Construction on the Lamson Learning Commons has begun. Once the dust has cleared, your library will have been renovated into a one-stop-shop for all your technology, research, and academic support needs. All regular services will continue during the construction, though some of them from temporary locations. Book and reserve material check out/check in A temporary [...]
In September of 2006, what is currently the library circulation desk will be expanded to a full-service Information Desk, core to what will be the new Lamson Learning Commons. The Library and Information Technology Services (ITS) are teaming up to integrate their support services. The ITS Help Desk, currently located in Hyde Hall, will move [...]
[]On June 26 the campus and Library will welcome 20 new teachers and school administrators in the 2006 Pakistani Teachers Summer Institute. The participants represent various administrative levels in the Pakistani educational system, and focus their time here on math and science education, and leadership training to be master trainers upon their return to Pakistan. [...]
Students in Professor Marcia Schmidt Blaine’s Local History Methods class will be presenting an exhibit of posters representing their research, “Beyond the Classroom: Plymouth State, 1938-1975,” in Lamson Library, from May 15 — 19. The exhibit opening and reception will be Monday, May 15 from 2:30–3:30, on the Main Level of the Library.
April 22, 2006 – 12:00 am
In observation of the 27th Annual Medieval & Renaissance Forum on April 28 and 29, the Library presents a selection of materials from our considerable and renowned collections of Medieval and Renaissance materials, on display near the Reference Desk. Also note our collection of medieval seals in the museum case adjacent to the Main Level [...]
April 20, 2006 – 12:00 am
A selected bibliography Spiritual seeing: picturing God’s invisibility in medieval art / Herbert L. Kessler University of Pennsylvania Press, 2000 (LOWER LEVEL) BR115.A8 K47 2000 Popular piety and art in the late Middle Ages: image worship and idolatry in England, 1350-1500 / Kathleen Kamerick Palgrave, 2002 (LOWER LEVEL) BR750 .K35 2002 The Apocalypse in the [...]
Poetry has deep roots in New England, from Mistress Bradstreet to the 19th century giants of the American Renaissance, to contemporary multicultural voices of the region. What is a New England poet? Considered the most “New England” poet of them all, Frost was not a native, but became the literary voice of the region. In [...]
March 28, 2006 – 12:00 am
As a Cooperating Collection of the Foundation Center, Lamson Library now has access to Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (FGTIO). The database includes information for more than 6,000 foundations that will give grants to individuals — such as grants for graduate education. Most of the 80,000 foundations in the U.S. will NOT give to individuals, [...]
March 20, 2006 – 12:00 am
2006 marks the centenary of the death of French post-impressionist painter Paul Cézanne, whose influence over the 20th century was so profound that Pablo Picasso called him “the father of us all.” Lamson Library celebrates his work and life with a display of books from our collection. The National Gallery is hosting an exhibition, ongoing [...]
A selected bibliography of new reading genres Before We Were Free / Julia Alvarez (Upper Level) Ps613 .C79 2003 How The Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents / Julia Alvarez (Upper Level) Ps3551.L845 I45 2000 In The Time Of The Butterflies / Julia Alvarez (Upper Level) Ps3551.L845 O84 1995 Something To Declare / Julia Alvarez (Upper [...]
In conjunction with a variety of campus events throughout March, Lamson Library is highlighting select resources on Title IX, women in rock music, and African women writers. Women in Rock Music: sources in Lamson Library African Women’s Writing: sources in Lamson Library Title IX and Women in Sports: sources in Lamson Library Also in celebration [...]
February 22, 2006 – 12:00 am
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in collaboration with Lamson Library is pleased to announce that we now provide both on and off-campus access to the online full-text version of The Chronicle of Higher Education. This purchase will save departments and faculty the ongoing cost of the print version. Published weekly, The Chronicle [...]
February 14, 2006 – 12:00 am
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs in collaboration with Lamson Library is pleased to announce that we now provide both on and off-campus access to the online full-text version of The Chronicle of Higher Education. This purchase will save departments and faculty the ongoing cost of the print version. Published weekly, The Chronicle [...]
February 1, 2006 – 12:00 am
Lamson celebrates Black History Month with displays of great reading selections on the theme of biography and autobiography. Relive African American history more directly and meaningfully through the telling of lives and experiences of African Americans themselves. Featured are works covering the whole span of American history, from those who made history, to those who [...]
January 15, 2006 – 12:00 am
Lamson Library celebrates Benjamin Franklin’s 300th birthday with a display of books and other information about one of Boston’s most famous sons, located adjacent to the new book shelves. Also check out some of these celebration sites: The Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Benjamin Franklin: A Documentary History — J.A. Leo Lemay PBS’ Benjamin Franklin
