Library

Year: 2022

  • Homecoming Week @ the Library

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    ahulsebe

    Do you plan your day around treats?  Come to the library every day next week for something fun and tasty to help us celebrate the golden anniversary of the current Library building!  Then on Homecoming, please join us for a special open house from 10:00 to noon, when you can enter to win themed book…

  • Constitution Day 2022

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    jnickras

    Federally observed Constitution Day is September 17th. Feel free to stop by the library today through Monday, September 19th and visit our Constitution Day book display and pick up a FREE pocket copy of the U.S. Constitution.  The display in on the main floor of the library next to the stairwell near the front door.…

  • Library at Gustavus (Part 10 of 10)

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    jjenson

    FOLKE 2 (1972-Present) The current Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library opened in September 1972.  Princess Christina of Sweden participated in the dedication ceremonies on 25 October.  The new building was designed to house 309,000 volumes, with an increased emphasis on audio-visual media.  A computer terminal, five microfilm readers, three microfiche readers, and microfilm printout machine were…

  • Closed-Fourth of July

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    jpeter13

    The Library will be closed on Monday, July 4th! Happy Birthday, America!

  • Library at Gustavus (Part 9 of 10)

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    jjenson

    FOLKE 1 (1948-1972)The new library opened in September 1948. The majority of library services were provided on the main floor, with plate-glass partitions separating the lobby from the reading rooms. The stacks area adjoined the main reading room with space for 100,000 volumes. Students were admitted to the stacks by applying at the desk for…

  • 9 science fiction and fantasy books to read during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

    9 science fiction and fantasy books to read during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

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    abenemon

    Just in time for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, here is a list of science fiction and fantasy books by AAPI authors to check from our John C. Rezmerski Science Fiction Collection. Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon-Ha Lee Phoenix Extravagant by Yoon-Ha Lee Call Number: PS3612.E34884 P46 2021 Publication Date: 2021-08-17 Yoon-Ha Lee’s Machineries…

  • Shortened Library Hours – Sunday, May 1

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    jpeter13

    Due to student staffing issues, the Library will be closing early (9:30 pm) this Sunday, May 1.

  • Library at Gustavus (Part 8 of 10)

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    jjenson

    READING HALL (1942-1948) In 1942, the former President’s House was remodeled to contain a leisure reading room, offices, and the college post office.  The reading room was intended primarily for freshmen and sophomores, though juniors and seniors could also use the space.  The Almen-Vickner collection was contained in the Reading Hall. Please send us your…

  • Library Hours for Easter Break

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    jpeter13

    Thursday, April 14:  8:00 am – 4:45 pm; Good Friday, April 15 – Easter Sunday, April 17:  Closed.  Monday, April 18:  8:00 am – 12:00 am.

  • Library at Gustavus (Part 7 of 10)

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    jjenson

    ANNEX IN UHLER HALL (1931-1948) A storage room in the basement of Uhler Hall was used as extra storage for the library. This area was known as the Library Annex. Please send us your library memories: https://gustavus.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eP4PoCsANFwEPTo