Due to the Independence Day holiday, all campus libraries will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. And to help get your 4th off to a good start, here are just a few of the library’s great resources on the subject. The full text of the Declaration of Independence can be found . . .Continue reading Independence Day Hours
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New App for Medici.tv
With over 1,200 films, medici.tv is the largest online catalog of classical music programs featuring the greatest artists and composers. Medici.tv also associates with great orchestras and concert halls around the world in order to broadcast some of the greatest musical events. You can access medici.tv from the All Databases list on the library’s homepage. An app is . . .Continue reading New App for Medici.tv
Who was Harry Briggs?
Harry and Eliza Briggs June 23rd marked the 62nd anniversary of the dissenting opinion of Judge Waties Waring in the case of Harry Briggs v. R.W. Elliot. Never heard of Harry Briggs? I hadn’t either until I read the following article from Prologue magazine. Who Was Harry Briggs? PrologueWinter 2012 Often the ordinary citizen can . . .Continue reading Who was Harry Briggs?
FBIS Trials
The Library has initiated access to two resources for a trial period. Both trials will be available until July 20, 2013 and can be accessed from our Electronic Resource Trials page. FBIS Daily Reports (1941-1996)FBIS Daily Reports provides national and local perspectives on topics related to World War II and the Axis alliance, the new . . .Continue reading FBIS Trials
Welcome to Summer O
The first session of Summer Orientation begins today. We hope that you will stop by the Library’s information booth at the Resource Fair in the Trone Center from 3:15-5 pm on the first day of your orientation. Or explore the Library on your own time by visiting the building or checking out the Library website. . . .Continue reading Welcome to Summer O
James C. Furman’s Library
The latest Prezi (created by student volunteer, Kate Marley, and student assistant, BreAnna Johnson) takes a look at the personal library of James C. Furman, the first University President.
51,000 New Images
Last month, ARTstor expanded their Digital Library by adding 51,000 new images from 15 contributors. The contributors include: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Rijksmuseum, the state museum of the Netherlands The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation (exhibition installation photographs) Lukas-Art in Flanders, an archival repository for Flemish museums Phillips Collection Metropolitan Museum of Art (exhibition installation . . .Continue reading 51,000 New Images
Information Literacy Song
Check out this humorous reworking of Coldplay’s song “Viva La Vida” with new lyrics by Dr. James F. McGrath of Butler University, focusing on information literacy and student research.
Zombie Pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a fun way of teaching about emergency preparedness. Their graphic novel, “Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic,” demonstrates the importance of being prepared in an entertaining way that people of all ages will enjoy. The CDC’s message is that if you are generally well equipped to deal with a . . .Continue reading Zombie Pandemic
Park Pamphlets
Government Documents for Vacation and Travel Now that the semester has ended, it is the perfect time to lace up your hiking boots and visit some of our nation’s parks. The National Park Service website is a great resource to use when planning your vacation. Another place where you can find information is in the . . .Continue reading Park Pamphlets