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  • Gustavus Statement in Support of DACA Students

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    jgilber2

    Yesterday the College released a statement in support of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) students. We are sharing the statement below (also linked here), along with a few resources to help you explore and understand DACA. *** TO: The Gustavus Community FROM: President Rebecca Bergman SUBJECT: Support for DACA Students DATE: September 6, 2017…

  • New Library Catalog Update

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    jay

    What’s happening? In the coming weeks the Library will migrate all of its behind-the-scenes work and data to a new integrated library system (ILS). The new system, Worldshare Management Systems (WMS), is provided by OCLC, a worldwide, member-driven library cooperative, which also provides services such as WorldCat. Will there be an interruption in Library services?…

  • Tornado Remnants- 2017

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    jay

    Nearly 20 years after the tornado ripped through our campus a periodical with definite storm damage was pulled off the shelf.  Glass shards still visible between pages, heavy cover damage, and mud still sticking pages together.       Library staff can’t believe this is the first time these pages have been seen in that…

  • Library Hours for Memorial Day Weekend

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    jpeter13

    Tuesday, May 23 – Friday, May 26: 8:00 am – 4:45 pm; Saturday, May 27 – Monday, May 29:  Closed.  Tuesday, May 30 – Friday, June 2:  9:00 am – 4:45 pm (summer hours).

  • Tea Tuesday is Back!

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    jgilber2

    Except it will be on Thursday. And will feature ice tea & lemonade instead of hot tea. But it’s still free! All day in the Library (until supplies run out) on Thursday, May 18.  Library’s main floor. Take a study break. See you there!

  • Show Me What Libraries Look Like

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    jgilber2

    This is what libraries look like! (From Hafuboti)

  • Why Should I Care About Libraries?

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    jgilber2

    Because they serve everyone! No exception. (from Hafuboti)

  • April is National Poetry Month!

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    jgilber2

    Looking for something fun to read? Celebrate national poetry month, one of the largest literary celebrations in the world by checking out our collection of poetry in the children’s and young adult sections! Take a break from studying to read poems by Shel Silverstein, Tomie dePaola, poems about nature, poems that will make you laugh,…

  • Surveillance Self-Defense Workshop

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    jgilber2

    Worried about cyber security? Wondering just who can see your data? Want to know how to protect yourself and your online presence? Mark your calendars for an upcoming workshop! In conjunction with the upcoming MayDay! conference, our own Barbara Fister will offer a Surveillance Self-Defense Workshop on Wednesday April 26 3:30pm-4:20pm in the library’s e-classroom. Bring…

  • Congratulations to Our Colleagues!

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    jgilber2

    The library is delighted to congratulate our newly-tenured colleagues, who will be recognized in a Chapel service at 10am on Friday, April 21. In honor of their achievements, the library has dedicated a book to each of them. The books are on display near the library’s front doors. Congratulations, Josh, Betsy, Pam, Brandon, Angelique, Lauren, Ursula, Karrin…