New BA Reference Librarian-Robbie Allen

Florida born Robbie Allen, our new BA Reference Librarian, has joined our library staff here at Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth Campus.


Robbie will be working with our BA faculty in developing our collection and creating research services for BA students.  He will also be assisting all students through library instruction and one-on-one reference help. 

Robbie was born in Ft. Pierce, graduated from University of South Florida and worked as a librarian for the past 8 years, including St. John's River State College and University of Central Florida. 
 
His favorite subject area is 20th Century American History, after taking several history classes in college. He likes to travel and kayak. Favorite place to visit? Paris and Switzerland
 
Welcome Robbie to Palm Beach State College and South Florida. We hope you and your family enjoy your new surroundings after moving from Palatka, Florida to a community with a store on every corner.

'Miami Beat' Event held in the Gallery, Sept. 11, 2012

Tuesday, September 11, our library hosted this event for students, faculty, and staff. Jorge Goyanes, author of his new Jose Castillo mystery Miami Beat, gave us an inside view of how he traded in his wrench for a pen.

Provost Maria Vallejo
Author Jorge E. Goyanes
Library Learning Resource Center Director Brian Kelley

 

Mr. Goyanes tells us his personal story about how he began writing.
Looking back on his life, he never anticipated being an author.

For more information about Mr. Goyanes and his adventures, see his web site below.

http://www.jorgegoyanes.com/

 

Audience listens to Mr. Goyanes as he reads a chapter from his new book.

 

Provost Maria Vallejo, Jacqueline Rogers Dean of Health Science and Public Safety, students from Student Activities, and Kristin from Tech Services

Speaking, Signing and Refreshments



Mr. Kelley enjoying the Miami Beat event in the Gallery



Refreshments were enjoyed, especially the 'jumbo' chocolate chip cookies.

Kite Runner-One College-One Book-Sept. 7th, 2012

Everyone at Palm Beach State is Reading!

All locations of Palm Beach State join together for the First Year Experience One Book, One College Read Together.

Sponsored by LLRCs, First Year Experience and Student Activity Centers.

Last Friday, Sept. 7th, new students at the Lake Worth campus, were treated to a very fun day at the Duncan Theater and the Market Place.   This was the inaugural FYE Convocation. Each 'goodie' bag included a copy of the Kite Runner from the library for the One Book, One College Read Together program.



Below find a guide for faculty and First Year Experience students on the common reader, The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini.

http://palmbeachstate.libguides.com/content.php?pid=328625

 

 Reference Librarian Estaline Rogers showing an FYE student the common reader this year at Palm Beach State, Kite Runner.




 

Read the book and participate in the activities planned for the Spring Term. A schedule of events will be posted later.

Check back for more news concerning events and discussion groups. The library purchased the paperback for distribution at all our campus locations for first year students that attended the FYE Convocation.

Complementary copies of the book will be available for students who participate in the Read Together.



College staff giving out 'goodie' bags and the common reader, Kite Runner, to all new students at the Duncan Theater today!

The Market Place 'Library' Table

Also check out a Kindle for a 7 day loan with your Panther Card.

Kite Runner already loaded!

 

Visit us! Circulation Desk 3rd floor LL building across from TC building

Three of our terrific Reference Librarians marching in before the beginning of the
1st Convocation for FYE.
Pat, Ken and Doug



A new student proudly wearing his NEW balloon hat near the library, carrying his 'goodie' bag and his new paperback Kite Runner.  I think he spotted the Snow Cone and Cotton Candy vendors from Student Activities,  trying to decide which one to have first!

 

Cotton Candy and Snow Cones for Some FYE Convocation Fun:]

Library staff ready to help FYE students in The Market Place.
Loretta, Mr. Brian Kelley, LLRC Director; Nora and Mrs. Estaline Rogers



Mr. Brian Kelley, LLRC Director; and some of our wonderful librarians getting ready for the 1st ever FYE Convocation outside our library.
Brian, Doug, Connie and Pat

Colorful balloon archway to The Market Place



Fountain area behind the library




Follow me to The Market Place



 

 

 

 



LibGuide
http://palmbeachstate.libguides.com/content.php?pid=328625

 

Finale Event with Author Les Standiford

Flagler's train in the Keys-Last Train to Paradise

The Director of the Flagler Museum, John Blades, was the moderator at the Finale Event held on May 7th, 2012 at the Harriet Himmel Theater at City Place for the 'Read Together Palm Beach County Campaign'.  The guest speaker was Les Standiford, author of Last Train to Paradise. 




Harriet Himmel Theater at City Place

 




Pavilion with Flagler's Rambler
Image Credit: http://www.westpalmbeach.com/attractions/flaglermuseum/

 

This event was originally scheduled for the Henry Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, but due to the overwhelming response, the finale was moved to the Himmel Theater. Many were disappointed, as we were looking forward to have the 'Rambler' as the back drop for this event. See a picture above.





This is Flagler's Rambler as it sat outside by the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach for many years. It was always fun to tour the 'camper' like train car when we toured the museum. This is the same train car Mr. Flagler traveled in to Key West for the celebration of the new Overseas Highway.
Image Credit: http://www.westpalmbeach.com/attractions/flaglermuseum/

 



Les Standiford and his wife Kimberly



This is the Flagler Museum where Mr. Standiford did much of his research for his book.  He utilized many of the museum's archives, and finding many pictures covering the history of the Flagler Railroad.

Flagler Museum in Palm Beach as it looks today-built in 1902

Image Credit: http://flaglermuseum.us/

Last Train to Paradise Discussion Group April 2012

'Engineer" Rogers talked about Henry Flagler, trains and the book, Last Train to Paradise.  This title was the Palm Beach County Reader Together choice during the Spring Term. Dr. Shepardson's and Professor Dilgen's classes joined in the discussion groups held in the Gallery at the LLRC April 11th and 13th.

Image Credit: http://alturl.com/gtth9

"Engineer" Rogers explained how human concerns were handled during this enormous endeavor, what our economy was like and what land issues were involved in the late 1800's and early 1900's in America, especially in Florida.

This map shows where Flagler's train traveled from Miami to Key West.  Named the "Eighth Wonder of the World"

Professor  Regina Dilgen, 'Engineer' Rogers and  Mrs. Nora Homan



Henry Flagler's 'Rambler' returning from Key West after the celebration 1912
Image Credit: State Archives of Florida #RC19458




Thank you to Mrs. Rogers for making the elaborate wall map.



Student from Professor Dilgen's class.



Trains to read about, trains to play with and trains to eat!



Thank you Mrs. Rogers for the delicious homemade 'train' cake and cute decorations.

Thank you 'Engineer' Rogers for a terrific 
and educational discussion!