The concept of the United States as a “melting pot” of cultures has been around for hundreds of years. The idea, that people of various cultural backgrounds could come together […]
Finding Your Place in History
Let’s Talk Taxidermy at Evergreen Museum & Library!
Note: This blog post includes images and content related to the killing and preservation of animals for scientific and artistic purposes. “Fixed up museum. . . . I catalogued about […]
Finding a Study Space!
It’s a feeling we all know – circling the parking lot for that last space. It is an experience so universal that the trope has found its way into countless […]
Open Access (OA) Agreements at Johns Hopkins University: The How and Why?
Written by Nancy Shin, Barbara Pralle & Liz Mengel A common question that librarians at Johns Hopkins University get is, “Why don’t the JH libraries have OA support for all […]
Open Textbooks: Meeting Student Learning Needs on Day One
Written by Kathleen DeLaurenti, Director, Arthur Friedheim Music Library, Peabody Institute of Music As educators, we think deeply about pedagogical approaches to help our students achieve their learning goals. In […]
Digital Humanities’ Ethos of Sharing
Written by Emily McGinn, Digital Humanities Librarian, Sheridan Libraries & Museums Open Access is at the heart of the Digital Humanities (DH). Freely available and unfettered data is key to […]
What is Open Access?
Written by Nancy Shin, Scholarly Communications Librarian, Welch Medical Library Open Access Week is next week. Check out the events happening across campuses and online. Open Access refers to freely […]
International Open Access Week
The Sheridan Libraries and Museums, in collaboration with the Peabody Institute, Arthur Friedham Library and Welch Medical Library are celebrating International Open Access Week (October 21-27), which is recognized by […]
Join Special Collections for a Fun Totes & Tarot Halloween Event!
Looking for something fun and creative and maybe kind of sort of creepy to do on Tuesday, October 29th? Why not be enchanted and well-accessorized at Special Collections’ fabulous Totes […]
Maryland’s Monsters!
In the shadowy corners of Maryland’s history, lurking in lush forests and meandering rivers, lie tales of mysterious creatures that have captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike. Spanning […]