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Art students paint at the Power Art Center studio at William Paterson University. Undated. Date range is approximate

Art students paint at the Power Art Center studio at William Paterson University

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William Paterson University Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Assessment, and Planning

Common Data Set 2013-2014

David and Lorraine Cheng Library

Cheng Chat 
The Cheng Library is open more than 100 hours a week thanks to our full time and part time 
staff.  Additionally, we rely on about 25 students who work for the Library through the financial 
aid work/study program.  These students contribute to the many services that the library offers 
including, checking out those books and videos you need,  making sure returns are put back on 
the shelf, processing materials we borrow from other libraries, helping with copy/scanning 
equipment, and much more.  These students have a behind-the-scenes look at the library.  We 
thought we’d share some of their insights with you! 
We asked our student assistants to share the tips, short cuts, and words of wisdom about the 
library that would benefit all students.  Here are some of their comments: 
“Basic search tools like ChengFind and the Course Reserves lookup are readily available on the 
Library’s website.  These tools are essential for finding call numbers so you can locate the books 
upstairs, tell you if the book is already checked out, and lead you to books on the subject you are 
researching.” 
 “The interlibrary loan system is here for you but people also need to learn how to tell if we 
already have the article so they don’t make an unnecessary request!” 
“Use the databases and article service!” 
“Most students are not sure how to search for articles, or when they find an article how to know 
if the Library has it or not.  Students should learn about it and take advantage of all that.” 
“The stacks look confusing, but there are signs above the ends that tell you which call numbers 
are in that area.  Just match it to the call number that you got from the catalog.” 
“There are many books that are online. These are great – you don’t have to worry about taking it 
home or to class.” 
“You can scan to a flashdrive rather than making copies.  You can even borrow a flashdrive at 
Lending Services if you don’t have one.” 
 “If you are in the library to study or do homework, it’s best not to have your computer open. It’s 
too easy to be distracted by Twitter, Facebook or the internet in general.” 
“The study rooms on the 2nd floor are NOT soundproof.  Noise from conversations and music 
can disturb others.” 
“Be honest. Don’t tell yourself that you and your friends are going to study when all you are 
really doing is hanging out in the library! If your intention is to study, the best is to study by 
yourself.  Then go hang out with friends!” 
“Use the Library to your advantage. It’s here for you and there are lots of things here and some 
get rarely used.  Take advantage of these services!” 
The Library is a great place to work on campus! Students who are hired by the library usually 
end up working until they graduate and a number of former student workers are now full and part 
time staff members in the library.  
Stop by the Library or visit our webpages to find out more about our resources, services and 
excellent staff – all here for you! 
 


ChengChat

Students sled on a cardboard box on the William Paterson College campus. Photograph is undated

Students sled on a cardboard box on the William Paterson College campus

College Hall at William Paterson College. Undated. Date range is approximate

College Hall at William Paterson College

Cheng Chat by Mark Sandford 
 
The Cheng Library Book Sale is Back!  
 The Cheng Library’s Book Sale has returned this week to the University Commons 
Multi-Purpose Room: Tuesday, March 25 to Thursday, March 27 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.   
An ongoing tradition since the 1990s, the Book Sale has grown from a handful of tables 
set up in the Atrium to large enough fill the Multi-Purpose room in the Student Center.  The 
Multi-Purpose room is on the main floor of the UCC, across from the food court. 
Once held annually, the sale now runs every three semesters. “Holding it every year and a 
half gives us time to plan for the next one,” explained Librarian Deborah Pluss, one of the 
organizers of the sale.  Scheduling the sale this way also leaves plenty of time to solicit donations 
for the sale.  “For the past eighteen months, we’ve collected donations from students, faculty and 
staff, and members of the community,” said Pluss.  In fact, some of the books come from the 
library itself, having been discarded or withdrawn from our collections.   
Not all donations or discards end up in the sale.  Library staff carefully go through 
everything and only include those that might interest the University community.  That does not 
mean there is a poor selection though.  Shoppers will find several thousand titles to choose from, 
mostly priced between fifty cents and two dollars.  Most are popular fiction and non-fiction 
titles, and this year’s sale will also boast a large number of CDs and some videos.  There are also 
text books, and a large selection of children’s books. 
“The Library considers the Book Sale to be a service to the William Paterson 
community,” said Dean of the Library Anne Ciliberti.  “Students often find important works in 
their majors that they might not be able to afford otherwise, and the money the Library takes in is 
spent to make the Library a more comfortable and inviting space to do research, study, or work 
on projects with classmates.” 
In the past few years, proceeds from the Book Sale have been used to purchase: 
 A TV and furniture for the Friends Lounge where Library users may relax and eat 
 Library Video Information monitors placed throughout the library to promote 
Library events and services 
 High-end scientific and business calculators that students may borrow from Media 
Services 
 Furniture and a wall-mounted monitor for study room 226, which may be 
reserved for groups at the Lending Services Desk 
 Portable white boards that students and groups may use while studying or 
working on projects 
Book Sale income is reinvested in new Library materials and services, and every 
purchase offers a double benefit: you get a good read, AND you get an improved Library. That's 
a "win - win" by any measure, so make sure to stop by the Book Sale this week. There is 
something there for you! 
Have ideas for how the Library can use the funds from this year’s sale?  Drop your 
suggestions into the box next to the Book Sale display in the Library’s lobby or mention it to us 
when you stop by the sale! 
 


Dr. Clair S. Wightman, principal of New Jersey State Teachers College at Paterson from 1937-1954

Vincent Parrillo speaks at the William Paterson University Alpha Kappa Delta dinner held at the Brownstone Restaurant. Photograph is undated

Vincent Parrillo speaks at the William Paterson University Alpha Kappa Delta dinner held at the Brownstone Restaurant

1950s Christmas concert in Hunziker auditorium at New Jersey State Teachers College at Paterson. Photograph is undated. Date range is approximate

1950s Christmas concert in Hunziker auditorium at New Jersey State Teachers College at Paterson

Coach Prof. Virginia Overdorf (standing right), and her William Paterson College women's tennis team. Photograph is undated. Date range is approximated by the years  Prof. Virginia Overdorf coached the team

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Art students paint at the Power Art Center studio at William Paterson University

Common Data Set 2013-2014

ChengChat

Students sled on a cardboard box on the William Paterson College campus

College Hall at William Paterson College

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Dr. Clair S. Wightman, principal of New Jersey State Teachers College at Paterson from 1937-1954

Vincent Parrillo speaks at the William Paterson University Alpha Kappa Delta dinner held at the Brownstone Restaurant

1950s Christmas concert in Hunziker auditorium at New Jersey State Teachers College at Paterson

Coach Prof. Virginia Overdorf and the William Paterson College women's tennis team

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