Library

Author: mperron

  • Reception with VASA Warship Model Builder Clayton Johnson

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    The  public is cordially invited to attend a reception for the artist Clayton Johnson which will be held here in the library Wednesday, January 23rd from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. The original Vasa was built in 1628 under the direction of King Gustaf II Adolf to expand his naval power in the Baltic region during…

  • Literary and Historical Award Winners

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    mperron

    We order award winning books annually that have been chosen for the top literary and history prizes.   Below is a  list of awards that we order from for the library, sure to click on the links to find the books awarded throughout the years.  Then check our catalog to see if title is available.   Also…

  • Model of the Swedish Warship Vasa of 1628 on display

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    mperron

    There is now a miniature representation (1:50 scale) of the Vasa built from scratch by Clayton Johnson from Albert Lea, MN on display in the library.  As Clayton made many trips to Sweden conducting research at the Vasa Museum, this model is the most accurate replica of the original.   The Vasa was one of the…

  • Changes on the first floor

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    mperron

    Looking for a comfy place to study? Try the first floor of the library!  We have taken out some of the study carrels and replaced them with comfy furniture.  There is also more room for group studying at the tables or if you’re somebody who likes to spread your stuff out then this is a…

  • Jussi Björling Albums Digitized

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    mperron

    Swedish opera singerJussi Björling (1911-1960) was one of the most beloved tenors of the twentieth century. He made his Metropolitan Opera debut in 1938 and went on to become one of the principal singers there during the 1940s and 1950s. He sang many major tenor roles in operas in the French and Italian repertoire, including…

  • Gustavus Community Publications

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    Publications written or edited by faculty, staff, and friends of the Gustavus community and owned by the library have been compiled into a convenient list that can be found on the library’s webpage.

  • Music Scores & Vinyl Records Move

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    mperron

    You can now find the music scores on the third floor of the library located near the music book collection. The Music Library that was in the Fine Arts Building was closed in June in consultation with the Music Department.  We worked out a plan to integrate music library collections into the main library, and…

  • Sort New Acquisitions by Collection

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    Our  New Acquisitions page will now allow you to sort by the collection code. You will appreciate this new feature if you want to find our newest DVDs, children’s books or Special Collections, etc. Thanks to Jessie Twaddle and Billy Visto from GTS.

  • Free Vinyl Records

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    Free Vinyl Records: mostly classical albums, some operas, world music, folk and traditional genres. Fine Arts Building, Room 319 (Lund Music Library). May 10th -11th: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. May 14th -17th: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  • National Library Week Medallion Hunt

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    mperron

    To start your quest, find the reference desk! In honor of National Library Week, the library is hosting a medallion hunt. From April 11th-13th, stop by the reference desk for a clue to send you off on the hunt. Prizes for our winners!