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Author: jgilber2

  • Wired!

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    jgilber2

    Have you been to the first floor study area lately? We know from our own observations (and from hundreds of comments from students last spring) that the area is popular for group study. We also know that you (understandably) want more outlets. In fact, a demand for more outlets has been a common theme for…

  • Read for Fun!

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    jgilber2

    Not that academic books and class reading aren’t fun. (We’re not even being sarcastic.) But now that it’s almost time for spring break, you might have a little more time to relax and kick back with a good, not-for-class, not-going-to-be-graded-on-it book. Looking for suggestions? We have lots. Check out our new online guide for Leisure…

  • Research Guides to Guide Your Research

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    jgilber2

    Writing a research paper or working on a project over spring break? Wishing you had personalized suggestions for recommended resources? Missing the library and the personalized research assistance provided by reference librarians? Guess what –  you CAN take the library with you! Our library Research Guides contain recommended sources and search tips for a variety…

  • Book sale!

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    jgilber2

    Don’t forget about the permanent book sale in the library. Find the cart just inside the gates at the entrance. Books are $0.50 each. We are shifting through all kinds of contributions on a daily basis, so the cart contents change all the time. Stop by and see what new reads you might find.

  • Government Documents on Display

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    jgilber2

    Our library is a selective Federal Depository of United States Federal Government Publications. What does that mean? It means that, among other things, we have some really cool & useful government documents in our collection. Our paper collection can be found on the lower floor of the library, although many government documents are also available…

  • Frozen Reviewed

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    jgilber2

    No, not the movie, although we do have the movie in our collection, too. This review refers to the 2012 Young Adult novel by the same name. Frozen, by Mary Casanova, tells the story of Sadie Rose, a young orphan who lost the power to speak the night her mother died under mysterious circumstances. Sadie…

  • Selma and Voting Rights Act Display

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    jgilber2

    March 2016 is the 51st anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery marches, which saw both Bloody Sunday and the introduction of the Voting Rights Act, later signed by President Johnson. Our display about the marches can be found in the Gustavus Library Associates Reading Room, next to the eclassroom on the main floor. The display…

  • Celebrate Women’s History Month

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    jgilber2

    It’s International Women’s Day and we’ve put together a variety of resources to help you celebrate & learn more about issues facing women. We have a display at the Reference & Research Desk in honor of Women’s History Month. You can also consult the Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies program library research guide. The theme for…

  • Sexual Assault and Rape Culture Display

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    jgilber2

    At the library, we believe information is powerful. Considering many of the recent conversations happening on campus, we’ve put together a display highlighting library resources related to sexual assault & rape culture. Many resources can be found on the table right inside the library’s front doors. You can also find more resources and links to…

  • Keeping Up with New Books

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    jgilber2

    New books arrive at the Gustavus library every day. We’ve set up a handy RSS feed that helps you keep up-to-date with new arrivals. Our New Acquisitions feed is broken down by subject area and is a great way to find out what’s new. This is also a great tool if you’re a faculty member on…