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Black History Month Resources |
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Julia Rogers Research Prize |
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C&RL News Features Goucher's Own Nancy Patz |
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Jane Austen Scholar Gillian Dow to Speak at Library |
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January Library Hours |
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Beginning Thursday December 15, the Library hours will change to accomodate the Winter Break. The Library will no longer be operating on a 24/7 schedule until January. Please view the Library Hours for a complete listing of closings. [full story] |
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The Library celebrates 50 years of The Snowy Day, a Caldecott Award-winning children's book by Ezra Jack Keats, with a vibrant exhibit. The exhibit features Keats' book along with information about his personal and creative life and the reception of The Snowy Day within the literary community. [full story] |
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Nancy Patz Collection Exhibit |
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Native American Heritage Month |
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Thanksgiving Break Hours |
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The Library and CTLT to Host Technology Petting Zoo Come by and get your hands on the latest eReaders and Tablets on Wednesday, November 16 from 10am - 4pm in the Athenaeum's Batza Room. There will be Kindles, Nooks, iPads, and more. Visitors will have a chance to win one of the devices after completing a short survey. [full story] |
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Email Reference |
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Professor Uta Larkey's Book, 'Life And Loss In The Shadow Of The Holocaust' |
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Author of the 2011 One Maryland One Book to Speak at Goucher |
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Take the Library's User Survey The Library is looking to expand reference services to students, faculty, and staff. Please complete this quick survey so that we can better serve you... [full story] |
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Archivist of the US as Constitution Day Speaker In honor of Constitution Day, Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero will give a lecture entitled "Secrecy and Democracy" on Monday, September 19, at 7:30 p.m. in Buchner Hall of the Alumnae/i House... [full story] |
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The Library is now open 24/7. [full story] |
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The Library is on Facebook |
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Welcome to Goucher College Library Welcome new students, and welcome back to returning students! We're very happy to see you all and look forward to a busy and productive year in the library. Please check us out ... [full story] |
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Congratulations to our Graduating Student Workers |
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Winners of the 2011 Julia Rogers Research Prizes |
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Edible Book Fest Winners and Photos |
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Goucher College Library Student Symposium |
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Goucher College Friends of the Library |
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Edible Book Fest |
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Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence |
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National Library Week (April 10-16) |
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Goucher College presents Walter Dean Myers |
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Julia Rogers Research Prize |
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February is Black History Month |
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Egypt Protests 2011 |
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Fall 2010 Peirce Center Fellow The Brooke and Carol Peirce Center for Undergraduate Research in Special Collections at Goucher College has named Daniel Benyishay '11 as the Fall 2010 Undergraduate Research Fellow. [full story] |
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VHS to DVD Dubbing Issues |
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Welcome New Students |
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New Student Artwork in the Library |
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Library now offers Baltimore Sun full text back to 1837! |
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Peirce Center's First Faculty Award Goucher Art History Professor April Oettinger has been awarded a curriculum development grant by the Brooke and Carol Peirce Center. Learn more... [full story] |
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Congratulations to our Graduating Student Workers |
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Peirce Fellows Presentations: Spring 2010 |
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Julia Rogers Prize Ceremony 2010 |
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Ethnographic Video Online |
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Edible Book Fest Winners and Photos |
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Faculty Reading on April 21 |
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Maryland Library Association Quilt on Display We're celebrating National Library Week by sharing the MLA "Heart of Maryland Libraries Quilt." On display through Saturday, April 17. Learn more... [full story] For more information: Margaret Guccione, margaret.guccione@goucher.edu |
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Peirce Center Undergraduate Research Fellows |
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Kathryn Allamong Jacob '72 : Two Special Lectures |
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Goucher Students Win Sparky Award! |
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Juliette Wells presents the 2009-2010 Burke Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence lecture on February 17. Learn more... [full story] For more information: Nancy Magnuson, nmagnuso@goucher.edu |
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Brooke and Carol Peirce Center Fellowships Announced The Peirce Center is looking for curious undergrads interested in a paid research opportunity for the Spring semester. more... [full story] |
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Past Exhibits in the Library |
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"The College Library in a Changing World" |
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Join us for a reading of the 1938 American first edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit. more information... [full story] |
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Athenaeum Opening--Special Events! |
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Brooke and Carol Peirce Center Created |
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Library Wins Grant to Catalog Special Collections Items |
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Librarian Nancy Magnuson addresses Omaha Jane Austen meeting |
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Winslow Collection of Political Memorabilia |
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Thurgood Marshall Exhibit |
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Doris Humphrey Collection at Goucher College A new exhibit highlights a major donation to the college... [full story] |
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Journalism in America: Just the Facts Learn more about "the ungentlemanly art"... [full story] |
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Other Voices: American Women Journalists |
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Notable African American Women An interview with Jewell Robinson, Goucher's first African-American student, highlights a new exhibit in the library... [full story] |
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Two of Neal Koger's sculptures are now on display in the library ... [full story] |
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See the the Athenaeum unfold in real time. [full story] |
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Mears Fellowship Winner |
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Burke Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence Named |
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Carl Linnaeus Anniversary Exhibit A new exhibit celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Father of Taxonomy... [full story] |
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A new library display honors the work of environmentalist Elizabeth Ebert Wilson '29... [full story] |
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Estelle Dennis Dance Theatre Exhibit |
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Lewis Carroll's 175th anniversary is commemorated in a new library exhibit. [full story] |
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Happy Birthday, Virginia Woolf Virginia Woolf's 125th anniversary is commemorated in a new library exhibit. [full story] |
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International Studies Kangaroo Visits the Library A new study abroad program in Australia is promoted by a special visitor... [full story] |
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Ancient Egypt: New Display |
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Picasso Anniversary Exhibit |
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Domesday Book on Exhibit |
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Goucher College Spirit: Souvenirs from the Archives |
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Poodle Extraordinaire: the Jacques-Pierre Collection |
Other News
Goucher Earthworks to host Jane Goodall discussion
Several of Jane Goodall's books are available on Reserve at the library's service desk. Attend this open forum discussion two days before the author's talk. [full story]
Edible Book Fest
Goucher's 1st Annual Edible Book Fest will be held on April 1st! Learn more... [full story]
The library plans to remain open on its regular 24/7 schedule, as conditions allow. Users are advised to call the service desk at x6360 to confirm.
