Archive for 2022Page 2
New Resources! Student Activism and more
Announcing two new primary source collections! These Reveal Digital collections are now available open access on JSTOR: Student Activism – This collection includes material related to student activism in the 20th and early 21st century. It includes fliers, newsletters, event documentation, and more. New documents will be added to the collection until it is complete. […]
Homecoming Week @ the Library
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
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)
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
The Library will be closed on Monday, July 4th! Happy Birthday, America!
Library Hours for May 27 – May 31
Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30: Closed (Memorial Day Weekend); Tuesday, May 31: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm; Wednesday, June 1 (Summer hours begin): 9:00 am – 4:45 pm.
Library at Gustavus (Part 9 of 10)
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
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
Due to student staffing issues, the Library will be closing early (9:30 pm) this Sunday, May 1.