Author Archives: Margaret Burri
About Margaret Burri
Associate Director for Academic Liaison and librarian for the History of Science and Technology.Post-Graduation Research Tools
Worried about how to do research after you graduate? While our licensing arrangements mean that we can’t keep access to all of our databases open to you, we do have an alternative! Hopkins KnowledgeNET, the Alumni Online Library. Offered in … Continue reading
BLC Gold
It’s not just Olympians who win gold! Our own Brody Learning Commons has just received LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. What does this mean? It means that the US Green Buildings Council (USGBC) recognizes that we’ve incorporated … Continue reading
The Year of Three Popes
The last time a pope resigned was in 1415, almost 600 years ago when Gregory XII stepped down. Papal resignations are rare – almost as rare is a Year of Three Popes. My freshman year at JHU, 1978, was the … Continue reading
Transform Yourself!
Become the person who can boast to friends that you can navigate the treacherous waters of citations, e-books, and Google. Check out these workshops: E-Books: Does JHU have e-books? (Yes, lots.) How do I find them? (It’s incredibly easy.) How … Continue reading
The Clock is Ticking
Midterms are just around the corner (gasp!), and to make sure that you have enough space to spread out and study, we’ll be limiting non-JHU access to MSE Library and the Brody Learning Commons to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. … Continue reading
Give Your Research a Lift with a Workshop or Two!
Ever feel like you’re using old strategies to do your research? Let us help you harness the latest cutting-edge tools at one of our fall workshops. Learn how to organize your citations, navigate around e-books, not run afoul of the … Continue reading
Olympic Withdrawal
It’s worse than a hang-over. I miss the Olympics! Amazing athletes, cool opening and closing ceremonies; Rio in 2016 can’t come quickly enough for me. So what’s the remedy for this malady? Watching a movie might help. Chariots of Fire … Continue reading
An Archaeology of Knowledge
What do netsukes, skulls, globes, portable pianos and lab equipment have in common? They are soon to be part of an art installation in the Brody Learning Commons designed by noted artist and curator Mark Dion. Building on the theme … Continue reading
The Tall Ships are Coming! The Tall Ships are Coming!
One of the coolest things about summer in Baltimore is the arrival of the tall ships. There are a number that pass through every year, but this year is bigger and better: their appearance marks the kick-off of the bicentennial … Continue reading
You Are All Graduates of the Library
To all of you out there walking across the stage in one of the many commencement ceremonies to be held later this week: Congratulations! You’ve poured your heart and soul into your studies over the past four or more years … Continue reading