[full story]Burma Week
A special week focusing attention on the political situation in Burma is upcoming. Find readings, links, and events here... [full story]
One Maryland/One Book
Join us for a panel discussion on October 27 to celebrate the 2009 selection, Song Yet Sung, by James McBride. more... [full story]
Friends of the Library Program: Elaine F. Weiss
The author of Fruits of Victory: The Woman's Land Army of America in the Great War, will discuss her book on October 27. more...
[full story]Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Enoch Pratt's guide has lots of interesting information about banned books... [full story]
Library Web to Have New Look!
Here's a preview of the new library web page, coming in mid-August... [full story]
From Julia to the Athenaeum!
Important information about library services, hours, and locations during the move to the Athenaeum can be found here... [full story]
2009-10 Burke-Austen Scholar Named
Juliette Wells, associate professor of English literature at Manhattanville College, has been named Goucher College’s Burke Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence for 2009-2010. Learn more... [full story]
A Big Thank You to Our Graduating Student Workers!
We'll miss our wonderful senior student workers. See what each has selected for the library in his/her honor... [full story]
Goodbye, Julia Rogers
During the last weeks before the library moves to the Athenaeum, we celebrate our long-time namesake. Join us in special events to honor Julia Rogers! more... [full story]
Spirit of Place: Baltimore’s Favorite Spaces.
Join us for a lunchtime conversation with the authors of this special new book. Learn more...
[full story]Beth Spires Poetry Reading
The library is proud to present poet Beth Spires in a reading from her new book, I Heard God Talking to Me: William Edmondson and His Stone Carvings. Learn more... [full story]
National Library Week 2009
Join us in special activities to celebrate National Library Week! Learn more... [full story]
Central Search no longer available
You may have noticed the absence of links to Central Search. Learn more... [full story]
Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence Grant Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the 2009-2010 award. Learn more...
[full story]Director of Library Preservation position open
Goucher College invites applications for a Director of Library Preservation. Learn more... [full story]
Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel
Make plans to attend a free reading and discussion series on identity and imagination in Jewish literature, beginning on October 12 ...more info [full story]
Bill Blackbeard: The Collector Who Rescued the Comics
The Friends of the Goucher College Library sponsor this free public talk on October 16...more info [full story]
New Library Web Page
We introduce a new look for the library's website... [full story]
Frank Zappa: Baltimore's Favorite Mother
A new exhibit recognizes one of Rock and Roll's sharpest musical minds, Baltimore native Frank Zappa...
[full story]Library Student Phi Beta Kappans
Congratulations to our Phi Beta Kappa Student Workers... [full story]
It's That Time of Year!
when paper deadlines and finals loom... [full story]
Julia Rogers Prize Ceremony 2008
See pictures from the 4th annual Prize Awards ceremony... [full story]
Julia Rogers Research Prize Winners Announced!
Congratulations to the 2007-2008 winners and honorable mentions... [full story]
"Jane Austen, Jane Porter, and Bath"
2008 Burke Scholar-in-Residence Devoney Looser speaks on Wednesday, March 5, at 7:30 pm. Learn more...
[full story]Creative Nonfiction Reading
Don't miss a favorite event! Students in Barbara Roswell’s writing workshop present an evening of original creative nonfiction on Dec. 6... [full story]
William Blake at 250
It's the 250th anniversary of William Blake... [full story]
Celebrate Nancy Patz’s generous contribution of a collection that spans her career as a children’s book author and illustrator...
