You might think that MSEL empties out over the summer. Fewer people come in but we aren’t empty, by any means. Who are these intrepid researchers, risking the heat of […]
Missed the Reserves Deadline? It’s Not Too Late!
I once had a professor spend what was, in retrospect, an inordinate amount of time explaining to me his belief that the American education system is rigged to trigger depression […]
Olympics: Then & Now
The 2012 Summer Olympics are fast approaching! London will be abuzz with athletes and sports enthusiasts from just about everywhere – and our TVs will blaze with fast-paced Olympic coverage. […]
Calcutta Photograph Collection
Did you know that American troops were stationed in India during the Second World War? They were posted in Calcutta (now known as Kolkata), the capital of West Bengal, in […]
Yani Tseng Who?
We all know Tiger Woods, the Williams sisters, but do you know Victoria Azarenka, or Yani Tseng? They both happen to be the top athletes in the world, one from […]
Encyclopedias: Dead AND Alive
By now, most of us have heard the news that the venerable Encyclopaedia Britannica will no longer produce a printed set. For those among us who remember leafing through the […]
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month during which we celebrate the history and culture of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and their contributions to our country. Throughout this month, various […]
Teaching a Summer Course? Consider Using Course Reserves!
Busy preparing a summer course while your family and friends are out getting a tan? Let Reserve Services help! We can make readings available electronically and place books and videos […]
Student Suggestions in Action
Over the years we’ve taken a number of steps towards making the library a greener space, such as introducing composting and a pen recycling program. We’re also pretty excited that […]
Ouch That Hurts!
Every year the library circulates hundreds of thousands of books. In addition to circulating books, patrons use thousands of books in the library that are not checked out. Usually, the […]