David Levesque January 5th, 2011
In celebration of Matthews Family Hockey Day on Saturday, January 8th, as well as the arrival of black ice and a beautiful outdoor hockey rink on Lower School Pond, Ohrstrom Library has on display in the Upper Level display cases an exhibit of historic photographs and materials from the SPS Archives entitled “St. Paul’s School : the Cradle of American Hockey.”
In St. Paul’s : the Life of a New England School, August Heckscher writes this of hockey at SPS:
At first it had been an informal scrimmage on the ice, gradually settling into a more organized contest with eleven men to a side, playing with a square piece of wood for a puck. In 1896, the Canadian version of the game, with seven players on each side, was adopted. That same year the School team played for the first time on the fabled St. Nicholas Rink in New York against a group of alumni. The alumni won 3-1. But the encounter was a spectacular event, and the School was off upon a long career of hockey playing, which was to make it known in the sports world and to fill many of the places on the top college teams with skaters trained upon the Millville ice.
You are invited to take a moment upon your next visit to Ohrstrom Library to view this exhibit created with materials from the SPS Archives, in celebration of the long and illustrious history of hockey at SPS.
Tags: Archives, black ice, Hockey, Lower School Pond, Matthews Family Hockey Day, Ohrstrom Library, St. Paul's School, William R. Matthews
Lisa Laughy November 17th, 2010
Ohrstrom Blog was spruced up over the summer and now Ohrstrom Library’s main website has followed suit. The result is a seamless navigational experience for all of Ohrstrom Library’s web services.
The top-level navigational menu provides key access points to some of the more frequent destinations. The navigational menu in the sidebar, now conveniently located on the right hand side of the window, connects users to all the online offerings from Ohrstrom Library. This menu provides full access from any page, whether you are reading the most recent blog post, accessing databases, locating the latest research guide, or discovering School history through an Archives exhibit.
Take time to browse and re-familiarize yourself with all of the interesting and useful information that resides among the pages of Ohrstrom Library’s web services.
Tags: Ohrstrom Blog, Ohrstrom Library, Ohrstrom Library Web Services, St. Paul's School Archives
Lisa Laughy October 7th, 2010
The SPS Community received an All-School e-mail at the beginning of the fall term outlining an important change in Ohrstrom Library’s circulation policy:
Ohrstrom Library is asking that its users show their SPS ID cards when checking out materials in order to make all circulation transactions even more efficient, accurate and secure.
By now you have likely been asked to show your ID when checking out items from the library. If you have lost your SPS ID, or have never received one please use the contact form HERE to find out how to get a new/replacement card. You can also call Circulation Librarian Sandra Chauvin at 4865 with any questions.
The Library staff greatly appreciate your cooperation as we transition to this new policy.
Tags: circulation, Ohrstrom Library, St. Paul's School
Lisa Laughy September 9th, 2010
Welcome to students just beginning their St. Paul’s School experience, and welcome back to those of you with familiar faces. The crisp excitement of the new school year is in the air, eagerly blowing across Lower School Pond and up the steps of Ohrstrom Library. There will be much that is reassuringly familiar when you come into the Library, but you will also discover much that is refreshingly new.
The first thing you may notice is that Ohrstrom Blog now has a new look – this clean and open design paves the way for the future integration of the growing number of Library web services into one seamless navigational experience. Stay tuned to Ohrstrom Blog for the release of the updated Library Website later this term, and the launch of an exciting new Archives online resource later in the school year.
Also new this year is the addition of eBooks to Ohrstrom Library’s collection. Look for a blog post next week explaining all the details of this exciting new Humanities resource. A future blog post will also detail our soon-to-be-available eBook reader.
Unchanged is the commitment of the Ohrstrom Library staff to providing the best academic resources possible to St. Paul’s School students, faculty and staff. Welcome back to your library.
Tags: eBooks, Ohrstrom Blog, Ohrstrom Library, St. Paul's School
Kevin Barry April 14th, 2010
Applications are now available for a student leadership opportunity at Ohrstrom Library. A team of 12 students in the current 4th or 5th forms will be selected this spring to serve as Ohrstrom Library Prefects from September 2010 through May 2011. Below is a description of the program and information about the application process.
How Will a Library Prefect Serve?
- Will set a positive tone and example by exhibiting respect for the Library’s physical plant, patrons and staff; facilitating a quiet and harmonious study environment for all; and being helpful to students in need of direction.
- Will meet with the Library Director and staff. Will offer advice and suggestions associated with the collections and operation of the library and its services. Will serve as a liaison between the student body and the library.
- Will be visible, approachable and available to students; reaching out to those who appear to need guidance or assistance with locating library resources, and referring students to library staff for help with research and resource questions. Will serve as a peer resource for students who would like to discuss the topic of academic integrity in the library.
- Will promote the development of library and research skill sets by learning how to confidently navigate the Ohrstrom Library website; locate cataloged materials in the stacks; and operate library equipment such as film readers, copiers and scanners.
- Will possess an understanding of Ohrstrom Library’s expectations and discourage all behaviors that undermine the success, academic potential, or well-being of students using the library for research, study, writing, or reflection. Will discourage all abuse or misuse of library property, and report questionable or potentially dangerous behaviors to the library staff.
- Will behave in an objective manner should conflicts with patrons arise, always honoring personal boundaries. Will refer or report students with policy questions, concerns or special needs to the Library Director or library staff on duty.
What Kind of Time Commitment is Involved?
- If you are selected as a Library Prefect, you must fully commit to covering one weekly 1.5 hour shift in Ohrstrom Library on a mutually agreed upon evening.
- Library Prefects will be on duty in Ohrstrom Library, Sunday through Friday evenings 7:30pm to 9:00pm.
- Library Prefects will work in teams of two, one evening each week.
- Swaps will be allowed but all shifts must be covered.
What Might A Typical Evening Involve?
Working out of a space adjacent to the Library Director’s office on the second floor of Ohrstrom Library, Library Prefects will make regular “rounds” throughout the building. During this time they might assist students who are having difficulty either locating materials or navigating their way around the building; discover routine problems that can be quickly solved or referred to the Library staff; cover the Circulation Desk for very brief periods if the Library staff are called away. They may shelve current periodicals, books and newspapers; assist with shelf reading; and as liaisons between the student body and the library, bring suggestions to the Library Director and staff regarding the operation, services, and best practices of the library.
How Do I Apply for Consideration and What Happens Next?
- Access a PDF version on the application by clicking HERE, OR pick one up at the Circulation Desk in Ohrstrom Library.
- Turn in the completed application at the Library Circulation Desk no later than Monday May 10 at 5:00pm.
- Mr. Barry will acknowledge receipt by e-mail of all applications received.
- All applications will be reviewed by Library staff and current 6th Form Library Prefects.
- With applicant’s permission, applicant’s adviser will be consulted.
- All applicants will be notified as to whether or not they have been selected by Friday Monday May 17 at 5:00pm.
- Training and duty schedules will be completed by mid-September 2010.
Please see or contact Mr. Barry if you have any questions about the position or application process.
Tags: Ohrstrom Library, Prefects, St. Paul's School
