Researching Japan?

by EunJoo Lee, Head of Access Services. Are you writing a paper on Japanese culture, history, or religion, or on the economic impact of the country’s disasters of 2011? In addition to Wesleyan’s collections, the Interlibrary Loan Department has access to materials especially for students and faculty concentrating on Japanese studies and language resources.  The … Read more

New students – Get your passport stamped at the library!

Welcome to Wesleyan!  Wesleyan University Library is participating in the New Student Orientation Passport Program: 1. Interlibrary Loan Office (Olin first floor, Rm. 112):  When you need a book that Wesleyan doesn’t hold, Interlibrary Loan (ILL) can be a life-saver!  Come to the ILL office Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm to find out more. 2. Special Collections & … Read more

New Books in the Libraries and on Twitter!

The Wesleyan Libraries are constantly getting new materials! We encourage you to visit the New Book shelves in Olin (1st floor, west hall, next to the InterLibrary Loan office) to see recent arrivals. We will also be sharing selections via Twitter (#WesLibNewBook) and here on this blog! We’ve already Tweeted the following: – America’s Ranking … Read more

Poetry reading: “Love in the Time of War”

Love in the Time of War Wednesday, September 11, 2013 • 8:00 p.m. Russell House, 350 High Street, Middletown A reading by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa, to celebrate the release of a limited edition of “Love in the Time of War,” designed and produced by Middletown’s own Robin Price, Printer & Publisher. Price will … Read more

Got a beef with the library?

Tell us about it!  University Librarian office hours are each Friday in September from 1-5pm in my office on the second floor in Olin, rm. 202.  Whether you are a student, faculty member, staff member or visitor, I want to hear your questions, comments and concerns. Or, if you can’t come in person, email me … Read more