The Instruction and Outreach Department hosted two MLIS interns, Rae Johnson and Mariann Lactaoen, to create a series of online learning objects focusing on foundational research skills and social justice. Learn about their work and experience! Continue reading Social Justice and Instruction Internship Wrapped
Learn more about this interactive witch exhibit, visible now, by USFCA History majors. Read on for more details on the exhibit’s celebratory reception and when you can visit! Continue reading Unveiling Witches: The Women, Men, and Cats Behind the Trials
Details of the Ignatian Literary Magazine launch party, featuring the 37th volume of the magazine-don’t miss it! Continue reading Ignatian Literary Magazine
Ivan Hudson, Gleeson Librarian Emeritus, and a cherished member of the University of San Francisco community, passed away on September 23, 2024, at the age of 86. A librarian and anarchist, his life was a testament to the power of curiosity, service, and the pursuit of knowledge. Continue reading Remembering Ivan Hudson
See broadsides from Favianna Rodriguez’s retrospective portfolio “The Radical Imagination” on display now in the Donohue Rare Book Room. Continue reading Radical Imagination in the Donohue Rare Book Room
New books cover topics like ethical data science, bias in AI, predictive algorithms, and the impact of big data on society. The books emphasizes critical issues such as fairness, social dynamics, and the historical evolution of prediction methods in various fields. Continue reading Ten New Books in Data Science
New physics and astronomy books highlight significant contributions from women in science, the creation of superheavy elements, and inspiring personal journeys in astrophysics. Titles explore accidental discoveries, the quest for extraterrestrial life, and innovative theories in quantum mechanics, emphasizing the interconnectedness of science, society, and human consciousness. Continue reading Ten New Books in Physics & Astronomy
Explore some of the Donohue Rare Book Room’s materials related to the Gunpowder Plot! Continue reading Remember, Remember the Fifth of November
New mathematics books include “Mathematical Intelligence,” which emphasizes human creativity over machines, and “Probably Overthinking It,” a guide to data-driven decision-making. Other notable titles explore historical contributions to math, its cultural impact, and advances in fields like topology and chaos theory, offering diverse insights into mathematics. Continue reading Ten New Books in Mathematics
New kinesiology-related books cover topics such as the history of women in water sports, sociocultural impacts on physical activity, injury prevention, positive youth development through sports, research methods, exercise psychology, mental health interventions, and clinical exercise physiology. Continue reading Ten New Books in Kinesiology
