We, librarians, are fortunate that we get to meet a lot of incoming Hopkins students. We often request that they give us their “burning questions” — about Baltimore, Hopkins, the […]
Burning Questions: “Got Any Good Book/Record Stores?”
Burning Questions: Getting Out on the Town
We, librarians, are fortunate that we get to meet a lot of incoming Hopkins students. We often request that they give us their “burning questions” — about Baltimore, Hopkins, the […]
Creating Space: How Online Library Services Support Equity
Libraries have always been about community, access, and equity—and that mission doesn’t disappear with the building closed! In fact, our online services open new possibilities for reaching and uplifting students […]
Food for Thought
“Si hortum in bibliotheca habes, deerit nihil.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero This quotation is often mistranslated as “If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” […]
What is a National Bibliography and Why Would I Care?
Have you ever wondered how libraries and researchers keep track of all the published materials that come from a particular country? Every year countless publications, books, journals, maps, music scores, […]
Freddie Gray, 10 Years On
It has been just over ten years since Baltimore local, Freddie Gray, died after sustaining spinal injuries while in police custody. This death, ruled a homicide by medical examiners, resulted […]
Turnstile Summer
Many concerts devoted to social causes have occurred throughout history: Live Aid, the Freedom Concert, David Hasselhoff’s 1989 performance at the Berlin Wall—just to name a few. May 10, Baltimore […]
Top 15 Librarians in Pop Culture!
Throughout entertainment – literature, movies, comic books, video games, etc. – you’ll find librarians. Often we’re tucked away in supporting roles though, even in those cases, we are frequently an […]
Unlock Free Access to The Wall Street Journal – Courtesy of the Library
Did you know you can access The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for free through the library? Whether you’re keeping up with the latest headlines or sharpening your career skills, WSJ […]
Get to Know Joshua Everett, Liaison Librarian!
This winter, get to know the staff responsible for keeping the Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries and University Museums running. Today’s feature: Joshua Everett! Who are you and what do you […]