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Magic
Summer is magic. Now is the time for books, music, and movies that are magical. Book At this moment, on the McNaughton shelf on M Level, find the stunning novel about The Night Circus, which “Opens at Nightfall, Closes at Dawn.” … Continue reading
Hopkins Blogs — Getting the Word Out
The amazing ecosystem that is Johns Hopkins University has countless ways to tell the world about what’s happening here. There are JHU Facebook pages, JHU twitterers, JHU newspapers, and of course, JHU websites. There are also marvelous blogs. I know … Continue reading
Where is your Fiction Section?
We hear this question a lot at the Information Desk. Ask a simple question, get a simple answer, right? Well, the simple answer to this one is basically – we don’t have one. Or rather, we don’t have ONE. In … Continue reading
The Library’s Top-Circulated Material in 2011
In the spirit of the year-in-review post, we decided to spill your secrets. Behold: the top checked-out books and DVDs from the McNaughton Collection over the previous year. Surprised by any of the contenders below? Top McNaughton Books 1. The Girl … Continue reading
Unleash Your Inner Author
If you need a reason to start and finish that great unwritten novel, look no further: National Novel Writing Month is almost upon us. Between November 1 and 11:59:59 on November 30, all you have to do is release 50,000 … Continue reading
What’s on your Summer Reading List?
Summer is the season for reading. When temperatures soar, you can take refuge in a shady hammock or an air-conditioned nook and be instantly whisked away to some exotic, far cooler land. For students, it’s the only time you can … Continue reading
Baltimore’s Own Blockbusters!
If you love films, Baltimore is definitely the place to be this summer. Hopkins’ own Outdoor Film Series kicks off this evening on the quad in front of Gilman Hall with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Personally, … Continue reading
Summertime, and the livin’ is eas[ier]
Finals are almost over! The library settles into summer hours now, closing at midnight tonight, and while we still offer our full range of services over the summer, we’ve got slightly reduced hours. SUMMER SCHEDULE Library Hours Monday – Thursday, … 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
Top Hopkins Picks in 2010
Between those giant textbooks and dense journals, you’d think Hopkins students and profs wouldn’t have time for pleasure reading. Not so! Our McNaughton Collection of popular fiction and nonfiction is heavily used throughout the year! So just what do you … Continue reading