Tag: research

  • Library Matters / Libraries Matter: Infrastructure Part Two

    A few weeks ago, I wrote that the Library provides the infrastructure that supports most undergraduate and a big chunk of faculty research across campus. Today I’m going to unpack what that means. When we think about research, we often picture the scientist in the lab, hunched over her microscope. Sometimes she’s working with students,…

  • LGBT History Month

    Happy LGBT History month! We’ve got several resources for you to explore. First, stop by the display inside the Library entrance to check out recommended books. Consult our  Guide to Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies to explore some of the many research resources available through our library’s print and online collections. You can also read about…

  • Nobel Conference Display

    Are you excited about the upcoming Nobel Conference? So are we! The Library maintains a permanent display for the Nobel Conference right inside the entrance of the library. (Look for the portrait of Count Folke Bernadotte – the display is right behind it.) We leave the display up all year, so as the information you…

  • Welcome (back)!

    We want to extend a big welcome to all new and returning Gusties. As we walk around the building on the first day of the academic year, it’s wonderful to see students already settling into study spaces at the Gustavus Library and browsing our collections. Whether this is your first day at Gustavus or you’ve…

  • Library Matters / Libraries Matter: Open Access

    Welcome back to our Library Matters / Libraries Matter blog series, where we share insights into the issues, questions and opportunities libraries consider on a regular basis. This week, we’re celebrating Open Access Week at the Library, joining a community of researchers, publishers and librarians who advocate for removing barriers to scholarly publications. Open Access…

  • Library Matters / Libraries Matter: A Beautiful Mess

    A few weeks ago, I stood in front of the newest group of POL 200: Analyzing Politics students, who were joining me in the library classroom for a semester-long library lab. “Research is conversation,” I told them. “Whenever we do research, we are listening to conversations that are interesting to us, figuring out how the conversation…

  • Celebration of Creative Inquiry Board

    Ruth has been busy this summer working with our Creative Inquiry Board. If you were a part of the celebration last spring, stop by and see if you can find your project/research work on display! It’s located on the main floor near the back stairwell. “Great job, Ruth!”  

  • Doing Research…in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies

    Are you taking a Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies (GWSS) course and need to conduct some research? Or maybe you have ongoing research interests in this interdisciplinary field. Either way, the Gustavus Library is here to help. Topics in GWSS are wonderfully diverse and interdisciplinary. Since many fields and approaches contribute to our understanding of…

  • Doing Research…in History

    Calling all Gusties who are conducting research for a History course – the Gustavus Library is here to help. The History Research Guide will help you navigate various resources and approaches to doing research. Use the tabs at the top to explore various types of sources, including specialized reference works, books and history journal articles.…

  • Celebrate International Women’s Day #IWD2018 #PressforProgress

    This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #PressforProgress, which encourages communities to work together for gender parity and inclusivity. We think a lot about library space and collections in terms of inclusivity. We’ve been working for a long time to make our main floor bathrooms gender neutral – and we hope to have an update for the…