We take for granted that library books should not be written in, altered, and tracked with barcodes (if we let them out of the library at all). But before […]
To Borrowers: Baltimore Libraries Large and Small
Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories, and Eerie Literature – Part 2
Still huddled under the covers reading scary books? Good! There are more ghoulish and ghostly tales that await you. Oh, and if you haven’t read part 1 of this blog, […]
Frankenstein: 200 Years In Print
Where does our fascination with Frankenstein come from? And why has it lasted so long? This exhibition presents early and illustrated editions of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s famous novel, along with […]
Deposit For Deposit Day
Faculty, don’t delay! Make your deposit(s) using the Open Access website! The Open Access website on the Provost’s site provides an FAQ, a background on Open Access, and a short […]
Building Open Infrastructure: The Public Access Submission System (PASS)
The 2016 discussion around an open access policy at Johns Hopkins acknowledged the increased burden a new policy would cause for faculty. US federal agencies, several private funders, and many […]
Fairy Tales, Ghost Stories, and Eerie Literature – Part 1
Each part of the world has its own collection of stories written to frighten readers. Their degree of fear can range from friendly giants roaming the tranquil countryside to the […]
Open Access Week Events
Open Access Week 2018 will be full of events around open data, open scholarship, and open access. A complete list is below with links. We’re busy this year to promote […]
Literary Halloween Costumes: Beyond Frankenstein and Dracula
Still casting about for a Halloween costume? How about paying homage to something you read that sent shivers up your spine? A few suggestions: Shakespeare is always a great source. Banquo’s […]
Halloween Fun Means Scary Movies
The weather outside isn’t exactly frightful (that’s for another holiday), but many films in our library collection are! To get in the Halloween spirit this week, why not check out some […]
Open Access Comes to Johns Hopkins
Johns Hopkins joins peer institutions, such as Harvard, MIT, and The University of California, by instituting a faculty open access policy. Many funders also require their researchers to make articles […]