Quiet Study Area Begins
Lisa Laughy – Archives Assistant Tuesday night marked the first evening of Study Hall on the lower level of Ohrstrom Library. Students have always gathered in the evenings at Ohrstrom, and it is traditionally the busiest time of day for … Continued
New Library Display: Genocide
Deb Baker – Interim Reference Librarian It’s a human rights crisis, a regular news item, a campaign issue – and an ongoing reminder of what poet Robert Burns called “man’s inhumanity to man.” Do you wonder how genocide can happen? … Continued
Studying Smart from the Ground Up in Ohrstrom Library
Kevin Barry – Library Director I am happy to announce a collaborative initiative between Ohrstrom Library and the Office of Academic Support. Effective September 9th, the ground floor of Ohrstrom Library will serve as the new host to the School’s … Continued
New Reference Book: Encyclopedia of American Journalism
Deb Baker – Interim Reference Librarian Encyclopedia of American Journalism edited by Stephen L. Vaughn, Routledge, 2008. Find it in Ohrstrom at: Ref. 070.03 V46 This unique reference explores how the media has shaped American perceptions throughout our nation’s history, … Continued
New Reference Book: The NYT Guide to Essential Knowledge
Deb Baker – Interim Reference Librarian The New York Times Guide to Essential Knowledge: A Desk Reference for the Curious Mind, St. Martin’s Press, 2007. Find it in Ohrstrom at: Ref. 031 N42 With over 1300 pages of information on … Continued