now you can find out what's new at the Chattanooga State library!