Did you know Gleeson Library/Geschke Center’s Interlibrary Loan Department can help you borrow books or journal articles that the library doesn’t have and that aren’t available through our Link+ service? On Monday, September 28th, the Gleeson’s ILL Department will be launching a new online Interlibrary Loan system called ILLiad (InterLibrary Loan internet accessible database), an … Continue reading Introducing ILLiad
The USF Book Club will discuss The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo on October 13, 2009 (Tuesday) from 12-1 pm. Continue reading USF Book Club: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
A version of this post is in the Fall 2009 issue of the library newsletter Global Update. If you work at USF, one of your benefits is free access to library services and materials for personal and professional use. The library has lots of ways to help you get through these trying economic times. It’s … Continue reading Library service to USF staff in tough economic times
This is just a reminder that a tour of the library will begin in the lobby this Saturday at 3 p.m. No advance signup is necessary. Tours take about 25 to 30 minutes. Continue reading Library tour this Saturday 9/12 @ 3 p.m.
The Donohue Rare Book Room is currently hosting Fine Designs & Artists’ Books, the 37th Annual Members’ Exhibition of the Hand Bookbinders of California. The exhibition features over thirty-five books submitted by contemporary bookbinders from throughout the country. The books on display range from traditional design leather bindings to unusual book structures and artists’ books. … Continue reading Hand Bookbinders Exhibition in Rare Book Room
Updated with new Saturday tour date. See Joe’s comment below. Library Tours Tours of Gleeson Library | Geschke Center are given at the beginning of the semester, and on the first Monday of each month. These tours introduce you to the building and many of our services. Meet in front of the Circulation Desk at … Continue reading Library tours (updated)
Natalie Abbott, a Gleeson Library | Geschke Center intern, wrote this post. Whether you are new to San Francisco or just want to become better acquainted with the city, here are some useful resources for exploring the area: Streets of San Francisco: The Origins of Street and Place Names Louis K. Loewenstein Reference Stacks: F869.67 … Continue reading Reference Books of the Month: Exploring San Francisco
The Library’s hours for Fall 2009 are now posted on our website here: http://www.usfca.edu/library/hours.html. Welcome back to school! Continue reading Library Hours for Fall 2009
ITS and Gleeson Library | Geschke Center are pleased to announce the introduction of USFmobile. USFmobile is a new mobile web site specifically designed for your smart phone or PDA. Please take a moment and browse to m.usfca.edu from your phone’s browser. You’ll find a number of new phone friendly information resources, including: – Library Services … Continue reading Introducing USFmobile
The USF Book Club is reading the San Francisco Public Library 2009 One City One Book pick, Alive in Necropolis by Doug Dorst. Continue reading USF Book Club: Alive in Necropolis – updated