Year: 2010

Do you still have trouble finding books, scores, and sound recordings in the library’s online catalog, ACORN? If you answered yes, this session is for you! Sara Manus will provide Blair faculty members with tips to use ACORN effectively and efficiently. This session will be held in the Music Library’s… Read More

Divinity Librarian Chris Benda interviewed Shaul Kelner, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Jewish Studies, about his book Tours that Bind: Diaspora, Pilgrimage and Israeli Birthright Tourism. Listen to the interview now or get the podcast on iTunes!… Read More

Over the summer, OAK was upgraded to Blackboard Learn 9.0. In order to assist you with the new features and changes, Michael Hime and Sara Manus will offer two workshops on Aug. 25 (today) and Sept. 1 from 3-4 PM in the Music Library Seminar Room. Michael and Sara are… Read More

What a difference. Between weeks 15 and 16 the library turned from its summer incarnation as a construction site into a lovely, open, airy remake of it’s former self. There is still more to do but it is already looking so good we can hardly believe our eyes. View… Read More

Plans are still on track to reopen the main entrances to the library via both the library lawn and breezeway on Sunday, Aug. 22.  The service desk should be installed and ready by then. The lobby will have been cleared of construction debris and some furniture will be in place. … Read More

Recent photos of the renovation have been posted to the Library’s renovation webpage.  Two new sets have been posted, weeks 11 & 12 and weeks 13 & 14.  Take a look at the many transformations to the Library over the past several weeks as flooring has been… Read More

Library Open HousesMonday, August 23, 2:00- 4:00 p.m. Today’s academic libraries are much more than a repository for books. Today’s students access library resources from a variety of electronic devices—anywhere and anytime. Learn about the amazing resources available to you, and get to know our librarians. Visit as… Read More

Coffee, juice, pastries, and fruit will be served. Our annual book sale will start on this same day featuring CDs, LPs, music scores, guitars, ’50s memorabilia, tiki items, a 1940s RCA Victor chair, and other assorted curious collectibles. The sale continues until Sept. 5. During the Open House, check out… Read More

34 DVDs featuring masterclasses by some of the world’s greatest musicians, including:Yuri Bashmet • Zakhar Bron • Ana Chumachenco • Dame Evelyn Glennie • Bernard Haitink • Håkan Hardenberger • Frans Helmerson • Stephen Hough • Steven Isserlis • Stephen Kovacevich • Joanna MacGregor • Joan Rodgers • Thomas Quasthoff… Read More

CD and DVD fines for undergraduates, graduates and staff are now $1 per day. Both items can be renewed up to 2 times online by visiting ACORN and clicking on “Account login“. Items that have reached their renewal limit may be renewed at the desk. The Music Library does… Read More