Phones and Elevators Unavailable Saturday June 12
Library phone service and elevator access will be unavailable due to university-wide scheduled maintenance. Continue reading Phones and Elevators Unavailable Saturday June 12
Tag: Geschke Learning Resource Center
Gleeson Hosts Poets Tongo Eisen-Martin and Dean Rader in Conversation, Moderated by Shabnam Koirala-Azad
On Thursday, March 25, 2021 Gleeson Library | Geschke Center hosted a wide-ranging conversation between two of San Francisco’s most impactful poets: San Francisco Poet Laureate Tongo Eisen-Martin and University of San Francisco Professor of English and Poet Dean Rader. Shabnam Koirala-Azad, Professor and Dean, School of Education moderated this event. During the hour-long dialogue, … Continue reading Gleeson Hosts Poets Tongo Eisen-Martin and Dean Rader in Conversation, Moderated by Shabnam Koirala-Azad
Dr. Charles Geschke, 1939 – 2021
It is with profound sadness that the Gleeson Library | Geschke Learning Resource Center shares the passing of USF Trustee Emeritus and library champion Dr. Charles Geschke. Dr. Geschke passed away on Friday, surrounded by his family. In 1997, the Nancy A. and Charles M. Geschke Learning Resource Center at Gleeson Library was dedicated and … Continue reading Dr. Charles Geschke, 1939 – 2021
20th Annual USF Global Women’s Rights Forum features Gleeson Library Staff and Projects
Next Monday, March 8th, is International Women’s Day, and the first day of the 20th Annual Global Women’s Rights Forum (GWRF) at USF. The focus of the GWRF “is global women’s rights, privileging and devoting special attention to the contexts and perspectives of women from marginalized cultures and displaced communities, outside and inside the United … Continue reading 20th Annual USF Global Women’s Rights Forum features Gleeson Library Staff and Projects
Merry Christmas from Gleeson Library
We missed building and gathering around the library’s book Christmas tree this year, but we did look through pictures of our past book trees — and, wow, what great memories! We made some of our favorites into Zoom backgrounds for you. Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays, Dons! (photo of a Christmas tree made of books … Continue reading Merry Christmas from Gleeson Library
Send a Gleeson Greeting!
It has been a long, challenging year, and for many of us in the USF community, our holiday festivities will be different from what we may have hoped for. Additionally, as we head into winter, we could all use a little bit of comfort, celebration, and connection. This holiday season, Gleeson Library | Geschke Center … Continue reading Send a Gleeson Greeting!
2020 Environmental Action Guide
We are excited to announce our 2020 Environmental Action Guide. Students in ENVS 366: Environmental Policy, taught by Professor Stephanie Siehr, Fall 2020, created these public service announcements to share their research and inspire you to take action. The guide also includes a collection of books on related topics, handpicked from Gleeson Library’s virtual and … Continue reading 2020 Environmental Action Guide
Gleeson Library Fall Service Updates
Welcome, Dons! Welcome to Fall Semester, Dons! As the academic year begins, we are excited to virtually welcome you to Gleeson Library. Our staff have been working hard to support learning and teaching at USF, including showing vast creativity, care, and responsiveness to deliver services during shelter-in-place. We’ve made a number of changes to our … Continue reading Gleeson Library Fall Service Updates
Refugees: Ethics and Justice Library Display
We are excited to announce another Gleeson Library virtual Student Social Justice Exhibit! You can explore the exhibit from your own home. The objects in this display were created by students in Refugees: Justice and Ethics (a Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice course taught by Prof. Noa Bar-Gabai in Spring 2020). Many, … Continue reading Refugees: Ethics and Justice Library Display
National Library Workers Day 2020
This year’s National Library Week falls during San Francisco’s shelter-in-place order. Even though our physical library is closed, we are maintaining robust service points virtually. As part of a series of celebrations during National Library Week, National Library Workers Day highlights the critical work of library staff and advocates for an increase in library staff … Continue reading National Library Workers Day 2020