Archive for March, 2011

Spring Break Hours

The library’s Spring Break hours are: Sat. & Sun., March 26-27: Closed. Mon-Fri., March 28-April 1: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm. Sat. April 2: Closed. Sun. April 3: 6:00 pm – 1:00 am.

Stellar Students

Congratulations to Lacie Micek and Mary Pearce on being chosen as Star Students for spring semester! Star Students are library student employees who have demonstrated superior performance in their departments. The library depends heavily on student workers and wishes to recognize those that go above and beyond the call of duty. Thanks, Lacie and Mary!

Scott Bennett: Libraries and Learning 7p.m. Monday

The Lefler Lecture this year will be given by Scott Bennett, an expert on library design. At 7 p.m. in Alumni Hall on Monday, March 21st, he will explore the history of libraries and the ways that prevailing assumptions about the purpose of libraries is built into their architecture. His groundbreaking study of library design, […]

Remember Me: Voices of the Silenced

Gustavus is hosting “Remember Me: Voices of the Silenced”, a traveling gallery of powerful interactive artwork from Colombia, which testifies to the struggles of the victims of violence during the last 50 years in Colombia.   The exhibit will be available for viewing in the library from March 14 to March 26 in the room to […]

Library Design Contest!

Creative? Looking for a fun challenge? Enter the Library Design Contest! We’re looking for a creative design to represent the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library. Intrigued? Here’s the scoop: Submissions will be accepted March 1-April 1, 2011. Winners will be announced during National Library Week, April 10-16, 2011. Contest is open to all current students. We […]