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
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
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
On behalf of the Gleeson Library | Geschke Learning Resource Center it is my pleasure to extend an enthusiastic congratulation to the University of San Francisco’s 2009 graduating class. We applaud your achievements, and wish you great opportunities and success in your future endeavors. Tyrone H. Cannon Ed. D., Dean, University Libraries Did you know … Continue reading Congratulations Graduates!
It took 1 year before I ever said anything. I never actually said yes. You took a lot away from me, but I’m still here & you can’t hurt me any more. This week the Office of Residence Life and Students Taking Action Against Sexual Violence are shining a spotlight on sexual assault in a … Continue reading Clothesline Project in the library
Poetry faculty reading at USF’s Gleeson Library | Gesche Center featuring David Holler, D.A. Powell, Dean Rader, Darrell Schramm, and Brian Teare. April 30, 2009. Continue reading National Poetry Month: Display and Poetry Reading
The USF web site, including the Library web site, will be getting a makeover this summer. The local company creating the new design, White Whale, has started a public blog on the USF redesign, and is looking for community input. Now is your chance to wield your influence! Continue reading Redesigning the USF Web Site
The USF Book Club is reading The Rebel Angels by Robertson Davies to be discussed April 7, 2009. Continue reading USF Book Club: The Rebel Angels by Robertson Davies
“Noise in the library” is not limited to patrons who have been bothered by noise. Perhaps you think there should be more group study rooms–that is a noise issue because students must talk to do group study. Perhaps you think the library should be more of a place to socialize and talk (some people I … Continue reading Noise in the Library Discussion Groups
The USF Book Club is reading A Confederacy of Dunces for March 2009 Continue reading Book Club: A Confederacy of Dunces