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The Art Library, Science Library and Olin are open today, Friday, February 14. Thanks to all the student workers, library staff and librarians who kept the libraries open and provided services yesterday. If you are a Wesleyan student, faculty or staff member who is stuck off-campus, click here for instructions on accessing library resources: http://www.wesleyan.edu/library/howdoi/accessfromoffcampus.html … Read more
The 2014 One Book, One Middletown selection is The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow, by Rita Leganski. The story is set in 1950s Louisiana, about a young boy whose unique abilities are misconstrued as disabilities and how he transforms the lives of those around him. It is a lyrical and enchanting debut novel. One Book, One … Read more
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
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
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
