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This page will keep you informed about news and announcements from Library Administration. 

We hope to entice you to visit this site often rather than fill your email inbox.

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Eleanor Uhlinger, University Librarian 

LIBRARY RENOVATIONS CONTINUE…

Updated 2013.05.08

   Graduate Writing Center (GWC)

• Furniture is being ordered, curricula developed, and writing tutors coming on board.  Look for a grand opening this summer in the First Floor Library Information Commons area.

   Reference Assistance Desk

• Tuesday 28 May We will relocate the Reference Desk closer to the DKL Entrance near the General Information Desk.  This will give you quick access to key public services staff and make space for the GWC.

   Media Room

• We have reorganized the Media Room -- relabeling and displaying DVDs, PlayAways, and other media in an easier to find, more browseable manner!   This collection is enjoyed by many across NPS.  Please let us know if there are titles you think we should consider adding! http://www.nps.edu/library/forms/bookrequest.aspx

   Starbucks Update

• Starbucks -- the "engines" that are the heart of the Starbucks machine are ON ORDER!  The wall between Starbucks and the Media Room will be sealed off during construction, which is expected to run 14-31 May.  We'll all look forward to a mid-summer grand opening!

   Skylight Repairs

• DONE!  No leaks and we have much better UV-rated glass to reduce heat gain and glare.  Enjoy the reopened lobby and study spaces.

Please watch for regular updates.

For assistance, please inquire at the General Information & Library Services Desk. We apologize for the construction noise and activity and will maintain a continuous supply of ear plugs at the Desk.

WELCOME NEW STUDENTS!

Need help?  Ask A Librarian!

DKL Librarian, Greta Marlatt, wins 2012 I Love My Librarian Award

It is with great pride and delight that I announce that NPS/Dudley Knox Librarian, Greta Marlatt, received the 2012  I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN award at a moving ceremony at the New York Times Center, Tuesday evening 18 December, in New York City.   Greta was nominated for this award by faculty from several NPS departments and a dozen of her Homeland Security students showed up at the ceremony (she recognized them during her remarks by asking THEM to stand up to be recognized for their service to NY and the nation).

This is a fabulous recognition of the nearly 24/7 service Greta provides to the faculty, students and staff in the NPS community, our alumni, and military/homeland security leaders around the globe.  It is also a tribute to the tremendous engagement that Dudley Knox Library has with our community—all for the intent of providing the highest-quality information and services to support instruction and research at this great institution.

Read the nomination letters from Greta’s faculty

The video and photos from the awards ceremony will soon be posted on the I LOVE MY LIBRARIAN website.  Major media and library publications are also helping to support this recognition of the impact and value of librairies within our communities.  For updates, check us out at

• Dudley Knox Library on Facebook

• Center for Homeland Defense and Security on Facebook

NPS LOVES Greta Marlatt – we are thrilled to have her as an NPS asset!  View Greta's acceptance speech (5:06 running time)

Eleanor Uhlinger, University Librarian

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Please Note: Accessing NPSBart is not the same as using the NPS VPN so if you are using it, you will be prompted to log in with your Library Username and PIN to access the commercial resources paid for by the Library.  

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