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Author: fister

  • Scandinavian Crime Wave

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    In the last decade, a number of talented crime fiction writers have appeared on the Scandinavian scene, following on the heels of the mega-popular Kurt Wallander series by Henning Mankell (which is currently being made into a BBC television series with Kenneth Branagh in the lead role). Fortunately for readers in the U.S., this coincides…

  • Why Should Oprah Get all the Fun?

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    The library is trying an experiment this year. We’ve created two “book bags” – canvas bags with five copies of a book and some discussion materials that can be checked out for a group read. For this pilot project, we chose two books on China to add another dimension to the Global Insight Year of…

  • Get Your Own Library Carrel

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    A lucky first year student will win a chance to have his or her very own office in the library this spring. With a desk and shelves and a key and everything. First year students – don’t miss out! To enter the drawing, take the online library research survey that was sent to you via…

  • good news, bad news

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    The good news is that we’re converting some office spaces to student areas. In particular, the well-lit space where the interlibrary loan office has been will be converted to an open reserves/reading area. Interlibrary loan services will move behind the circulation desk for a more seamless service area. Two smaller offices will also be converted…

  • Biff! Pow! On Sale!!

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    The library has a sale going on of donated comics and Science Fiction magazines, many of them classics. Stop by until May 23rd to get your own superhero.

  • Quite the Saga

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    Jan Jensen, manager of the Lund Music/Speech Library, held a Viking Feast for a set of special guests – those who had bid on the dinner at last fall’s Royal Affair, a fund-raiser held by the Gustavus Library Associates. They were met on campus and taken to a secret location, where they were instructed to…

  • Lindell Prize Competition

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    The Patricia Lindell Prize for Research Papers is open for submissions. Awarded every other year, the prize of $400 is funded by our stellar friends group, the Gustavus Library Associates Papers written during the 2006/07 and 2007/08 academic years will be accepted for the current competition. By “research paper,” we mean a paper written on…

  • Fefu in the Library

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    In conjunction with the final theatre production of the year, Fefu and her Friends, the library has a small exhibit near the reference desk related to the play. We hope to do this regularly in the coming year to help remind us all of the rich performance offerings available on campus. Fefu and her Friends…

  • Celebrate Student Creativity

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    A reminder that the first ever Celebration of Creative Inquiry is today, May 2nd, from 5-7 pm in the Jackson Student Center. Research and creative projects by 125 students (wow!) will be on display. Come browse, chat, have refreshments, and take in some of the exciting work that Gustavus students are doing all across campus.

  • Native Waters MAYDAY! Exhibit

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    In connection with this year’s MAYDAY! Peace Conference on “Troubled Waters,” the library is hosting an exhibit on the library’s lower level – “Native Waters: Sharing the Source.” Created by Project WET (Water Education for Teachers), the interactive exhibit is designed to help both children and adults explore the importance of water in their lives.…