Monthly Archives: February 2011
Fixing Holes in Literary History
We all know what happens to the losers in the canon wars: their works are relegated to the lowly position of “minor” literature. William Gilmore Simms, anyone? A nineteenth-century South Carolingian novelist that Edgar Allan Poe admired, Simms’ support of slavery—and … Continue reading
Oscar Night is coming!
Oscar Night is this weekend! Planning your own Academy Award party? Seeking a refresher on winners and nominees? Here are some ideas to consider for a great celebration! Background Explore these interesting resources within the library’s collection to learn more about … Continue reading
And the Most Popular Database is…
It’s February. That means the Oscars are on people’s minds. While most people are wondering which of the nominees will win best picture, I’m wondering which literature database is used most frequently. (This proves I’m a librarian!) The answer is … Continue reading
Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941): A Cultural Icon and A Nobel Laureate
My Song This song of mine will wind its music around you, my child, like the fond arms of love. This song of mine will touch your forehead like a kiss of blessing. When you are alone it will sit … Continue reading
Who, What, When, Where, How
How long can I check out books for? Who do I contact if I want an instruction session on library resources for my students? How do I get to databases from off-campus? What is the name of my subject librarian? Where are … Continue reading
The Carey Business School-Harbor East Library Reopens
If you’re a member of the Carey Business School faculty or a student taking classes at the Harbor East campus, you’ll appreciate the improvements we’ve made for you. We now offer: Greatly increased librarian staffing for onsite and remote research … Continue reading
Short: A Reading by Cortright McMeel
Wednesday, February 23 6:00 pm Mason Hall, Homewood Campus The Friends of the Libraries invite you to hear alumnus Cortright McMeel read from his newly published novel, Short. McMeel is a 1993 graduate of the Krieger School’s Writing Seminars and holds … Continue reading
Pop Quiz: What is a TEAMSPOT?
1. Where the lacrosse team practices? 2. What an aspiring athlete hopes for? 3. A new way for students to collaborate? If you guessed number 3 – a new way for students to collaborate – you are correct! TeamSpot is … Continue reading
The New Season of Book Awards
The National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) has announced its list of finalists for this year’s awards in Fiction, Poetry, Biography, Autobiography, Criticism, and Nonfiction. The awards will be given out in New York on March 10, 2011. NBCC was founded … Continue reading
Resources for Business Plans and Planning
Calling all entrepreneurs! Check out these useful materials on business plans and planning as you develop your ideas into strategy. Business Plans Handbooks Search a topic of interest to see actual business plans online. Center for Business Planning Samples, software, … Continue reading