This tour of Riverside Cemetery, the oldest cemetery in Appleton, will take place on Sunday, October 4, starting at 3pm. Riverside is located at 714 N. Owaissa Street, about a half mile away from campus, and we’ll meet at the front entrance. This is a walking tour so wear comfortable shoes.
For directions to Riverside and questions about what to expect during the tour, visit the Archives on Level B of the library, call 832-6753, or e-mail archives@lawrence.edu.
Avast, ye swabbies! September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day! The Scurvy Dogs at the Mudd celebrated on the 18th but the TLAPD version of the library home page is still available fer yer viewin’!
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Welcome back to the Mudd! We hope you had a good summer and are looking forward to a productive (and fun) fall term. We start regular hours this week and look forward to seeing you here.
In other news:
The last Mudd Coffeehouse of Summer 2009 was held on Wednesday, August 26 at 10:00 a.m. in the Mudd Library. University Librarian Pete Gilbert talked about how Lawrentians are using Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
These are the links that made up the presentation.
The Mudd hosted a Canine Therapy Study Break on Tuesday, June 9. Eight dogs and several dozen students got together for a mutually-fulfilling hour of fun and dog treats. Photos of the event are available on the Library’s Flickr site.
Comments from the participants:
“The event was truly enjoyable for all. Thank you so much for making this happen!!”
“Thank you again for organizing the “canine therapy” today! Such a wonderful event– nothing like dogs to remind us not to take ourselves too seriously.”
“Woof! Woof!”
Stop by for some Canine Therapy! Friendly dogs will be outside the front doors of the Mudd on Tuesday, June 9, from 11:30am-12:30pm. Stop by, pet a dog, take a deep breath, and relax…
The last day to submit ILL requests for the term is Tuesday, May 26 Any requests submitted after this date will need to be approved in advance.
You may request renewals for ILL materials you have out, but no items will be allowed to be kept past Monday, June 8.
Just a reminder that the Library will open later than usual on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. We’ll open at 11:00am — and then be open until our usual closing time. Sleep late or enjoy the Memorial Day parade in downtown Appleton!
Participate in a week of festivities in celebration of National Library Week at the Seeley G. Mudd Library. While you’re here, take a look at some of our new acquisitions, browse our electronic resources, or learn about our services from one of our friendly librarians. All activities will take place on the first floor of the library unless otherwise specified.
Monday
Stairway of Reading
Share some fun information on one of our book cut-outs and add it to our poster on the stairway. See what you and other Lawrentians have in common!
Tuesday
Library Staff Baby Photos
See if you can match the library staff with their baby pictures. Prizes will be awarded for the most correct matches.
Wednesday
Visit the Reference Desk- Get a Cookie 12:00-4:00 pm
Get a cookie when you ask a question at the reference desk and see just how sweet the Mudd librarians can be!
Tropos Open Poetry Reading 8:00 pm, Milwaukee-Downer Room
Listen to Lawrence’s talented poets and writers and have the opportunity to share your favorite poetry. Celebrate National Library Week and National Poetry Month simultaneously!
Thursday
“The College Library at the Turn of the (20th) Century”
Presentation by Peter Gilbert 2:00 pm, south end of the reference section
The library: “Arranged with taste, preserved with neatness, and classified with order.”
The librarian: “Affable, accommodating and possessed of all knowledge.”
The students: “have access to the Library, once a week, either on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays.”
Sounds like it could be today – but it’s actually 1890.
Harken back to the turn of an altogether different century with a fascinating look at the library of the past with our University Librarian.
Friday
Interlibrary Loan Lenders Appreciation
Are you an ILL user? Help us appreciate the libraries that send us the books and articles you request by signing a thank you card.
Saturday
Video Game Tournament & Game Day 1:00-4:00 pm
Participate in a /Super Smash Brothers Brawl /tournament or play one of our fun board games in the Mudd. Sign up for the tournament by 3 pm on Friday at the Interlibrary Loan Office. All skill levels invited, prizes will be awarded.
The Estelle Ray Reid Scholarship in Library Science is meant to assist a female student, past or present, planning to pursue the graduate study of Library Science. To apply, or for more information, please see the Estelle Ray Reid page. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 1, 2009 (no fooling).
