We have a tradition here at Gleeson Library for the last 24 years: we celebrate the feast of Saint Jerome on September 30th. Why? Because Jerome is the patron saint of librarians and Jerome spent his life searching for the truth. Jerome was born in 347 and died on September 30 in 420. He was … Continue reading Saint Jerome and fake news
American poet John Ashbery passed away on Sunday September 3, 2017 at age 90. In his acclaimed career, Ashbery published more than 20 volumes of poetry, most noted for their intricacy and controversy. He has won almost every major American poetry award, including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Yale Younger Poets Prize, … Continue reading Gleeson Library Remembers: John Ashbery
Welcome back students, staff, and faculty! We have now switched back to our 24/5 schedule and are entering into the second week of classes. Below are the hours of the Gleeson Library for the Fall Semester. The image below redirects you to a print out version of the hours listed. You may also view online … Continue reading LIBRARY HOURS – FALL 2017 HOURS
Last year the library launched an innovative project to promote peer to peer learning around social justice topics. The Student Social Justice eXhibits (SSJX) project involves students selecting and researching a social justice topic of their choosing, and then creating a display using Gleeson Library materials such as books, videos, and journal articles. Librarian Carol … Continue reading Student Social Justice Exhibits
There’s been lots happening at Gleeson this summer! If you’re new to USF or just curious to see how Gleeson has changed, join us for a tour of Gleeson Library. Tours are given on: Monday August 21 at 2pm Tuesday August 22 at 12 noon Wednesday August 23 at 3pm Thursday August 24 at 11am … Continue reading Tours of Gleeson Library
On Wednesday, April 19th and Thursday, April 27th Gleeson Library participated in its second community outreach event. Staff from different departments joined to take part in Gleeson’s April Action at St. Anthony’s. There were a few hiccups along the way but the staff at St. Anthony’s were very accommodating and kind with everyone who participated. … Continue reading Gleeson April Action
Four days of puppy love, because one day is not enough. Each session runs from 1 PM – 3 PM here at Gleeson Library | Geschke Center, 1st Floor Lobby. In between studying and final exams take a breather with us. Our SPCA friends will be here with their trained therapy dogs just for you. If … Continue reading Furriends For Finals Begins This Week!
Our newest Student Social Justice Exhibit is entitled “Female Body Image,” and was created by USF students Jessica Joyner, Dong Ma, and Aaron Wong. The display focuses on the biology and appearances of different kinds of bodies, ranging from how a woman’s body develops to the pressure society places on women to have a perfect body image. All the books on display are available to be checked-out. Thanks to Jessie, Dong, and Aaron for their work!
Continue reading “Female Body Image Display”We still have a bit over a week to celebrate National Poetry Month. One way you can do that is by joining us to celebrate the release of the new issue of the Ignatian Literary Magazine! Thursday, April 27, 2017 5:30 – 7 pm Del Santo Reading Room, Lone Mountain 270 The celebration will feature: … Continue reading Ignatian Literary Magazine Release Party
Gleeson’s book display in honor of Autism Acceptance Month is up at the Circulation Desk the week of April 10. Some may refer to April as Autism Awareness Month, but many argue what we need most in terms of autism is acceptance. After all, the majority of Americans already have some basic understanding of what autism … Continue reading Autism Acceptance Month at the library
