While I know those are not quite the lyrics for that song, I can’t help but want to twist the words around slightly this time of year, particularly when the […]
What Are You Reading (Part 2)
We continue our posts on what people at JHU are reading; here are three more reading lists for your enjoyment. Ben Schafer, Swirnow Family Scholar Professor and Chair, Department of […]
What Are You Reading?
We know that reading is really crucial for life-long learning. Libraries and librarians often sit in the unique position between students and faculty. We hear from students that they would […]
Behind the Scenes: Sheridan Libraries 24/7: Part 2 Afternoon and Evening
We already gave you a run down on what happens in the morning. Here’s how the rest of the day breaks down. Noon – 5:00 pm for library staff this […]
Behind the Scenes: Sheridan Libraries 24/7, Part 1, Morning
Do you ever wonder what goes on at the library all day and night? Sure you can see students busy working around the clock. But what else is going on? […]
Dust Bunnies Beware!
Do you ever look around your house or dorm room and wonder how it got so dusty? Well imagine looking around the historic George Peabody Library and seeing what can […]
Why Aren’t All Journals Available Online?
We are always getting questions about why some journals are available online and some are not. Some of the comments from a recent library survey requested that we get “…..all […]
Wait a Minute, Something’s Different Here!
Monday morning a major change happened at the library. At 8:00 a.m. after years of anticipation, the doors between MSEL and the Brody Learning Commons (BLC) quietly opened. By 9:00 […]
Ouch That Hurts!
Every year the library circulates hundreds of thousands of books. In addition to circulating books, patrons use thousands of books in the library that are not checked out. Usually, the […]
Survey: What Are You Using?
Starting Friday, March 27, 2009 the Johns Hopkins Libraries will be conducting random use studies of both the physical library and our licensed electronic resources. At the Eisenhower Library, the […]