Two hundred sixty one years ago today, nothing happened. The newspapers would have been blank. No sun shone and no cloud stirred. No wars were fought and no treaties signed. […]
Time Flies, and So Can You!
With so many activities crammed into the beginning of the semester, you might become wearier of the tick-tocking clock than Captain Hook himself! But if you think your schedule is […]
Jesse Lazear, 1866-1900
In the Alumni Memorial Residences on the Homewood Campus, there is a dorm house named for Jesse Lazear, who was described upon his death as “a martyr in the noblest […]
No Desktops in the Library?
I just read an interesting blog post about the future of desktop computers in libraries. Will mobile computing devices and improvements in collaboration tools (think TeamSpot) decrease the need for […]
What Are You Reading?
We know that reading is really crucial for life-long learning. Libraries and librarians often sit in the unique position between students and faculty. We hear from students that they would […]
Preserving our Digital Heritage
Libraries have been preserving the world’s knowledge for centuries, but recently they have had to deal with a new class of threats–how to preserve the vast stores of digital information […]
The Advent of Paperback Books
Once upon a time in the United States, there were no paperbacks as we know them today. Books by and large were sold in bookshops or in sections of large […]
Academic as Apple Pie: Submit Your Course Reserves Today!
Pumpkin pie, sweaters, apple pie, crisp air, pecan pie…fall is coming soon to a campus near you! But, how can you think about baking (and eating) delicious autumnal treats and […]
The Star Spangled Banner: Close to 200 Years Old
I was out at Fort McHenry, recently. (My sister was visiting and wanted to see it.) If you haven’t been to the fort yet, you really should go! They’re doing […]
Happy 20th, Otakon!
Are you a fan of anime or manga? Do you know who Solid Snake is, and why he opposes FOXHOUND? Have you participated in Cosplay? Or even Larping? If these […]