Year: 2023

  • The Eras Display by Alivia Rohda ’26

    Hi, everyone my name is Alivia Rohda, I’m a sophomore Elementary Education major! I love Taylor Swift and books, so I thought I would make this display to show how they can connect! For instance, I connected the book The Midnight Library with the album Midnights not only because of the name, but also because…

  • Stress Less @ The Library

    Stress Less @ The Library   The library is hosting a variety of activities from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Reading Day, December 14, for students to enjoy as a way to relieve some of the pressures that come with the end of the semester. We hope Gusties will join us and take advantage…

  • Library Hours for Finals and Christmas Recess

    Thursday, Dec. 14: 8:00 am – 12:30 am; Friday, Dec. 15: 8:00 am – 12:30 am; Saturday, Dec. 16: 8 am – 8 pm; Sunday, Dec. 17: 12 pm – 12:30 am; Monday, Dec. 18:  8 am – 6 pm; Tuesday, Dec. 19:  8 am – 11 am; Wednesday, Dec. 20 – Monday, Jan. 1:…

  • Stay Cozy and Read!

    Looking for a new read? Get inspired with our current book displays: Celebrate Reading, The Eras Display, Hello Winter, and Shelf-Care. The displays are all located on the Library main floor – and yes, you can borrow display books! Looking for more ideas? Ask Us!

  • Thanksgiving Break Hours

    Tuesday, November 21: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm; Wednesday, November 22 – Sunday, November 26: Closed. Wishing you a safe & Happy Thanksgiving!

  • National Native American Heritage Month

    November is National Native American Heritage Month, a month to “celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation” (https://www.bia.gov). Gustavus itself was built on lands belonging to the Dakota people. The campus…

  • First Generation College Celebration!

    The Library joins the Gustavus community in celebrating first generation college students! We’re here to support you on your journey! We share these messages from first generation Library faculty and staff: Dan Mollner, Librarian & Associate Professor –  I am a first generation student. My father went for one year, but had to drop out…

  • Advising Day @ the Library

    Join us! Advising Day @ the Library: Tuesday, November 7 Open House: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Stress Less @ the Library with Tea Tuesday, treats, and prize drawings! Learn about: Library internships, graduate programs, and careers in libraries & archives For more information: Visit our Careers in Librarianship & Archives guide PS: November 7…

  • Open Access Week 2023 #OAWeek

    October 23-29, 2023 is Open Access Week. This is an opportunity to celebrate and advocate for equitable information access for all. Open Access publishing models make a diverse set of perspectives freely available, rather than restricting access to only those with institutional credentials that remove paywalls.  This year’s theme, Community over Commercialisation, asks us to…

  • Library Hours for Fall Break

    Saturday, Oct. 21 & Sunday, Oct. 22:  Closed; Monday, Oct. 23:  9 am – 4:30 pm; Tuesday, Oct. 24:  9 am – 11:30 pm.