It’s summer, and you’re thinking to yourself how you’d really like to catch up on reading some classic works of fiction, but, hey, maybe you’re also thinking how you’d also really like to read something, how shall we say, a little lighter, a little more lounge chair friendly? If this has happened to you, we […]
Unburied Treasure: Discovering ARTstor Collections
While on an expedition through the ARTstor Digital Library’s more than 1.9 million arts and humanities related images, you might use ARTstor’s robust search and filtering functionality to hunt for specific images or works of art. Alternatively, you might choose to set your course for the many phenomenal collections housed in ARTstor from institutions around […]
Need Images? Find them in ARTstor!
The JHU Visual Resources Collection is now available within the ARTstor Digital Library via Shared Shelf. Shared Shelf is a tool that allows the Visual Resources Collection (VRC) to publish our image collection to ARTstor for JHU faculty, students, and staff. Why use ARTstor for your image needs? “One Stop Shopping:” Search for ARTstor collection […]
JHU Visual Resources Collection now in ARTstor!
After many years of service, the platform that housed the JHU Visual Resources Collection’s Digital Image Database (DID@JHU or MDID) is being retired. The JHU Visual Resources Collection is now available within the ARTstor Digital Library via Shared Shelf. Shared Shelf is a tool that allows the Visual Resources Collection (VRC) to publish our image collection to ARTstor […]
Academic as Apple Pie: Submit Your Course Reserves Today!
Pumpkin pie, sweaters, apple pie, crisp air, pecan pie…fall is coming soon to a campus near you! But, how can you think about baking (and eating) delicious autumnal treats and taking long walks with colorful leaves crunching beneath your feet when you have a fall course to organize? Why not carve out some time to […]
Paving the Way for Shorter Lines at Circulation
Starting today, May 28th, the MSEL Circulation desk will be changing its full-service hours as a pilot program which will last through the summer and fall semesters. Why are we changing our full-service hours? The numbers show that on an average day the busiest times at the Circulation desk are between 11 am and 7 […]
In the Summer, Not in the City…
Summer is fast approaching! That means summer internships, summer jobs, and summer vacations–all of which might take you out of town until the leaves start falling. Here at the library, we’re all for tanning on the beach, but please don’t forget to take care of some library R & R–Return and Renew! Before you leave […]
Women’s History Month Reboot: Women Making History Now
Aside from being a herald of spring, March is also Women’s History Month. As March 2013 comes to a close, let’s take a minute to reflect on the important contributions women make. While there’s a lot of research and scholarship to be done on the women of the past—for example, not too many people are […]
Don’t forget your course reserves for Spring!
Spring is in the air! Well, not really, but the spring semester is about to rain down upon us. Rain down upon us with eager minds, research assignments, assigned readings, and more. If you’re an instructor, why not let course reserves be your umbrella? Even if you missed the best service submission deadline for Spring […]
Intersession Is Short, but Not Too Short for Course Reserves!
Trying to relax after a brutal fall semester? Spending your time dreaming of hot cocoa around the fire with snowflakes outside the window? Teaching an Intersession 2013 course, but missed the best service submission deadline for course reserves? Never fear! It is not too late to request books, readings, and AV materials for reserve. Whether […]