We’ve heard your questions at the Info Desk, in the Reference Consultation Office, and via email and phone. Where is this book located? It says MSEL, but where in MSEL? […]
Spring is in the air, and so is Poetry
April is National Poetry Month, and we love to feature poetry in all its forms during this celebratory period. How many forms can poetry take, you ask? Well, there’s the […]
Quartos Explained
In our recent Incredibly Helpful Hints post, we noted that “we like to keep you on your toes” with quartos. But what makes a “quarto” or a “folio” different from a regular book? […]
Have you tried Google Books?
We’ve all been there: The one book you need to finish your paper that’s due tomorrow is checked out. You’re sick at home or in your dorm and need a […]
Hopkins’ Very Own Film Festival: April 6-8
Join the Johns Hopkins Film Society for their 2012 Film Festival this Friday through Sunday (April 6-8) at Shriver Hall on the Homewood Campus. As you film aficionados know, there is […]
Who’s In Brody? Special Collections!
The Brody Learning Commons will be student-focused space, full of natural light, group study space and a bigger cafe (no more waiting for tables, we hope!). We have, though, carved out some […]
Is This Website Correct and Unbiased?
This is a tough question to answer, especially if you’re researching a topic new to you. And it’s an important question since you’re considering citing this website in your presentation. […]
Incredibly Helpful Hints
You’re back from Spring Break, and it’s time to hit the ground running. You’ve looked in the catalog and found some e-books and some print books that you want to […]
Adrienne Rich: a poet lost, and found
The world of American poetry, and the world of letters at large, lost a strong and unique voice on Tuesday. Adrienne Rich, a poet of enormous talent and renown, died […]
Gamers: Come One, Come All
Spring is here, and that means that sci fi/fantasy gaming fans are prepping for two beloved events: DMC Game Night, and JohnCon 2012! DMC Game Night Where: the Offit Building […]