As a federal holiday, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May in accordance with the National Holiday Act. While it has come to be considered the unofficial start […]
Post-Graduation Research Tools
Worried about how to do research after you graduate? While our licensing arrangements mean that we can’t keep access to all of our databases open to you, we do have […]
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, [...]
Daffodils
Daffodils — or affodills as they were once spelled – are the harbingers of spring. Their tips poke up out of the ground in late winter and wait for warmer […]
A Love Letter to the Movies
Is that Oscar buzz wearing off? Awww. You only have a scant eleven months until the next round of stellar stories vie for competition. Of course, the Oscars are more […]
Where did Saint Valentine’s Day come from anyway?
Like many people, I wore my red and hearts last week to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day. But this year I wondered, where did this holiday come from? And, why February […]
Have Books Will Travel
As you all finish up exams and papers, and head home (or elsewhere) for the holidays, here are a few tips to keep your celebrations worry-free, at least as far […]
Overlooked Genius
Just over a month ago, a number of scholars, researchers, writers and countries were acknowledged for their contributions to their various fields with the award of the Nobel Prize. Throughout […]
Autumn Light
As we settle into the new semester, the oppressive heat of the summer sun has eased as we rush past the autumnal equinox, and our wobbling top of a planet […]
The Clock is Ticking
Midterms are just around the corner (gasp!), and to make sure that you have enough space to spread out and study, we’ll be limiting non-JHU access to MSE Library and […]