I confess to being a lazy reader. When I’m reading for fun I don’t like to work hard. I like a nice linear plot and a good story. Aside from professional literature I read a lot of mysteries. I have bouts with science fiction too. I just finished Jasper Fforde’s latest literary-fantasy-mystery romp, First Among … Continue reading What are you reading?
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I am very pleased with the interest that Gleeson Gleanings has generated. Way to go Bloggers! Continue reading The Blog is Happening!
Recently we had a faculty member who was looking for an attribution to a quote of Kierkegaard. We could find the quote in many places on the web, but couldn’t verify where it was coming from. The quote was “There are two ways to be fooled: one is to believe what isn’t true, the other … Continue reading Finding Kierkegaard
Gleeson Library is sad to note the passing of Elizabeth Reynolds, a librarian and former director of the Gleeson Library Associates. Rare Book Room librarian John Hawk said “she was a wonderful person who had a very kind spirit. I always remember how warmly she welcomed me when I arrived at USF.” Continue reading Elizabeth Reynolds
Join the library in celebrating the Geschke Learning Resource Center’s 10-year Anniversary! Friday, February 15, 2008 4 – 6 pm in the Monihan Atrium Refreshments will be served and all members of the USF Community are welcome! For those that don’t know, the Geschke Learning Resource Center is the South Wing of the library building, … Continue reading Party! Celebrate Geschke’s 10th Anniversary
Faculty can now submit an online request for Gleeson Library to add a new journal subscription. Requests must be accompanied by a written statement justifying the need for the journal and should fit the criteria outlined in the policy Considerations for acquisition of new Periodicals. Links to the policy and online form can be found … Continue reading Faculty Journal Subscription Requests
Due to facilities issues related to safety, the Library Atrium will not be available for 24/7 student study at the beginning of the Spring 2008 semester. USF’s Facilities Management department is working on the issue and has tentatively forecast 4-5 weeks before we have a resolution. During this interim period, the Atrium will be open … Continue reading Library Atrium 24/7 Access Suspended Temporarily
Library staff provide tours to new or curious students, faculty and staff. Please come and join us on any of the dates and times below: Library Tour Meet at front circulation desk. Jan 18, 2 pm Library Tour Meet at front circulation desk. Jan 22, 11 am Library Tour Meet at front circulation desk. Jan … Continue reading Library Tours – Spring 2008
We are currently looking for a Part-Time Library Assistant IV for Digital Projects. Its main responsibility is to digitize selections of the Gleeson library collection and requires 20 hours of work per week. The detailed job posting can be found on USF’s Job Site: select the “Part-Time” button and you’ll see the position listing. Apply … Continue reading Part-Time Job Opening at the Gleeson Library