For the first time ever, you can guarantee yourself a spot in one of the coveted group study rooms throughout the library. Our new, online service allows anyone with a […]
Taj Mahal – A Love Poem in Marble
Shah Jehan You knew, Shah Jehan, life and youth, wealth and glory, they all drift away in the current of time. You strove, therefore, to perpetuate only the sorrow of […]
Composting at Café Q
Over the years, the library has supported a number of sustainable initiatives. We’re pleased to be able to add composting to the list. Thanks to the efforts of our own […]
Baltimore Gears Up for the Labor Day Weekend Race Events
This week begins the inaugural Baltimore Grand Prix automobile race. The main event of this multi-day festival is the IZOD IndyCar Race, which is part of the IZOD IndyCar Series. Baltimore’s […]
Additional Bloomberg Terminals!
Created by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg (a JHU alumnus), and now a service of Bloomberg L.P., the Bloomberg Financial Service offers real-time and selected historical economic, financial, and industrial […]
Orchards as History
This time of year, a trip to Baltimore’s Sunday Farmer’s Market under the Jones Fall Expressway is a treat for the eyes and nose. The variety of produce is overwhelming, […]
Ask a Librarian
Our librarians pride themselves on their accessibility. You can shoot us an email, give us a ring, swing by the reference office or even send us a tweet! Brand new […]
Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam – Classical Dances of South India
The Sangeet Natak Akademi, the National Academy for Music, Dance and Drama of India, confers classical status on eight dance forms of India — Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Sattriya, […]
Let’s Talk About Chocolate.
In 2009, in the United States, retail sales of chocolate were about $17.3 billion. Oh, you’re not surprised at all by this huge number? You want to move along to […]
Smartphone Book Apps
If you’ve been following our Apps blog category, then you already know that there are some pretty cool academic resources out there. We’re still loving WorldCat Mobile and RedLaser! With countless […]