“Libraries are repositories of books, music and documents, but above all of nostalgia: the musty stacks, the unexpected finds, the safety and pleasure of a place that welcomes and shelters […]
Adventures in TAPPI
Hello from the basement of the Brody Learning Commons! This is our first contribution to the blog. We are the Heritage Science for Conservation Program housed within the Conservation Department. […]
What is THE best citation tool?
One very common question that comes up, from both students and researchers, is: “What is the best citation tool for doing X?” It’s an excellent question because every year another […]
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 […]
Five (Library) New Year’s Resolutions You CAN Keep
New Year’s resolutions are notoriously hard to keep. Here are 5 we can help you with! Find out who your liaison librarian is. Whether you’re a grad student and need […]
All sorts of endings
It’s the end of the year (or maybe the end of the world?) and since I’m writing this on a gray afternoon, my mind is focused on the end of […]
Library Hours During Finals Week
Thanksgiving is long gone. Classes end Friday, Dec. 4th. Reading period is Dec. 7 – 8, and finals are Dec. 9 – 18. This means study environments will be at […]
Medium Rare Books? You Mean You Eat Them?
Well, not exactly. We all know what “rare” books are, right? Generally any book produced before 1800, as well as books that have a particular value or, well, rarity. But […]
Find Funding Opportunities with SciVal Funding and Grant Forward
Part of a researcher’s work is finding funding to grow and sustain their research. New equipment, travel, and grad student stipends are supported by grant funding. The library provides resources […]
Calling All Freshmen: Help the Libraries Serve You Better!
You are invited to join the Student Advisory Committee (SAC) and help advise us on new and existing library services and policies. This group is chaired by Dean Winston Tabb and […]