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Year: 2010

  • Two professors on an Islamic ecological fable

    Two professors on an Islamic ecological fable

    Divinity Librarian Chris Benda interviews Lenn Goodman, Professor of Philosophy and Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities, and Richard McGregor, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, about their book The Case of the Animals versus Man Before the King of the Jinn. Listen to the interview now or… Read More

    Nov 22, 2010

  • Thanksgiving Break Hours:

    Thanksgiving Break Hours:

    The Music Library will observe the following hours during Thanksgiving Break: Saturday and Sunday (11/20-21): CLOSED Monday – Wednesday (11/22-24): 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Thursday – Saturday (11/25-27): CLOSED Normal hours resume on Sunday, 11/28. Please remember to either renew or return media materials before you leave… Read More

    Nov 18, 2010

  • Thanksgiving Holiday hours

    Thanksgiving Holiday hours

    All libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving. Library hours surrounding the Holiday vary. See Holiday Hours for all Libraries for times. Read More

    Nov 18, 2010

  • Library Exhibits Highlighted on Channel 4’s Better Nashville Program

    Library Exhibits Highlighted on Channel 4’s Better Nashville Program

    Library staff Jody Combs, Assistant Dean for Information Technology, and Celia Walker, Director of Special Projects, were each recently interviewed for Channel 4’s Better Nashville program.  Jody discusses the library’s exciting new digital exhibits while Celia talks about the various objects on display in The Sixties at 50 exhibit, located… Read More

    Nov 18, 2010

  • Renovation Photos Phase II, Weeks 24 & 25

    Renovation Photos Phase II, Weeks 24 & 25

    A new slideshow of library renovation photos from weeks 24 & 25 has been posted.  Construction of the Cafe and Community Room continues and new paint has gone up on some of the walls, and finishing touches have been added to the Gallery and exhibit spaces.  Stay tuned… Read More

    Nov 18, 2010

  • If an Item You Need is Checked Out, Try a Recall

    If an Item You Need is Checked Out, Try a Recall

    Vanderbilt library items are meant to be shared. If something you need is checked out, you may place a special hold on an item, called a “recall,” that will let the user who has it know it is needed. Recalls can be placed by clicking on a “Recall this item… Read More

    Nov 15, 2010

  • Renovation Photos Weeks 22 & 23

    Renovation Photos Weeks 22 & 23

    The Sixties at 50 exhibit installation, new signage, new HVAC units delivered by helicopter, and a completed 4th floor classroom in Central are just a few of the latest things happening with the library renovation.  Check out the latest set of renovation pictures in the newest slideshow. Read More

    Nov 12, 2010

  • Listen to Audio Podcast about The Sixties at 50 Exhibit

    Listen to Audio Podcast about The Sixties at 50 Exhibit

    Celia Walker, Director of Special Projects for the Library, was recently interviewed about the Library’s new Sixties at 50 exhibit and the library renovations in an audio podcast.  A condensed version of the podcast will air on 97.1 WRQQ.FM at various Vanderbilt home football and basketball games, and is available… Read More

    Nov 12, 2010

  • GIS Day 2010

    GIS Day 2010

    The Library’s Geographic Information Systems service is hosting its third annual GIS Day seminar on Wednesday, November 17 in the Peabody Library Learning Commons (room 304) from 12:30-2 pm. Vanderbilt faculty and staff from various disciplines, as well as the Metro Nashville GIS manager will speak about how they use… Read More

    Nov 9, 2010

  • Nashville Symphony Orchestra Reserves

    Nashville Symphony Orchestra Reserves

    If you plan to attend one of the Classical Series concerts by the NSO during their current season, you might be interested in listening to a CD and seeing the score for the repertoire they will be performing. The Wilson Music Library puts one copy of each of these on… Read More

    Nov 8, 2010