[full story]Fahrenheit 451 Discussion
The Big Read happened on October 30... [full story]
The Big Read: Fahrenheit 451
A panel discussion on this literary classic, hosted by Goucher President Sandy Ungar. Learn more about The Big Read... [full story]
JRL has Eco-Info
The library takes part in the Environmental Resource Fair... [full story]
Maryland Library Association Meets at Goucher
The Maryland Library Association holds a workshop in the library...
[full story]The Friends of the Goucher College Library present The Cone Sister
This one-woman show chronicles the lives of Baltimore's Cone sisters... [full story]
Summer Activities in the Library
See below for some of the great things that happen in the library in the "quiet" Summertime!
[full story]Summer Activities in the Library: Superkids!
The Superkids came to read. Photos... [full story]
Julia Rogers 2005 Research Prize Winners
2005 Prize winners are announced at National Library Week celebration... [full story]
Summer Activities in the Library: Educational Opportunity Program
EOP students get familiar with the library. Photos... [full story]
Chawton Conference
will focus on Private Collections and Their Role in Libraries... [full story]
Doonesbury Cartoons Featured in Library
Check out the work of Commencement Speaker Garry Trudeau. More...
[full story]Celebrate with us April 16-21! Learn more about the many special events, exhibits, and treats we have planned for you throughout the week...
[full story]Julia Rogers Research Prize Winners Announced!
The Julia Rogers Library and the Friends of the Goucher College Library announce the winners of the 2007 research prizes... [full story]
Laura Lippman to Speak at Friends Event
Laura Lippman, mystery writer and novelist, will speak at the Friends of the Goucher College Library Spring event. Learn more...
[full story]The Fourth Biennial Jane Austen Scholar-in-Residence Grant
Applications for the 2007-2008 academic year are due by April 17, 2007. More information...
[full story]February is Black History Month
Explore some excellent primary and secondary sources in the library's collection. [full story]
African Arts Exhibit
A new display showcases the richness of African arts. [full story]
Julia Rogers Research Prizes
The Julia Rogers Library and The Friends of the Goucher College Library sponsor an annual research prize for goucher students... [full story]
Read or download the report from the U.S. Institute of Peace, facilitator of the study group.
[full story]Creative Nonfiction Student Reading
Make plans to join Barbara Roswell’s students for a smorgasbord of Creative Nonfiction on December 8. [full story]
Friends Lecture Features ALA President
The Friends of the Goucher College Library presents Leslie Burger on November 2... [full story]
Big Changes in the Library
New hours, new services, new spaces! Find out more... [full story]
New Look for Library Catalog
The library catalog gets an update... [full story]
An Island Out of Time
Find out more about the Summer reading selection and its author, Tom Horton... [full story]
Children's Literature Exhibit
A new library exhibit celebrates award winning children's books... [full story]
Asian Cinema Exhibit
Take a look at some of the library's holdings in this popular genre... [full story]
Finals Week Treats from the Friends
The Friends of the Goucher College Library have once again provided sweet incentives for students preparing for their final exams... [full story]
Book Drive Ends
Baltimore Reads Book Drive Campaign Coordinator Jaime Bogardy '08 with some of the books collected for children in Baltimore... [full story]
Heroes!
Kudos to the IT Help Desk staff... [full story]
Childrens' Book Drive
Bring your new and gently used children's books for distribution through the Baltimore Reads Book Bank... [full story]
Marion Elizabeth Rodgers '81 To Speak About Mencken
Marion Rodgers '81 talks about her work on H.L.Mencken on April 20... [full story]
Julia Rogers Research Prize Winners Announced
Winners of the Julia Rogers Research Prize for papers written in 2005 were announced at a ceremony held during National Library Week... [full story]
JRL Celebrates!
Join us in festivities marking National Library Week, National Poetry Month, and FUSION, March 30-April 8, 2006... [full story]
Research Fair to be held in the Library
All Goucher faculty, staff, and students are invited to share their work with the campus community during the week of April 3 to 8, National Library Week... [full story]
Let's Talk About It: Jewish Literature
The fourth of a free five-part reading and discussion series will be on March 22, at the Towson Library, 320 York Road, from 7-9 pm. Dr. Uta Larkey will lead a discussion of The Centaur in the Garden... [full story]
Victoria Van Hyning '06 Wins Poetry Prize
Victoria Van Hyning '06 is the winner of Goucher's 2006 Sara deFord Academy of American Poets' Prize... [full story]
New Goucher Notable Exhibit
Anthropologist Hortense Powdermaker is the latest in a series of exhibits featuring Goucher men and women of achievement... [full story]
Jane Austen's Romantic Myth
Rachel Brownstein, a prominent Jane Austen scholar, will present the 2006 Burke-Austen Lecture on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Merrick Lecture Hall... [full story]
National Science Foundation Award to Dr. Slocum
Dr. Robert D. Slocum recently received a $340,000 award from the National Science Foundation to continue his research... [full story]
