Library

Year: 2013

  • New Look for the Library’s Front Page

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    fister

    No, it’s not you: the library’s website has changed. Many months ago, after a careful study involving focus groups with students, a user survey, and studying best practices, we simplified our site dramatically. It turned out we’d made some things a bit too simple, so we’ve made adjustments. We now have a tab for finding music…

  • Loud Construction

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    bfaust

    For the next few days there will be some work being done on the exterior of the building off and on. We apologize for any inconvenience or noise disruption. Thank you for your patience!

  • Library Closed Morning of Aug. 6

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    bfaust

    Due to a planned power outage as some much needed construction takes place, the library will be closed the morning of Tuesday, August 6th (8:00a.m.–?). We will be open Tuesday afternoon. We apologize for any inconvenience or lack of advance warning. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

  • Summer Reads

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    bfaust

    It is time to get your summer reading! Did you know that students can check out books for the entire summer? Head to the Faces of Folke Display (right by the couches) to browse some fantastic fiction to add to your summer reading list!

  • Children, the Qur’an, and Contemporary Islam: Screening of Koran By Heart

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    mperron

    Come learn more about Islam in both the historical and contemporary periods.  Celebrate our library’s new acquisition of the Muslim Journeys Bookshelf.  The Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library and the Religion Department are sponsoring an event on Tuesday, May 14th at 7:00 pm in Confer 128. Koran By Heart is a documentary that follows three young…

  • Friday, May 3, Library Hours

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    jpeter13

    The library will be closing one hour early on Friday, May 3rd, to accommodate Creative Inquiry participation as well as the Books in Bloom reception. Hours will be 8 am – 5 pm.

  • Books in Bloom May 3rd-5th

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    mperron

    Books in Bloom is this weekend! This event is free and open to the public! Friday, May 3rd- 3-5 p.m. Saturday, May 4th – 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Sunday, May 5th – 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Also on Saturday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., local authors Thomas Maltman, Dennis Johnson, Bruce Gray, Jim Gilbert and…

  • Congratulations, Tenured Colleagues

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    fister

    The library has honored the faculty who received tenure this year with bookplates in new books in their disciplines. Check it out in the library’s new books area. Special congratulations to library faculty Julie Gilbert and Jeff Jenson, tenured this year.

  • Let there be light!

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    jpeter13

    Four new therapeutic light boxes have been added to the library!  These light boxes are used to treat SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) which is typically prominent from October through March or April.  On first, second and third floor you will find a light box in the first study carrel after the restrooms with two additional…

  • Going on an adventure?

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    bfaust

    Check out the Faces of Folke display on the main floor of the library for all sorts of information about traveling around the world! Or just check out a movie and go on a cinematic adventure in the comfort of your home.