Gleeson Library/Art+Feminism* 2017 Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon
A Women’s History Month Program
Thursday, March 9, 2017
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gleeson Library 2nd Floor
In conjunction with the New York-based organization Art+Feminism and USF’s Art + Architecture program, Gleeson Library is hosting a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon. Continue reading “Gleeson hosts third annual Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon”
April is National Letter Writing Month, and here at the Library we want to kick it off on March 30 by giving you the chance to slow down, take time to write a letter, and produce a hand-written gift for someone. Letters and correspondence are cornerstones of library collections and archives, so why not participate … Continue reading Letter Writing Party @ Gleeson Library
Hey everybody, who loves magic? That’s right, nobody! Well good thing there won’t be any magic here, just lots of cool undergraduate and graduate writers reading from their own work. Poetry? We got it. Prose? You know it. Nonfiction? Oh yes. Someone pulling a rabbit out of a hat? No way, and don’t even joke … Continue reading Word Night in Gleeson Atrium, Sunday March 5th
What is fair use? Fair use is a part of copyright law, and describes how ownership over copyright is limited in order to benefit our society. It’s what allows teachers to use materials in the classroom, artists to remix to create new works, and comedians to parody the news. What is Fair Use Week? Fair … Continue reading Celebrate Fair Use Week!
Did you know that the 135th Street Branch of the New York Public Library was the “place to go” during the Harlem Renaissance? Or that one of the first civil rights sit-ins took place in a library? This year, Gleeson Library is commemorating Black History Month with an interactive display about African American Librarians, Libraries, and Library … Continue reading Black History Month at Gleeson Library
Gleeson Library cordially invites USF students to create library displays on social justice issues near and dear to you. You come up with the idea and design your own signage. The library will supply the space and the books. Sound intriguing? We’d love to hear from you. Please email reference@usfca.edu to collaborate on a student … Continue reading Student Social Justice Exhibits
Lyricist Lounge is back in Gleeson Library’s Atrium this coming Friday February 3rd from 7pm – 9pm! Lyricist Lounge is an event that gives students an opportunity to gather and hear their peers address social justice issues, identity expression, experiences of oppression and triumph, and more! In partnership with USF’s Intercultural Center and USF Word, Lyricist Lounge is a … Continue reading Lyricist Lounge in Gleeson Library’s Atrium Friday 2/3!!
The Wikipedia #1lib1ref campaign encourages librarians and others to add one citation to Wikipedia, and they have made it really easy. Here is more information on the #1lib1ref campaign https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/The_Wikipedia_Library/1Lib1Ref A few Gleeson Library folks are going to have a casual gathering Wednesday, 2/1/17 from 12:00-1:00. We will be on the second floor of the Gleeson Library … Continue reading Wikipedia #1lib1ref citation party!
Forget about those resolutions that never stick! This year put into motion your goals with the help of a vision board! Vision boards are a great tool to help clarify, concentrate and maintain focus on what you want to achieve. You’ve never created a vision board before? No problem! We have provided quick instructions on how to visualize your vision. Your goals … Continue reading What is your Vision?
Are you curious about the Library? Want to learn about how Gleeson can help you in your studies? Or just want to learn more about what’s here? Join us for a Gleeson Library tour! Tours are given Monday January 23rd at 11am Tuesday January 24th at 12 noon Wednesday January 25th at 3pm Thursday January … Continue reading Tours of the Library
