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1863/1963 Revisited: Open House in Special Collections & Archives Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 2:00–4:00 pm Davison Rare Book Room, 1st floor east, Olin Library, 252 Church Street Take a break from the frenzy of finals! As 2013 draws to a close, drop in at the Special Collections & Archives “1863/1963 Revisited” Open House. Documents, … Read more
Friends of the Wesleyan Library Adaptation Film Series Almayer’s Folly (2011) Wednesday, December 4, 2013 • 8:00 p.m. Goldsmith Family Cinema, Center for Film Studies, 301 Washington Terrace, Middletown The Adaptation Film Series is a collaboration with the Center for Film Studies exploring the translation of literary text to the screen. Almayer’s Folly is … Read more
Thank you to all who donated books to the book sale, volunteered to help, and came to buy books. The sale was a big success, bringing students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, and the community together to enjoy browsing through the thousands of books looking for new homes. The sale raised over $3,500 for library events, special projects, … Read more
Now open! Special Collections & Archives Exhibition Cases, Olin Library On view daily during library hours In early 1964, President John F. Kennedy’s widow, Jacqueline Kennedy, decided that an authorized version of the events surrounding her husband’s assassination in Dallas, Texas, on November 22, 1963—50 years ago this year—should be undertaken. Author William Manchester accepted … Read more
Come browse over 3500+ donated and ex libris, popular and academic books for sale on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Olin Memorial Library. Most books are priced $1-$5, with special books $10+. You’re sure to find something to add to your collection. Cash and checks accepted. For more information, … Read more
We’re excited to announce that WesScholar, Wesleyan’s institutional repository, has just reached 1 million full-text downloads! As of this morning, the download count stood at 1,000,0082. There are presently 3,386 digital items in WesScholar, and the average download per item is around 300. Although WesScholar was started in 2008, 416,180 downloads have come in just … Read more
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
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
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
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
