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  • Celebrating Black History Month

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    jgilber2

    At the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, we offer many print and online resources that document, commemorate and celebrate Black history and experiences in the United States. Ferguson Resources – In addition to organizing a range of information about the protests in Ferguson, MO, this online guide provides a sample of resources addressing African American history,…

  • What have you been reading lately?

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    jgilber2

    For most students, the question is met with a laugh and an eye roll, “Well, I’ve been spending a lot of time with my organic chemistry textbook lately.” In general, the demands of college work and life don’t leave much time for recreational reading.  In fact, we’ve even done research on this, with our own…

  • ILL over Christmas Recess

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    stimmer2

    Interlibrary loan requests submitted over Christmas Recess (December 20, 2014-January 4, 2015) may not be handled immediately. Please plan accordingly for delays. If you have specific concerns about new requests or ILL materials you already have checked out, email Sonja Timmerman. Have a restful, happy break!

  • Need a break from studying?

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    mperron

    Games and puzzles can be found near the Christmas tree on the main floor of the library.

  • Off-Campus Database Access

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    jjenson

    We want to clear up a misunderstanding.  No matter where you are, as long as you have access to an Internet connection and can get to our library website, you can use our online databases. When you click on links to resources that are limited by license to Gustavus community members, you will have to…

  • Student Appreciation Event in the Library

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    mperron

    Nachos will be served on Thursday, Oct. 30th from 3:00-4:30 pm in the library.

  • Banned Books Week

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    mperron

    September 21st– 27th is Banned Books Week. This is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and highlighting the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community  in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or…

  • Change in Reference Hours

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    jay

    Seasons are slowly changing but the biggest change at the library for this fall are our reference hours. Staff reductions took place so reference hours had to be shortened.  The following is the current schedule for reference: Reference Desk Hours – Fall and Spring Semesters Mon-Thurs: 10:30am-4:30pm Mon. – Weds.: 6:00pm-9:00pm Friday:  10:30am-2:30pm Sunday: 2:00pm-5:00pm…

  • Stress Buster Activities in AV2 – 1st floor of library

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    mperron

      We have designated one large room in the library as a space to go to get away from the stress of studying for a little while.  This room will be set up for you now through the end of finals any time the library is open. Stress Buster Activities include the following games: Apples…

  • A Peace of My Mind Photo Exhibit

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    mperron

    Have you seen the A Peace of My Mind Photo Exhibit around campus? This is a multimedia art project by Photographer and Peace Activist John Noltner. We are excited to be included in the placement of these panels, which can be found on the main floor of the library. There are 53 panels on display…